Scholarship and Fellowship Funding $UCCESS

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Scholarship and Fellowship Funding UCCESS!

• Presented by
• The Graduate College
• The Office of the Vice President for Research
• November 18, 2008

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Why should I apply for one?

• You have worked hard and have had a successful
  undergraduate career
• You are passionate about your research
• You would like financial assistance with your
  graduate education and research
• You would like to pursue your research
• You would like the status it brings

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Format of the Presentation

• Introductions
• Why should I apply for a fellowship/scholarship?
  (Ramona Mellott, Graduate College Dean)
• NAU Sources http//home.nau.edu/gradcol/financialr
  esources
• Helpful Hints on the Basics and Standing Out from
  the Crowd (Melissa Riggs, Graduate College)
• Perspectives from a Fellowship Recipient Several
  Times Over (Winnie Ennenga, Grants and Contracts)
• Final Tips on Being Successful (Ramona Mellott)

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Final Tips on Being Successful

• It is a competition and aim to win
• Build a solid career during your undergraduate
  years
• Make a commitment to complete a certain number of
  applications
• Set up a calendar
• Meet all deadlines
• Talk to those who may have received fellowships,
  especially the ones to which you plan to apply

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Final Tips References

• Be astute in your choice of references
• Generally your main reference should be research
  advisor or someone you have worked closely with
• Provide your references with background
  information on yourself
• Give them enough time to get it done
• Make it easy for them to submit it (e.g., stamped
  envelope, web link, etc.)
• Gentle reminders

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Final TipsEssays/Autobiographical Statements

• Clear
• Concise
• Technical (for science fellowships)
• No fluff
• Have Substance
• Cross-reference
• Depth in research focus
• Include proof

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Final Tips (continued)

• Proof your work
• Back up your files
• Complete all requirements
• Check receipt of materials
• Remember, procrastination does not pay!
• And finally, if you dont apply, you have no
  chance of succeeding!

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Resources

• NAU Office of the Vice President for Research
  http//www.research.nau.edu/funding.html
• NAU Graduate College Scholarships and Awards Page
  http//home.nau.edu/gradcol/financialresources.asp
  
• Advice for applying for graduate science
  fellowships NSF, NDSEG, Hertz by Philip Guo
  (philip_at_pgbovine.net)
• http//www.stanford.edu/pgbovine/fellowship-tips
  .htm
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research
  Fellowships - Useful Tips for Applying
• http//www.nsfgrfp.org/applicant_resources/tips_fo
  r_applying