Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences 2001-2003

Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences 2001-2003

ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL AID DIRECTORIES PUBLISHED BY REFERENCE SERVICE PRESS College Student’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding, 2002-2004 More than 1,200 funding opportunities for currently-enrolled or returning college students are described in this highly-praised directory. 450 pages. ISBN 1-58841-041-2. $32, plus $5 shipping.

Directory of Financial Aids for Women, 2001-2003 Nearly 1,600 funding programs set aside for women are described in this biennial directory, which School Library Journal calls “the cream of the crop.” 552 pages. ISBN 1-58841-000-5. $45, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for African Americans, 2001-2003 More than 1,400 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, and internships open to African Americans are described in this award-winning directory. 508 pages. ISBN 1-58841-001-3. $37.50, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Asian Americans, 2001-2003 This is the source to use if you are looking for financial aid for Asian Americans; nearly 1,000 funding opportunities are described. 336 pages. ISBN 1-58841-002-1. $35, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans, 2001-2003 Nearly 1,300 funding programs open to Americans of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Central American, or other Latin American heritage are described here. 472 pages. ISBN 1-58841-003-X. $37.50, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Native Americans, 2001-2003 Detailed information is provided on 1,500 funding opportunities open to American Indians, Native Alaskans, and Native Pacific Islanders. 546 pages. ISBN 1-58841-004-8. $37.50, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad, 2002-2004 Described here are 1,200 funding programs (scholarships, fellowships, grants, etc.) available to support research, professional, or creative activities abroad. 432 pages. ISBN 1-58841-062-5. $45, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad, 2001-2003 This directory, which Children’s Bookwatch calls “invaluable,” describes more than 1,100 financial aid opportunities available to support study abroad. 398 pages. ISBN 1-58841-031-5. $39.50, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, 2002-2004 Named one of the “Best Reference Books of the Year” by Library Journal, this directory describes in detail more than 1,100 funding opportunities. 484 pages. ISBN 1-58841-042-0. $40, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Dependents, 2002-2004 According to Reference Book Review, this directory (with its 1,150 entries) is “the most comprehensive guide available on the subject.” 392 pages. ISBN 1-58841-043-9. $40, plus $5 shipping.

High School Senior’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding, 2002-2004 Here’s your guide to 1,100 funding programs that never look at income level when making awards to collegebound high school seniors. 400 pages. ISBN 1-58841-044-7. $29.95, plus $5 shipping.

Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences, 2001-2003 Described here are nearly 1,100 funding opportunities set aside just for students interested in working on a graduate degree in the biological or health sciences. 332 pages. ISBN 1-58841-038-2. $42.50, plus $5 shipping.

Money for Graduate Students in the Humanities, 2001-2003 Use this directory to identify nearly 1,000 funding opportunities available to support graduate study, training, research, and creative activities in the humanities. 320 pages. ISBN 1-58841-008-0. $40, plus $5 shipping.

Money for Graduate Students in the Physical & Earth Sciences, 2001-2003 More than 800 funding opportunities for graduate students in the physical and earth sciences are described in detail in this directory. 262 pages. ISBN 1-58841-039-0. $35, plus $5 shipping.

Money for Graduate Students in the Social & Behavioral Sciences, 2001-2003 If you are looking for funding to support graduate work in the social/behavioral sciences, this is the directory to use (1,100 funding programs are described). 332 pages. ISBN 1-58841-010-2. $42.50, plus $5 shipping.

Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences 2001-2003 Gail Ann Schlachter R. David Weber

A List of Fellowships, Grants, Awards, Traineeships, and Other Funding Programs Set Aside to Support Graduate Study, Training, Research, and Creative Activities in the Biological & Health Sciences; Recommended Financial Aid Resources; and a Set of Five Indexes: Sponsor, Residency, Tenability, Subject, and Deadline.

Reference Service Press El Dorado Hills, California 2001

©2001 Gail Ann Schlachter All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review, without the prior permission in writing from the publisher. Reference Service Press vigorously defends its copyright protection.

ISBN1-58841-083-8 Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences is also available in a print edition: ISBN 1-58841-038-2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Reference Service Press (RSP) began in 1977 with a single financial aid publication (The Directory of Financial Aids for Women) and now specializes in the development of financial aid resources in multiple formats, including books, large print books, disks, CD-ROMs, print-on-demand reports, eBooks, and online sources. Long recognized as a leader in the field, RSP has been called, by the Simba Report on Directory Publishing “a true success in the world of independent directory publishers.” Kaplan Educational Centers hailed RSP as “the leading authority on scholarships.” Reference Service Press El Dorado Hills Business Park 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 939-9620 Fax: (916) 939-9626 E-mail: [email protected] Visit our web site: http://www.rspfunding.com Manufactured in the United States of America

Introduction WHY THIS DIRECTORY IS NEEDED Have you decided to get a graduate degree in the biological or health sciences? Congratulations. You have made a wise decision. According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, the average salary for a college graduate is around $40,000. But, this figure rises to more than $50,000 for master’s degree recipients and to $75,000 or more for those with doctoral or professional degrees. Getting a graduate education, however, is expensive. It can cost more than $20,000 to complete a master’s degree and $100,000 or more to finish some doctoral or professional degrees. That’s more than most students can afford to pay on their own. Fortunately, there are millions of dollars available to support graduate study, training, research, and creative activities (writing, projects, etc.) in agriculture, biology, botany, dentistry, genetics, horticulture, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, rehabilitation, veterinary sciences, zoology, and the rest of the biological/health sciences. The challenge, of course, is to identify those opportunities. For many years, it was difficult to find out about funding available to graduate students in the biological or health sciences. Traditional financial aid directories didn’t offer much assistance. The eclectic Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans (published by the Gale Group) just begins to scratch the surface in its coverage. Fewer than 300 funding programs for students in the social sciences are described in the Graduate Scholarship Book (Career Press). And, the Directory of Biomedical and Health Care Grants (Oryx Press) emphasizes research and creative activities (rather than study), is aimed at the professional and postdoctorate rather than the graduate student, and is arranged by program title (so, to identify graduate listings, you would have to scan through all of the entries in the directory). As a result, many graduate students in the biological and health sciences (along with the counselors and librarians trying to serve them) were unaware of the numerous fellowships, awards, and grants available to support graduate activities in the those disciplines. Then, in 1996, this changed. Reference Service Press began issuing the biennial Money for Graduate Students in the Sciences (along with two other companion titles: Money for Students in the Humanities and Money for Graduate Students in the Social Sciences). Information on funding for graduate students the sciences and allied fields (including the biological, health, earth, and physical sciences) was, for the first time, available in one volume. Every year since then, however, the funds available to students in the sciences have increased steadily—so much so, in fact, that with the 2001-2003 edition, the editors at Reference Service Press had to replace Money for Graduate Students in the Sciences with two new biennial publications: • Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences: describes the biggest and best funding opportunities for graduate students in agriculture, biology, botany, dentistry, genetics, horticulture, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, rehabilitation, veterinary sciences, zoology, and the rest of the biological and health sciences • Money for Graduate Students in the Physical & Earth Sciences: describes the biggest and best funding opportunities for graduate students in atmospheric sciences, aviation, chemistry, computer science, engineering,

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geology, mathematics, physics, space sciences, technology, and the rest of the physical and earth sciences.

WHAT’S INCLUDED? This new title, Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences, is unique in many ways. First of all, only funding that graduate students in the biological and health sciences can use is included. If a program doesn’t support study, training, research, or creative activities in one or more of these areas, it’s not listed here. Now you can turn to just one place to find out about all of the funding available to support graduate-level activities in agriculture, biology, botany, dentistry, genetics, horticulture, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, rehabilitation, veterinary sciences, zoology, and the rest of the biological/health sciences. Second, the directory only lists programs open to graduate students. Most other directories mix together programs for a number of groups—high school students, college students, graduate students, or even postdoctorates. Now, you won’t have to spend your time sifting through programs that aren’t aimed at you. Third, only “free” money is identified. Here’s your chance to find out about millions of dollars in aid, knowing that not one dollar of that will need to be repaid (provided, of course, that stated requirements are met). Next, only the biggest and best funding programs are covered in this book. To be listed here, a program has to offer at least $1,000 per year. Many go way beyond that, paying $20,000 or more each year, or covering the full cost of graduate school attendance. In addition, many of the programs listed in here have never been included in the other financial aid directories. So, even if you have checked elsewhere, you will want to look at Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences for additional leads. Plus, you can take the money awarded by these fellowships to any number of schools. Unlike other financial aid directories that often list large number of awards available only to students enrolled at one specific school, all of the entries in this book are “portable.” Finally, the directory has been designed to make your search as easy as possible. You can identify programs by purpose (study/training or research/creative activities), specific subject, sponsoring organization, program title, where you live, where you want to study or conduct your research, and deadline date. Plus, you’ll find all the information you need to decide if a program is right for you: purpose, eligibility requirements, financial data, duration, special features, limitations, number awarded, and application date. You even get fax numbers, toll-free numbers, e-mail addresses, and web sites (when available), along with complete contact information. In all, the directory identifies the 1,100 biggest and best-funded sources of free money available to graduate students interested in study, training, research, or creative activities in the biological and health sciences. All types of funding are covered, including: • Fellowships. Programs that support study, training, and related activities at the graduate level in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. • Grants. Programs that provide funding to support innovative efforts, travel, projects, creative activities, or research in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. • Awards. Competitions, prizes, and honoraria granted in recognition of personal accomplishments, research results, creative writing, artistic activities, or other achievements. Prizes received solely as the result of entering contests are excluded.

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Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (703) 993-4880 (800) 697-8799 Fax: (703) 993-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.TheIHS.org

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Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in the United States or abroad who intend to pursue “intellectual careers” and have demonstrated an interest in classical liberal principles. Eligibility This program is open to students who will be full-time college juniors, seniors, or graduate students planning academic or other intellectual careers, including public policy and journalism. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economics. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad receive equal consideration. Selection is based on academic or professional performance, relevance of work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success. Financial data Stipends up to $12,000 are available; the actual amounts awarded take into account the cost of tuition at the recipient’s institution and any other funds received.

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Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.

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Special features As defined by the sponsor, the core principles of the classical liberal/libertarian tradition include the recognition of individual rights and the dignity and worth of each individual; protection of these rights through the institutions of private property, contract, the rule of law, and freely evolved intermediary institutions; voluntarism in all human relations, including the unhampered market mechanism in economic affairs; and the goals of free trade, free migration, and peace. This program began in 1983 as Claude R. Lambe Fellowships.

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Limitations The application fee is $25.

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Number awarded Approximately 90 each year.

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Deadline December of each year.

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Program title: Title of fellowship, forgivable loan, grant, award, or traineeship.

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• Forgivable loans. Money that does not need to be repaid, provided that the recipient meets specified service requirements.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED? The focus of Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences is on “portable” funding that can be used to support study, training, research, or creative activities in the biological/health sciences at practically any graduate school in the United States. Excluded from this listing are: • Programs in other areas: Only funding for the biological and health sciences is covered here. If you are looking for money to support graduate study, training, research, or creative activities in other areas, use one of the other books in Reference Service Press’s graduate funding set: Money for Graduate Students in the Humanities, Money for Graduate Students in the Physical & Earth Sciences, or Money for Graduate Students in the Social & Behavioral Sciences. • Programs not aimed at graduate students: Even if a program focuses on the biological or health sciences, it’s not listed here if it is open only to a different category of student (e.g., undergraduates, postdoctorates) or if it is not specifically for graduate students (e.g., an essay contest on agriculture open to any adult). • School-based programs: The directory identifies “portable” programs—ones that can be used at any number of schools. Financial aid administered by individual schools solely for the benefit of their own graduate students is not covered. Write directly to the schools you are considering to get information on their offerings. • Money for study or research outside the United States: Since there are comprehensive and up-to-date directories that describe all available funding for study and research abroad (see the “Financial Aid Bookshelf” section), only programs that support study or research in the United States are covered here. • Programs that exclude U.S. citizens or residents: If a program is open only to foreign nationals or excludes Americans from applying, it is not included. • Very restrictive programs: In general, programs are excluded if they are open only to a limited geographic area or available to a very limited membership group (e.g., a local union or a tightly targeted organization). • Programs offering limited financial support: The focus is on programs that can reduce substantively the cost of graduate education. Fellowships, grants, awards, and forgivable loans must offer at least $1,000 per year or they are not covered here. • Programs that did not respond to our research inquiries: Programs are included only if the sponsors responded to our research requests for up-to-date information (we never write program descriptions from secondary sources). Despite our best efforts (described below), some organizations did not supply information and, consequently, are not described in this edition of Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences.

WHAT’S UPDATED? The preparation of the 2001-2003 edition of Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences involved extensive research and revision. To make sure that the information included here is both reliable and current, the editors at Reference Service Press 1) reviewed and updated all relevant programs currently in our funding database and 2) searched exhaustively for new program leads in a variety of sources, including directories, news reports, newsletters, annual reports, and sites on the Internet. Since we only include program descriptions that are written directly from information supplied

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by the sponsoring organization, we sent up to four collection letters (followed by up to three telephone inquiries, if necessary) to each sponsor identified in this process. Despite our best efforts, however, some sponsoring organizations still failed to respond and, as a result, their programs are not included in this edition. The 2001-2003 edition of Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences, along with the new Money for Graduate Students in the Physical and Earth Sciences, completely updates and replaces the previous edition of Money for Graduate Students in the Sciences. Programs in the biological and health sciences that have ceased operations have been dropped. Similarly, programs that have changed their focus and no longer make awards to graduate students or to graduate students in the biological/health sciences have also been removed from the listing. Profiles of continuing programs have been rewritten to reflect current requirements. In addition, more than 400 new entries have been added. The result is a listing of more than 1,100 fellowships, forgivable loans, grants, awards, and general financial aid directories of interest to students in the biological and health sciences looking for graduate school funding.

HOW THE DIRECTORY IS ORGANIZED The directory is divided into three sections: a detailed list of funding opportunities open to graduate students in the biological and health sciences; recommended resources for your financial aid library; and a set of indexes to help you pinpoint appropriate funding programs. Money for Graduate Study or Research in the Biological and Health Sciences. The first section of the directory describes 1,098 fellowships, forgivable loans, grants, and awards open to graduate students in the biological and health sciences. The programs listed are sponsored by federal and state government agencies, professional organizations, foundations, educational associations, social and religious groups, corporations, and military/veterans organizations. Programs for master’s, doctoral, professional, and other graduate-level degrees are covered. To help you tailor your search, the entries in this section are grouped into two main categories: • Study and Training. Described here are 764 fellowships, traineeships, and forgivable loans that support structured and unstructured study or training in the biological and health sciences on the graduate school level, including formal academic classes, courses of study, research training, degree-granting programs, and other educational activities. Funding is available for all graduatelevel degrees: master’s, doctoral, and professional. • Research and Creative Activities. Described here are 334 grants, awards, forgivable loans, and traineeships that support graduate-level research and creative activities in the biological and health sciences. Each program entry in the first section of the guide has been prepared to give you a concise but clear picture of the available funding. Information (when available) is provided on organization address, telephone numbers (including fax and toll-free), e-mail address, web site, purpose, eligibility, money awarded, duration, special features, limitations, number of awards, and application deadline. The sample entry on page 7 illustrates and explains the program entry structure. The information provided for each of the programs covered in this section was supplied by sponsoring organizations in response to questionnaires we sent through the beginning of 2001. While Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences is intended to cover as comprehensively as possible the funding available in these areas, some sponsoring organizations did not respond to our research inquiries and, consequently, are not included in this edition of the directory. Financial Aid Bookshelf. There is now more than $80 billion available annually in the form of publicly- or privately-funded scholarships, fellowships, grants, loans, awards, and traineeships. No one single guide could adequately describe the thousands of funding opportunities available. But, you may be

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surprised to learn that in the past 10 years, more than 400 directories listing financial aid and funding programs have been published! Which ones are worth your time and money? We’ve reviewed all the available directories and, in this section, we list those materials we think you will find valuable in your financial aid search. We’ve grouped our recommendations into seven categories: general financial aid directories, subject/activity directories, directories for special groups, awards and contests, internships, bargain buys (nothing over $4.95), and cyberspace sites. You’ll be able to find many of these resources in your local library. But, in case you want to add some titles to your financial aid collection, we’ve supplied prices and publishers’ addresses as well. Indexes. To help you find the aid you need, we have included five indexes; these will let you access the listings by sponsoring organization, residency, tenability, subject, and deadline. These indexes use a word-by-word alphabetical arrangement. Note: numbers in the index refer to entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book. Sponsoring Organization Index. This index makes it easy to identify the more than 800 agencies that offer funding for graduate-level study, training, research, or creative activities in the biological and health sciences. Sponsoring organizations are listed alphabetically, word by word. In addition, we’ve used a code to help you identify the focus of the funding programs sponsored by these organizations: study/training or research/creative activities. Residency Index. Some programs listed in this book are restricted to residents of a particular city, county, state, or region. Others are open to students wherever they live. This index helps you identify programs available only to residents in your area as well as programs that have no residency restrictions. Tenability Index. Some programs in this book can be used only in specific cities, counties, states, or regions. Others may be used anywhere in the United States (or even abroad). Use this index to find out what programs are available to support your activities in a particular geographic area. Subject Index. Use this index when you want to identify graduate funding in the biological and health sciences by specific subject (over 250 are included in this index). To help you pinpoint your search, we’ve also included hundreds of “see” and “see also” references. Calendar Index. Since most financial aid programs have specific deadline dates, some may have closed by the time you begin to look for funding. You can use the Calendar Index to identify which programs are still open. This index is arranged by purpose (study or research) and divided by month during which the deadline falls. Filing dates can and quite often do vary from year to year; consequently, the dates in this index should be viewed as only approximations after the year 2003.

HOW TO USE THE DIRECTORY Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the financial aid listings in Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences: To Locate Funding by Purpose. If you want to get an overall picture of what kind of graduate funding is available to support either study/training or research/creative activities in the biological and health sciences, turn to the appropriate category in the first section of the guide and browse through the listings there. Originally, we also intended to subdivide these two chapters by degree level. Once the compilation was complete, however, it became clear that few programs limited funding to either master’s degree or doctoral degree students exclusively. Thus, further subdivision (beyond study/training and research/creative activities) would have been unnecessarily repetitious. To Find Information on a Particular Financial Aid Program. If you know the name and primary purpose of a particular financial aid program, you can go directly to the appropriate category in the first section of the directory, where you’ll find program profiles listed alphabetically by title.

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To Locate Financial Aid Programs Sponsored by a Particular Organization. The Sponsoring Organization Index makes it easy to determine which groups are providing graduate funding (more than 800 are listed here) and to identify specific financial aid programs offered by a particular sponsor. Each entry number in the index is coded to indicate purpose (study/training or research/creative activities), to help you target appropriate entries. To Locate Financial Aid Based on Residency or Where You Want to Study/Conduct Your Research. Use the Residency Index to identify funding that has been set aside to support applicants from your area. If you are looking for funding to support activities in a particular city, county, state, or region, turn to the Tenability Index. Both of these indexes are subdivided by broad purpose (study/training and research/creative activities), to help you identify the funding that’s right for you. When using these indexes, always check the listings under the term “United States,” since the programs indexed there have no geographic restrictions and can be used in any area. To Locate Financial Aid for Study or Research in a Particular Subject Area. Turn to the subject index first if you are interested in identifying available funding in a specific subject area (more than 250 different subject areas are indexed there). As part of your search, be sure to check the listings in the index under heading “General programs;” that term identifies programs supporting activities in any subject area (although they may be restricted in other ways). Each index entry indicates whether the funding is available for study/training or for research/creative activities. To Locate Financial Aid by Deadline Date. If you are working with specific time constraints and want to weed out financial aid programs whose filing dates you won’t be able to meet, turn first to the Calendar Index and check the program references listed under the appropriate purpose (study/training or research/activities). Note: not all sponsoring organizations supplied deadline information, so not all programs are covered in this index. To identify every relevant financial aid program, regardless of filing dates, go to the first section and read through all the entries in the chapter that represents your interest (study/training or research/creative activities).

PLANS TO UPDATE THE DIRECTORY This volume, covering 2001-2003, is the first edition of Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences. The next biennial edition will cover 2003-2005 and will be released early in 2003.

OTHER RELATED PUBLICATIONS In addition to Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences, Reference Service Press publishes several other titles dealing with fundseeking, including the companion volumes, Money for Graduate Students in the Social & Behavioral Sciences, Money for Graduate Students in the Physical & Earth Sciences, and Money for Graduate Students in the Humanities. For more information on these and other related publications, you can 1) write to Reference Service Press’ marketing department at 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; 2) call us at (916) 939-9620; 3) fax us at (916) 939-9626; 4) send us an e-mail message at [email protected]; or 5) visit our web site on the worldwide web: http://www.rspfunding.com.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A debt of gratitude is owed all the organizations that contributed information to this edition of Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences. Their generous cooperation has helped to make this edition a current and comprehensive survey of graduate funding for students in the biological and health sciences.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Gail Schlachter has worked for nearly three decades as a library educator, a library manager, and an administrator of library-related publishing companies. Among the reference books to her credit are the biennially-issued Directory of Financial Aids for Women and two award-winning bibliographic guides: Minorities and Women: A Guide to Reference Literature in the Social Sciences (which was chosen as an “Outstanding Reference Book of the Year” by Choice) and Reference Sources in Library and Information Services (which won the first Knowledge Industry Publications “Award for Library Literature”). She is the former editor of Reference and User Services Quarterly, was the reference book review editor of RQ for 10 years, and is a past president of the American Library Association’s Reference and User Services Association. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to reference service, Dr. Schlachter has been awarded both the prestigious Isadore Gilbert Mudge Citation and the Louis Shores–Oryx Press Award.

Dr. R. David Weber teaches economics and history at Harbor College (Wilmington, California) and East Los Angeles College, where he has been named “Teacher of the Year” every year since 1991. He is the author of a number of critically-acclaimed reference works, including Dissertations in Urban History and the three-volume Energy Information Guide. With Gail Schlachter, he compiled Reference Service Press’ award-winning Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families and a number of other financial aid titles, including Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Dependents.

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Study and Training Listed alphabetically by program title are 764 fellowships, traineeships, forgivable loans, and awards that support structured and unstructured study or training in the biological and health sciences on the graduate level in the United States. Check here if you need funding for formal academic classes, training courses, degree-granting programs, independent study opportunities, or other educational activities in any area of the biological or health sciences, including agriculture, biology, botany, dentistry, genetics, horticulture, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, rehabilitation, veterinary sciences, zoology, etc.

STUDY AND TRAINING [1] AACC FOUNDATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM American Association of Cereal Chemists Attn: Foundation 3340 Pilot Knob Road St. Paul, MN 55121-2097 (651) 454-7250 Fax: (651) 454-0766 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scisoc.org/aacc Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students preparing for a career in cereal chemistry and technology. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled full time in a program leading to an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in cereal- and oilseed-related areas. Research in such disciplines as biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, genetics, horticulture, microbiology, or nutrition is not eligible unless it is directly related to the student’s primary research program dealing with a cereal- or oilseed-related area. The educational institution in which the applicant is enrolled must be conducting fundamental investigations for the advancement of cereal science and technology, including oilseeds. Financial data Stipends are $3,000, $2,500, or $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Funding for this program is supported by annual contributions from various firms in the cereal industry and from divisions of the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC). Number awarded Up to 15 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[2] AADS/WARNER-LAMBERT COMPANY ORAL HYGIENE PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Dental Schools 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036-2212 (202) 667-9433 Fax: (202) 667-0642 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aads.jhu.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to pre-doctoral dental students who have demonstrated academic excellence in preventive dentistry. Eligibility Dental school deans may nominate up to 3 students each. Candidates must be enrolled at a U.S. dental school on a full-time basis, possess a superior academic record, demonstrate (through activities and achievements) a strong interest in preventive dentistry, and belong to the American Association of Dental schools. Financial need may be considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Funds are applied to tuition and fees. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 12 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[3] AANP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: Foundation P.O. Box 12924 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 442-4262 Fax: (512) 442-6469 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to pursue graduate study. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are enrolled in a formal graduate nurse practitioner program with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must have completed at least 10 semester credits of nurse practitioner clinical course work and have a primary care focus. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from the AANP Foundation, Scholarship and Grants Program, P.O. Box 6840, Glendale, AZ 85312-6840. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[4] AARP ANDRUS FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS IN GERONTOLOGY Association for Gerontology in Higher Education 1030 15th Street, N.W., Suite 240 Washington, DC 20005-1526 (202) 289-9806 Fax: (202) 289-9824 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aghe.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are working on a graduate degree in gerontology. Eligibility Only nominations from faculty at academic institutions are accepted; only 1 student may be nominated per institution. Nominees must be currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral gerontology or aging studies program (behavioral, social, or health sciences; policy or religious studies; humanities; planning; or practice) in the United States. Doctoral applicants must have completed 2 years of their degree program. All applicants must be planning to work in the field of aging. Selection is based on academic record, academic honors received, membership in honorary societies, graduate assistantships received, faculty recommendations, and career commitment (as evidenced by course work, independent study, volunteer activities, internships, research, publications, and work experience). Preference is given to students attending institutions belonging to the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Financial data The fellowship is $15,000 for doctoral-level students; the scholarship is $7,000 for master’s-level students. Funds are to be used for tuition, fees, and books. If tuition and fees at the master’s-level recipient’s institution are less than $7,000 per year, a stipend to cover living expenses may be included in the award. Recipients may also use a portion of their award for travel (e.g., to attend a professional gerontological conference). Duration 1 year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Special features Funding for this program is provided by the AARP Andrus Foundation. Limitations Although students may be enrolled part time at the time of application, they will be expected to enroll on a full-time basis if they are awarded the scholarship or fellowship. Recipients are required to submit mid-term and final progress reports during the period of support. Number awarded 3 doctoral fellowships and 5 master’s degree scholarships (of these, 2 are designated for students who are pursuing a terminal master’s degree or doing pre-doctoral work in an area of applied gerontology, such as social work, nursing, or administration). Deadline January of each year.

[5] AAUW CAREER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMIC GRANTS American Association of University Women Attn: AAUW Educational Foundation 2201 North Dodge Street P.O. Box 4030 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 (319) 337-1716 Fax: (319) 337-1204 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aauw.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who are seeking career advancement, career change, or reentry into the work force. Eligibility This program is open to women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have earned a bachelor’s degree, received their most recent degree more than 4 years ago, and plan to work toward a master’s degree or specialized training in technical or professional fields. Applicants must be planning to undertake course work at a fully-accredited 2- or 4-year college or university (or a technical school that is licensed, accredited, or approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). Special consideration is given to qualified members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), women of color, women pursuing their first advanced degree, and women pursuing degrees in nontraditional fields. Doctoral students and candidates eligible for other fellowship programs of the AAUW may not apply for these grants. Financial data The awards range from $2,000 to $8,000. The funds are to be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, local transportation, and dependent care. Duration 1 year, beginning in July; nonrenewable. Number awarded Approximately 60 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[6] ABE AND ESTHER HAGIWARA STUDENT AID AWARD Japanese American Citizens League Attn: National Scholarship Awards 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 Fax: (415) 931-4671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jacl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members

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of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who can demonstrate severe financial need. Eligibility This program is open to JACL members who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a college, university, trade school, or business college. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are able to demonstrate that, without this aid, they will have to delay or terminate their education because of a lack of funding. Selection is based on financial need, academic record, and extracurricular school or community activities. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[7] ABWA PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP American Business Women’s Association 9100 Ward Parkway P.O. Box 8728 Kansas City, MO 64114-0728 (816) 361-6621 (800) 228-0007 Fax: (816) 361-4991 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.abwahq.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women graduate students who are members of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) or part of a member’s household. Eligibility ABWA members or individuals who are part of an ABWA member’s household may apply for these grants if they are graduate students and have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. They must be sponsored by an ABWA chapter that has contributed to the fund in the previous chapter year. Each year, the trustees designate an academic discipline for which the scholarship will be presented that year. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Funds are to be used only for tuition, books, and fees. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was created in 1969 as part of ABWA’s Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund. Limitations The ABWA does not provide the names and addresses of local chapters; it recommends that applicants check with their local Chamber of Commerce, library, or university to see if any chapter has registered a contact’s name and number. Number awarded 1 each year.

[8] ACADEMIC PRACTICE ASSEMBLY SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Academic Practice Assembly (APA) of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate study.

STUDY AND TRAINING Eligibility Eligible to apply are members of the APA who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to medical practice management at accredited universities and colleges. Applications should include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts listing undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline September of each year.

[9] ACCREDITED AIRPORT EXECUTIVE SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Airport Executives Foundation 4212 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 824-0500 Fax: (703) 820-1395 Web site: www.airportnet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are accredited airport executive (AAE) members (or the dependents of members) of the American Association of Airport Executives. Eligibility This program is open to accredited airport executive members of the association, along with their spouses and children. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend school (on the undergraduate or graduate school level) on a full-time basis. Financial data Varies; generally, the stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must attend an accredited college or university. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[10] ACIL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS ACIL 1629 K Street, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 887-5872 Fax: (202) 887-0021 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acil.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the natural and physical sciences. Eligibility Candidates must be at least juniors in a bachelor degree-granting institution or be graduate students. They must be majoring in 1 of the following sciences: physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, biology, or environmental sciences. Selection is based on academic achievement, career goals, leadership, and financial need. Scholarships are given annually to students in the association’s 4 geographic regions: central, 2002; eastern 2003; southern 2004; and western, 2005. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features ACIL was formerly the American Council of Independent Laboratories.

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Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[11] ACMPE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to nominees, certified members, and fellows of the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) who are pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are ACMPE nominees, certified members, and fellows who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applications should include a letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[12] ADA ENDOWMENT AND ASSISTANCE FUND DENTAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP American Dental Association Attn: ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 820 Chicago, IL 60611-2678 (312) 440-2567 Fax: (312) 440-2822 Web site: www.ada.org/prac/careers Purpose To provide financial assistance to dental school students. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens and entering second-year students currently attending or enrolled at a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be able to demonstrate financial need of at least $2,500. Selection is based on academic achievement, a written summary of personal and professional goals, letters of reference, and financial need. Financial data Up to $2,500 per year. Funds are to be used to defray school expenses (tuition, fees, books, supplies, living expenses). Funds are paid in 2 equal installments to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 25 each year. Deadline July of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [13] ADHA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American Dental Hygienists’ Association Attn: Institute for Oral Health 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-8944 (800) 735-4916 Fax: (312) 440-8929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed dental hygienists who are, or will be, enrolled as full-time graduate students at a university. Eligibility This program is open to licensed dental hygienists who hold a baccalaureate degree and have been accepted as a full-time master’s or doctoral degree student in a university graduate program. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 and be able to demonstrate financial need. Their application must include a statement on their research interests. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[14] ADHA PART-TIME SCHOLARSHIPS American Dental Hygienists’ Association Attn: Institute for Oral Health 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-8944 (800) 735-4916 Fax: (312) 440-8929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled part time in doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, or certificate/associate programs in dental hygiene. Eligibility Applicants must have completed at least 1 year in a dental hygiene program with at least a 3.0 grade point average and be able to demonstrate financial need. They must meet all other general and specific requirements for scholarships of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), except they may attend school on a part-time basis (rather than as a full-time student). Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[15] ADSA/IAFIS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP International Association of Food Industry Suppliers Attn: IAFIS Foundation 1451 Dolley Madison Boulevard McLean, VA 22101-3850 (703) 761-2600 Fax: (703) 761-4334 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iafis.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students

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who are interested in working on a degree in a field related to dairy science. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in fields relevant to dairy science. Age, sex, race, and financial need are not considered in the selection process. U.S., Mexican, or Canadian citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $10,000. The department head receives a grant of $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program, established in 1994, is jointly administered by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) and the International Association of Food Industry Suppliers (IAFIS). Information is also available from the ADSA, 1111 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874, (217) 356-3182, Fax: (217) 3984119, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 every other year. Deadline February of even-numbered years.

[16] A.E. ROBERT FRIEDMAN-PDCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND Painting and Decorating Contractors of America 3913 Old Lee Highway, Suite 33B Fairfax, VA 22030-2433 (703) 359-0826 (800) 332-PDCA Fax: (703) 359-2576 Web site: www.pdca.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students who are nominated by a member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. Eligibility To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be nominated by an active member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, must be at least a senior in high school, must be no more than 24 years of age, and must pledge to use the scholarship for college or postgraduate studies. Selection is based on character, financial need, and academic record. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Special features This program was established in 1978. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 9 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline November of each year.

[17] AGNES JONES JACKSON SCHOLARSHIPS National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Attn: Education Department 4805 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215-3297 (410) 358-8900 Fax: (410) 764-7357 Web site: www.naacp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) who are attending or planning to attend college on a fulltime basis. Eligibility Members of the NAACP who are full-time undergraduate or graduate students are eligible to apply. The minimum grade point average is 2.5 for graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students, or 3.0 for graduate students. All applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need (family income must be less than $30,000 for a family of 1, ranging up to $52,300

STUDY AND TRAINING for a family of 8), be under the age of 25 years, and be U.S. citizens. Renewal awards may be reduced or denied based on insufficient NAACP activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 for undergraduate students or $2,500 for graduate students. Duration 1 year; recipients may apply for renewal. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[18] AGNES MCINTOSH GARDEN CLUB OBJECTIVES SCHOLARSHIP Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Chair 6065 21st Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427 (561) 778-1023 Web site: www.ffgc.org Purpose To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas. Eligibility This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be in financial need, and be majoring in ecology, horticulture, landscape design, conservation, botany, forestry, marine biology, city planning, or allied subjects. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school and distributed semiannually. Duration 1 year. Limitations If the recipient’s grade point average drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[19] AIR FORCE HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM U.S. Air Force Headquarters, USAF Recruiting Service Attn: Directorate of Health Professions Randolph AFB, TX 78150-5421 (800) 531-5980 Purpose To provide financial assistance for education in a medical field to future Air Force medical officers. Eligibility Applicants for this assistance must be U.S. citizens, under the age of 35, who are enrolled in or in receipt of a firm letter of acceptance from an accredited medical or osteopathic school located in the United States or Puerto Rico. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Air Force; after completion of medical school, they must perform at least 3 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Air Force. Financial data This program pays full tuition at any school of medicine or osteopathy located in the United States or Puerto Rico, and it also covers the cost of fees, books, and other required equipment. In addition, recipients are awarded a stipend of $938 per month for 10 1/2 months of the year; for the other 1 1/2 months of each year, they perform active-duty service, usually at an Air Force medical facility, and receive the normal pay of a Second Lieutenant.

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Duration Assistance under this program continues until the student completes work for a doctorate degree. Special features Following receipt of the doctorate degree, students serve an internship and residency either in an Air Force hospital (in which case they receive Air Force active-duty pay) or, if not selected for Air Force graduate medical education, in a civilian hospital (where they receive only the regular salary paid by the civilian institution). Only after completion of the residency, in either an Air Force or a civilian hospital, do the students begin the active-duty service obligation. That obligation is 2 years for the first 2 years of participation in the program, plus half a year of service for each additional half year of program participation; in any case, the minimum service obligation is 3 years regardless of years of participation. Number awarded Approximately 325 each year.

[20] AIR FORCE OFFICERS’ WIVES’ CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C. SCHOLARSHIPS Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club of Washington, D.C. Attn: AFOWC Scholarship Committee 50 Theisen Street Bolling Air Force Base Washington, DC 20332-5411 (703) 503-7253 Fax: (703) 764-8174 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to the dependents of Air Force members in the Washington, D.C. area. Eligibility This program is open to the children and/or spouses of active-duty, retired, or deceased Air Force members in the Washington D.C. area, excluding those working at Andrews Air Force Base. The children may be either college-bound high school seniors or high school seniors enrolled in a learning disability program who will continue in a higher education program; the spouses may be working on a postsecondary or advanced degree. Selection is based on academic and citizenship achievements; financial need is not considered. Applicants who receive an appointment to a service academy are not eligible. Financial data A total of $20,000 is awarded each year. Funds may be used only for payment of tuition or academic fees. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[21] ALABAMA G.I. DEPENDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs 770 Washington Avenue, Suite 530 P.O. Box 1509 Montgomery, AL 36102-1509 (334) 242-5077 Fax: (334) 242-5102 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: agencies.state.al.us/va Purpose To provide educational benefits to the dependents of disabled, deceased, and other Alabama veterans. Eligibility Eligible are spouses, children, stepchildren, and unremarried widow(er)s of veterans who served honorably for 90 days or more and 1) are currently rated as 20 percent or more service-connected disability or were so rated at time of death; 2) were a former prisoner of war; 3) have been declared missing in

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS action; 4) died as the result of a service-connected disability; or 5) died while on active military duty in the line of duty. The veteran must have been a permanent civilian resident of Alabama for at least 1 year prior to entering active military service; veterans who were not Alabama residents at the time of entering active military service may also qualify if they have a 100 percent disability and were permanent residents of Alabama for at least 5 years prior to filing the application for this program or prior to death, if deceased. Children and stepchildren must be under the age of 26, but spouses and unremarried widow(er)s may be of any age. Financial data Eligible dependents may attend any Alabama institution of higher learning or enroll in a prescribed course of study at any Alabama state-supported trade school without payment of any tuition, book fees, or laboratory charges. Duration This is an entitlement program for 4 years of full-time undergraduate or graduate study or part-time equivalent. Spouses and unremarried widow(er)s whose veteran spouse is rated between 20 and 90 percent disabled, or 100 percent disabled but not permanently so, may attend only 2 standard academic years. Special features Benefits for children, spouses, and unremarried widow(er)s are available in addition to federal government benefits. Limitations Assistance is not provided for noncredit courses, placement testing, GED preparation, continuing educational courses, pre-technical courses, or state board examinations. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[22] ALBERT W. DENT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP American College of Healthcare Executives One North Franklin Street, Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606-3491 (312) 424-2800 Fax: (312) 424-0023 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ache.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority graduate student members of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Eligibility This program is open to student associates of the organization in good standing. Applicants must be minority students enrolled full time in a health care management graduate program, able to demonstrate financial need, and a U.S. or Canadian citizen. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year. Special features The program was established and named in honor of Dr. Albert W. Dent, the foundation’s first Black fellow and president emeritus of Dillard University. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[23] ALCOA FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who are pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree to prepare for a career in occupational and environmental health. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree program. Selection is based on 2 letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on the applicant’s professional goals as they relate to the academic activity and the field of occupational and environmental health. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[24] ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator 3417 Volta Place, N.W. Washington, DC 20007-2778 (202) 337-5220 Fax: (202) 337-8314 TTY: (202) 337-5220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.agbell.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to profoundly deaf students. Eligibility Applicants must have had a hearing loss since birth or before acquiring language with a 60dB or greater loss in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz. They must use speech and residual hearing and/or speechreading (lipreading) as their preferred, customary form of communication and demonstrate a potential for leadership. In addition, applicants must be accepted by or already attending a college or university that primarily enrolls students with normal hearing. Financial data Awards range up to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features In past years, individual awards have been designated as the Allie Raney Hunt Memorial Scholarship Award, the David Von Hagen Scholarship Award, the Elsie Bell Grosvenor Scholarship Awards, the Franklin and Henrietta Dickman Memorial Scholarship Awards, the Herbert P. Feibelman Jr. (PS) Scholarship Award, the Lucille A. Abt Scholarship Awards, the Maude Winkler Scholarship Awards, the Oral Hearing-Impaired Section Scholarship Award, the Robert H. Weitbrecht Scholarship Awards, the Second Century Fund Awards, and the Volta Scholarship Award. Some of those awards included additional eligibility requirements. Limitations Only the first 500 requests for applications are accepted. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[25] ALICE W. ROOKE SCHOLARSHIP

[27] ALPHA EPSILON IOTA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Attn: Scholarship Committee 1776 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-5392 (202) 628-1776 Web site: www.dar.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical school students. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are students who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study at an accredited medical school. Applicants must be sponsored by a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Selection is based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

Alpha Epsilon Iota c/o KeyBank National Association Attn: Kristi S. Bell P.O. Box 8612 Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8612 (734) 994-5555 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to women enrolled or accepted at an accredited school or college of medicine in the United States. Eligibility Applicants must be candidates for degrees in accredited schools or colleges of medicine or osteopathy in the United States. Selection is based on scholastic merit, work experience, scholarly publication, research experience, and financial need (last year’s income cannot exceed $15,000 and assets cannot exceed $10,000). Race, age, religion, political affiliation, or national origin are not considered in awarding the fellowships. Priority is given to applicants in their first year of medical school. An interview may be required. Financial data Awards range from $3,000 to $4,000 each year. Funds may be used for tuition-related fees, books, materials, food, clothing, housing, transportation, medical and dental expenses, insurance, and child care. Duration 1 year; renewal is possible. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[26] ALLMAN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS Miss America Pageant Attn: Scholarship Department P.O. Box 119 Atlantic City, NJ 08404-0119 (609) 345-7571 (800) 282-MISS Fax: (609) 347-6079 Web site: www.missamerica.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students who have competed or are competing in the Miss America contest at any level. Eligibility This program is open to women who have competed in the Miss America competition at least once, at any level of competition. Applicants do not have to apply during the year they competed; they may apply any year following. But, applicants must be attending or accepted by a medical school and plan to become a medical doctor. Selection is based on grade point average, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Priority is given to applicants in this order: national contestants who are accepted by or attending medical school; state contestants who are accepted by or attending medical school; local contestants who are accepted by or attending medical school; former national, state, or local contestants who are accepted by or attending medical school. Financial data The amount of the stipend varies, based on need and other factors. In the past, awards have ranged from $500 to $10,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s medical school. Duration The awards are made annually. Special features This scholarship was established in 1974. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline June of each year.

[28] ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA FINANCIAL NEED SCHOLARSHIPS Alpha Kappa Alpha Attn: Educational Advancement Foundation 5656 South Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 947-0026 (800) 653-6528 Fax: (773) 947-0277 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.akaeaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to all undergraduate and graduate students (especially Black women) who demonstrate financial need. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students (especially Black women) who have completed at least 1 year in an accredited degree-granting institution or a work-inprogress program in a noninstitutional setting, are planning to continue their program of education, and can demonstrate financial need. Financial data Awards up to $1,500 per year are available. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Recently, 38 of these scholarships were awarded: 26 to undergraduates and 12 to graduate students. Deadline February of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [29] ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Alpha Kappa Alpha Attn: Educational Advancement Foundation 5656 South Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 947-0026 (800) 653-6528 Fax: (773) 947-0277 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.akaeaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to all undergraduate and graduate students (especially Black women) who have excelled academically. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships may be undergraduate or graduate students (especially Black women) who have completed at least 1 year in an accredited degree-granting institution, are planning to continue their program of education, have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, and present evidence of leadership through participation in community and college service. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Recently, 27 of these scholarships were awarded: 20 to undergraduates and 7 to graduate students. Deadline February of each year.

[30] ALPHA MU TAU GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Attn: ASCLS/AMTF Scholarships 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 530 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-2768 Fax: (301) 657-2909 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ascls.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate school to members of Alpha Mu Tau, a national laboratory fraternity. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, accepted into or currently enrolled in a graduate program in clinical laboratory science (including clinical laboratory education or management programs), and members of Alpha Mu Tau. Financial data Up to $1,500 for a full-time student or up to $1,000 for a part-time student. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[31] ALUMNI PRN GRANT Alpha Tau Delta Attn: Central Office 150 Cruickshank Drive Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 984-9150 Web site: www.atdnursing.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education in nursing to members of Alpha Tau Delta (the national fraternity for professional nurses). Eligibility This program is open to members in good standing who have been accepted into a graduate program in a course of

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study to “enhance and further nursing service.” Selection is based on involvement in the organization, community involvement, professional accomplishments, and financial need. Financial data Grants range from $100 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[32] ALVA S. APPLEBY SCHOLARSHIP Maine Dental Association Attn: Executive Director P.O. Box 215 Manchester, ME 04351 (207) 622-7900 Fax: (207) 622-6210 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to dental school students from Maine. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Maine who are enrolled in a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association. Selection is based on academic performance and an essay. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[33] AMBUCS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THERAPISTS AMBUCS Attn: Living Endowment Fund, Inc. P.O. Box 5127 High Point, NC 27262 (336) 869-2166 Fax: (336) 887-8451 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ambucs.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career serving disabled citizens in various fields of clinical therapy. Eligibility To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be U.S. citizens; be able to document financial need; have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average; be accepted at the upperdivision or graduate level in an accredited program that qualifies the students for clinical practice in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, or hearing audiology; and express an intent to enter clinical practice in therapy in the United States upon completion of the funded studies. Programs for therapy assistants are not included. Applications for financial assistance must include the following: a completed application form, a copy of the enrollment certificate, college transcripts for the last 3 semesters, a 500-word essay on the applicant’s interest in therapy as a career, and a statement of family financial circumstances. Selection is based on financial need, commitment to local community, demonstrated academic accomplishment, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives. Financial data Most of these awards range from $500 to $1,500 per year; 1 scholarship of $6,000 for 2 years is also awarded. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year.

STUDY AND TRAINING Special features This program was established in 1955; since then, the association has awarded more than $5 million for more than 9,900 scholarships. Number awarded Approximately 400 each year, with a total value of $225,000. Deadline April of each year.

[34] AMELIA KEMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Attn: Scholarships 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4189 (773) 380-2730 (800) 638-3522, ext. 2730 Fax: (773) 380-2419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.elca.org/wo/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to lay women of color who are members of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) congregations and who wish to pursue postsecondary education on the undergraduate, graduate, professional, or vocational school level. Eligibility These scholarships are available to ELCA lay women of color who are at least 21 years of age and have experienced an interruption of at least 2 years in their education since high school. Applicants must have been admitted to an educational institution to prepare for a career in other than a church-certified profession. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The amount of the award varies, depending on the availability of funds. Duration Up to 2 years. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Deadline February of each year.

[35] AMERICAN ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND American Art Therapy Association, Inc. Attn: Scholarships and Grants Committee 1202 Allanson Road Mundelein, IL 60060-3808 (847) 949-6064 (888) 290-0878 Fax: (847) 566-4580 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arttherapy.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study in art therapy. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students accepted or enrolled in an art therapy program approved by the association. They should demonstrate financial need and have a minimum grade point average of 3.25. Applications must include transcripts, 2 letters of reference, a student financial information form, and a 2-page essay that contains a brief biography and a statement of career goals. Membership in the association is not a requirement for application for a scholarship, but the student must be a member to receive the scholarship. Students may join after being notified that they have been selected for a scholarship. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Deadline June of each year.

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[36] AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JAPANESE UNIVERSITY WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American Association of Japanese University Women c/o Yasko Gamo, Scholarship Committee Chair 3812 Inlet Drive Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 Purpose To provide financial assistance to female students currently enrolled in college in California. Eligibility This program is open to female students enrolled in accredited colleges or universities in California. They must have junior, senior, or graduate standing. Applicants must be a contributor to U.S.-Japan relations, cultural exchanges, and leadership development in the areas of their designated study. To apply, they must submit a current resume, an official transcript of the past 2 years of college work, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay (up to 2 pages in English or 1,200 characters in Japanese) on 1 of the following topics: what I hope to accomplish in my field of study to develop leadership and role model qualities; how cultural/social experiences have shaped and affected my career goals; or thoughts on how my field of study can contribute to U.S.-Japan relations and benefit international relations. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features The association was founded in 1970 to promote the education of women as well as to contribute to U.S.Japan relations, cultural exchanges, and leadership development. Limitations Requests for applications must include a stamped self-addressed envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline September of each year.

[37] AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who are pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree to prepare for a career in occupational and environmental health. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree program. Selection is based on 2 letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on the applicant’s professional goals as they relate to the academic activity and the field of occupational and environmental health. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [38] AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SWINE PRACTITIONERS GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Swine Practitioners Attn: Foundation 902 First Avenue Perry, IA 50220-1703 (515) 465-5255 Fax: (515) 465-3832 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aasp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to veterinarians pursuing an advanced degree. Eligibility This program is open to veterinarians who are pursuing an advanced degree. Selection is based on interest in swine medicine, faculty recommendations, and the submission of a research paper for presentation at the association’s annual meeting. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[39] AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITIES AND WOMEN American College of Sports Medicine 401 West Michigan Street P.O. Box 1440 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440 (317) 637-9200 Fax: (317) 637-7817 Web site: www.acsm.org/Scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority and women graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in sports medicine or exercise science. Eligibility This program is open to minorities and women who are working on graduate or medical degrees in preparation for a career in sports medicine or exercise science. Applicants must have a strong interest in research and scholarly activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Funds are to be used to cover tuition and/or fees. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Special features Recipients are given a 1 year’s free membership in the American College of Sports Medicine. Deadline January of each year.

[40] AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS American Dietetic Association Attn: Education and Accreditation Team 216 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 (312) 899-0040 (800) 877-1600, ext. 5400 Fax: (312) 899-4817 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.eatright.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in working on a graduate degree in dietetics. Eligibility Planned or current enrollment in a graduate degree program in dietetics is required. Applicants who are currently

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completing a dietetic internship or preprofessional practice program that is combined with a graduate program may also apply. The graduate scholarships are available only to U.S. citizens. Applicants should intend to practice in the field of dietetics. Some scholarships require specific areas of study (e.g., public health nutrition, food service administration) and status as a registered dietitian. Others may require membership in the association, specific dietetic practice group membership, residency in a specific state, or underrepresented minority group status. The same application form can be used for all categories. Financial data Awards range from $500 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Deadline February of each year.

[41] AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR VISION AWARENESS EDUCATIONAL GRANT American Foundation for Vision Awareness Attn: Executive Director 243 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63141 (800) 927-AFVA Fax: (314) 991-4101 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to students who are interested in working on a optometric degree. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have completed at least 1 semester at an accredited school of optometry, and be able to demonstrate participation in vision-related public service activities. Financial need is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline January of each year.

[42] AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR VISION AWARENESS OF WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP American Foundation for Vision Awareness of Washington c/o Mrs. Ronald R. Cash, Chair, Scholarship Fund 28923 15th Place South Federal Way, WA 98003 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Washington residents working on an optometry degree. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are Washington residents who are accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of optometry. Selection is based on employment history, school activities, community service activities, letters of recommendation, and academic record. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data At least $500 from the sponsor and $500 in matching funds from the recipient’s school. Funds must be used for tuition at an accredited school or college of optometry. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this scholarship is provided by the Auxiliary to the Washington Optometric Association. Further information is also available from Tracie Hartman, 8008 47th Street West, Tacoma, WA 98466.

STUDY AND TRAINING Limitations This scholarship is not offered to close relatives of optometrists working in Washington. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[43] AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM American Museum of Natural History Attn: Office of Grants and Fellowships Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024-5192 (212) 769-5495 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amnh.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral students in selected programs at designated universities who are interested in utilizing the resources of the American Museum of Natural History in their training and research program. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students in scientific disciplines practiced at the museum. The applicant’s university exercises educational jurisdiction over the program and awards the degree; the museum curator serves as a graduate advisor, co-major professor, or major professor. Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens are eligible to apply. Candidates for a master’s degree are not eligible. Financial data Fellowships provide a stipend and health insurance. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Special features The cooperating universities (and their relevant programs) are Columbia University, in vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, earth and planetary sciences, and evolutionary biology; Cornell University in entomology; City University of New York in evolutionary biology; and the Biological Anthropology program of Yale University in molecular biology and systematics. Limitations Students must apply simultaneously to the museum and to 1 of the cooperating universities. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Each university sets its own application deadline.

[44] AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS American Society for Enology and Viticulture P.O. Box 1855 Davis, CA 95617-1855 (530) 753-3142 Fax: (530) 753-3318 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asev.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate and undergraduate students interested in pursuing a degree in enology, viticulture, or another area related to the wine and grape industry. Eligibility This program is open to both graduate and undergraduate students interested in working on a degree in enology, viticulture, or another related field. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in a full-time 4-year accredited college or university program with a minimum of junior status. They must reside in North America (including Canada and Mexico), be in financial need, and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average for undergraduates or 3.2 for graduate students. As part of their

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application, students must supply a written statement of intent to pursue a career in the wine or grape industry. Financial data The awards are not in predetermined amounts and may vary from year to year. Duration Students receive quarter or semester stipends. Recipients are eligible to reapply each year in open competition with new applicants. Limitations Failure to give an honest or complete financial statement will automatically remove the student from consideration or result in retraction of the awarded scholarship. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[45] AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CRIME LABORATORY DIRECTORS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Education and Training Committee c/o Niagara County Sheriff’s Department Forensic Laboratory 5526 Niagara Street P.O. Box 496 Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 439-9360 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students preparing for careers in forensic science. Eligibility Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students in a forensic science program recognized by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors and planning a career in forensic science. They must maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Selection is not based on financial need but on the applicant’s scholastic and forensic record, a personal statement, and faculty recommendations. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[46] AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PERIANESTHESIA NURSES DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Attn: Foundation 6900 Grove Road Thorofare, NJ 08086 (856) 845-5557 Fax: (856) 848-1881 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aspan.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for additional education to members of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN). Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have been members of the society for at least 2 years and have been employed for at least 2 years in any phase of the perianesthesia setting (preanesthesia, postanesthesia, ambulatory surgery, management, research, or education). Applicants must be seeking a bachelor of science or advanced degree in nursing. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year; funds are sent directly to the recipient’s university. Duration 1 year; recipients may not reapply for additional funding until 3 years have elapsed.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Number awarded At least 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[47] AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING FOUNDATION GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Attn: Director of Programs and Corporate Development 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-3279 (301) 897-5700 (800) 498-2071 Fax: (301) 571-0457 TTY: (301) 897-0157 Web site: www.ashfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students in communication sciences and disorders programs. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students who are enrolled in communication sciences and disorders programs. Selection is based on academic promise and outstanding academic achievement. Master’s (but not doctoral) candidates must be enrolled in an ASHA Educational Standards Board (ESB) accredited program. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is sponsored in part by NovaCare, Inc. and Psi Iota Xi National Philanthropic Organization. Number awarded Up to 7 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[48] AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING FOUNDATION YOUNG SCHOLARS AWARD FOR MINORITY STUDENTS American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Attn: Director of Programs and Corporate Development 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-3279 (301) 897-5700 (800) 498-2071 Fax: (301) 571-0457 TTY: (301) 897-0157 Web site: www.ashfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority graduate students in communication sciences and disorders programs. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students who are enrolled in communication sciences and disorders programs, with preference given to a student who is a racial/ethnic minority and a U.S. citizen. Selection is based on academic promise and outstanding academic achievement. Master’s (but not doctoral) candidates must be enrolled in an ASHA Educational Standards Board (ESB) accredited program. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[49] AMERICAN WHOLESALE MARKETERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS American Wholesale Marketers Association Attn: Distributors Education Foundation 1128 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-4808 (202) 463-2124 Web site: www.awmanet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) member employees and their children. Eligibility Eligible are employees (and their families) of member companies in good standing with the association; officers and directors of the association cannot apply. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year at an accredited college or university and must be enrolled on a full-time basis in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional program. Winners of the scholarship awards are selected in a random drawing; only 1 per family and 1 per company (including branches) may be awarded. Financial data The scholarships are $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Approximately 17 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[50] AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS American Wine Society Education Foundation Attn: Chair, Scholarship Committee 1134 West Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018-4910 (610) 865-2401 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vicon.net/~aws/awsef.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in pursuing a career in a field related to wine. Eligibility This program is open to 1) graduate students who have been accepted into or are already enrolled in a program in enology, viticulture, responsible use of wine, or health aspects of wine and intend to work in 1 of those areas upon completion of their graduate degree; and 2) undergraduate students who have a grade point average of at least 2.8 overall and 3.0 in their major, are entering the third or fourth year of a bachelor’s degree program, and intend to work in a wine-related area after graduation. Applicants must be North American citizens, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, or West Indies islands. Financial need is considered in the selection process only if it is necessary to choose between equally qualified applicants. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [51] AMERICORPS PROMISE FELLOWS PROGRAM Corporation for National Service 1201 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20525 (800) 942-2677 Fax: (202) 565-2784 TDD: (800) 833-3722 Web site: www.americorps.org Purpose To enable college graduates and other professionals to earn money for higher education purposes while serving as volunteers for public or nonprofit organizations that work to support children and youth. Eligibility Participants in this program are selected by local and national nonprofit organizations that are engaged in coordinating activities intended to support children and youth. Each participating agency sets its own standards, but generally they require a bachelor’s degree and/or professional experience in a particular field. Individuals with the following backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply: 1) graduates from or part-time students at public policy, social work, public health, and business schools; 2) professionals in nonprofits, corporations, other private sector organizations, education, and the military who are ready for a new challenge; and 3) alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, the military, and other service organizations. Financial data Full-time participants receive extensive professional development training, a living allowance of $13,000, and other benefits. After completing their service, they receive an education award of $4,725 that can be used to finance higher education or to pay off student loans. Duration The length of the terms are established by each participating agency but are generally 1 year. Special features Applications are obtained from and submitted to the particular agency where the applicant wishes to serve; for a directory of participating agencies, contact the sponsor. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Each participating organization sets its own deadline.

[52] AMERICORPS VISTA Corporation for National Service 1201 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20525 (800) 942-2677 Fax: (202) 565-2784 TDD: (800) 833-3722 Web site: www.americorps.org Purpose To enable Americans to earn money for college or other purposes while working as volunteers for public or nonprofit organizations that serve low-income communities. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents 18 years of age or older with a baccalaureate degree or 3 years of related volunteer/job experience; special efforts are made to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Participants serve at approved public or nonprofit sponsoring organizations in low-income communities located in the United States, Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico. Sponsors may also establish particular skill, education, or experience requirements; Spanish language skills are desirable for some assignments. Financial data Participants receive a monthly living allowance for housing, food, and incidentals; the allowance does not affect Social Security, veterans’, or public assistance benefits but is subject to taxation. Health insurance is also provided for participants, but not for family members. Upon completion of service,

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participants also receive a stipend of $100 per month, or an educational award of $4,725 per year of service which may be used to pay for educational expenses, repay student loans, or pay the expenses of participating in a school-to-work program. Up to $9,450 in educational benefits may be earned. Duration Full-time service of at least 1 year is required to earn educational benefits; up to 2 years of service may be performed. Special features This program has operated since 1965 as Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). It recently became 1 of the programs directly administered by the Corporation for National Service. Stafford and Perkins student loans may be deferred during AmeriCorps VISTA service. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year for first consideration; October of each year for fall replacements.

[53] AMSECT PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology, Inc. Attn: Deputy Executive Director 503 Carlisle Drive, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 435-8556 Fax: (703) 435-0056 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amsect.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program. Eligibility To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a current student member of the society, be in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program, have completed at least one quarter of the required course work, and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this program are provided by 3M Health Care. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[54] AMSECT SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology, Inc. Attn: Deputy Executive Director 503 Carlisle Drive, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 435-8556 Fax: (703) 435-0056 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amsect.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program. Eligibility To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a current student member of the society, be in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program, have completed at least one quarter of the required course work, and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[55] AMSTUTZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND American Association of Bovine Practitioners P.O. Box 1765 Rome, GA 30162-1755 (800) COW-AABP Fax: (706) 232-2232 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aabp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to veterinary students who are members of a student American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) or food animal organization. Eligibility This program is open to students in their third year of a veterinary school in the United States or Canada. Applicants must have a stated interest in food animal production. They must submit a 1-page biographical account that outlines their interest and involvement in bovine practice, a description of their postgraduate plans in veterinary medicine, a description of how the scholarship money will be used, their veterinary school grade point average, and 2 letters of recommendation. Membership in the association or a food animal organization at their college is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is funded by Eli Lilly & Company Foundation on behalf of Elanco Animal Health and Merial. Number awarded At least 25 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[56] AMY LUTZ RECHEL AWARD Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 (800) 886-AWIS Fax: (202) 326-8960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awis.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women interested in working on a doctoral degree in plant biology. Eligibility This program is open to women graduate students in the field of plant biology. Winners traditionally have been at the dissertation level of their graduate work. Foreign students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, but U.S. citizens may study in the United States or abroad. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds may be used for tuition, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[57] ANGELFIRE SCHOLARSHIP Datatel Scholars Foundation 4375 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033 (703) 968-9000 (800) 486-4332 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.datatel.com/scholars_foundation/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors, continuing college students, or graduate students who will be studying at a Datatel client school and are veterans, veterans’ dependents, or refugees from southeast Asia. Eligibility This program is open to Vietnam veterans, the spouses or children of Vietnam veterans, or refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos who entered the United States between 1964 and 1975 (naturalization not required). Qualified applicants must fit 1 of the following categories: 1) will attend a Datatel client college or university during the upcoming school year (these students must apply for this scholarship through their institution’s financial aid office) or 2) will be working at a Datatel noneducational site during the upcoming school year (these students must apply through their employer’s human resources department). Applications submitted to the Datatel Scholars Foundation must be accompanied by a signed letter on institutional letterhead indicating that the applicant is 1 of 2 official semifinalists from that institution. In addition, personal statements from the applicants, official transcripts, and letters of recommendation must be submitted. Selection is based on: the quality of the personal statements (40 percent), academic merit (30 percent), external activities (20 percent), and letters of recommendation (10 percent). Financial data Scholarships range from $700 to $2,000, depending upon the cost of undergraduate tuition at the participating institution. Funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration 1 year. Special features Datatel, Inc. produces advanced information technology solutions for higher education. It has more than 470 client sites in the United States and Canada. This scholarship was created to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War and is named after a memorial administered by the Disabled American Veterans Association in Angelfire, New Mexico. Limitations Recipients who transfer to another college or university during the award year maintain the award only if the institution to which they transfer is a Datatel client site. Deadline Complete applications and transcripts must be submitted by the participating institutions in February.

[58] ANNA CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Director East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: anna.inurse.com Purpose To support members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing a nursing degree. Eligibility This program is open to 1) association members in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree and 2) members in pursuit of

STUDY AND TRAINING a B.S.N. or other advanced nursing degree. Applicants must be current association members, have been members for at least 2 years, be currently employed in nephrology nursing, be accepted or enrolled in a degree program in nursing, and intend to pursue a career in nephrology nursing. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features 7 of these scholarships are sponsored by ANNA and the other is sponsored by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Number awarded 4 for a baccalaureate degree and 4 for either a B.S.N. or other advanced nursing degree.

[59] ANNE A. AGNEW SCHOLARSHIP South Carolina State Employees Association P.O. Box 5206 Columbia, SC 29250-5206 (803) 765-0680 Fax: (803) 779-6558 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the South Carolina State Employees Association (SCSEA) and the spouses and children of SCSEA members who are currently enrolled in college. Eligibility This scholarship is open to active, honorary, and associate SCSEA members as well as their spouses and children. Also eligible are deserving others who have completed at least 1 academic year and are currently enrolled at a recognized and accredited college, university, trade school, or other institution of higher learning. High school students and college freshmen with no previous college credits are not eligible, but graduate students are. As part of the application process, students must submit a completed application form, an official transcript of college work, and a 200-word statement on educational objectives. Selection is based not only on financial need and academic record, but also character, school and community activities, writing skills, personal motivations, and leadership potential. Financial data The amounts awarded are determined each year. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship was established in 1976. Deadline February of each year.

[60] ANTHONY CERULLO SCHOLARSHIP Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 409 Boston, MA 02116 (617) 542-2292 (888) 576-9996 Fax: (617) 542-7312 Purpose To provide financial assistance for the postsecondary education of people who have epilepsy and live in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island who have been diagnosed with epilepsy (seizure disorder). Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a postsecondary educational or vocational program as an undergraduate or graduate student. As part of the application process, students must include an essay (up to 220 words in length) on their academic and career goals and how having epilepsy has affected or influenced those goals and their work towards achieving them. Financial data The stipend is $1,000.

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Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[61] AOA OSTEOPATHIC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP American Osteopathic Association Attn: Division of Research 142 East Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60611-2864 (312) 202-8109 (800) 621-1773, ext. 8109 Fax: (312) 202-8200 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.am-osteo-assn.org Purpose To provide funding for training and research in osteopathic medicine. Eligibility This program is open to 1) undergraduate osteopathic medical students enrolled at an institution accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); and 2) postdoctoral osteopathic medical students who have earned a D.O. degree from an institution accredited by the AOA (preference is given to this category) and are enrolled in an internship, residency, or research fellowship. Individuals who have demonstrated research competency by competing successfully for major independent research grants are not eligible to apply for this program. Each applicant must have a sponsor. The sponsor must be 1) an osteopathic physician who holds a full-time career track faculty or staff appointment at an institution accredited, affiliated, or approved by the AOA, 2) a biomedical researcher who can demonstrate professional training and experience and who holds a full-time career track faculty or staff appointment at an institution accredited, affiliated, or approved by the AOA, or 3) an osteopathic physician who holds a full-time career track faculty or staff appointment at a nonosteopathic academic or health care institution. Financial data The award consists of a $4,250 stipend and a $750 travel allowance to attend the annual AOA research conference during the year of the fellowship. Funds are made available this way: $2,250 when the official notification of the award is made; $750 in travel funds paid when an abstract for the conference is submitted; $1,000 upon receipt and approval of a midyear progress report; and $1,000 upon receipt and approval of the final progress report. Duration 1 year; applicants may reapply for 1 additional year. Special features The proposed research is to be conducted under the direction of a sponsor. A portion of the research training program may be conducted at an institution other than the sponsoring institution. Limitations Fellows who fail to complete the requirements for this award within 2 years forfeit the remainder of all outstanding funds. Number awarded 4 or 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [62] AORN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Attn: AORN Foundation 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711 (303) 755-6304, ext. 8229 (800) 755-2676, ext. 8229 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aorn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) who wish to continue their education. Eligibility Eligible are registered nurses who are currently practicing in the perioperative environment, have been members of the association for at least 1 year, and want to return to school to further their education at the baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral level. Entry-level nursing students and non-members are not eligible. Applicants must submit evidence of acceptance or enrollment in an accredited nursing program or enrollment in a pre-nursing curriculum applicable to admission in a baccalaureate nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing. Applicants educated outside of the United States must submit a transcript of recent course work in the United States demonstrating their capacity to maintain a 3.0 grade point average on the college level. Applications must include a personal statement describing current and past contributions to perioperative nursing practice, research, and education; a description of financial need; a description of how the applicant will apply the information gained from course work to perioperative nursing practice and the association; and professional goals related to completion of the degree. Financial data Scholarships provide funds for tuition, examinations for credit, and registration fees only; no funds are provided for room and board, transportation, parking, or other expenses. Payment is made directly to the educational institution. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Deadline March or September of each year.

[63] ARC OF WASHINGTON TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIP ARC of Washington Trust Fund c/o Neal Lessenger, Secretary 10544B 39th Avenue N.E. Seattle, WA 98125-7913 (206) 363-2206 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in northwestern states who have a career interest in work relating to mental retardation. Eligibility This program is open to upper-division and graduate students in schools in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho who have a demonstrated interest in the field of mental retardation. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, a statement of interest in the field of mental retardation, and letters of endorsement from at least 2 faculty sponsors. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year, paid in 4 equal installments. Funds are sent to the recipient’s school and must be used for tuition, books, and general living expenses. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[64] ARFORA–MARTHA GAVRILA SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 309 Grass Lake, MI 49240-0309 (517) 522-3656 Fax: (517) 522-5907 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.roea.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who are members of a parish of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America and interested in working on a graduate degree. Eligibility Applicants must be women, voting members of a parish of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, graduates of an accredited university or college, and accepted by a graduate school. As part of the application process, students must submit a formal letter describing their personal goals, projected use of the degree, church and community involvement, and honors and awards. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features The first scholarship was awarded in 1985. Further information is available from ARFORA-Martha Gavrila Scholarship, 17600 Detroit Avenue, Apartment 1206, Cleveland, OH 44107-3441. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[65] ARKANSAS EMERGENCY SECONDARY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM Arkansas Department of Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid Division 114 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201-3818 (501) 371-2050 (800) 54-STUDY Fax: (501) 371-2001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arscholarships.com Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to college students in Arkansas who are interested in preparing for a teaching career in an approved subject shortage area. Eligibility This program is open to Arkansas residents who are full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing secondary education teaching certification in 1 of the following teacher shortage areas: foreign language, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, physical science, general science, or special education. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (and 3.0 in the major) and U.S. citizenship are required. Applicants must be enrolled in an approved Arkansas 2-year or 4-year public or private college or university in 1 of the following categories: 1) enrolled in a program of study leading to secondary teacher certification in 1 of the shortage areas; 2) have received a bachelor’s degree in 1 of the shortage areas and be enrolled full time in a program leading to Arkansas secondary teacher certification; or 3) have received a bachelor’s degree or teacher certification in another field and be enrolled full time to complete course work for a major in 1 of the shortage areas to receive teacher certification. Financial data Recipients are awarded one half their cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board, or $2,500—whichever is less. This is a scholarship/loan program. For each year the recipient teaches in a public or private school

STUDY AND TRAINING in Arkansas in an academic shortage area after graduation, 20 percent of the loan is forgiven. If the recipient fails to honor this work obligation, the balance of the loan must be repaid within 5 years at 10 percent interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies; generally, at least 30 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[66] ARKANSAS HEALTH EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM Arkansas Department of Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid Division 114 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201-3818 (501) 371-2050 (800) 54-STUDY Fax: (501) 371-2001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arscholarships.com Purpose To provide financial assistants to residents of Arkansas interested in attending out-of-state institutions that offer health-related programs not available in Arkansas. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Arkansas interested in studying dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, or veterinary medicine at designated institutions in near-by states. Applicants must have been accepted as a fulltime student at a participating institution. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The amount and form of this assistance depends on the institution that the Arkansas recipient attends. If the school participates in the contract program of the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education (SREB), this program pays a set fee per student to the SREB which negotiates a contract with the school to hold a certain number of slots open for Arkansas students and to charge those students in-state tuition. Schools that do not have a differential for in-state and out-ofstate students agree to hold a number of slots open for Arkansas students and reduce tuition for each student by $500 per year. Schools that do not participate in the SREB program contract directly with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. If the school charges different tuition for in-state and out-of-state students, this program pays them the difference so the Arkansas student can attend at the in-state rate. If the school does not charge different tuition to in-state and out-of-state students, this program will pay at least $5,000 per year. Duration Recipients are eligible to utilize this assistance until they complete their course of study. Special features The following institutions have been accepted for participation in this program: for dentistry, Baylor College of Dentistry (Dallas, Texas), Louisiana State University (New Orleans), Meharry Medical College (Nashville, Tennessee), University of Louisville (Kentucky), University of Missouri (Kansas City), University of Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), and University of Tennessee (Memphis); for optometry, Southern College of Optometry (Memphis), Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, Oklahoma), and University of Missouri (St. Louis); for osteopathy, Oklahoma State University (Tulsa), University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Des Moines, Iowa), and the University of Health Sciences (Kansas City, Missouri); for chiropractic, Cleveland Chiropractic College (Kansas City, Missouri), Life Chiropractic College West (San Lorenzo, California), Life University, Inc. (Marietta, Georgia), Logan College of Chiropractic (Chesterfield, Missouri), Palmer College of Chiropractic (Davenport,

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Iowa), Parker College of Chiropractic (Irving, Texas), and Texas Chiropractic College (Pasadena, Texas); for podiatry, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Chicago), Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (Cleveland), Barry University (Miami Shore, Florida), University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Des Moines, Iowa), and New York College of Podiatric Medicine (New York); for veterinary medicine, Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge), Mississippi State University (Starkville), Tuskegee University (Alabama), University of Missouri (Columbia), and Oklahoma State University (Stillwater). Number awarded Varies each year.

[67] ARKANSAS MINORITY MASTERS FELLOWS PROGRAM Arkansas Department of Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid Division 114 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201-3818 (501) 371-2050 (800) 54-STUDY Fax: (501) 371-2001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arscholarships.com Purpose To provide fellowship/loans to minority graduate students in Arkansas who want to become teachers in selected subject areas. Eligibility Applicants must be minority (African American, Hispanic, or Asian American) residents of Arkansas who are U.S. citizens and enrolled as full-time master’s degree students in mathematics, the sciences, or foreign languages at an Arkansas public or independent institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75. Also eligible are minority students in the fifth year of a 5-year teacher certification program. Recipients must be willing to teach in an Arkansas public school or public institution of higher education for at least 2 years after completion of their education. Preference is given to applicants who completed their baccalaureate degrees within the previous 2 years. Financial data The stipend is up to $7,500 per year for full-time students (or up to $2,500 for part-time summer students). This is a fellowship/loan program. The loan will be forgiven at the rate of 50 percent for each year the recipient teaches full time in an Arkansas public school or public institution of higher education. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient remains a fulltime student with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Deadline May of each year.

[68] ARKANSAS MISSING IN ACTION/KILLED IN ACTION DEPENDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Arkansas Department of Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid Division 114 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201-3818 (501) 371-2050 (800) 54-STUDY Fax: (501) 371-2001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arscholarships.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for educational purposes to dependents of Arkansas veterans who were killed in action or became POWs or MIAs after January 1, 1960. Eligibility This program is open to the natural children, adopted children, stepchildren, and spouses of Arkansas residents who became a prisoner of war, killed in action, missing in action, or

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS killed on ordnance delivery after January 1, 1960. Applicants may work 1) on an undergraduate degree in Arkansas or 2) on a graduate or professional degree in Arkansas if their undergraduate degree was not received in Arkansas. Applicants need not be current Arkansas residents, but their parent or spouse must have been an Arkansas resident at the time of entering military service. Financial data The program pays for tuition, general registration fees, special course fees, activity fees, room and board (if provided in campus facilities), and other charges associated with earning a degree or certificate. Duration 1 year; undergraduates may obtain renewal as long as they make satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree; graduate students may obtain renewal as long as they maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and make satisfactory progress toward a degree. Special features Return or reported death of the veteran will not alter benefits. Limitations Applications must be submitted to the financial aid director at an Arkansas state-supported institution of higher education or state-supported technical/vocational school. Deadline July for the fall term; November for the spring term; April for summer term I; June for summer term II.

[69] ARKANSAS NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Arkansas Nurses Foundation 804 North University Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 664-5853 Fax: (501) 664-5859 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arna.org/arnfscholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate nursing education to current members of the Arkansas Nurses Association. Eligibility This program is open to current members of the association who hold an Arkansas registered nurse license and have graduated from an NLN-accredited program (i.e., L.P.N., R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., or A.P.N.). They must be interested in working on an advanced degree in an NLN-accredited program. To apply, nurses must submit a completed official application form, a cover letter describing short- and long-term goals, a statement regarding institutional financial assistance, a statement regarding other financial assistance, 2 letters of recommendation, an official transcript, and a letter of acceptance into an advanced degree program accredited by the NLN. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Deadline April of each year.

[70] ARMED FORCES HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS U.S. Navy Attn: Naval School of Health Sciences Code 13 8901 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20889-5612 (301) 295-5567 (800) USA-NAVY Web site: nshs.med.navy.mil/hpsp/index.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for education in a medical field to future Navy medical officers.

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Eligibility Applicants for this assistance must be U.S. citizens, under the age of 36, who are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited medical, osteopathic, dental, or optometry school located in the United States or Puerto Rico. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps Reserve; after completion of medical school, they must perform at least 3 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Navy. Financial data This program pays full tuition at any school of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, or optometry located in the United States or Puerto Rico, and also covers the cost of fees, books, and other required equipment. In addition, recipients are awarded a stipend of $938 per month for 10 1/2 months of the year; for the other 1 1/2 months of each year, they perform activeduty service, usually at a Navy medical facility, and receive the normal pay of an Ensign. Duration Assistance under this program continues until the student completes work for a doctorate degree. Special features Following receipt of the doctorate degree, recipients serve an internship and residency either in a naval hospital (in which case they receive Navy active-duty pay) or, if not selected for naval graduate medical education, in a civilian hospital (where they receive only the regular salary of the civilian institution). After completion of the residency, the students must begin the active-duty service obligation. That obligation is 2 years for the first 2 years of participation in the program, plus half a year of service for each additional half-year program participation; in any case, the minimum service obligation is 3 years regardless of years of participation. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline August of each year.

[71] ARMENIAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN PROGRAM Armenian Mission Association of America, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 31 West Century Road Paramus, NJ 07652 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students of Armenian descent. Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students of Armenian descent. Proof of enrollment must be provided. Selection is based on financial need, academic accomplishments, leadership potential, and character references. Financial data The amount awarded or loaned depends upon the needs of the recipient. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s institution and may be used for tuition only. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Limitations Requests for application forms must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Awards commence with the fall semester; there are no mid-year awards. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [72] ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY LAZARIAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Armenian Relief Society of Eastern U.S.A., Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 80 Bigelow Avenue Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 926-3801 Fax: (617) 924-7238 Purpose To provide financial assistance for degrees in selected fields to graduate students of Armenian ancestry. Eligibility This program is open to students of Armenian ancestry who intend to pursue their studies at the graduate level (master’s degree or doctorate) in 1 of the following fields: law, history, political science, international relations, journalism, government, economics, business administration, medicine, or public service. Selection is based on academic record, financial need, and Armenian community involvement. Financial data The amount awarded varies. Duration 1 year. Limitations Students may not receive more than 2 scholarships from the Armenian Relief Society. Deadline March of each year.

[73] ARMENIAN STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS Armenian Students’ Association of America, Inc. 395 Concord Avenue Belmont, MA 02178 (617) 484-9548 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate education to students of Armenian ancestry. Eligibility Applicants must be of Armenian ancestry, have completed or be in the process of completing at least the first year of college (including graduate, medical, and law school), have a strong academic record, have participated in extracurricular activities, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Financial data The stipends range from $500 to $2,500. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $15 application fee. Number awarded Approximately 30 each year. Deadline Interested students must submit a request form for an application by mid-January; they must submit a completed application package by the middle of March.

[74] ARMY AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Army Aviation Association of America Scholarship Foundation 49 Richmondville Avenue Westport, CT 06880-2000 (203) 226-8184 Fax: (203) 222-9863 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.quad-a.org Purpose To provide financial aid for the graduate education of members of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) or of their relatives.

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Eligibility This program is open to AAAA members and their siblings or children. They must be graduate students in an accredited college or university. Special consideration is given to applications submitted or sponsored by warrant officers and enlisted personnel. Selection is based on academic merit and personal achievement. Financial data Scholarships are $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[75] ARMY AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA SPOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS Army Aviation Association of America Scholarship Foundation 49 Richmondville Avenue Westport, CT 06880-2000 (203) 226-8184 Fax: (203) 222-9863 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.quad-a.org Purpose To provide financial aid for the postsecondary education of spouses of Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) members. Eligibility This program is open to the spouses of members of the AAAA who are pursuing college studies on the undergraduate or graduate level. Selection is based on academic merit and personal achievement. Financial data At least $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies; generally, at least 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[76] ARNOLD SADLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Council of the Blind Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program 1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 467-5081 (800) 424-8666 Fax: (202) 467-5085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are blind and are interested in studying in a field of service to persons with disabilities. Eligibility This program is open to students in rehabilitation, education, law, or other fields of service to persons with disabilities. Applicants must be legally blind and U.S. citizens. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant’s visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. In addition, the winner receives a $1,000 cash scholarship from the Kurzweil Foundation and, if appropriate, a Kurzweil 1000 Reading System. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship is funded by the Arnold Sadler Memorial Scholarship Fund.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Limitations Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the council’s annual conference; the council will cover all reasonable expenses connected with convention attendance. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[77] ARTHUR AND DOREEN PARRETT SCHOLARSHIP Arthur and Doreen Parrett Scholarship Foundation c/o U.S. Bank Attn: Trust Group 1420 Fifth Avenue P.O. Box 720 Seattle, WA 98111-0720 (206) 344-3683 Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Washington who are interested in attending schools of engineering, medicine, or dentistry. Eligibility This program is open to men and women attending an accredited college or university and studying engineering, medicine, or dentistry. They must be residents of the state of Washington and have completed their first year of college by the application deadline. Financial data The stipends range from $1,500 to $2,500; funds are paid to the recipient’s school and may be used for tuition and books, room and board, or travel in connection with education. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline July of each year.

[78] ARTHUR ASHE PROGRAM IN AIDS CARE National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide funding to underrepresented minority medical students who wish to receive specialized training in treating AIDS. Eligibility This program is open to African American, Native American, Mexican American, and mainland Puerto Rican students enrolled in the third year of medical school. Candidates must be interested in participating in a multidisciplinary training program in AIDS care and AIDS-related issues at Harvard Medical School’s AIDS Institute in Boston. Financial data The stipend of $6,000 is intended to cover room, board, travel, and other expenses. Duration 4 weeks, during the fall of the participants’ fourth year. Special features This program was established in 1997 to honor tennis star Arthur Ashe, who spoke at Harvard Medical School’s commencement ceremony the year before his death from AIDS. It is administered by National Medical Fellowships, Inc. and operated by the Harvard AIDS Institute; funding is provided by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Number awarded 8 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[79] ASPEN SYSTEMS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in majoring in health information management. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are credentialed health information management professionals (RRA, ART, or CCS), hold a bachelor’s degree, are enrolled in a college or university accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, are active or associate members of the association, are full-time students, and are pursuing at least a master’s degree in a program related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). U.S. citizenship and a minimum 2.5 grade point average are also required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[80] ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 (800) 886-AWIS Fax: (202) 326-8960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awis.org Purpose To provide financial aid to predoctoral women students interested in pursuing careers in science. Eligibility Women graduate students in any life, physical, behavioral, or social science or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. may apply. Winners traditionally have been at the dissertation stage of their graduate work. Foreign students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, but U.S. citizens may study in the United States or abroad. Financial data The stipends are $1,000. Citations of merit range from $250 to $500. Funds may be used for any aspect of education, including tuition, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 to 6 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[81] ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

[83] A.T. ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Association of Government Accountants Attn: Scholarship Committee 2200 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301-1314 (703) 684-6931 (800) AGA-7211 Fax: (703) 548-9367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.agacgfm.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and their families who wish to pursue postsecondary education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association and their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Applicants may be pursuing or intending to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in any academic discipline. They may be enrolled or planning to enroll on either a full-time or part-time basis. For students majoring or planning to major in a field related to financial management, a 2-page essay on “Why I want a career in public financial management” is required. Students majoring or planning to major in any other field must submit a 2-page essay on “How my chosen career will serve the public.” Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The annual stipends are $1,000 for full-time study and $500 for part-time study. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded 4 each year: 2 for full-time study and 2 for part-time study. Deadline March of each year.

American Indian Science and Engineering Society Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 2201 Buena Vista, S.E., Suite 301 P.O. Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 (505) 765-1052 Fax: (505) 765-5608 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aises.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who can furnish proof of tribal enrollment. Applicants must be full-time students at the undergraduate or graduate school level attending an accredited 4-year college or university or a 2-year college leading to a 4-year degree in business, engineering, math or science secondary education, medicine, natural resources, or science. Selection is based on academic achievement (at least a 2.0 grade point average), leadership potential, financial need, and commitment to helping other American Indians. Financial data The annual stipend is $1,000 for undergraduates or $2,000 for graduate students. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features This program was launched in 1983 in memory of A.T. Anderson, a Mohawk and a chemical engineer who worked with Albert Einstein. Anderson was 1 of the society’s founders and was the society’s first executive director. Number awarded Varies; generally, 200 or more each year, depending upon the availability of funds from corporate and other sponsors. Deadline June of each year.

[82] ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Association of Graduates Attn: Vice President of Services 3116 Academy Drive, Suite 100 USAF Academy, CO 80840-4475 (719) 472-0300 Fax: (719) 333-4194 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aog-usafa.org Purpose To support the undergraduate or graduate education of children of Association of Graduates (AOG) members. Eligibility Applicants must be the child of either a graduate Life Member of the association or a graduate who has maintained annual membership for at least the 5 consecutive years immediately preceding submission of the application package. They must be either the graduate’s natural child or legally adopted child (although they need not be financially dependent upon the graduate or his/her surviving spouse). Their program of study may be in any field at either the undergraduate or graduate level. Selection is based on overall demonstrated merit, although financial need may also receive some consideration. Financial data The stipends range from $600 to $2,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply and be awarded 3 additional scholarships. Special features The AOG is an association of graduates of the Air Force Academy. Number awarded Varies; generally, at least 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[84] AUDRE LORDE SCHOLARSHIP ZAMI, Inc. P.O. Box 2502 Decatur, GA 30031 (404) 370-0920 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.zami.org/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to lesbians of African descent who are entering or attending a college in the southeast. Eligibility This program is open to “out” lesbians of African descent who are graduating high school seniors or enrolled in a technical, undergraduate, or graduate program located in 1 of the following states: Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, Virginia, and Kentucky. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Priority is given to lesbians who are over 40 years of age. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This fund was established in 1995; the first scholarships were awarded in 1997. Number awarded Up to 10 each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [85] AUXILIARY TO THE COLORADO SOCIETY OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIPS Auxiliary to the Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine Attn: Scholarship Chair 650 South Cherry Street, #440 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 322-1752 (800) 527-4578 Fax: (303) 322-1956 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.coloradodo.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to osteopathic students with a connection to Colorado. Eligibility This program is open to sophomores and juniors in osteopathic medical schools who earned at least a 2.5 grade point average during their first year. Applicants must plan to practice in Colorado and be either a Colorado resident or a graduate of a Colorado high school, college, or university. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s osteopathic medical school. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[86] AWHONN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses 700 14th Street, N.W., Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 (800) 673-8499 Fax: (202) 737-0575 Web site: www.awhonn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for further education to members of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in a program of study that may involve 1) working for a baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing, 2) working toward a doctorate in nursing or a related field, 3) postgraduate practitioner training, or 4) expanded role preparation in women’s health or neonatal nursing. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 6 each year.

[87] BARBARA B. WATSON SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who have returned to school to study health care leadership. Eligibility Applicants must be returning to school after a 5- to 10-year gap in their education to obtain relevant personal and professional growth in health care leadership. They must be pur-

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suing graduate or undergraduate study in the field of ambulatory health care with either an administrative or clinical concentration. As part of the application process, they must submit a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[88] BARBARA CARLSON SCHOLARSHIP Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 (517) 333-4617 Fax: (517) 333-4494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpfi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in horticulture. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students at a 4-year college or university and to graduate students. Applicants must be horticulture majors who intern or work for public gardens. They must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, career goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[89] BARBARA THOMAS ENTERPRISES, INC. SCHOLARSHIP American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to single parents who are undergraduate or graduate students interested in majoring in health information management or technology. Eligibility This program is open to 1) students who are accepted in a health information management or technology program (on the undergraduate or graduate school level) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or 2) applicants who have been accepted for admission to the American Health Information Management Association’s independent study program and have successfully completed 3 individual modules. In addition, graduate students must be a credentialed health information management professional (RRA, ART, CCS), be enrolled in an accredited college or university, be an associate or active member of the American Health Information Management Association, be a full-time student, and be pur-

STUDY AND TRAINING suing at least a master’s degree in a program related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). All applicants must be single parents. U.S. citizenship and a minimum 2.5 grade point average are also required. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year for undergraduates; May of each year for graduate students.

[90] BARKING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Barking Foundation Attn: Executive Director 49 Florida Avenue P.O. Box 855 Bangor, ME 04402 (207) 990-2910 Fax: (207) 990-2975 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.barkingfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Maine for education at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate level. Eligibility This program is open to students who have been residents of Maine for at least 4 years and are seeking a higher education anywhere in the United States. Applicants may be entering college, already enrolled in college, pursuing a graduate degree, or studying at the postgraduate level. Selection is based on financial need; academic, community, organizational, and cocurricular accomplishments; character; demonstrated values; potential and aspirations; and special talents. Financial data Grants are $3,000 or $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded Approximately 15 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[91] BASIC MIDWIFERY SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Nurse-Midwives Attn: ACNM Foundation, Inc. 818 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 728-9865 Fax: (202) 728-9897 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acnm.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for midwifery education to student members of the American College of NurseMidwives. Eligibility This program is open to members of the sponsoring organization who are currently enrolled in an accredited basic midwife education program and have successfully completed 1 academic semester/quarter or 1 clinical module. Selection is based on leadership potential, financial need, academic history, and potential for future professional contribution to the organization. Financial data The stipends are $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[92] BEALE FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Maine Osteopathic Association Attn: Executive Director RR 2, Box 1920 Manchester, ME 04351 (207) 623-1101 Fax: (207) 623-4228 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are attending osteopathic medical school. Eligibility This program is open to continuing students who have been Maine residents for at least 3 years, are able to present proof of enrollment at an approved college of osteopathic medicine, are in their second through fourth year of study, and are interested in practicing primary care in Maine. Residency in Maine for the sole purpose of postsecondary education is not considered evidence of Maine residence for the purpose of this scholarship. An applicant who is a graduate of a public or private secondary school in Maine is considered eligible regardless of whether or not he/she has resided elsewhere in the interim between high school graduation and application. Preference may be given to applicants from the Bangor, Maine area. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[93] BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS Epilepsy Foundation Attn: Department of Research and Professional Education 4351 Garden City Drive Landover, MD 20785-2267 (301) 459-3700 (800) EFA-1000 Fax: (301) 577-2684 TDD: (800) 332-2070 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.efa.org Purpose To provide funding to doctoral candidates in the behavioral sciences who wish to work on an epilepsy project. Eligibility Applicants for these fellowships must be proposing to carry out an epilepsy-related study or training project at a U.S. institution. A preceptor must accept responsibility for supervision of the student and project. Appropriate fields of study include sociology, social work, psychology, anthropology, nursing, economics, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, political science, and others relevant to epilepsy research or practice. Special attention is given to applications submitted by women and minorities. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration 3 months. Number awarded Approximately 6 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[94] BEINECKE BROTHERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

[96] BLANCHE NAUGHER FOWLER CHARITABLE SCHOLARSHIP

The Sperry Fund Attn: Program Director, Beinecke Brothers Memorial Scholarship Program 1200 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610) 861-3950 Fax: (610) 861-1466 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding for graduate school. Eligibility Undergraduate students at 90 participating colleges and universities are eligible to be nominated (for a list of schools, write to the sponsor). Each school may nominate 1 student per year, unless a previous winner came from that school; in that case, the school must wait 2 years before submitting another nomination. Nominees must be college juniors with superior intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Preference is given 1) to students whose financial situation might prevent them from going to graduate school and 2) to students planning to attend graduate school in the arts, humanities, and behavioral or natural sciences. There are no restrictions regarding age, race, or national origin; however, the nominee must be a U.S. citizen. Financial data Beinecke scholars receive $2,000 upon completion of their undergraduate studies and $15,000 per year when enrolled in graduate school. Duration 2 years of graduate school. Special features This program was started in 1975. Recipients are allowed to supplement this award with other scholarships, assistantships, and/or research grants. Number awarded 20 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by the end of October of each year.

Blanche Naugher Fowler Charitable Scholarship Trust c/o AmSouth Bank Attn: Scholarship Trust 2330 University Boulevard P.O. Box 2028 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students attending colleges or universities in Alabama. Eligibility Applications may be submitted by students attending or accepted at a public or private nonprofit college or university (at least a 4-year baccalaureate-level institution) located in Alabama. Applicants must submit an application form, a transcript, a letter of admission or other evidence of acceptance to or enrollment in a school located in Alabama, SAT or ACT test scores, 2 letters of recommendation, a 1-page statement of career goals and aspirations, and a list of all honors, activities, interests, and employment experiences. Financial need is not required, but applicants who wish to be considered on the basis of financial need must also submit a completed College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Form (FAF) and current tax return. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Deadline March of each year.

[95] BENJAMIN C. BLACKBURN SCHOLARSHIP Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum Attn: Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 1295 Morristown, NJ 07962-1295 (973) 326-7603 Fax: (973) 644-9627 Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of New Jersey who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related fields. Eligibility This program is open to New Jersey residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in 1 of the following: horticulture, botany, landscape architecture, or a related field. Undergraduates must have completed at least 24 college credits. The following are required to apply: a completed application form, transcripts from all colleges attended, 2 professors’ recommendations, and 2 community recommendations. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[97] BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services P.O. Box 2688 Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688 (919) 549-8614 Fax: (919) 549-8481 Web site: www.ncseaa.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority and economically disadvantaged students interested in medical education in North Carolina. Eligibility Students must be nominated for this program. Nominees must be residents of North Carolina, be minority or economically disadvantaged students, express an intent to practice medicine in North Carolina, and be accepted or plan to enroll in 1 of the 4 medical schools in North Carolina: Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University, Duke University School of Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Financial data Each scholarship provides a stipend of $5,000 a year, plus tuition and mandatory fees. Duration 1 year; renewable up to 3 additional years, provided the recipient makes satisfactory academic progress, continues to have financial need, and remains interested in medical practice in North Carolina. Number awarded 20 each year.

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[98] BONNIE MILLER SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDY

[100] BRIGADIER GENERAL WALKER/VERY IMPORTANT PATRIOT SCHOLARSHIPS

American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators Attn: Scholarship Chair One North Franklin, 31N Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 422-3870 Fax: (312) 422-4581 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ashfsa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in preparing for a career in health care food service management. Eligibility This program is open to students who are enrolled (part or full time) in an accredited master’s or doctoral degree program in a management or technical discipline related to the health care food service industry. Membership in the American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators is required. Financial data The annual stipend is $1,500. Funds must be used for tuition. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for up to 3 additional years. Deadline February of each year.

Big Y Foods, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 7840 Springfield, MA 01102-7840 (413) 788-3235 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Desert Shield/Desert Storm veterans or dependents who reside in the Big Y Foods market area (Massachusetts and Connecticut). Eligibility Applicants must have been on active duty December 3, 1990 through June 30, 1991 in any branch of U.S. military service. Their dependents are also eligible. They may be applying for aid for college or graduate school. They must reside within western and central Massachusetts or the state of Connecticut. Applicants must submit a transcript, standardized test scores, 3 letters of recommendation, and a completed application form. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Deadline January of each year.

[99] BOYCE R. WILLIAMS, ’32, FELLOWSHIP Gallaudet University Alumni Association Peikoff Alumni House, Kendall Green Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 651-5060 Fax: (202) 651-5062 TDD: (202) 651-5061 Web site: www.gallaudet.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to deaf students who wish to pursue a graduate degree at universities for people who hear normally. Eligibility Applicants must be hearing impaired graduates of Gallaudet University or other accredited colleges or universities who have been accepted for graduate study at colleges or universities for people who hear normally. Preference is given to applicants who possess a master’s degree or equivalent and are seeking the doctorate. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Applicants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from other sources, but fellowships are available only for programs not fully supported by federal or other funds. This fellowship was established in 1970 in honor of Dr. Boyce R. Williams, past president of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association (GUAA), first alumni representative on the Gallaudet Board of Trustees, and an international leader of deaf people. It is 1 of 10 designated funds included in the Graduate Fellowship Fund of the GUAA. Limitations Recipients must carry a full-time semester load. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[101] BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB ONCOLOGY DIVISION THOMAS JORDAN DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for doctoral studies in oncology nursing. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to a doctoral nursing degree program or related program; and never have received a doctoral scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary of their educational activities. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[102] BROOME & ALLEN BOYS CAMP AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC. American Sephardi Federation Attn: Scholarship and Education Committee 305 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1101 New York, NY 10001-6008 (212) 366-7223 Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate studies to Sephardic Jews in America. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are high school students, currently-enrolled college students (including students enrolled in trade or business schools), college graduates, and currently-enrolled graduate students who are of Sephardic Jew-

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS ish descent. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, school commendations, and financial need. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[103] BUD OHLMAN SCHOLARSHIP Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 (517) 333-4617 Fax: (517) 333-4494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpfi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in horticulture. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students at a 4-year college or university, and graduate students. Applicants must be horticulture majors who are interested in pursuing a career as a bedding plant grower for an established business. They must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, career goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[104] BUENA M. CHESSHIR MEMORIAL WOMEN’S EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Foundation P.O. Box 4842 McLean, VA 22103-4842 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpwva.advocate.net/foundation.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to mature women in Virginia who are interested in upgrading their skills or education at an academic institution in the state. Eligibility Applicants must be Virginia residents, U.S. citizens, and at least 25 years of age. They must be accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a Virginia institution and have a definite plan to use the desired training to improve their chances for upward mobility in the work force. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need and defined career goals. Financial data Scholarships range from $100 to $1,000 and may be used for tuition, fees, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration Recipients must complete their course of study within 2 years. Limitations Scholarships may not be used for study at the doctoral level except for law and medicine. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[105] BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM Bureau of Indian Affairs Attn: Office of Indian Education Programs 1849 C Street, N.W. MS 3512-MIB Washington, DC 20240 (202) 219-1127 Web site: www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to undergraduate and graduate students who belong to federally-recognized Indian tribes. Eligibility This program is open to federally-recognized Indian tribal governments and tribal organizations. Individuals who are members of federally-recognized Indian tribes may submit applications directly to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) if the agency serving their reservation provides direct services for this program. Individual applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Priority is given to students residing near or within the boundary of an Indian reservation. Graduate study is included only if money is available after all qualified undergraduate students have been funded. All students must achieve and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. Financial data Individual awards depend on the financial need of the recipient; they range from $300 to $5,000 and average $2,800 per year. Recently, a total of $20,290,000 was available for this program. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 4 additional years. Special features Funds may be used for either part-time or full-time study. This program was authorized by the Snyder Act of 1921. Number awarded Approximately 9,500 students receive assistance through this program annually. Deadline June of each year for fall term; October of each year for spring term; April of each year for summer school.

[106] BUSH LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM Bush Foundation E-900 First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101-1387 (651) 227-0891 Fax: (651) 297-6485 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bushfoundation.org Purpose To provide educational experiences to strongly motivated mid-career individuals to prepare them for higher-level responsibilities. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents between 28 and 54 years of age. Applicants must have lived or worked for at least 1 continuous year immediately before the application deadline in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or the 26 northern and western Wisconsin counties that fall within the Ninth Federal Reserve District. They should be employed full time with at least 5 years of work experience. Some experience in a policy-making or administrative capacity is desirable. Work experience may include part-time and volunteer work. Most successful applicants have baccalaureate degrees or their equivalent. Fields of work have included public service, education, government, health, business, engineering, architecture, sci-

STUDY AND TRAINING ence, farming, forestry, law, trade unions, law enforcement, journalism, and social work. They must be interested in pursuing fulltime study in academic programs (degree-granting or nondegree-granting), self-designed educational programs, or combinations of academic and self-designed programs. Fellowships are not granted for applicants currently enrolled as full-time students, part-time study combined with full- or part-time employment, academic research, publications, or design and implementation of service programs or projects. Fellowships are unlikely to be awarded for full-time study plans built on academic programs designed primarily for part-time students, programs intended to meet the continuing education requirements for professional certification, completion of basic educational requirements for entry level jobs, segments of degree programs that cannot be completed within or near the end of the fellowship period, or projects that might more properly be the subjects of grant proposals from organizations. Women and members of minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Selection is based on applicants’ personal qualities, past work experiences, career goals, and the potential impact of their fellowships on their communities. Financial data Fellows receive monthly stipends for living expenses, an allowance for instructional expenses (50 percent of the first $8,000 plus 80 percent of expenses after $8,000), and reimbursements for travel expenses. The stipends paid to fellows pursuing paid internships depend on the salary, if any, paid by the intern employer. Duration From 2 to 18 months. Special features Awards are for full-time study and internships anywhere in the United States. This program began in 1965. Number awarded Approximately 25 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[107] BUSINESS PRODUCTS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Business Products Industry Association 301 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2696 (703) 549-9040 (800) 542-6672 Fax: (703) 683-7552 Web site: www.bpia.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to employees or relatives of employees of member firms of the Business Products Industry Association (BPIA). Eligibility Eligible to apply are employees or relatives of employees of a BPIA member firm or a BPIA associate member. Candidates must have graduated from high school by June of the year in which they plan to use the scholarship and have been accepted by an accredited college, junior college, or technical institute; students already in college or graduate school are also eligible to apply. Selection is based on academic success, interests, special abilities, and financial need. Financial data The stipends are $2,000 per year. Duration Most awards are for 1 year, but some are for 2 years and some are for 4 years. Number awarded More than 85 each year, including 6 for 2 years and 7 for 4 years. Deadline March of each year.

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[108] CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators c/o Roxane M. Romero, Director of Student Accounts Mt. Sierra College 101 East Huntington Drive Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 873-2144 Fax: (626) 359-7021 Web site: www.casfaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to California students who have special circumstances or unusual hardships. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are California residents attending a California school at least half time and maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Candidates must be nominated by their schools; each school may nominate only 1 undergraduate student and 1 graduate student. Selection is based on the institution’s recommendations and the student’s statement of candidacy. These scholarships are awarded to students who have special circumstances or unusual hardships and need additional financial assistance to complete their educational goals; examples of special circumstances or unusual hardships include, but are not limited to, the following: first generation college student, reentry student, single parent, returning veteran, or disability. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 7 each year: 5 for undergraduate students in each postsecondary educational segment (University of California, California State University, community college, independent college and university, and proprietary institution), 1 to a student who is transferring from a 2-year college to a 4-year institution, and 1 to a graduate student. Deadline October of each year.

[109] CALIFORNIA CATTLEMAN MAGAZINE SCHOLARSHIP California Cattlemen’s Association 1221 H Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 444-0845 Web site: www.calcattlemen.org/young.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the California Cattlemen’s Association. Eligibility This program is open to young, regular, and feeder members of the association who are or will be attending a junior college, 4-year college, or university in California. They must be pursuing a beef cattle-oriented major (including production, nutrition, trade, agricultural communications, agricultural education and professional services, marketing, and lending), have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities. To apply, students must provide 2 letters of recommendation and a copy of their current transcripts. An interview may be required. Selection is based on academic record, career goals, other activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipends range up to a maximum of $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline August of each year.

[110] CALIFORNIA SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY FELLOWSHIPS California Scottish Rite Foundation 855 Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813-4491 (562) 436-7787 Purpose To provide financial assistance to California residents interested in a career as a speech language pathologist. Eligibility This program is open to California residents who are pursuing a career in speech language pathology at a graduate school providing such programs in the state. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Limitations Requests for applications must be submitted in writing; telephone requests will not be honored. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline March of each year.

[111] CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FORGIVABLE LOAN/DOCTORAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM California State University Attn: Office of the Chancellor 401 Golden Shore, Fourth Floor Long Beach, CA 90802-4210 (562) 985-2692 Purpose To provide forgivable loans to graduate students who can help increase the diversity of persons qualified to compete for instructional faculty positions at campuses of the California State University (CSU) system. Eligibility This program is open to new and continuing full-time students enrolled in a doctoral program anywhere in the United States, whether affiliated with a CSU campus or not. Applicants must present a plan of support from a full-time CSU faculty sponsor who will agree to advise and support the candidate throughout doctoral study. Selection is based on the applicant’s academic record, professional qualifications, and motivation to educate a diverse student body in the CSU system. The elements considered include actual acceptance into a specific doctoral program, the quality of the proposed doctoral program, and other experiences or skills that enhance the potential of the candidate to educate a diverse student body; those experiences and characteristics may include experience working with persons with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, research interests related to educating an increasingly diverse student body, a history of successfully overcoming economic disadvantage and adversity, experience in a variety of cultural environments, and being a first generation college student. Special consideration is given to candidates whose proposed area of study falls where CSU campuses anticipate the greatest difficulty in filling instructional faculty positions; currently, those disciplines include computer science, electrical engineering, and nursing. Financial data Participants receive up to $10,000 per year. The loans are converted to fellowships at the rate of 20 percent of the total loan amount for each postdoctoral year that the program participant teaches, for up to 5 years. Thus, the entire loan will

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be forgiven after the recipient has taught full time for 5 years on a CSU campus. Recipients who do not teach on a CSU campus or who discontinue full-time studies will be required to repay the total loan amount within a 15-year period at the rate established for other student loans. The minimum repayment required for a $30,000 loan is approximately $287 per month to amortize the 8 percent per annum loan over a 15-year period. Waiver of loan obligations can be made in those exceptional cases where graduate work was discontinued for valid reasons and where repayment of the loan would cause an unnecessary or undue hardship. Duration Up to 3 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline The deadline varies at different CSU campuses but typically falls in February of each year.

[112] CALIFORNIANS FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP Californians for Disability Rights c/o Education Committee Chair 4020 North Walnuthaven Drive Covina, CA 91722-3928 (626) 692-7909 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students with disabilities in California. Eligibility This program is open to persons with a verified physical, mental, or learning disability that substantially limits 1 or more major life activity. Applicants must be admitted to or enrolled in an accredited state university, community college, private college, or university in California. Selection is based on academic achievement (at least a 2.0 grade point average for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students), financial need, and leadership in activities that have improved the lives of people with disabilities in California. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[113] CAMS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Chinese American Medical Society Attn: Dr. H.H. Wang, Executive Director 281 Edgewood Avenue Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 833-1506 Fax: (201) 833-8252 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.camsociety.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Chinese Americans who are working on a medical or dental degree. Eligibility This program is open to Chinese or Chinese Americans who need financial assistance to complete their study, research, or teaching in the field of medicine and/or dentistry. At the time of application, they must be residing in the United States (either as resident aliens or American citizens). They must be matriculating in an approved medical/dental school in the United States or holding a research position in an approved institution. Financial data The scholarships range from $1,000 to $1,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply.

STUDY AND TRAINING Special features This program includes the Ester Lim Memorial Scholarship, established in 1989, and the Ruth Liu Memorial Scholarship, established in 1996. Limitations Recipients who do not complete their planned study, research, or teaching must make a prorated refund to the society. Number awarded Varies; recently, 3 to 5 scholarships have been awarded each year. Deadline March of each year.

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hometown, sex, race, or color. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, community service, and an essay on how to improve ethnic sensitivity in the medical community. Financial data The stipend is at least $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 8 to 10 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[116] CAREER ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program 2140 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 610 Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 644-1533 (800) 200-3131 Fax: (510) 644-1535 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.canfit.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate and graduate students who are studying nutrition or physical education in California. Eligibility Eligible to apply are American Indians/Alaska Natives, African Americans, Asians/Pacific Islanders, and Latinos/Hispanics who are enrolled in either: 1) an approved master’s or doctoral graduate program in nutrition, public health nutrition, or physical education or in the American Dietetic Association Approved Preprofessional Practice Program at an accredited university in California; or, 2) an approved bachelor’s level program in nutrition or physical education at an accredited (WASC) college or university in California. Graduate student applicants must have completed 12 to 15 units of graduate course work and have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average; undergraduate applicants must have completed 50 semester units or the equivalent of college credits and have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Selection is based on financial need, academic goals, and community nutrition or physical education activities. Financial data Graduate stipends are $1,000 each and undergraduate stipends are $500 per year. Special features A goal of the California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness (CANFit) program is to improve the nutritional status and physical fitness of California’s low-income multi-ethnic youth aged 10 to 14. By offering these scholarships, the program hopes to encourage more students to consider careers in adolescent nutrition and fitness. Number awarded 5 graduate scholarships and 10 undergraduate scholarships are available each year. Deadline March of each year.

Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Attn: Scholarships and Loans 2012 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-1070 (202) 293-1200, ext. 169 Fax: (202) 861-0298 Web site: www.bpwusa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to mature women who are employed or seeking employment in the work force and to increase the pool of women qualified for positions that promise career opportunity. Eligibility Applicants must be women who are at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, within 2 years of completing their course of study, officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at an American institution (including those in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), in financial need, and planning to use the desired training to improve their chances for advancement, train for a new career field, or enter/reenter the job market. They must be in a transitional period in their lives and be interested in studying 1 of the following fields: biological sciences, business studies, computer science, engineering, humanities, mathematics, paralegal studies, physical sciences, social science, teacher education certification, or for a professional degree (J.D., D.D.S., M.D.). Study at the Ph.D. level and nondegree programs are not covered. Financial data Awards range from $500 to $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features The scholarship may be used to support part-time study as well as academic or vocational/paraprofessional/office skills training. The program was established in 1969. Limitations Scholarships cannot be used to pay for classes already in progress. The program does not cover study at the doctoral level, correspondence courses, postdoctoral studies, or studies in foreign countries. Training must be completed within 24 months. Number awarded Between 200 and 250 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[117] CARMELA GAGLIARDI FELLOWSHIPS

Chinese American Physicians Society Attn: Executive Director 345 Ninth Street, Suite 204 Oakland, CA 94607-4206 (510) 895-5539 Fax: (510) 357-4363 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.caps-ca.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students in the United States. Eligibility This program is open to students attending or planning to attend a U.S. medical school. Applicants may be of any

National Italian American Foundation Attn: Education Director 1860 19th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-0600 Fax: (202) 387-0800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.niaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Italian American medical students. Eligibility This program is open to Italian American students accepted to medical schools who rank in the upper 25 percent

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS of their class. Applications must include a 10-page essay on a comparison of the Italian and American medical systems. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and community service. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $10 registration fee. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[118] CASCADE ARABIAN HORSE CLUB OF WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP Cascade Arabian Horse Club of Washington 17728 S.E. 266 Street Kent, WA 98042 (206) 631-4896 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students from Washington who have been involved in Arabian or Half-Arabian activities. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from Washington who are enrolled or about to enroll in a junior or community college, trade school, college, or university. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (copy of their transcript is required). Selection is based on academic ability, leadership, financial need, and involvement in Arabian or HalfArabian activities. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Deadline April of each year.

[119] CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Catholic Daughters of the Americas Attn: Scholarship Chair 10 West 71st Street New York, NY 10023 (212) 877-3041 Fax: (212) 724-5923 Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate studies. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are U.S. citizens who are interested in working on a graduate degree. Preference is given to applicants who are members or the relatives of members of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is either $3,000 or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from Helen M. Johnson, 1111 South Garrison, #204, Lakewood, CO 802325179. Limitations To receive the stipend, the recipient must submit an official letter from his/her college or university verifying enrollment in graduate studies. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $3,000. Deadline May of each year.

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[120] CCA ALLIED INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP California Cattlemen’s Association 1221 H Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 444-0845 Web site: www.calcattlemen.org/young.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the California Cattlemen’s Association. Eligibility This program is open to young, regular, and feeder members of the association who are or will be attending a junior college, 4-year college, or university in California. They must be pursuing a beef cattle-oriented major (including production, nutrition, trade, agricultural communications, agricultural education and professional services, marketing, and lending), have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities. To apply, students must provide 2 letters of recommendation and a copy of their current transcripts. An interview may be required. Selection is based on academic record, career goals, other activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipends range up to a maximum of $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline August of each year.

[121] CCA FEEDER COUNCIL–ALLFLEX, USA SCHOLARSHIP California Cattlemen’s Association 1221 H Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 444-0845 Web site: www.calcattlemen.org/young.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the California Cattlemen’s Association. Eligibility This program is open to young, regular, and feeder members of the association who are or will be attending a junior college, 4-year college, or university in California. They must be pursuing a beef cattle-oriented major (including production, nutrition, trade, agricultural communications, agricultural education and professional services, marketing, and lending), have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities. To apply, students must provide 2 letters of recommendation and a copy of their current transcripts. An interview may be required. Selection is based on academic record, career goals, other activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipends range up to a maximum of $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features Funding for this program comes from Allflex Tags. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline August of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [122] CCLVI SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW VISION STUDENTS Council of Citizens with Low Vision International Attn: Scholarship Chair 1859 North Washington Avenue, Suite 2000 Clearwater, FL 33755-1862 (800) 733-2258 Web site: www.cclvi.org Purpose To provide financial aid for postsecondary education to persons with low vision. Eligibility Applicants must be certified by an ophthalmologist as having low vision (acuity of 20/70 or worse in the better seeing eye with best correction or side vision with a maximum diameter of no greater than 30 degrees). They may be part-time or full-time entering freshmen, undergraduates, or graduate students. A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from Janis Stanger, 1239 American Beauty Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[123] CHARLES WALLACE SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Society for Physicians in Administration of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are interested in pursuing additional study or research. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are undertaking a course of study or a research project in management at an undergraduate or graduate institution that will strengthen the physician and administrator team approach to improve patient satisfaction. Applications should include a letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Deadline May of each year.

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[124] CHARLOTTE MCGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American Holistic Nurses’ Association 2733 East Lakin Drive P.O. Box 2130 Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130 (520) 526-2196 (800) 278-AHNA Fax: (520) 526-2752 Web site: ahna.org/f_assistance.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies or research in holistic nursing. Eligibility This program is open to any licensed nurse or nursing student who is pursuing holistic education for personal and professional growth. Experience in holistic health care or alternative health practices is preferred. Membership in the American Holistic Nurses’ Association is required (at least 6 months for the undergraduate scholarship and 1 year for the graduate award). If applying for the A.D.N./B.S.N. scholarship, nursing prerequisites should have been completed with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Selection is based on personal data, educational background, employment history, personal interests, financial need, plans for integrating holistic nursing practice into professional and personal life, and letters of reference. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the funds available. Funds may be used to pay for college tuition/expenses for an accredited nursing program (A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., or Ph.D.), tuition/expenses for accredited programs in holistic health or alternative modalities (these programs must be approved by the association’s education committee), tuition/expenses for association certificate programs, and expenses for research related to holistic health. Duration 1 year. Special features These scholarships were first offered in 1987. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 for an A.D.N. or B.S.N. program and 1 for graduate study/research. Deadline March of each year.

[125] CHILDREN OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALISTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Air Traffic Control Association Arlington Courthouse Plaza 11 2300 Clardendon Boulevard, Suite 711 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 522-5717 Fax: (703) 522-7251 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.atca.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to children of air traffic control specialists. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are the children, natural or adopted, of a person currently or formerly serving as an air traffic control specialist with the U.S. government, with the U.S. military, or in a private facility in the United States. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at least half time in a baccalaureate or graduate program at an accredited college or university. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the number, qualifications, and need of the applicants. Duration 1 year; may be renewed.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the number, qualifications, and need of the applicants. Deadline April of each year.

[126] CHIYOKO AND THOMAS SHIMAZAKI SCHOLARSHIP Japanese American Citizens League Attn: National Scholarship Awards 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 Fax: (415) 931-4671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jacl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are interested in preparing for a career in medicine. Eligibility This program is open to JACL members who are interested in preparing for a career in the medical field. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[127] CIC/GE PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Committee on Institutional Cooperation 302 East John Street, Suite 1705 Champaign, IL 61820-5698 (217) 333-8475 Fax: (217) 244-7127 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cic.uiuc.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in science or engineering at member institutions of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, or Puerto Ricans. Applicants must have participated in an undergraduate research internship program and must have been admitted to a Ph.D. program at 1 of the CIC universities in astronomy, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geosciences, material sciences, mathematics, or physics. Financial data Fellows receive a stipend of $15,000, full tuition, and payment of all standard fees. Duration 1 year. The CIC university attended by each fellow will provide funding for at least 3 additional years if the fellow makes normal degree progress. Special features The program also provides support for fellows to attend the CIC Fellows Conference, to participate in the conference sponsored by the CIC Summer Research Opportunities Program, and to assist with research and professional development. The CIC member institutions are University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin at Madison, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Indiana University, Michigan State Univer-

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sity, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis, Pennsylvania State University, and Purdue University. Number awarded 5 each year.

[128] CJAAA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM California Japanese American Alumni Association P.O. Box 15235 San Francisco, CA 94115-0235 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cjaaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students of Japanese American descent who are currently enrolled at 1 of the 9 University of California campuses. Eligibility This program is open to continuing or returning undergraduate or graduate students of Japanese American descent who are attending 1 of the 9 University of California campuses. They must be American citizens and may be studying in any field or discipline. Applicants are judged on the basis of academic record, commitment to community and social concerns, and personal attributes. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000. The Moriaki “Mo” Noguchi Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 is given to the top overall candidate. The George Kondo Award is at least $1,000 and is awarded to the applicant with the best community service record. The Yori Wada Award is $2,000 and is awarded to the applicant with the most outstanding record of public service. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[129] CLARE BOOTHE LUCE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Clare Boothe Luce Fund c/o Henry Luce Foundation, Inc. 111 West 50th Street, Suite 4601 New York, NY 10020 (212) 489-7700 Fax: (212) 581-9541 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hluce.org Purpose To provide funding to enable women to study science and engineering at the graduate level at designated universities. Eligibility This program is open to female doctoral candidates (or, in some cases, candidates for a master’s degree or other specialized graduate or professional degree) in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering (aeronautical, civil, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, and others), mathematics, meteorology, and physics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending 1 of the 12 designated colleges and universities of this program; periodically, other institutions are invited to participate. Graduate students in the medical sciences are ineligible for this competition. Applications must be submitted directly to the participating institutions, which select the recipients without regard to race, age, religion, ethnic background, or need. All awards are made on the basis of merit. Financial data The amount awarded is established individually by each of the participating institutions. The stipends are

STUDY AND TRAINING intended to augment rather than replace any existing institutional support in these fields. Each stipend is calculated to include the cost of room and board as well as tuition and other fees or expenses. Duration 2 years; optional renewal for a third year. Normally, the fellowships are awarded at the time of the recipient’s acceptance into a graduate program at a participating institution. However, at the institution’s discretion, awards may be made to women already enrolled who have demonstrated outstanding promise in 1 of the designated fields. Special features The participating institutions are Boston University, Colby College, Creighton University, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Marymount University, Mount Holyoke College, St. John’s University, Santa Clara University, Seton Hall University, Trinity College, and University of Notre Dame. Deadline Varies; check with the participating institutions for their current schedule.

[130] CLINICAL PHARMACY SCIENCES PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical pharmacy sciences. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of graduate study and have no more than 3 years remaining to complete a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. college of pharmacy. Preference is given to students who hold a Pharm.D. degree and are pursuing a Ph.D. or who are enrolled in a combined Pharm.D./Ph.D. program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be proposing to study the clinical pharmacy sciences. Financial data Stipends range from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Special features The fellowships offered in this program are designated as the AFPE Clinical Pharmacy Science Fellowship and the Glaxo Wellcome–AFPE Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacy Science. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[131] CLYDE RUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 2457 Augusta, ME 04338 Purpose To assist Maine residents in their educational pursuits. Eligibility Awards are available to applicants in 3 categories: high school seniors, full-time and part-time college and graduate students, and Maine residents interested in pursuing further educational/cultural opportunities. For high school and college students, selection is based on personal traits and qualities, extracurricular activities, community activities, academic ability and motivation, financial need, and personal goals and objectives. For other Maine residents, selection is based on the nature of the

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project, projected costs, personal traits and qualities, community activities, and professional/educational characteristics. Financial data Up to $10,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 to a high school senior; 1 to a college student; and 1 to a citizen of Maine who is interested in pursuing further educational/cultural opportunities. Deadline January of each year.

[132] COLORADO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE CULTURAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Colorado Division of Wildlife Attn: Human Resources Diversity Specialist 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216-1000 (303) 291-7485 Fax: (303) 294-0874 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To encourage students in Colorado to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree in fields of study of interest to the Colorado Division of Wildlife (including natural resources, fishery or wildlife management, biology, or any other related field). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students in Colorado who are majoring in fields of interest to the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Interested students are invited to write an essay (up to 1,000 words) on an issue related to wildlife in Colorado. In addition, they must submit a resume, a brief narrative (up to 100 words) describing their need for financial assistance, an official high school and/or college transcript (grade point average must be 2.0 or higher), a brief narrative (up to 100 words) on their career goals, and 2 letters of recommendation. The applicant’s career goals should include employment with the Colorado Division of Wildlife or be compatible with the division’s mission (to perpetuate the wildlife resources for the people of Colorado). Finalists are interviewed. Selection is based solely on merit and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school, in 2 equal installments. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Limitations Recipients must enroll in school on a full-time basis. They must also complete 24 hours of volunteer work during the award period. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline March of each year.

[133] COLORADO GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Colorado Commission on Higher Education 1300 Broadway, Second Floor Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-2723 Fax: (303) 860-9750 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.co.us/cche_dir/hecche.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to residents of Colorado. Eligibility Eligible for the program are residents of Colorado (as well as a limited number of non-residents) who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in master’s and doctoral programs at state-supported and private colleges and universities in Colorado. Selection is based on merit.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Financial data The amount of assistance varies, up to the actual cost of tuition plus $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; renewable. Special features Applications are available either from the sponsor or from the financial aid office of eligible Colorado institutions. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Each participating institution sets its own deadlines.

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[136] CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION PUBLIC HEALTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Colorado Commission on Higher Education 1300 Broadway, Second Floor Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-2723 Fax: (303) 860-9750 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.co.us/cche_dir/hecche.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to residents of Colorado who can demonstrate financial need. Eligibility Eligible for the program are residents of Colorado who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis in master’s and doctoral programs at state-supported and private colleges and universities in Colorado. Selection is based on financial need. Financial data The amount of assistance varies, up to half of the actual cost of tuition (with a cap of $5,000 per year). Duration 1 year; renewable. Special features Applications are available either from the sponsor or from the financial aid office of eligible Colorado institutions. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Each participating institution sets its own deadlines.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Attn: Director, Educational Programs 1004 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20003 (202) 675-6739 (800) 784-2577 Fax: (202) 547-3806 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cbcfonline.org Purpose To provide African Americans with the opportunity to gain the experience necessary to address health-related public policy issues of concern to the African American community. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans who are currently enrolled in the first year of a master’s or doctoral program at a public health institution. Financial data The stipend is $10,000. Duration 18 months. Special features Funding for this program, established in 1997, is provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. As part of the program, fellows come to Washington, D.C. for an intensive orientation that includes workshops and roundtable discussions designed to examine different public health issues of major concern to the African American community. Limitations While attending school, fellows must complete a research paper on a public health-related topic of critical concern to the African American community as part of the program. They return to Washington, D.C. to present their findings to an audience of public health experts, Congressional Black Caucus members, and other interested parties. Fellows are also expected to establish mentoring relationships with undergraduate students or other prospective colleagues. Number awarded 10 each year.

[135] COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS SCHOLARSHIPS

[137] CONSTANCE L. LLOYD SCHOLARSHIP

Sertoma International Attn: Sponsorships Program Manager 1912 East Meyer Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64132-1174 (816) 333-8300, ext. 249 Fax: (816) 333-4320 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sertoma.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students working on a graduate degree in communication disorders. Eligibility This program is open to students who are seeking a master’s degree in speech-language pathology or audiology at a college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico and are citizens or permanent residents of those countries. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher or cumulative grades of at least 85 percent. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Funds may be used only for such direct educational expenses as tuition, fees, and books. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year. Special features Sertoma, which stands for SERvice TO MAnkind, is a volunteer service organization with 25,000 members in 800 clubs across North America. This program began in the academic year 1992-93. Limitations Recipients must be enrolled full time. Number awarded 30 each year. Deadline March of each year.

American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate women in Georgia who are pursuing a degree in health care and health care administration. Eligibility This program is open to women enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate level at an accredited college or university in Georgia who are pursuing either an administrative or clinically-related degree in the health care field. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1993. Number awarded 1 each year.

[134] COLORADO GRADUATE GRANTS

STUDY AND TRAINING Deadline May of each year.

[138] CORNING SCHOLARSHIPS American Academy of Optometry Attn: American Optometric Foundation 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 506 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 984-4734, ext. 3007 Fax: (301) 984-4737 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ezell.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students who are studying optometry. Eligibility This program is open to third-year students who are enrolled in fully-accredited schools or colleges of optometry. Selection is based on a 600-word essay or paper and overall academic and service achievements. Paper topics include matching patient needs with the differing performance characteristics of glass and plastic photochromic lenses, the role of low vision in the optometric practice of the 21st century, how the independent optometrist can compete with dispensaries in large retail chains, parameters that should be considered when assisting patients in selecting the eyeglass lens material best suited to their needs, innovations in ophthalmic lenses required to better meet the emerging needs of the aging baby boomer generation, or how optometrists can survive and thrive in an era of proliferating managed care. Financial data The awards are $3,000 and $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this scholarship is provided by Corning Incorporated. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 of $3,000 and 1 of $2,000. Deadline April of each year.

[139] CWG SCHOLARSHIP FUND Maine Community Foundation Attn: Program Director 245 Main Street P.O. Box 148 Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-9735 Fax: (207) 667-0447 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mainecf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are registered nurses or college graduates interested in graduate training in mental health services. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Maine who are 1) college graduates employed by providers of mental health service in the state who are interested in continuing their professional education by obtaining a M.S.W. or other degree related to work in the mental health field; and 2) registered nurses working for hospitals or outpatient providers of social and mental health services who are interested in pursuing specialized, postR.N. training in order to work more effectively with patients who have mental health problems. Special consideration is given to applicants whose career goals include work with adolescents and adults and who wish to continue to work in Maine. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is paid. Duration 1 year.

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Special features This program was established in 1999. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[140] D. ANITA SMALL SCIENCE & BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. c/o Donna Smith 11204 Eastwood Drive Hagerstown, MD 21742 (410) 569-2100 (877) INFO BPW E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpwmaryland.org/HTML/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Maryland who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or business-related field. Eligibility This program is open to women in Maryland who are at least 21 years of age and are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in mathematics, engineering, physical sciences, computer sciences, medical sciences, or a businessrelated field. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[141] DANIEL STELLA SCHOLARSHIPS National Italian American Foundation Attn: Education Director 1860 19th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-0600 Fax: (202) 387-0800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.niaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to Italian American students afflicted with Cooley’s Anemia. Eligibility Eligible are currently-enrolled or entering Italian American undergraduate or graduate students who have Cooley’s Anemia. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and community service. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $10 registration fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[142] DANISH SISTERHOOD OF AMERICA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Deadline Complete applications and transcripts must be submitted by the participating institutions in February.

Danish Sisterhood of America Attn: Scholarship Chair 8004 Jasmine Boulevard Port Richey, FL 34668-3224 (813) 862-4379 Web site: lorenson.forbin.com/dksisterhood Purpose To provide financial assistance for educational purposes to members or relatives of members of the Danish Sisterhood of America. Eligibility Members or the family of members of the sisterhood are eligible to apply if they are pursuing or planning to pursue postsecondary education on the undergraduate or graduate level. Members must have belonged to the sisterhood for at least 1 year. Selection is based on academic excellence (at least a 3.0 grade point average). Upon written request, the scholarship may be used for study in Denmark. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Up to 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[144] DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD

[143] DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Datatel Scholars Foundation 4375 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033 (703) 968-9000 (800) 486-4332 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.datatel.com/scholars_foundation/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors, continuing college students, or graduate students who will be studying at a Datatel client school. Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must fit 1 of the following categories: 1) will attend a Datatel client college or university during the upcoming school year (these students must apply for this scholarship through their institution’s financial aid office) or 2) will be working at a Datatel non-educational site during the upcoming school year (these students must apply through their employer’s human resources department). Applications submitted to the Datatel Scholars Foundation must be accompanied by a signed letter on institutional letterhead indicating that the applicant is 1 of 2 official semifinalists from that institution. In addition, personal statements from the applicants, official transcripts, and letters of recommendation must be submitted. Selection is based on: the quality of the personal statements (40 percent), academic merit (30 percent), external activities (20 percent), and letters of recommendation (10 percent). Financial data Scholarships range from $700 to $2,000, depending upon the cost of undergraduate tuition at the participating institution. Funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration 1 year. Special features Datatel, Inc. produces advanced information technology solutions for higher education. It has more than 470 client sites in the United States and Canada. Limitations Recipients who transfer to another college or university during the award year maintain the award only if the institution to which they transfer is a Datatel client site.

Daughters of Penelope Attn: National Scholarship Chair 1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009-1007 (202) 234-9741 Fax: (202) 483-6983 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahepa.org/dop/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to women of Greek descent who wish to pursue graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to women who have been members of the Daughters of Penelope or the Maids of Athena for at least 2 years, or whose parents or grandparents have been members of the Daughters of Penelope or the Order of AHEPA for at least 2 years. Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled for a minimum of 9 units per academic year in an M.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., D.D.S., M.D., or other university graduate degree program. They must have taken the GRE or other entrance examination (or Canadian equivalent) and must write an essay about their educational and vocational goals. Selection is based on academic merit. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[145] DAVID PEIKOFF, ’29, FELLOWSHIP Gallaudet University Alumni Association Peikoff Alumni House, Kendall Green Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 651-5060 Fax: (202) 651-5062 TDD: (202) 651-5061 Web site: www.gallaudet.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to deaf students who wish to pursue a graduate degree at universities for people who hear normally. Eligibility Applicants must be hearing impaired graduates of Gallaudet University or other accredited colleges or universities who have been accepted for graduate study at colleges or universities for people who hear normally. Preference is given to applicants who possess a master’s degree or equivalent and are seeking the doctorate. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Applicants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from other sources, but fellowships are available only for programs not fully supported by federal or other funds. This fellowship was established in 1975 by friends of Dr. David Peikoff, former president of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association (GUAA) and chairman of its Centennial Fund in the early 1960s, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. It is 1 of 10 designated funds included in the Graduate Fellowship Fund of the GUAA.

STUDY AND TRAINING Limitations Recipients must carry a full-time semester load. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[146] DE LA CRUZ–MILLMAN SCHOLARSHIP American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: Foundation P.O. Box 12924 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 442-4262 Fax: (512) 442-6469 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Filipino American members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to pursue graduate study. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are enrolled in a formal graduate nurse practitioner program with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must be of Filipino American heritage and have completed at least 10 semester credits of nurse practitioner clinical course work. They must reside and/or plan primary care practice in California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, or Washington. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from the AANP Foundation, Scholarship and Grants Program, P.O. Box 6840, Glendale, AZ 85312-6840. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[147] DEAN AND FRED HAYDEN MEMORIAL NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Applicants must be second-year students who demonstrate financial need and outstanding academic excellence. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[148] DEAN HAYDEN, CRNA, MISSOURI SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education at a program in Missouri. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in Missouri. Applicants must be second-year students who can demonstrate financial need and outstanding academic excellence. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[149] DEBORAH DAWN OTT SCHOLARSHIP Sheriffs’ Association of Texas P.O. Box 4448 Austin, TX 78765-4448 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are related to a Texas police officer. Eligibility This program is open to the children and grandchildren of Texas peace officers. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association. Deadline February for the spring semester or October for the fall semester.

[150] DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building 820 North French Street, Fourth Floor Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 577-3240 (800) 292-7935 Fax: (302) 577-6765 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to Delaware residents with financial need.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Eligibility Delaware residents enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a Delaware or Pennsylvania college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 are eligible for this assistance if they meet financial need requirements. Financial data The amount awarded depends on the need of the recipient but does not exceed the cost of tuition, fees, and books. Currently, the maximum for undergraduates ranges from $700 to $2,200 per year, depending on grade point average; the maximum for graduate students is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; renewable. Special features If the desired educational program is not offered at either a public or private institution in Delaware, recipients may attend a school in another state. Number awarded Approximately 1,500 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[151] DELAWARE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST INCENTIVE PROGRAM Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building 820 North French Street, Fourth Floor Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 577-3240 (800) 292-7935 Fax: (302) 577-6765 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to Delaware residents who wish to become speech/language pathologists. Eligibility Delaware residents who have earned a baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0 and who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a graduate program to prepare them for speech/language pathology licenses are eligible to apply for this assistance. Selection is based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Financial data This program provides funds up to the cost of tuition, books, fees, and other direct educational expenses. This is a scholarship/loan program that may be repaid with 2 years of service as a speech/language pathologist—at a public or private nonprofit preschool, elementary, or high school, or in a public or private nonprofit preschool, elementary, or high school education program—for every year that the student participated in the program. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[152] DELORES A. AUZENNE FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDY State University System of Florida Attn: Academic and Student Affairs 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1501 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1950 (850) 201-7180 Fax: (850) 201-7185 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.borfl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students in Florida working on a graduate degree in an underrepresented discipline.

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Eligibility Eligible to be nominated are minority students working on a graduate degree at a public university in Florida. Nominees must be enrolled in full-time studies in a discipline in which there is an underrepresentation of the minority group to which the recipient belongs. Only U.S. citizens are eligible. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains fulltime enrollment and at least a 3.0 grade point average. Special features This program is administered by the equal opportunity program at each of the 10 public 4-year institutions in Florida. Contact that office for further information. Number awarded 5 each year.

[153] DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION FLORENCE MARGARET HARVEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Foundation for the Blind Attn: Scholarship Committee 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001 (212) 502-7661 Fax: (212) 502-7777 TDD: (212) 502-7662 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to blind students who wish to study in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of the blind. Eligibility Applicants must be legally blind juniors, seniors, or graduate students. U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants must be studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of visually impaired and blind persons. Applications must include a typewritten statement, up to 3 pages in length, describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extracurricular activities, and how scholarship funds will be used. Selection includes consideration of good character and academic excellence. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship is supported by the Delta Gamma Foundation and administered by the American Foundation for the Blind. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[154] DERMIK LABORATORIES CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS Dermatology Nurses’ Association East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2330 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: dna.inurse.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must 1) have been members of the association for at least 2 years, 2) be employed in the specialty of dermatology, and 3) be pursuing a degree or advanced degree in nursing. Selection is based on a letter in which applicants describe their professional goals, proposed course of study, time frame for completion of study, funds necessary to meet their educational needs, and financial need.

STUDY AND TRAINING Financial data Stipends depend on the number of recipients and availability of funds; recently, they were $2,500. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Dermik Laboratories. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded.

[155] DIANE H. RUSSELL AWARD Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 (800) 886-AWIS Fax: (202) 326-8960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.serve.com/awis Purpose To provide financial assistance to women interested in working on a doctoral degree in biochemistry or pharmacology. Eligibility This program is open to women graduate students in the fields of biochemistry or pharmacology. Winners traditionally have been at the dissertation level of their graduate work. Foreign students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, but U.S. citizens may be studying in the United States or abroad. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds may be used for tuition, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[156] DIETETIC INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS American Dietetic Association Attn: Education and Accreditation Team 216 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 (312) 899-0040 (800) 877-1600, ext. 5400 Fax: (312) 899-4817 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.eatright.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who have applied for a dietetic internship. Eligibility This program is open to students who have applied for a CAADE-accredited dietetic internship. Applicants must be participating in the computer-matching process, be U.S. citizens, and show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the profession. Some scholarships require membership in the association, specific dietetic practice group membership, residency in a specific state, or underrepresented minority group status. The same application form can be used for all categories. Students who are currently completing the internship component of a combined graduate/dietetic internship should apply for the American Dietetic Association’s Graduate Scholarship. Financial data Awards range from $500 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Deadline February of each year.

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[157] DOCTORAL DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS IN CANCER NURSING American Cancer Society Attn: Extramural Grants Department 1599 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 (404) 329-7558 (800) ACS-2345 Fax: (404) 321-4669 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cancer.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree in cancer nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses with a current license to practice who are enrolled in or applying to a doctoral degree program in cancer nursing at an academic institution within the United States. The institution must offer an organized multidisciplinary program in cancer control or cancer care that allows a student the flexibility to develop educational and research activities related to cancer nursing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; be committed to pursuing studies full time; have had experience in professional nursing (as well as cancer nursing); be involved in professional organizations; be involved in the American Cancer Society and other volunteer organizations; have published or contributed to publications and creative works; have received professional and personal awards and honors; have clear, explicit, and realistic professional goals; have considered geographic location and financial needs as well as program components in selecting a doctoral program; have conducted or plan to conduct research that is meritorious, methodologically sound, and relevant to cancer nursing; have identified a faculty sponsor who is experienced in their area of study and will provide guidance in academic and research activities; have selected a doctoral program that will support their professional goals and research; and have made a career commitment to cancer nursing. They must be preparing to work in the following fields of cancer nursing: research, education, administration, or clinical practice. Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per year. Payments are made to the institution at the beginning of each semester. Duration 1 to 4 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

[158] DOLORES ZOHRAB LIEBMANN FELLOWSHIPS Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund c/o Chase Manhattan Bank 1211 Avenue of the Americas, 38th Floor New York, NY 10036 (212) 789-5255 Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate studies or research in any field. Eligibility Candidates for this fellowship must have received a baccalaureate degree and have an outstanding academic record. They must be U.S. citizens, be currently enrolled in an academic institution in the United States, be able to show promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen field of study, and be able to document financial need. They may request funds for degree work or for independent research or study projects. All applications must be submitted through the dean of their university (each university is permitted to submit only 3 candidates for review each year). Candidates may be working on a degree in any

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS field (in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences) and be of any national descent or background. The trustees reserve the right to require applicants to submit an affidavit, sworn to or affirmed before a Notary Public, confirming that they do “not support, advocate or uphold the principles and doctrines of Communism.” Financial data Each fellowship covers tuition, room, board, and ordinary living expenses, as well as the income tax due on this grant. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 2 additional years. Limitations Recipients must submit periodic progress reports. They must study or conduct their independent research projects in the United States. Deadline January of each year.

[159] DON SAHLI–KATHY WOODALL SONS AND DAUGHTERS SCHOLARSHIPS Tennessee Education Association 8021 Second Avenue North Nashville, TN 37201-1099 (615) 242-8392 (800) 342-8262 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to the children of members of the Tennessee Education Association (TEA). Eligibility This program is open to the children of members of TEA. Application must be made by the TEA member parent. Applicants may be high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[160] DONALD AND PEARL MCMURCHIE SCHOLARSHIP Presbytery of South Dakota 406 South Second Avenue, Suite 102 Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6904 (605) 339-1912 Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) who are interested in attending an institution of higher learning affiliated with that denomination. Eligibility This program is open to Presbyterians who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution of higher learning affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Preference is given to applicants who have graduated from a high school in South Dakota, who intend to enter fulltime service to the church, who have financial need, and/or who can demonstrate scholastic achievement. Financial data The amount of each scholarship is determined on an individual basis, depending upon the availability of funds and the qualifications of the applicants. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline August of each year.

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[161] DOROTHY BUDNEK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Radiological Nurses Association 820 Jorie Boulevard Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 571-9072 Fax: (630) 571-7837 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Radiological Nurses Association who are interested in working on a higher degree in a health-related field. Eligibility This program is open to association members (must have been members for at least 3 years) who have a current nursing license and are enrolled in a nursing or health-related degree program. Applicants must submit a statement on “How the Nurse Affects Patient Care in the Imaging Department.” Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[162] DOSATRON INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 (517) 333-4617 Fax: (517) 333-4494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpfi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in horticulture. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at a 4-year college or university who are majoring in horticulture. Applicants must be interested in floriculture production with a career goal of working in a greenhouse environment. They must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, career goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this scholarship is provided by Dosatron International, Inc. of Clearwater, Florida. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[163] DOWNEAST FELINE FUND Maine Community Foundation Attn: Program Director 245 Main Street P.O. Box 148 Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-9735 Fax: (207) 667-0447 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mainecf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maine residents studying veterinary science in New England.

STUDY AND TRAINING Eligibility This program is open to residents of Maine who are in their third or fourth year of study at a veterinary school of medicine in New England. Financial data A stipend is paid. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[164] DR. ALFRED C. FONES SCHOLARSHIP American Dental Hygienists’ Association Attn: Institute for Oral Health 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-8944 (800) 735-4916 Fax: (312) 440-8929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to dental hygiene students who are in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program and intend to become teachers or educators. Eligibility This program is open to dental hygiene students at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral level who have completed at least 1 year of study with a grade point average of at least 3.0. Applicants must intend to pursue a career as a dental hygiene teacher or educator. Financial need and full-time enrollment must be demonstrated. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[165] DR. AND MRS. GERALD M. KRAMER SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE American Academy of Periodontology Attn: AAP Foundation Executive Director 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60611-2690 (312) 573-3256 Fax: (312) 787-3983 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.perio.org Purpose To provide a monetary award to outstanding students in a periodontal graduate program in the United States or Canada. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated for this award by their program director are third-year students in an accredited periodontal graduate program in the United States or Canada. In addition, 4 letters of recommendation must be submitted. Selection is based on demonstrated academic and clinical excellence as well as a personal commitment to the specialty. Financial data The award is $10,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by May of each year.

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[166] DR. B. OLIVE COLE GRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GRANT Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity Attn: Educational Grant Committee 2284 Diamond Point Drive Alpena, MI 49707 (517) 356-8797 (800) LKS-1913 Fax: (517) 356-6574 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Lambda Kappa Sigma, a pharmacy fraternity, for graduate pharmaceutical research or education. Eligibility Eligible are members in good standing with Lambda Kappa Sigma who are enrolled in programs of graduate study and research (master’s or doctoral). Applicants must have completed one fourth of the credits or 1 academic year required for the degree under study. Financial data The stipend is $1,000; funds may be used for tuition, books, thesis, living, or travel expenses. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[167] DR. COURTNEY SHROPSHIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Civitan International Foundation Attn: Scholarship Administrator P.O. Box 130744 Birmingham, AL 35213-0744 (205) 591-8910 Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to Civitan members and families of members. Eligibility Applicants must be a Civitan (or a Civitan’s immediate family member) and must have been a Civitan for at least 2 years and/or must be or have been a Junior Civitan for no less than 2 years. They must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an accredited community college, vocational school, 4-year college or university, or graduate school and be sponsored by a Civitan club in the United States or Canada. Full-time enrollment is required for undergraduates. Selection is based on Civitan club involvement, academic record, professional objectives, and financial need. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient. Funds are paid directly to the institution of the recipient’s choice and may be used only for tuition, room, books, laboratory fees, and academic supplies. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [168] DR. G. LAYTON GRIER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DELAWARE DENTAL STUDENTS Delaware State Dental Society Chistiana Executive Campus 200 Continental Drive, Suite 111 Newark, DE 19713 (302) 368-7634 Fax: (302) 368-7669 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to dental students from Delaware who have completed their first year of dental school. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are dental students from Delaware who have successfully completed their first year of studies at an accredited dental school (in any state). To apply, students must submit transcripts of their current dental school academic record, 3 letters of reference, a biographical sketch, proof of Delaware residency, and a completed Educational Testing Service (ETS)-Graduate and Professional School Financial Aid Service (GAPSFAS) form on financial need. An interview may be required. Financial data Varies each year; recently, stipends were $1,000 per year. Funds are paid in 2 equal installments. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[169] DR. GEORGE AND EMMA J. TORRISON SCHOLARSHIP FUND Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Attn: Division for Higher Education and Schools 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4195 (773) 380-2843 (800) 638-3522, ext. 2843 Fax: (773) 380-2829 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.elca.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who wish to pursue medical education. Eligibility This program is open to active members of the ELCA who are either graduating college seniors accepted in a medical school or current medical school students. Students must be nominated for these scholarships. Applicants from ELCA colleges and universities must be nominated by the president of the institution; applicants at public colleges and universities must be nominated by the ELCA campus pastor; applicants at colleges and universities without a Lutheran campus ministry must be nominated by the pastor of the ELCA church in which they hold membership. Selection is based on stated career goals; financial need is not considered. Preference is given to applicants whose careers would lead them toward working to alleviate currently incurable diseases. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Up to 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[170] DR. GEORGE F. HOWARD III SCHOLARSHIP Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 409 Boston, MA 02116 (617) 542-2292 (888) 576-9996 Fax: (617) 542-7312 Purpose To provide financial assistance for the postsecondary education of people who have epilepsy and live in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island who have been diagnosed with epilepsy (seizure disorder). Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a postsecondary educational or vocational program as an undergraduate or graduate student. As part of the application process, students must include an essay (up to 220 words in length) on their academic and career goals and how having epilepsy has affected or influenced those goals and their work towards achieving them. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[171] DR. H. HAROLD HUME HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Chair 6065 21st Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427 (561) 778-1023 Web site: www.ffgc.org Purpose To provide financial aid to Florida college seniors and graduate students majoring in horticulture. Eligibility This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time seniors or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be in financial need, and be majoring in horticulture. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Financial data Up to $3,000. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school and distributed semiannually. Duration 1 year. Limitations If the recipient’s grade point average drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[172] DR. HANS & CLARA ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 Fax: (808) 521-6286 Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in preparing for a career in the health field. Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who are interested in majoring in a health-related field as full-time stu-

STUDY AND TRAINING dents at a college or university in the United States (as juniors, seniors or graduate students). They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 grade point average for community college transfers or 3.0 for other students), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, they must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipients; recently, scholarships averaged $1,600. Duration 1 year. Special features This is 1 of the largest scholarship funds in Hawaii. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 293 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[173] DR. JAMES W. SINDEN SCHOLARSHIP American Mushroom Institute Attn: Sinden Scholarship 1284 Gap Newport Pike, Suite 2 Avondale, PA 19311 Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students working on a degree in technical or scientific fields involving commercially cultivated edible fungi. Eligibility Graduate students enrolled in a technical or scientific program that relates to commercially cultivated edible fungi are eligible to apply for this funding. They must submit copies of their undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, letters of recommendation, the results of their Graduate Record Examination, a 1-page statement describing their thesis project, and a list of current scholarships or grants received. They must also identify their mushroom-related interests and why they wish to receive this scholarship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Special features This fund was established in 1980 to honor Dr. Sinden’s 50 years of service to the U.S. mushroom industry. Limitations Recipients must attend school in the United States. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[174] DR. KIYOSHI SONODA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Japanese American Citizens League Attn: National Scholarship Awards 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 Fax: (415) 931-4671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jacl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are interested in preparing for a degree in dentistry. Eligibility This program is open to JACL members who enrolled or planning to enroll in a school of dentistry. Selection

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is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[175] DR. MARIE E. ZAKRZEWSKA MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP Kosciuszko Foundation Attn: Grants Office 15 East 65th Street New York, NY 10021-6595 (212) 734-2130 Fax: (212) 628-4552 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kosciuszkofoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women of Polish ancestry studying medicine. Eligibility This program is open to young women of Polish ancestry studying medicine at an accredited American medical school. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year; in exceptional cases, the award may be renewed for 1 additional year upon reapplication. Special features This program is funded by the Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women’s Clubs but administered by the Kosciuszko Foundation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[176] DR. S. BRADLEY BURSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Council of the Blind Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program 1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 467-5081 (800) 424-8666 Fax: (202) 467-5085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to blind students who are undergraduate or graduate students studying science at an accredited college or university. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind undergraduate or graduate students majoring in the “hard” sciences (i.e., biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering, but not computer science) in college. They must be U.S. citizens. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant’s visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. In addition, the winner receives a $1,000 cash scholarship from the Kurzweil Foundation and, if appropriate, a Kurzweil 1000 Reading System.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Duration 1 year. Limitations Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the council’s annual conference; the council will cover all reasonable expenses connected with convention attendance. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[177] DR. SANDRA HELMERS SCHOLARSHIP Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 409 Boston, MA 02116 (617) 542-2292 (888) 576-9996 Fax: (617) 542-7312 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students with epilepsy residing in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island who have been diagnosed with epilepsy (seizure disorder). Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a postsecondary educational or vocational program as an undergraduate or graduate student. As part of the application process, students must include an essay (up to 220 words in length) on their academic and career goals and how having epilepsy has affected or influenced those goals and their work towards achieving them. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[178] DVI GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in majoring in health information management. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are credentialed health information management professionals (RRA, ART, or CCS), hold a bachelor’s degree, are enrolled in a college or university accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, are active or associate members of the association, are full-time students, and are pursuing at least a master’s degree in a program related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). U.S. citizenship and a minimum 2.5 grade point average are also required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program is sponsored by Digital Voice, Inc. (DVI). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[179] EARL RENSHAW MEMORIAL/FURBEARERS UNLIMITED SCHOLARSHIP National Trappers Association, Inc. Attn: Chair, Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 3667 Bloomington, IL 61702 (309) 829-2422 Fax: (309) 829-7615 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nationaltrappers.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate school to students interested in conducting research in furbearer management. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are attending an accredited college or university. Applicants must be interested in conducting research in furbearer management. They must write an essay responding to the following items: 1) the meaning of sustainable use and how it applies to wildlife management; 2) the accomplishments and failures in your home state of the federal Endangered Species Act; 3) your opinion of the gun control discussions; 4) actions sportsmen can take to improve their image with the general public; and 5) your career goals and why you made this decision. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data Stipends are either $1,000 or $500. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is cosponsored by Furbearers Unlimited, c/o Jim Curran, 4170 St. Clair, Fallon, NV 89406. Number awarded Each year, either 1 scholarship at $1,000 or 2 at $500 are awarded. Deadline June of each year.

[180] EASTER SEALS IOWA SCHOLARSHIPS Easter Seals Iowa P.O. Box 4002 Des Moines, IA 50333 (515) 289-1933, ext. 209 Purpose To provide scholarships to needy college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students in Iowa who are preparing for a career in a profession concerned with physical and/or psychological rehabilitation. Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Iowa, attending an accredited college or university, in the upper 40 percent of their class (or have earned at least a 2.8 grade point average), attending school on a full-time basis, in financial need, and planning a career in the broad field of rehabilitation. In the medical or dentistry fields of study, the student’s curriculum must be rehabilitation oriented. A student from the nursing field must be in a 4-year program. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features These scholarships are designated as the E.L. Peterson Scholarship, the Lynn Marie Vogel Scholarship, and the Rolfe B. Karlsson Scholarship. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [181] EASTERN REGION KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS Korean American Scholarship Foundation Eastern Region Attn: Scholarship Committee 1952 Gallows Road, Suite 340 B Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 748-5935 Fax: (703) 748-1874 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kasf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to Korean American students who attend school in the eastern states. Eligibility This program is open to Korean American students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in an eastern state as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants may reside anywhere in the United States as long as they attend school in the eastern region: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Selection is based on academic achievement, activities, community service, and financial need. Financial data Awards are $1,000 or more. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[183] EDITH SEVILLE COALE SCHOLARSHIPS Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. c/o Judith Fitzpatrick 811 Davis Avenue. Takoma Park, MD 20912 (301) 270-8985 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.zontawashingtondc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Protestant women in the Washington, D.C. area who have completed the first year of medical school. Eligibility Protestant women who are in the second, third, or fourth year of medical school in the Washington, D.C. area are eligible to apply. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic achievement. Financial data The amount awarded varies, up to $2,000, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the amount of money available for distribution. Duration 1 year. Limitations The trust fund contains limited funds. Awards are not made for the first year of medical school. Preference is given to women students nominated by medical school faculty members. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[184] EDNA AND JAMES CROWL BOTANY SCHOLARSHIP [182] EDGAR J. SAUX SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to individuals currently employed in medical practice management who are interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals in the early stage of a career in medical practice management who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives related to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Chair 6065 21st Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427 (561) 778-1023 Web site: www.ffgc.org Purpose To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in botany. Eligibility This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be in financial need, and be majoring in botany, with an emphasis on research in and study of wildflowers and native plants. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school and distributed semiannually. Duration 1 year. Limitations If the recipient’s grade point average drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [185] EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Purpose To assist members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who are working on a graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association and currently enrolled in an accredited program in nursing leading to a master’s or doctoral degree are eligible to apply. This program is open to applicants who hold an active R.N. license and are currently working in critical care or have 1 year’s experience in the last 3 years. They must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and must provide a 2-page exemplar (an essay describing a situation in which their intervention made a difference in a patient’s outcome). Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university and may be used only for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Deadline May of each year.

[186] EIGHT AND FORTY LUNG AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Attn: Americanism and Children & Youth Division P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055 (317) 630-1249 Fax: (317) 630-1223 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.legion.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who wish to continue their studies in the field of lung and respiratory disease nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be registered nurses who are graduates of an accredited school of nursing and who wish to continue their studies in the field of lung and respiratory disease nursing on either a full-time or part-time basis. Awards are based on personal and academic qualifications, especially past experience and future employment plans as they relate to lung and respiratory disease nursing. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Up to $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features The Eight and Forty was organized by members of the American Legion Auxiliary in 1922; it began awarding these scholarships in 1957. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[187] ELA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities 1331 F Street, N.W., Suite 300 Washington, DC 20004-1107 (202) 376-6200 Fax: (202) 376-6219 TDD: (202) 376-6205 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.pcepd.gov Purpose To provide funding to women with disabilities who are interested in pursuing graduate or professional study in disability public policy or public information. Eligibility This program is open to female U.S. citizens with disabilities who are attending accredited colleges and universities in the United States. Applicants must be pursuing graduate or professional study with a goal of “changing the face of disability on the planet” in their life work. They must submit an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic that changes annually; recently it was “How I will change the face of disability on the planet.” Financial data The stipend is $2,000; funds are paid directly to the recipient’s college or university for tuition, room, and board. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this program, which began in 1997, are provided by the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[188] ELANCO VETERINARY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Swine Practitioners Attn: Foundation 902 First Avenue Perry, IA 50220-1703 (515) 465-5255 Fax: (515) 465-3832 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aasp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to veterinary students interested in swine health and production. Eligibility This program is open to veterinary students interested in swine health and production. Selection is based on interest in swine medicine, mentor recommendations, and the written and oral presentation of a clinical case, research paper, or literature review as part of the student seminar at the association’s annual meeting. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is funded by Eli Lilly & Company Foundation on behalf of Elanco Animal Health. Number awarded 5 each year.

[189] ELENA LUCREZIA CORNARO PISCOPIA SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDIES Kappa Gamma Pi 10215 Chardon Road Chardon, OH 44024-9700 (440) 286-3764 Fax: (440) 286-4379 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate school to

STUDY AND TRAINING members of Kappa Gamma Pi (the national Catholic college graduate honor society). Eligibility Applicants must be members of the society and interested in enrolling in graduate school. They must have graduated from a participating Catholic college or university. Selection is based on academic record, work experience, financial need, a statement describing career aspirations and leadership experiences, and 3 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000, to be used as needed for graduate expenses at any accredited college or university. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program is named for the first woman in the world to receive a university degree (in 1678). Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[190] ELI LILLY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science P.O. Box 8526 Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8526 (831) 459-0170 Fax: (831) 459-0194 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sacnas.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study in biology or organic chemistry to Chicano or Native American students. Eligibility This program is open to Chicano/Latino and Native American senior undergraduate students who have accepted an offer to enter graduate school or demonstrate a commitment to enter graduate school. Applicants must be planning to pursue a research degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in biology or organic chemistry. Financial data The stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features Funding for these scholarships is provided by Eli Lilly and Company. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline July of each year.

[191] ELLIN BLOCH AND PIERRE RITCHIE HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP American Psychological Association Attn: American Psychological Association of Graduate Students 750 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6014 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apa.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) who are interested in pursuing alternative strategies for providing care or conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are enrolled at least half time at an accredited university. Applicants must be interested in pursuing such alternative strategies as telehealth, web-based data collection, and qualitative methods. They must submit a 500-word statement describing their short- and long-term goals, how the scholarship will help

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meet those goals, and how the proposed education and training will enhance their work as a psychologist. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[192] ELLIS F. HILLNER AWARD Vasa Order of America Attn: Vice Grand Master 1926 Rancho Andrew Alpine, CA 91901 (619) 445-9707 Fax: (619) 445-7334 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vasaorder.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for education in a medical field to members of the Vasa Order of America. Eligibility Applicants must have belonged to the organization for at least 1 year and be attending or planning to attend an accredited institution on a full-time basis for studies in the medical field. Selection is based on a transcript, letters of recommendation from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Financial data This scholarship is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[193] ELMER EDIGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mennonite Health Services 234 South Main Street, Suite A Goshen, IN 46526 (219) 534-9689 (800) 611-4007 Fax: (219) 534-3254 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Christian graduate students working on a degree related to mental health or developmental disabilities. Eligibility Candidates must meet all of the following requirements by the beginning of the school year for which the scholarship is to be awarded: be classified as a graduate student; have a vocational interest in the area of mental health, developmental disabilities, or a related field; have earned at least a 3.25 grade point average; be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada; and have membership and active participation in a Mennonite, Brethren in Christ, or Mennonite Brethren congregation. Other factors taken into account include the candidate’s voluntary service experience; attendance at a church-related college as an undergraduate; and financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $1,200. Funds are paid in 2 equal installments (in August and January). Duration 1 year. Special features Originally, this program was called the Mennonite Mental Health Scholarship Fund. It was established in 1968. Number awarded 4 to 5 each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [194] ELSIE B. MOORE SCHOLARSHIP Elsie B. Moore Trust c/o PNC Bank Delaware, Trust Department 222 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 791 Wilmington, DE 19899-0791 (302) 429-1338 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Delaware residents for study at an accredited medical school. Eligibility Eligible to apply are Delaware residents who are about to enter medical school. The school must be authorized to grant an M.D. or D.O. degree. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the recipient’s financial needs. Duration Up to 4 years. Deadline April of each year.

[195] ENA FOUNDATION ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIPS Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing an advanced clinical practice degree. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Applicants must be pursuing an advanced clinical degree to become a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a nurse who applies by March and 1 to a nurse who applies by May. Deadline March or May of each year.

[196] ENA FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing a doctoral degree. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Applicants must be pursuing a doctoral degree. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this scholarship is provided by various contributions to the Foundation of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).

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Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[197] EPA TRIBAL LANDS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP American Indian Science and Engineering Society Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 2201 Buena Vista, S.E., Suite 301 P.O. Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 (505) 765-1052 Fax: (505) 765-5608 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aises.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate or graduate students interested in studying environmental or related sciences. Eligibility Applicants must be full-time college juniors, seniors, or graduate students who have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and are majoring in biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, environmental economics, environmental science, entomology, hydrology, toxicology, or related environmental disciplines. A certificate of Indian blood is not required, but applications must include a 250-word essay on the candidate’s personal commitment to environmental protection on tribal lands and a brief statement explaining how and when knowledge of tribal culture was acquired. Financial data The award is $4,000 per year. Duration 1 year; renewable upon reapplication. Special features Funds for the program are provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The program is administered by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. Students agree to work during the summer at the EPA, a tribal location, or an environmental facility, if a position is offered. Deadline June of each year.

[198] ERNST & YOUNG HEALTHCARE CONSULTING MINORITIES SCHOLARS FUND Association of University Programs in Health Administration Attn: Prizes, Fellowships and Scholarships 730 11th Street, N.W., 4th Floor Washington, DC 20001-4510 (201) 638-1448, ext. 131 Fax: (201) 638-3429 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aupha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding minority students enrolled in AUPHA’s graduate member programs. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated for this award are minority students preparing to enter their second year in an AUPHAmember accredited graduate program in health care administration. By background and heritage, eligible students must be American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander. Applications must include a detailed resume; a personal profile demonstrating commitment to the health care field, leadership accomplishments, and academic record; and a recommendation from the director of the health administration program. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year.

STUDY AND TRAINING Special features The sponsor is also known as AUPHA. The fellowships are funded by Ernst & Young LLP. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[199] ESTELLE MASSEY OSBORNE SCHOLARSHIP Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 399-1428 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Black Americans interested in earning a master’s degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be Black American registered nurses, members of a national professional nursing organization, and enrolled in or applying to a National League for Nursingapproved master’s degree program in nursing. In addition, applicants must be U.S. citizens or have officially applied for citizenship. Selection is based on academic standing and potential for leadership and service to the nursing profession. Financial data Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Limitations Awards are for full-time study only. There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[200] ETHNIC MINORITY ACADEMIC MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to ethnic minorities interested in working on a master’s degree in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be enrolled in a graduate nursing degree program at an NLNaccredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation; 4) have a current license to practice as a registered nurse; and 5) be a member of an ethnic minority group (Native American, African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or other ethnic minority background). Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[201] E.U. PARKER SCHOLARSHIP National Federation of the Blind c/o Peggy Elliott Chair, Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 (515) 236-3366 Web site: www.nfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to blind students studying or planning to study at the postsecondary level. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years. Special features Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[202] EUGENE & ELINOR KOTUR SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND Ukrainian Fraternal Association Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 350 Scranton, PA 18501-0350 (717) 342-0937 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are of Ukrainian heritage. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate (freshman year excepted) or graduate program of study at 1 of the following colleges or universities: Brown University, California Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon, Connecticut University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, George Washington University, Harvard University, Haverford University, Indiana University, John Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, McGill University, Michigan State University, Yale University, Notre Dame University, Oberlin College, Purdue University, Princeton University, Rochester University, Swarthmore College, Tulane University, University of California at Berkeley or Los Angeles, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, University of Toronto, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin, Vanderbilt University, or Williams College. As part of the application process, students must submit a short autobiography, a photograph, and a copy of their latest transcripts. Selection is based on financial need and academic record. Financial data The amount of the scholarship varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. However, each award is at least $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Special features The Ukrainian Fraternal Association is the first fraternal organization in the United States and Canada to grant outright student stipends. Number awarded Varies each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Deadline May of each year.

[203] F. WILLIAM (BILL) RUNDLE SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of Arizona or Michigan and interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are residents of Arizona or Michigan and currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[204] FAME SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism P.O. Box 688 Columbus, IN 47202-0688 (812) 379-4351 Fax: (812) 379-1105 Web site: www.sameworld.org Purpose To provide loans-for-service to students who are working on a graduate degree in the health sciences and are interested in becoming missionaries. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled graduate students who are majoring in the health sciences and willing to serve as cross-cultural missionaries. They should be working on a degree in medicine, dentistry, optometry, nursing, or physician’s assistance. Individuals involved in medical residencies in family medicine and general surgery are also eligible. All applicants must be 1) U.S. citizens or permanent residents or 2) health care workers who are registered in a medical school in their own country. Generally, FAME does not grant funds to foreign students in the United States. A personal interview may be required. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data This is a scholarship/loan program. Each year, $100,000 is awarded in educational grants. Individual awards depend on the recipient’s financial need. Recipients are expected to serve 1 month, in the mission field, for each $1,000 of scholarship. Duration 1 year or more. Special features FAME is a Christian medical organization that attempts “to serve the whole man through providing medical/dental care and to preach the gospel.” Limitations Recipients enrolled in nursing must submit their grades 2 times each semester and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average to continue the scholarship. All other medical stu-

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dents must submit their grades each semester. Mission service must be in a Christian church, Church of Christ, and/or approved facility. Failure to serve the required time in the field converts these scholarships to loans. The full (or remaining) amount of the loan is to be repaid in that case within 24 months of graduation (or the recipient’s return from the field). Number awarded Varies each year.

[205] FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund Attn: Educational Programs 8441 West Bowles Avenue, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80123-3245 (303) 933-7580 (800) 323-4140 Fax: (303) 933-7587 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fpmi.com/FEEA/FEEAhome.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for the postsecondary education of civilian federal and postal employees and their families. Eligibility Eligible are civilian federal and postal employees with at least 3 years of federal service and their dependent spouses and children; military retirees and active-duty personnel are not eligible. All applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and high school seniors must provide copies of their SAT or ACT scores, although those scores for students already in college are optional. Applicants must be working or planning to work toward a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year postsecondary, graduate, or postgraduate program; employees may be part-time students, but dependents must be full time. Selection is based on academic achievement, community service, a recommendation, and an essay on a topic selected annually. Financial data Stipends range from $300 to $1,750. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features Funding for these scholarships is provided by donations from federal and postal employees and by a contribution from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 424 of these scholarships, for a total of $252,350, were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

[206] FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF CONNECTICUT SCHOLARSHIP Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. 14 Business Park Drive P.O. Box 854 Branford, CT 06405-0854 (203) 488-5528 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are interested in majoring in horticulture-related fields at a Connecticut college or university. Eligibility Applicants must be legal residents of Connecticut who are studying at a college or university in the state in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, land management, or related subjects. They must be enter-

STUDY AND TRAINING ing their junior or senior year of college or be a graduate student, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and be in financial need. Financial data Stipends are generally about $1,000 each. Funds are sent to the recipient’s school in 2 equal installments. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Deadline June of each year.

[207] FELLOWSHIPS FOR ADVANCED PREDOCTORAL TRAINING IN PHARMACEUTICS Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation Attn: President 1100 15th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 (202) 835-3470 Fax: (202) 467-4823 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.phrmaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for predoctoral research training in pharmaceutics. Eligibility Applicants must hold a B.S., M.S., or Pharm.D. degree in pharmacy or a related area, such as chemistry or biology, from an accredited school in the United States. They must be enrolled as full-time, in-residence Ph.D. candidates in pharmaceutics with 2 years or less to complete their degree in a school of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. In addition, they must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have a firm commitment from a university in the United States for a program of research and training in an area related to pharmaceutics. Students just starting in graduate school are not eligible. For the purposes of this program, pharmaceutics includes basic pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, and pharmaceutical technology, but not pharmacokinetics. Financial data The stipend is $12,000 per year, payable directly to the university on behalf of the fellow. In addition, $500 a year is provided for incidentals directly associated with thesis research preparation. Duration 1 to 2 years. Special features This program began in 1987. Limitations This program is to assist in the predoctoral training of the applicant, not to fund a research project. Number awarded Varies; typically, 5 to 7 awards are granted each year. Deadline September of each year.

[208] FELLOWSHIPS FOR ADVANCED PREDOCTORAL TRAINING IN PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation Attn: President 1100 15th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 (202) 835-3470 Fax: (202) 467-4823 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.phrmaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for predoctoral research training in pharmacology or toxicology.

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Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled as full-time, in-residence Ph.D. candidates in pharmacology or toxicology in U.S. schools of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or veterinary medicine and starting their thesis research after 2 years of pre-thesis study. Students just starting in graduate school are not eligible. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Candidates enrolled in an M.D./Ph.D. program should not be taking required clinical course work or clerkships during the tenure of the fellowship. Financial data The stipend is $12,000 per year, payable directly to the university on behalf of the fellow. In addition, $500 a year is provided for incidentals directly associated with thesis research preparation. Duration 1 to 2 years. Special features This program began in 1978. Limitations This program is to assist in the predoctoral training of the applicant, not to fund a research project. Number awarded Varies; typically, 10 to 13 awards are granted each year. Deadline September of each year.

[209] FEMME VITALE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Odwalla, Inc. 120 Stone Pine Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (650) 726-1888 Fax: (650) 712-4441 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.odwalla.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who are interested in working on a degree in health and nutrition. Eligibility This program is open to women in college who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in health and nutrition, with preference given to those interested in focusing on women’s health and nutrition. Applicants must reside in a state where the sponsor’s products are sold: Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin. Selection is based on academic performance, community involvement, an inspiring life story, and financial need. Financial data Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for a second year and, in exceptional cases, for a third year. Special features Odwalla is a California-based fresh juice company. It established this program in 1995. Limitations Send a self-addressed stamped envelope for program details and application deadline. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[210] FIERI NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Fieri National Scholarship Fund c/o Evelyn Rossetti 309 West 105th Street, Number 8 New York, NY 10025 (212) 921-5338 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fieri.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Italian American students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Eligibility This program is open to Italian Americans high school seniors, currently-enrolled college students, and graduate students. Part-time and evening students are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on academic achievement and merit, involvement in community and other activities, recommendations, financial need (most recent federal and state income tax returns required), and an essay on the significance of Italian culture and/or ethnicity to the applicant and why the applicant should be recognized as an outstanding Italian American student. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Local chapters also award scholarships in various amounts. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship was established in 1994. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[211] FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS First Presbyterian Church Attn: Scholarship Fund Program 709 South Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119-1629 (918) 584-4701 Fax: (918) 584-5233 Web site: www.firstchurchtulsa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Presbyterian students interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate school degree. Eligibility To be eligible for this program, students must be communicant members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), be working on an undergraduate or graduate school degree at an accredited institution, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. Priority is given first to members of the First Presbyterian Church (in Tulsa), second to applicants in the Presbytery of Eastern Oklahoma, third to applicants in the Synod of the Sun (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas), and fourth to members of the Presbyterian Church at large. Selection is based on academic performance, potential, academic or career intent, church or religious involvement, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features This program was established in 1988. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline May of each year.

[212] FITZGERALD FELLOWSHIPS Delta Epsilon Sigma c/o Dr. J. Patrick Lee, Secretary-Treasurer Barry University Miami, FL 33161 (305) 899-3020 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate school to members of Delta Epsilon Sigma (a national scholastic honor society). Eligibility Eligible to be nominated for this program are members of Delta Epsilon Sigma who are in their senior year of college and planning to attend graduate school. Nominations must be submitted by their chapter. Nominees must have been initiated into the society.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used to pay for tuition. Duration 1 year (the recipient’s first year of graduate school). Special features These fellowships are named in honor of the founder and first secretary-treasurer of the society. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[213] FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Fleet Reserve Association Attn: Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 (703) 683-1400 (800) 372-1924 Fax: (703) 549-6610 Web site: www.fra.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to spouses or children of current or former naval personnel. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must be dependent children or spouses of members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard serving on active duty, retired with pay, or deceased while on active duty or retired with pay, and members of the Fleet Reserve Association. Awards are based on financial need, scholastic standing, character, and leadership qualities. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the funds available. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[214] FLORIDA COLLEGE STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD College Student of the Year, Inc. 412 N.W. 16th Avenue P.O. Box 14081 Gainesville, FL 32604-2081 (352) 373-6907 Fax: (352) 373-8120 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.floridaleader.com/soty Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding Florida college or graduate students who are involved in campus and community activities, excel academically, and exhibit financial self reliance by working and earning scholarships to pay their way through school. Eligibility Applicants do not need to be Florida residents but they must be currently enrolled at least half time in a Floridabased community college, private university, state university, or accredited vocational, technical, or business school. They may be undergraduate or graduate students, must have earned at least a 3.25 grade point average, and must write an essay (up to 600 words) that addresses this topic: “What I have accomplished that makes a difference at my college and in my community.” U.S. citizenship is not required and applicants may be of any age. Students do not have to be nominated by their colleges to be eligible; students are permitted and encouraged to apply on their own. There is no limit to the number of applicants who can apply from a particular institution. Ineligible to apply are current employees

STUDY AND TRAINING or relatives of employees of Florida Leader magazine, Oxendine Publishing, Inc., College Student of the Year, Inc., or any cosponsor. Winners are selected on the basis of 3 main criteria: academic excellence, financial self reliance, and community and campus service. Financial need is not a requirement. Financial data Nearly $50,000 in scholarships and prizes is available each year. The actual distribution of those funds among the various recipients depends on the support provided by the sponsors. Recently, scholarship awards were $3,000 for the winner, $2,500 for the first runner-up and other finalists, and $1,000 for honorable mention. A variety of other prizes were also awarded. Duration The prizes are awarded annually. Special features This competition is managed by Florida Leader magazine; scholarships are provided by Sun Trust and Publix Supermarkets; several other sponsors provide the other prizes. Number awarded 1 winner, 1 first runner-up, 5 other finalists, and 13 honorable mentions are selected each year. Deadline January of each year.

[215] FLORIDA NICARAGUAN-HAITIAN SCHOLARSHIPS Florida Department of Education Attn: Bureau of Student Financial Assistance 124 Collins Building 325 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 (850) 488-4095 (888) 827-2004 Fax: (850) 488-3612 Web site: www.firn.edu/doe Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate studies to residents of Florida who were born in Nicaragua or Haiti. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Florida who are citizens of, or were born in, Nicaragua or Haiti. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate level program of study at a state university in Florida. They must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average either in high school (if a graduating senior) or in college (if currently enrolled). Selection is based on academic achievement and community service. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable, although recipients may reapply in subsequent years. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a Nicaraguan and 1 to a Haitian. Deadline June of each year.

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[216] FLORIDA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST SCHOLARSHIP LOAN PROGRAM Florida Department of Education Attn: Bureau of Student Financial Assistance 124 Collins Building 325 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 (850) 488-4095 (888) 827-2004 Fax: (850) 488-3612 Web site: www.firn.edu/doe Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to students interested in working as therapists in Florida public schools. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll full time in therapist assistant programs, and upperdivision or graduate students in occupational or physical therapy programs. Applicants must be willing to work for at least 3 years in Florida public schools. Financial data Scholarships cover the cost of education minus other student financial aid, up to $4,000 per year; if the recipient does not work for 3 years as a therapist or therapy assistant in Florida public schools, the scholarship reverts to a loan and must be repaid in cash. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, this program provided 23 awards. Deadline April of each year.

[217] FLOYD QUALLS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS American Council of the Blind Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program 1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 467-5081 (800) 424-8666 Fax: (202) 467-5085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are blind. Eligibility Students who are legally blind may apply for these scholarships. Recipients are selected in each of 4 categories: entering freshmen in academic programs, undergraduates (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) in academic programs, graduate students in academic programs, and vocational school students or students pursuing an associate’s degree from a community college. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant’s visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. In addition, the winners receive a $1,000 cash scholarship from the Kurzweil Foundation and, if appropriate, a Kurzweil 1000 Reading System. Duration 1 year. Limitations Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the council’s annual conference; the council will cover all reasonable expenses connected with convention attendance. Number awarded 8 each year: 2 in each of the 4 categories. Deadline February of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [218] FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES National Research Council Attn: Fellowship Office 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20418 (202) 334-2872 Fax: (202) 334-3419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www4.national-academies.org/osep/fo.nsf Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students who are beginning graduate study. Eligibility These fellowships are intended for minority students (Black/African American, Puerto Rican, Mexican American/Chicano, Alaskan Native, Native Pacific Islander, or Native American Indian) who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a research-based Ph.D. or Sc.D. program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals interested in a teaching and research career. They may not already have earned a doctorate in any field. All applicants must take the GRE General Test. Awards are made for study in astronomy, chemistry, computer science, the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics, physics, earth sciences, and life sciences, or for interdisciplinary programs comprised of 2 or more eligible disciplines. Awards are not made in such areas as audiology, business, education, fine arts, health sciences, home economics, library science, management and administration, nursing, performing arts, personnel and guidance, social work, or speech pathology. In addition, awards are not made for work leading to terminal master’s degrees, doctorates in education, Doctor of Fine Arts degrees, joint degrees such as M.D./Ph.D. or M.F.A./Ph.D., or professional degrees in such areas as medicine, law, or public health. The fellowships are tenable at any accredited nonprofit institution of higher education in the United States that offers Ph.D.s or Sc.D.s in the fields eligible for support. Financial data The program provides a stipend to the student of $15,500 per year and an award to the host institution of $8,500 per year in lieu of tuition and fees. Duration 3 years of support is provided, to be used within a 5-year period. Special features The competition for this program is conducted by the National Research Council on behalf of the Ford Foundation. Applicants who merit receiving the fellowship but to whom awards cannot be made because of insufficient funds are given Honorable Mentions; this recognition does not carry with it a monetary award but honors applicants who have demonstrated substantial academic achievement. The National Research Council publishes a list of those Honorable Mentions who wish their names publicized. Limitations Fellows may not accept remuneration from another fellowship or similar external award while on this program; however, supplementation from institutional funds, educational benefits from the Veterans Administration, or educational incentive funds may be received concurrently with Ford Foundation support. Predoctoral fellows are required to submit an interim progress report 6 months after the start of the fellowship and a final report at the end of the 12 month tenure. Number awarded Approximately 60 each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[219] FORE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in majoring in health information management. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are credentialed health information management professionals (RRA, ART, or CCS), hold a bachelor’s degree, are enrolled in a college or university accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, are active or associate members of the association, are full-time students, and are pursuing at least a master’s degree in a program related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). U.S. citizenship and a minimum 2.5 grade point average are also required. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[220] FOSTER G. MCGAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP American College of Healthcare Executives One North Franklin Street, Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606-3491 (312) 424-2800 Fax: (312) 424-0023 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ache.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Eligibility This program is open to student associates in good standing of the organization who are enrolled full time in an accredited graduate program in health care management. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens and be recommended by the director of their program. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[221] FOUNDATION FOR CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research Attn: Director of Research and Education 1330 Beacon Street, Suite 315 Brookline, MA 02146 (888) 690-1378 Fax: (617) 734-0989 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fcer.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctors of chiropractic who are interested in pursuing graduate studies that incorporate research training.

STUDY AND TRAINING Eligibility This program is open to doctors of chiropractic who are enrolled in graduate programs that emphasize clinical research training. Priority is given to applicants who are pursuing a doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., D.Sc., Dr.P.H.) on a full-time basis. Master’s degree candidates and part-time graduate students may be considered for fellowship support if sufficient funding is available. Students pursuing clinical training for a professional non-research (e.g., M.D.) degree are not eligible. Financial status is considered. Financial data Up to $10,000 per year for full-time students and up to $6,000 per year for part-time students. The lifetime maximum a student can receive under this program is $30,000. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, dissertation or thesis expense, and basic living expenses, including rent or dormitory expense, food, medical expenses (up to $150 per month), journal subscriptions, and professional memberships. Duration Full-time students: up to 4 years of support; part-time students: up to 5 years of support. Limitations A written progress report is required of all fellows on a semiannual basis. Deadline February of each year.

[222] FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY PROMOTION OF DOCTORAL STUDIES PROGRAM American Physical Therapy Association Attn: Foundation for Physical Therapy 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 (703) 706-8906 (800) 875-1378 Fax: (703) 706-8519 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apta.org Purpose To provide forgivable loans for doctoral training to members of the American Physical Therapy Association. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are 1) licensed physical therapists or eligible for licensure; 2) U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, or permanent residents; 3) enrolled in an accredited postprofessional doctoral program with a demonstrated relationship to physical therapy; and 4) able to demonstrate a commitment to further the physical therapy profession through teaching and research in the United States and its territories. Applicants for first-level awards must have completed at least 1 year of graduate study and must agree to attain Ph.D. candidacy status within 4 years or refund the scholarship in full; applicants for second-level awards must have been admitted to candidacy for the Ph.D. and must agree to defend their dissertation satisfactorily within 3 years after admission to candidacy or refund the scholarship in full. All applicants must agree to engage in 1 year of teaching or research in an academic physical therapy practice or education program for each year of support within 1 year after graduation or refund the scholarship in full. Selection is based on 1) the objectives in the applicant’s plan for development of an academically based research career; 2) the significance of the total experience and its potential impact on teaching and research; and 3) the mentor, facilities, and resources available to the applicant to support the career development plan. Financial data First-level awards are up to $7,500 per year for support of the course work phase of postprofessional doctoral studies; second-level awards are up to $15,000 per year for support of the postcandidacy phase of postprofessional doctoral studies. Funds are paid directly to the scholarship recipient.

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Duration 1 year; first-level awards may be renewed for up to 2 additional years; second-level awards may be renewed for up to 1 additional year. Special features From among the applicants to this program, 1 is selected to receive the Viva J. Erickson Scholarship for preparation for academic leadership of physical therapy education programs. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 6 first-level awards and 10 second-level awards were presented. Deadline January of each year.

[223] FRAN JOHNSON NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 (517) 333-4617 Fax: (517) 333-4494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpfi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to nontraditional students interested in studying horticulture. Eligibility This program is open to graduate or undergraduate students interested in pursuing a degree in horticulture (with a specific interest in bedding plants or other floral crops). Applicants must be reentering the academic setting after an absence of at least 5 years. They must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, career goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[224] FRANK BLANCHARD SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of New Hampshire or pursuing further education at a program in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are either 1) residents of New Hampshire, or 2) attending a nurse anesthesia program in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Special features Funding for this program is provided by the New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[225] FRANK H. BUCK SCHOLARSHIPS Frank H. and Eva B. Buck Foundation P.O. Box 5610 Vacaville, CA 95696-5610 (707) 466-0827 Fax: (707) 446-7766 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at any level, particularly from California, who have an overwhelming motivation to succeed. Eligibility This program is not limited to students planning to attend a 4-year college or university. Scholarships for graduate school and private secondary school will be considered as well. Support is also available for qualified applicants at a community college or specialized trade school. If applying for a scholarship intended for use at a private high school, students should apply in the 8th grade or while attending private high school. If applying for a scholarship for use at a college or university, students should apply in the 12th grade or while attending the institution. If applying for a scholarship for use at graduate school or a specialized program, students should apply the year prior to beginning the program or while attending the institution. Applicants must “have an overwhelming motivation to succeed in all endeavors” and “have demonstrated a commitment to oneself, one’s family and one’s community.” Preference is given to applicants who reside within the boundaries of California’s Third Congressional District as served by Frank H. Buck; at that time, the Third District included Solano, Napa, Yolo, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Contra Costa counties. Selection is based on strength of character, enterprise, personal initiative, and all-around merit. While financial need may be considered, the foundation has also awarded and will continue to award scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of need. Financial data These awards are expected to supplement other financial aid or scholarships. The stipend offered varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Funds are to be used for tuition, books, room, board, and travel to and from school. This does not include personal expenses, such as entertainment, recreation and insurance, automobile-related costs, or other expenses not directly associated with an education. Duration 1 year; renewable. Special features This scholarship is named in honor of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives who served California’s Third District from 1932 to 1942. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[226] FRANKLIN C. MCLEAN AWARD National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To recognize and reward the outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service of senior medical school minority students. Eligibility This award is open to senior African American, Native American, Mexican American, and mainland Puerto Rican students enrolled in accredited U.S. medical schools. Financial need is not a consideration. Candidates must be nominated by their medical schools during the summer preceding their senior year. Financial data This honor includes a certificate of merit and a $3,000 award. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This award, the first award offered by the National Medical Fellowship, was established in 1968 in memory of the Chicago bone physiologist who founded the organization. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by July of each year.

[227] FREE STATE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc. P.O. Box 831 Riverdale, MD 20738 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amateurradio-far.org Purpose To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs in Maryland who are interested in attending college on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of Maryland who hold a valid FCC amateur license having HF privileges. There is no restriction on the course of study, but the applicant must seek at least an associate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States. Those pursuing a graduate degree are also eligible. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [228] FULFILLING THE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS National Society of Black Engineers Attn: Programs Manager 1454 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-2207, ext. 249 Fax: (703) 683-5312 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsbe.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are majoring in science or engineering. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are undergraduate or graduate students majoring in science or engineering. Selection is based on an essay; academic achievement; service to the society at the local, regional, and/or national level; and other professional, campus, and community activities. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline December of each year; freshmen have until January to apply.

[229] FUND FOR PODIATRIC MEDICAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE American Podiatric Medical Association Attn: Fund for Podiatric Medical Education 9312 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814-1698 (301) 571-9200 Fax: (303) 530-2752 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apma.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at podiatry schools. Eligibility This program is open to third- and fourth-year podiatric medical students. Selection is based equally on 1) financial need, 2) grade point average, and 3) podiatric community service, school leadership, and school involvement. Financial data The stipend depends on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline May of each year.

[230] GABRIEL E. TORRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Director East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: anna.inurse.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing a degree that will upgrade their nephrology nursing practice.

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Eligibility Applicants must be full members of the association, have been members for at least 2 years, and provide written documentation of their career and education goals that includes 1) the name of the institution, 2) how the degree will apply to nephrology nursing practice, and 3) a time frame for completion of the degree. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year.

[231] GAIGE FUND AWARD American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists c/o Robert K. Johnson, Secretary University of Charleston Grice Marine Laboratory 205 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 (843) 406-4017 Fax: (843) 406-4001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.utexas.edu/depts/asih Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) who wish to work on an advanced degree in herpetology. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are enrolled for an advanced degree. Applicants must be seeking funding for museum or laboratory study, travel, field work, or any other activity that will effectively enhance their professional development and their contributions to herpetology. Selection is based on merit and need. Financial data Awards range from $400 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program began in 1979. Number awarded Varies; approximately $4,000 is available for this program each year. Deadline February of each year.

[232] GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO SCHOLARSHIP Garden Club of Ohio c/o Ree Ponstingl, Scholarship Committee Chair 3349 Fairhill Drive Rocky River, OH 44116-4212 (440) 333-5252 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are majoring in horticulture or related fields in college. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Ohio who are 1) first-year students at a 2-year institution or 2) college juniors, college seniors, or graduate students. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be majoring in 1 of the following; horticulture, floriculture, landscape architecture, botany, agronomy, forestry, conservation, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, or an allied subject. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, a transcript, a complete financial aid form, a personal statement of financial need and career goals, a list of extracurricular activities, 3 letters of recommendation, and a recent photograph. Financial data Stipends are generally $1,000 or more per year. Recently, a total of $34,000 was distributed. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients may attend school in any state.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 24 were awarded. Deadline January of each year.

[233] GARETH B. GISH, MS, RRT MEMORIAL POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION RECOGNITION AWARD American Respiratory Care Foundation Attn: Administrative Coordinator 11030 Ables Lane Dallas, TX 75229-4593 (972) 243-2272 Fax: (972) 484-2720 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aarc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to respiratory care practitioners who are interested in working on an advanced degree. Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must be a respiratory care practitioner who has earned at least a baccalaureate degree with at least a 3.0 grade point average and has been accepted into an advanced degree program at a fully-accredited school (proof will be required). Eligible applicants must present 3 letters of reference and submit a 1,200-word essay on how this program will assist the applicant in earning an advanced degree and working toward a role of leadership in health care. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The award also provides 1 night’s lodging and registration for the international congress of the association. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features This support was first offered in 1999. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[234] GATES MILLENNIUM GRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation c/o United Negro College Fund 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (877) 690-GMSP E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gmsp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate studies in selected areas to outstanding low-income minority students. Eligibility This program is open to low-income African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans who need money to attend graduate school. Eligible to be nominated are U.S. citizens who are enrolled or about to enroll in graduate school. They must pursue a graduate degree in engineering, mathematics, science, education, or library science. In addition, applicants must have at least a 3.3 grade point average, be able to demonstrate significant financial need, and have demonstrated leadership commitment through participation in community service (i.e., mentoring/tutoring, volunteer work in social service organizations, and involvement in church initiatives), extracurricular activities (student government and athletics), or other activities that reflect leadership abilities. Financial data The program covers the full cost of postgraduate study: tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for

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by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid package. Duration Up to 4 years (up to and including the doctorate), if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Special features This program is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is administered by the United Negro College Fund. It began in the year 2000 and it will operate until the year 2020. Awards are intended to supplement recipients’ existing financial aid and thus eliminate the need for them to borrow significant amounts of money or spend excessive time at paid jobs. Limitations Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Number awarded Under the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, a total of 1,000 students will receive support.

[235] GCA FELLOWSHIP IN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION Garden Club of America Attn: Scholarship Committee 14 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022-1006 (212) 753-8287 Fax: (212) 753-0134 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gcamerica.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in studying or conducting research related to ecological restoration. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are interested in pursuing a program of study and research in ecological restoration, defined as “the process of assisting the recovery and management of ecological integrity [that] includes a critical range of variability in biodiversity, ecological processes and structures, regional and historical context, and sustainable cultural practices.” Financial data The stipend is $8,000. Duration These are 1-time awards. Special features This program was established in 2000 in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin’s Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI 53711, (608) 2622746, Fax: (608) 262-5209, E-mail: [email protected] Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[236] GCFM HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP Garden Club Federation of Maine c/o Mildred Madigan 87 Court Street Houlton, ME 04730-1925 (207) 532-3937 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are studying a garden-related field in college. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are residents of Maine. Applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, or another garden-related field. Selection is based on goals, activities, academic achievement, personal commitment, 3 letters of recommendation, and financial need.

STUDY AND TRAINING Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[237] GEM PH.D. SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) P.O. Box 537 Notre Dame, IN 46556 (219) 631-7778 Fax: (219) 287-1486 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nd.edu/~gem Purpose To provide opportunities for minority students to obtain a Ph.D. degree in the natural sciences (chemistry, physics, earth sciences, mathematics, biological sciences, and computer sciences). Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are members of ethnic groups underrepresented in the natural sciences—American Indians, Black Americans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and other Hispanic Americans. Applicants must be juniors, seniors, or recent baccalaureate graduates in an accredited science discipline with an academic record that indicates the ability to pursue doctoral studies in the natural sciences. Financial data The stipend is $12,000 per year, plus tuition and fees. In addition, there is a summer internship program that provides a salary and reimbursement for travel expenses to and from the summer work site. The total value of the award is between $60,000 and $100,000, depending upon academic status at the time of application, summer employer, and graduate school attended. Duration 3 to 5 years for the fellowship; 12 weeks during at least 1 summer for the internship. Fellows selected as juniors or seniors intern each summer until entrance to graduate school; fellows selected after college graduation intern at least 1 summer. Special features This program is valid only at 1 of 54 participating GEM member universities; write to the sponsor for a list. The fellowship award is designed to support the student in the first year of the doctoral program without working. Subsequent years are subsidized by the respective university and will usually include either a teaching or research assistantship. Limitations Recipients must participate in the GEM summer internship; failure to agree to accept the internship cancels the fellowship. Recipients must enroll in the same scientific discipline as their undergraduate major. Number awarded Varies; approximately 30 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[238] GENENTECH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Director East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: anna.inurse.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are inter-

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ested in pursuing an educational or developmental program in pediatric nephrology. Eligibility This program is open to association members who have belonged for at least 2 years, are currently employed in pediatric nephrology nursing, and are actively working in a clinical setting. Applicants must provide written documentation of their educational program that includes its current clinical applicability, benefit to renal patient and/or staff population, description of the program, details of implementation, and an itemized budget. The program may be a new activity or already in progress. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this program are supplied by Genentech, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year.

[239] GENETICS INSTITUTE MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for master’s degree studies in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be enrolled in a graduate nursing degree program at an NLNaccredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); and 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[240] GEORGE F. WHITE SCHOLARSHIP New England Newspaper Advertising Executives Association Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair 70 Washington Street, Suite 214 Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-8940 Fax: (978) 744-0333 Web site: www.nenews.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are interested in going to college (on the undergraduate or graduate school level) and are related to an employee (or are an employee) of a newspaper affiliated with the New England Newspaper Advertising Executives Association (NENAEA). Eligibility This program is open to any person who has an immediate family member (mother, father, aunt, uncle, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, spouse) currently employed at an NENAEA-member newspaper. Current employees may also apply. Applicants may be high school seniors, college students,

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS or graduate students. There are no restrictions on the applicant’s major. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[241] GEORGE HAUSER/NOVARTIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 409 Boston, MA 02116 (617) 542-2292 (888) 576-9996 Fax: (617) 542-7312 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students with epilepsy residing in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island who have been diagnosed with epilepsy (seizure disorder). Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a postsecondary educational or vocational program as an undergraduate or graduate student. As part of the application process, students must include an essay (up to 220 words in length) on their academic and career goals and how having epilepsy has affected or influenced those goals and their work towards achieving them. Preference is given to applicants participating in a program of study leading to a career in human services. Financial data The award is $1,000. Special features This scholarship is funded by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[242] GEORGE HUTCHENS GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers Attn: Department of Social Action 1126 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-4866 (202) 785-7200 Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to members and children of members of the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers (IUE). Eligibility This program is open to members of IUE and their children (including the children of retired or deceased members). They must be accepted for admission or already enrolled as graduate students at an accredited college or university. Families of full-time IUE officers or employees are not eligible to apply. Selection is based on academic record, leadership ability, ambition, good character, commitment to equality, service to the community, and a concern for improving the quality of life for all people. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship was first awarded in 1999. Winners who are also awarded local, district, or division scholarships have the option of either accepting the George Hutchens

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Scholarship or the other awards and the dollar difference (if any) between the Hutchens Scholarship and the local, district, or division award. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[243] GEORGIA “COUNTRY DOCTOR” SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM State Medical Education Board of Georgia 270 Washington Street, S.W., Seventh Floor Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-2227 Fax: (404) 651-5788 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide loans-for-service to Georgia residents who are interested in becoming medical doctors and serving in rural areas of Georgia. Eligibility Any resident of Georgia who has been accepted at an accredited 4-year medical school in the United States that leads to the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy is eligible to apply. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and a strong commitment to practice medicine in a Georgia county with a population of 35,000 persons or less. Applicants must submit a completed application form, financial aid forms, the names of 3 personal references and 3 professional references, an essay concerning the applicant’s commitment to practice medicine in a rural area of the state, and a copy of the applicant’s letter of acceptance to medical school. Applicants must participate in 2 interviews. Financial data Generally, scholarships are $12,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 3 additional years. Limitations Recipients must agree to practice medicine full time in an approved Georgia community for as many years as they receive financial assistance under this program. Recipients who fail to begin or complete their practice obligation are required to repay 3 times the balance due on the contract as liquidated damages. Deadline March of each year.

[244] GEORGIA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL LOANS Georgia Student Finance Commission Attn: Scholarships and Grants Division 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200 Tucker, GA 30084-5305 (770) 414-3000 (800) 776-6878 Fax: (770) 724-9089 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gsfc.org Purpose To provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who wish to pursue a career as an osteopathic surgeon. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Georgia who are enrolled in 1 of the 15 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Financial data Students may borrow the amount of demonstrated unmet need, up to $10,000 per year. Borrowers who practice primary health care in a medically underserved area in Georgia for 1 year for each year of assistance will have their loans cancelled. Borrowers who fail to meet that service obligation must repay the loan within 10 years at 12 percent interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed.

STUDY AND TRAINING Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 9 of these loans were approved. Deadline May of each year.

[245] GEORGIA REGENTS OPPORTUNITY GRANT Georgia Student Finance Commission Attn: Scholarships and Grants Division 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200 Tucker, GA 30084-5305 (770) 414-3000 (800) 776-6878 Fax: (770) 724-9089 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gsfc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate studies to residents of Georgia. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate and professional students in Georgia who need assistance in paying educational expenses. They must be Georgia residents and attend 1 of the University System of Georgia schools. Financial need must be documented. Financial data The stipend ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 per year, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 100 each year.

[246] GEORGIA REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP Georgia Student Finance Commission Attn: Scholarships and Grants Division 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200 Tucker, GA 30084-5305 (770) 414-3000 (800) 776-6878 Fax: (770) 724-9089 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gsfc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents for undergraduate and graduate studies. Eligibility This program is open to Georgia residents who are currently attending or planning to attend 1 of the University System of Georgia schools as full-time students on the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants must be in the top 25 percent of their class and able to demonstrate financial need. Medical students are not eligible. Financial data The annual stipends are up to $500 for associate degree students, up to $750 for baccalaureate degree students, and up to $1,000 for graduate students. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Applications for these scholarships must be submitted through participating institutions in Georgia. Number awarded Varies each year.

[247] GERALD S. FUDGE SCHOLARSHIP Hydrocephalus Association 870 Market Street, Suite 705 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 732-7040 Fax: (415) 732-7044 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hydroassoc.org/Scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to young adults with hydrocephalus.

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Eligibility This program is open to individuals between the ages of 17 and 30 who have hydrocephalus. The scholarship must be used for an educational purpose, on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Applicants may be in the process of applying to a program or university, or already be enrolled. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Funds may be used for tuition, books, housing, or any other educationally-related expense. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1993. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[248] GIARGIARI FELLOWSHIP National Italian American Foundation Attn: Education Director 1860 19th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-0600 Fax: (202) 387-0800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.niaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Italian American medical students. Eligibility This program is open to Italian American students enrolled in the second, third, or fourth year at an approved U.S. medical school. As part of the application process, students must write a 5-page essay on Italian Americans in the medical field. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and community service. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $10 registration fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[249] GILDA MURRAY SCHOLARSHIPS Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, Inc. 1331 West Airport Freeway, Suite 303 Euless, TX 76040-4150 (817) 283-0862 Fax: (817) 283-0862 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpwtx.org/foundation.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Business and Professional Women’s Association in Texas who are interested in career advancement. Eligibility This program is open to members of BPW/Texas who are interested in pursuing the education or training necessary to prepare for employment or to advance in a business or profession. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1998. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [250] GLAXO WELLCOME SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who 1) graduated from or are currently attending a UNCF-member college or university and 2) are working on a graduate degree in selected sciences. Eligibility This program is open to 1) UNCF graduates who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate degree program at any American college or university, and 2) non-UNCF graduates who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate degree program at a UNCF-member institution. Applicants must be working or planning to work on a graduate degree in the following areas: organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, pharmacology, molecular genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, virology, or biochemistry. All applicants must be U.S. citizens and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. To apply, they must submit a typed essay, an official transcript from each college attended, 2 recommendations, their graduate school admission statement/letter, and a photograph. Financial data The award is $3,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[251] GLORINE TUOHEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Business Women’s Association 9100 Ward Parkway P.O. Box 8728 Kansas City, MO 64114-0728 (816) 361-6621 (800) 228-0007 Fax: (816) 361-4991 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.abwahq.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women graduate students who are members of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) or part of a member’s household. Eligibility ABWA members or individuals who are part of an ABWA member’s household may apply for these grants if they are graduate students and have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. They must be sponsored by an ABWA chapter that has contributed to the fund in the previous chapter year. Each year, the trustees designate an academic discipline for which the scholarship will be presented that year. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Funds are to be used only for tuition, books, and fees. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was created in 1997 as part of ABWA’s Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund. Limitations The ABWA does not provide the names and addresses of local chapters; it recommends that applicants check with their local Chamber of Commerce, library, or university to see if any chapter has registered a contact’s name and number.

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[252] GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Good Samaritan Foundation 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 308 P.O. Box 271108 Houston, TX 77277-1108 (713) 529-4647 Purpose To provide financial assistance to student nurses enrolled in a program in nursing at any accredited university in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to student nurses who have attained the clinical level of their nursing education. Applicants must be enrolled at an institution in Texas in an accredited nursing program at the L.V.N., Diploma, A.D.N., B.S.N., or M.S.N. level. Out of state students may apply, but only if they identify which school in Texas they will be attending. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on demonstrated need, aptitude, and dedication. Financial data Scholarship awards may be used for clinical education expenses: tuition, fees, books, and some copying and seminars. Undergraduate awards are based on the amount of the tuition fees of that school and its nursing program. Graduate awards are paid on a reimbursement basis up to a predetermined amount per semester. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was started in 1975. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline There are no formal deadlines. Completed applications are considered in the order in which they are received and as funds become available.

[253] GOVERNOR’S OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS Office of the Governor Attn: Crystal Clark State Capitol, First Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2841 Purpose To provide financial assistance to California women interested in an undergraduate or graduate education in selected subjects. Eligibility This program is open to women who are interested in preparing for a career in 1) business, 2) education, 3) law enforcement/public service, 4) health care, or 5) mathematics/science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal immigrants, be California residents, have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary education and/or at least 4 years of work experience, be accepted at an accredited California institution as a fullor part-time student, and have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Funds must be applied to a related academic or work program at an accredited California institution. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 5 each year: 1 in each of the 5 categories above. Deadline July of each year.

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[254] GRACE LEGENDRE FELLOWSHIP FOR ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDY

[256] GRADUATE AWARD OF LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL

Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of New York State Women’s Building 79 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206 Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in New York who desire to continue their education on the graduate level. Eligibility This program is open to women who are permanent residents of New York state and citizens of the United States, have a bachelor’s degree, are currently registered full time or have completed 1 year in an advanced graduate degree program of a recognized college or university in New York, show evidence of scholastic ability and need for financial assistance, and submit a completed application form to be reviewed by the fellowship committee. They should be within 2 years of completing their degree. Financial data The fellowship is $1,000. Duration The fellowship is for 1 year; recipients may reapply for additional support. Special features Information is also available from the GLG Fellowship Committee, P.O. Box 334, Montrose, NY 10548-0334. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies; approximately 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

Lighthouse International Attn: Career Incentive Awards Program 111 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022-1202 (212) 821-9428 (800) 829-0500 Fax: (212) 821-9703 TDD: (212) 821-9713 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lighthouse.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to legally blind graduate students residing and attending school in northeastern states. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind graduate students. Applicants must be residing in and pursuing or planning to pursue a graduate-level program in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or the New England states. They must write a 500word essay, describing their purpose and career goals. Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration The award is granted only once, although the recipient may elect to spend the money over a period of more than 1 year. Limitations The recipient must present evidence of enrollment in or acceptance to an educational program before the funds will be released. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[255] GRADUATE ASSUMPTION PROGRAM OF LOANS FOR EDUCATION California Student Aid Commission Attn: Specialized Programs 3300 Zinfandel Drive P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 (916) 526-8250 Fax: (916) 526-7977 Web site: www.csac.ca.gov Purpose To assume educational loans of graduate students in California who are interested in teaching at an accredited college or university in the state. Eligibility This program is open to California legal residents with financial need who are pursuing a recognized graduate degree at an eligible university in the state with the intention of becoming college-level faculty. Applicants may not owe a refund on a state or federal educational grant or have a delinquent or defaulted student loan. They must be in good academic standing and have a valid Social Security number as a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. The application must be endorsed by a faculty member who forwards it to the California Student Aid Commission. Financial data Under this program, educational loans of up to $6,000 may be assumed ($2,000 per year). Duration Up to 3 years of loan repayment may be provided. Special features Applications are available from the financial aid office at participating California institutions. Number awarded Up to 500 each year. Deadline Each participating college or university sets its own deadlines. The colleges must submit their candidates to the California Student Aid Commission by June of each year.

[257] GRADUATE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 4720 Montgomery Lane P.O. Box 31220 Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301) 652-2682 Fax: (301) 656-3620 TDD: (800) 377-8555 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aotf.org Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to practitioners who are members of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and interested in working on a graduate degree in occupational therapy. Eligibility Applicants must be occupational therapy practitioners who are currently enrolled in at least 2 graduate courses per semester or term in a field of study related to occupational therapy. They must be members of the association, demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and have a sustained record of outstanding scholastic performance. As part of the application process, they must submit transcripts, 2 personal references, and a statement from their curriculum director. The graduate degree program must require a dissertation, thesis, special project, or research component. Preference is given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The Mary Fiorentino Memorial Scholarship is for applicants studying in a pediatrics area focusing on growth, development, and or developmentally-based intervention. The Rosa Hartsook Memorial Scholarship is for OTRs or COTAs enrolled at an Ohio university.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Financial data The stipends range from $850 to $1,500. The Mary Fiorentino Memorial Scholarship is $1,500 and the Rosa Hartsook Memorial Scholarship is $850. An undesignated award is $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features The Rosa Hartsook Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association. Limitations Upon completion of the degree, the recipient must work in occupational therapy for 1 year for every year that the scholarship is awarded. Number awarded 3 each year: 2 named scholarships and 1 undesignated award. Deadline January of each year.

[258] GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS FOR AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKAN NATIVE STUDENTS American Indian Graduate Center Attn: Executive Director 4520 Montgomery Boulevard, N.E., Suite 1-B Albuquerque, NM 87109-1291 (505) 881-4584 Fax: (505) 884-0427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aigc.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native American students interested in pursuing graduate education. Eligibility To apply, students must be one-quarter or more Indian blood, from a federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group. They must be enrolled as full-time students in a graduate or professional school in the United States pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in any field. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and desire to perform community service after graduation. Financial data Awards are based on each applicant’s unmet financial need and range from $250 to $4,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year and summer school, if funds are available; recipients may reapply. Limitations Since this a supplemental program, applicants must apply in a timely manner for campus-based aid at the college they are attending to be considered for this program. Failure to apply will disqualify an applicant. Number awarded Varies; generally, more than 400 each year, representing 90 to 120 tribes from at least 25 states. Deadline May of each year.

[259] GRANT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN GRADUATE SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. c/o Dr. Richard Mankin Chair, Science Student Grant Committee 503 N.W. 89th Street Gainesville, FL 32607-1400 (352) 374-5774 Fax: (352) 374-5781 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/organizations Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate or professional education to students with disabilities who are interested in studying science, mathematics, medicine, computer science, or engineering.

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Eligibility Eligible to apply are college seniors (who have been accepted to graduate or professional school) and graduate students who have some type of physical disability and are interested in working on a degree in an area of computer science, engineering, mathematics, medicine or science. Applications must include an essay (about 250 words) describing professional goals and objectives, as well as the specific purpose for which the grant would be used. Also included must be 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members, 1 of whom must be the student’s academic research advisor. Selection is based on financial need, sincerity of purpose, and scholarship and/or research ability. Financial data The award is $1,000. Funds may be used for an assistive device or instrument, as financial support to work with a professor on an individual research project, or for some other special need. Duration The award is granted annually. Special features The Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. is an affiliate society of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Limitations This award is made only to students who are beginning or continuing a graduate degree. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline November of each year.

[260] THE GREAT 100 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Great 100, Inc. P.O. Box 4875 Greensboro, NC 27404-4875 (800) 729-1975 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.great100.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in North Carolina who are interested in working on a degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to students working on a nursing degree, licensed practical nurses who wish to pursue education to become registered nurses, and registered nurses who wish to pursue further education in nursing. Funds are available to support study for an associate degree in nursing, a diploma in nursing, a bachelor’s degree in nursing, or a master’s degree in nursing. Applicants must meet the following criteria: reside in North Carolina, attend a school full time in North Carolina, major in nursing, have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class, and agree to work full time as a nurse in North Carolina for 2 years following graduation. Nontraditional applicants are encouraged. As part of the application process, students must complete the official application form, write a statement (300 words or less) about the activities and accomplishments that qualify them for the scholarship, provide 2 letters of recommendation, and submit a transcript for the past 2 academic years. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, potential for contributing to the nursing profession, participation in student and community activities, character, and geographic location. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1989. Each year, the sponsor selects at random 4 institutions in North Carolina: 2 community colleges offering an associate degree in nursing and/or a diploma, 1 college offering a bachelor’s degree, and 1

STUDY AND TRAINING university offering a master’s degree. The institutions select the scholarship recipients. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 at each of the participating institutions. Deadline May of each year.

[261] GROTTO OF NORTH AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP DeMolay Foundation Incorporated Attn: Scholarship Administrator 10200 North Executive Hills Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 891-8333 Fax: (816) 891-9062 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.demolay.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Order of DeMolay who are pursuing a career in dentistry or medicine. Eligibility This program is open to active and senior DeMolays who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the pursuit of an education in dentistry or medicine. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic ability, and personal qualifications. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration Awards are normally made for 1 year only. Special features This program is sponsored by the Grotto Humanitarian Foundation. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[262] GUAA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FUND Gallaudet University Alumni Association Peikoff Alumni House, Kendall Green Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 651-5060 Fax: (202) 651-5062 TDD: (202) 651-5061 Web site: www.gallaudet.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to deaf students who wish to pursue a graduate degree at universities for people who hear normally. Eligibility Applicants must be hearing impaired graduates of Gallaudet University or other accredited colleges or universities who have been accepted for graduate study at colleges or universities for people who hear normally. Preference is given to applicants who possess a master’s degree or equivalent and are seeking the doctorate. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the number of qualified candidates applying for assistance, the availability of funds, and the needs of individual applicants. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Applicants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from other sources, but fellowships are available only for programs not fully supported by federal or other funds. Limitations Recipients must carry a full-time semester load. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[263] GWEN BRIEGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Attn: Neuroscience Nursing Foundation 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4733 (888) 557-2266 Fax: (847) 375-6333 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aann.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students for the study of neuroscience nursing. Eligibility This program is open to nurses who are seeking a master’s degree or a post-master’s certificate with a specialization in neuroscience nursing. Selection is based on involvement in neuroscience nursing during the past 10 years, involvement in professional nursing other than neuroscience nursing during the past 10 years, and a personal statement on the applicant’s anticipated contribution to neuroscience nursing practice, research, and/or education. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds but averages approximately $1,600. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1994. Number awarded The award is presented when a suitable candidate applies. Since 1994, 2 of these scholarships have been awarded. Deadline January of each year.

[264] H. FLETCHER BROWN SCHOLARSHIP H. Fletcher Brown Trust PNC Bank Delaware Attn: Donald W. Davis 222 Delaware Avenue, 16th Floor Wilmington, DE 19899 (302) 429-1338 Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Delaware who are interested in studying engineering, chemistry, medicine, dentistry, or law. Eligibility This program is open to Delaware residents who were born in Delaware, are either high school seniors entering the first year of college or college seniors entering the first year of graduate school, are of good moral character, and need financial assistance from sources outside their family. Applicants must have SAT scores of at least 1000, rank in the upper 20 percent of their class, and come from a family whose income is less than $60,000. The proposed fields of study must be engineering, chemistry, medicine (for an M.D. or D.O. degree only), dentistry, or law. Finalists are interviewed. Financial data The amount of the scholarship is determined by the scholarship committee and is awarded in installments over the length of study. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains at least a 2.5 grade point average and continues to be worthy of and eligible for the award. Deadline April of each year.

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[265] HACE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

[267] HAROLD BETTINGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement 14 East Jackson Avenue, Suite 1310 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 435-0498, ext. 21 Fax: (312) 435-1494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hace-usa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled full time (undergraduates: 12+ credits; graduate students, 6+ credits) in an institution of higher education in the United States. They must be working on a bachelor’s degree or higher. Undergraduates must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college course work before applying. All applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Selection is based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation, community involvement, leadership skills, and financial need. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline August of each year.

Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 (517) 333-4617 Fax: (517) 333-4494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpfi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate or undergraduate students interested in the business of horticulture. Eligibility This program is open to graduate and undergraduate students majoring in horticulture with a business and/or marketing emphasis or majoring in business/marketing with the intent to apply it to a horticulture-related business. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, career goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[266] HARLAN J. PERLIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP International Society for Measurement and Control–New Jersey Section c/o Robert Lindner, Scholarship Chair Lindner Consulting 7 Westmount Drive Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 740-1319 Fax: (973) 740-1319 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.isanj.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study in science or engineering to members and dependents of members of the New Jersey Section of the International Society for Measurement and Control (ISA). Eligibility This program is open to members in good standing, spouses and children of members or deceased members, and student members or student section members affiliated with the New Jersey Section of ISA. Applicants must be entering their second, third, fourth, or graduate year of study at a university or college pursuing an accredited program in engineering or science. Selection is based on academic merit; financial need is not considered. Financial data Stipends average $1,200. Funds must be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, or required equipment. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[268] HAROLD WETTERBERG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 710 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 371-9195 Fax: (202) 842-0773 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aavmc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to veterinary students who have an attachment to New Jersey. Eligibility This program is open to students at veterinary colleges in the United States or Canada who are either 1) enrolled full time in a veterinary graduate program after completing a D.V.M. degree, or 2) enrolled in a dual D.V.M./Ph.D. program. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an attachment to New Jersey by 1 or more of the following: a current resident of the state, a graduate of a New Jersey high school, or an attendee/graduate of a New Jersey undergraduate college. Selection is based primarily on merit, although some consideration is given to financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $10,000 to $15,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed until completion of graduate work. Number awarded 2 or 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [269] HARRY J. HARWICK SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management. Eligibility Eligible are 1) graduate students enrolled in a program accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration and 2) undergraduate students enrolled in a program that is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. The money is sent to the university where the recipient is enrolled. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[270] HARVEY FELLOWS PROGRAM Mustard Seed Foundation Attn: Harvey Fellows Program 3330 Washington Boulevard, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 524-5620 Fax: (703) 524-5643 Web site: www.msfdn.org Purpose To provide financial aid to Christian students to attend prestigious graduate schools in the United States or abroad and to “pursue leadership positions in strategic fields where Christians appear to be underrepresented.” Eligibility This program is open to American and foreign students. The most competitive applicants are those whose intended vocational fields are demonstrated to have a significant impact on society and to be of high priority for Christian involvement. These fields include but are not limited to: government, corporate, and university research; international economics and finance in public and private sectors; journalism and media; film production and visual and performing arts; public policy and federal, state, and major city government; research, teaching, and administration at premier colleges and universities. Vocations that are not considered a priority for this scholarship include: work within a church or religious organization; civil service; elementary and secondary education; general business; homemaking; farming; nonprofit relief and economic development; military service; private practice law or medicine; clinical psychology or counseling; social work; professional sports; and other fields that traditionally have attracted a higher percentage of Christians. Selection is based on the applicant’s description of his or her Christian faith; demonstrated commitment and accountability to the local church; vocational plans; argument for the lack of a distinctive Christian voice in that field; demonstrated leadership within the discipline; poten-

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tial to impact people and systemic structures within the field; ability to affect the chosen field (often demonstrated by current publishing and research success, professional experiences and exposure, and recommendations). Financial need is not a factor. Preference is given to candidates with at least 2 years of study remaining and to those whose research or project interests are not explicitly Christian in nature. Financial data Each fellow is awarded an annual $14,000 fellowship. Funds must be used at a “premier” graduate degree program, subject to approval by the selection committee. Fellows may use their stipends for tuition, living expenses, research tools or travel, studio space, professional conferences, and interview travel. Duration Up to 2 years for most master’s degree programs and up to 3 years for law and doctoral programs. Due to the nature of the program, 1-year fellowships are rarely awarded. Special features This fellowship was first awarded in 1994. A significant component of the program is a 1-week summer institute where fellows meet in Washington, D.C. to explore the integration of faith, learning, and vocation. The sponsor pays program costs; fellows are responsible for transportation to and from the institute. Limitations Recipients must attend 1 of the top 5 institutions (anywhere in the world) in their field of study. Christian colleges and small liberal arts schools are excluded, because, according to the sponsors, they “have not yet found” any that are “nationally acknowledged in professional publications or national rankings as top five institutions.” Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 17 were awarded. Deadline November of each year.

[271] HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB OF HONOLULU SCHOLARSHIP Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1513 Honolulu, HI 96806 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: hcchscholarship.tripod.com/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to persons of Hawaiian descent. Eligibility Applicants must be of Hawaiian descent (descendants of the aboriginal inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778), residents of Hawaii, able to demonstrate academic achievement, and enrolled or planning to enroll full time in an accredited 2-year college, 4-year college, or graduate school. Graduating seniors and current undergraduate students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher; graduate students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. As part of the selection process, applicants must submit a 3-page essay on a topic that changes annually but relates to issues of concern to the Hawaiian community; a recent topic related to the availability of “Native Hawaiian” as a choice of ethnicity in the Year 2000 Census. Financial data The amount of the stipend depends on the availability of funds. Scholarship checks are made payable to the recipient and the institution and are mailed to the college or university financial aid office. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. Duration 1 year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Special features Recipients may attend school in Hawaii or on the mainland. Information on this program is also available from Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate Financial Aid Department, 1887 Makuakane Street, Honolulu, HI 96817-1887, (808) 8428216, Fax: (808) 841-0660, E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.ksbe.edu. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 47 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline Requests for applications must be submitted by midApril of each year. Completed applications are due by the end of May.

[272] HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate Attn: Financial Aid Department 1887 Makuakane Street Honolulu, HI 96817-1887 (808) 842-8216 Fax: (808) 841-0660 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ksbe.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to persons of Hawaiian descent. Eligibility Applicants must be 50 percent or more of Hawaiian descent (descendants of the aboriginal inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778). They must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in full-time study in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, and able to demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. Financial data The amount awarded depends upon the financial needs of the recipient. Duration This is a 1-time grant. Special features Recipients may attend school either in or outside of Hawaii. This program is jointly sponsored by the Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Information is also available from the Department’s offices in Oahu at (808) 586-3839, on Kaua’i at (808) 274-3131, on Moloka’i at (808) 567-6104, on Maui at (808) 984-2120, in East Hawai’i at (808) 974-4250, or in West Hawai’i at (808) 887-6053. Deadline February of each year.

[273] H.B. MUSSER TURFGRASS SCHOLARSHIP Musser International Turfgrass Foundation P.O. Box 124 Sharon Center, OH 44274 Purpose To provide funding for students working on a doctoral degree in turfgrass. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral candidates at recognized turfgrass universities, including the University of Arizona, Auburn University, Cornell University, University of Georgia, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers (The State University of New Jersey), University of Tennessee, and Texas A&M. Candidates must have at least a 3.4 grade point average, must be working on a doctoral thesis that directly benefits the science of turfgrass, and must use innovative approaches to find solutions for problems in the turfgrass industry (for golf courses, athletic fields, and home lawns). Financial data A stipend is offered. Duration 1 year; may be renewed.

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[274] HEALTH CAREERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP/LOAN PROGRAM Health Careers Foundation 3221 McKelvey Road, Suite 103 Bridgeton, MO 63044-2551 (314) 770-1626 Purpose To provide financial assistance (in the form of scholarships and loans) to individuals—particularly older students—who are interested in working on a degree in nursing, pharmacy, or the allied health professions. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a course of study leading to a certificate, diploma, license, associate degree or bachelor’s degree in 1 of the following health care fields: dietetics, medical technology, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, radiology, respiratory therapy, or speech pathology. They must be working on the degree required for an entry-level position in the appropriate field; advanced degrees are not eligible unless they are required in order to enter and practice in the profession (e.g., speech pathology, physical therapy). No correspondence programs at any level are acceptable. Selection is also based on academic record, statement of goals, work experience, and program completion date. Priority is given to nontraditional students (adults who either want to enter the work force or change careers) and to individuals with financial need who have few financial aid options. Financial data The amount awarded varies, up to $4,000 per year, depending upon the needs of the recipient. The award consists of half scholarship and half loan (the maximum lifetime loan indebtedness is $8,000). Funds may be used for educational purposes only (tuition, fees, and books) and are paid directly to the recipient in 2 equal installments. The first payment is mailed in August; the second payment is made in January, provided the recipient has maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average. All recipients are required to sign a loan promissory note. Loans are interest free as long as the recipient remains a student or for a grace period of 6 months after leaving school. After the grace period, the interest rate charged in 4 percent per year on the unpaid principal balance. Payment must begin 7 months after leaving school. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features The Health Careers Foundation was established in 1990 by the Health Services Corporation of America and the National Healthcare Coalition. Since then, the foundation has awarded more than $5 million in scholarships and loans to more than 2,200 recipients. Students may attend any appropriate 2-year college, 4-year college, university, vocational-technical school, nursing school, or institute accredited by an appropriate state licensing health career board. Deadline March of each year.

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[275] HEALTH CAREERS SCHOLARSHIPS

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International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons c/o Headquarters Office 34 Vincent Avenue P.O. Box 1017 Chautauqua, NY 14722-1017 (716) 357-4951 Purpose To provide funding to students preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, and selected medical technologies. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens, enrolled full time in an accredited college or university, and studying medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical or occupational therapy, or medical technology. Preference is given to students of Christian background. Selection is based on personal statistics, educational background, financial statement, and a statement from the applicant describing the reason for choosing the field of training and future plans. Financial data Amounts of the awards vary, depending on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features This program began in 1976. Information is also available from Mrs. Fred Cannon, Health Careers Scholarship Department, P.O. Box 1310, Brookhaven, MS 39602-1310. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by 2 self-addressed stamped envelopes. Requests for faxed materials and telephone calls will be not honored. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

Indian Health Service Attn: Scholarship Program Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 100 12300 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-6197 Fax: (301) 443-6048 Web site: www.ihs.gov Purpose To provide loans-for-service to students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs. Eligibility Applicants must be at least high school graduates and be enrolled in a full-time study program leading to a degree in a health-related professions school within the United States. Even though non-Indian students may apply for this program, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (P.L. 94-437) requires that priority for the awards be given to Indian and Native Alaskan applicants. Both the number of Indian applicants and the level of appropriations limit the availability of scholarship awards to nonIndians. Qualifying fields of study include chemical dependency counseling, clinical psychology (Ph.D. only), coding specialist (certificate), computer science (B.S.), dentistry, dietitian (B.S.), civil engineering (B.S.), health education (master’s only), health records, medical technology (B.S.), medical social work (master’s only), allopathic and osteopathic medicine, nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery, associate degree nursing, B.S. nursing, M.S. nursing, optometry, para-optometry, pharmacy (B.S.), physician assistant (B.S.), physical therapy, podiatry (D.P.M.), public health (M.P.H. only), public health nutrition (master’s only), radiologic therapy (associate and B.S.), respiratory therapy (associate), and sonography. Financial data Awards provide a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, including room and board, tuition and required fees, and other reasonable educational expenses; the total award is approximately $18,000. Upon completion of their program of study, recipients are required to provide payback service of 1 year for each year of scholarship support at the Indian Health Service, 1 of 638 tribal health programs, an urban health program, or in private practice serving a substantial number of Indians. Recently, total annual funding for this program was $7,895,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 350 continuing and 103 new awards were made. Deadline April of each year.

[276] HEALTH PHYSICS SOCIETY FELLOWSHIPS Health Physics Society Attn: Executive Secretary 1313 Dolley Madison Boulevard, Suite 402 McLean, VA 22101 (703) 790-1745 Fax: (703) 790-2672 Purpose To provide funding to graduate students who are interested in working toward a graduate degree that qualifies them to plan, direct, or conduct a program for the evaluation and control of radiation hazards. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are beginning or continuing full-time work toward a graduate degree offered by a U.S. graduate program in health physics or a closelyrelated field. Foreign nationals may apply. Preference is given to entering graduate students (less than 1 full-time academic year of graduate work in health physics). Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipends are $6,000, $5,000, or $4,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations These fellowships cannot be held by students who have accepted full-time grants (e.g., from the National Science Foundation or the Department of Energy). Number awarded 7 each year, including the Burton J. Moyer Memorial Fellowship for $6,000, the Robert S. Landauer, Sr., Memorial Fellowship for $5,000, the Robert Gardner Memorial Fellowship for $4,000, and 4 unnamed fellowships for $4,000 each. Deadline February of each year.

[278] HEBREW IMMIGRANT AID SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Attn: HIAS Scholarship Program 333 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10001-5004 (212) 613-1358 Purpose To provide financial assistance for educational purposes to refugees and asylees. Eligibility This program is open to refugees and asylees assisted by HIAS who arrived in the United States during or after 1985. They may be either high school seniors planning to pursue postsecondary education or students already enrolled in college or graduate school. Previous recipients are not eligible to apply. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 114 of these scholarships were awarded.

[279] HELEN N. & HAROLD B. SHAPIRA MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS American Heart Association–Northland Affiliate 4701 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 (612) 835-3300 (800) AHA-USA1 Fax: (612) 835-5828 Web site: www.americanheart.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students in Minnesota. Eligibility This program is open to medical students currently enrolled in a Minnesota state medical school and working in a curriculum with potential application to patients with diseases of the heart and blood vessel system. Selection is based on merit. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[280] HELLENIC TIMES SCHOLARSHIPS Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund Attn: Nick Katsoris 823 Eleventh Avenue, Fifth Floor New York, NY 10019-3535 (212) 986-6881 Fax: (212) 977-3662 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students of Greek descent. Eligibility Applicants must be of Greek descent, between the ages of 17 and 30, and enrolled in an accredited college or university as graduate or undergraduate students. Students who are receiving other financial aid that exceeds 50 percent of their annual tuition are ineligible. Selection is based on need and merit. Financial data The amount of the awards depends on the availability of funds and the number of recipients. Special features This program began in 1990. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 18 scholars were awarded a total of $75,000. Deadline February of each year.

[281] HENRY AND CHIYO KUWAHARA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Japanese American Citizens League Attn: National Scholarship Awards 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 Fax: (415) 931-4671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jacl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate education.

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Eligibility This program is open to JACL members who are high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college, university, trade school, or business college. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 6 each year: 2 each to entering freshmen, continuing undergraduates, and entering or currently-enrolled graduate students. Deadline March of each year.

[282] HENRY HECAEN SCHOLARSHIP American Psychological Foundation 750 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-5814 Fax: (202) 336-5816 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to neuropsychology graduate students with financial need. Eligibility This program is open to students working on a graduate degree in the area of neuropsychology. Applicants must submit a letter documenting their scholarly or research accomplishments, their financial need for the award, and the purpose for which they plan to use it. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[283] HENRY J. LARSEN/HYDRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Agronomy Attn: Scholarship Committee 677 South Segoe Road Madison, WI 53711 (608) 273-8008 Fax: (608) 273-2021 Web site: www.agronomy.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American Society of Agronomy who are working on a degree in soil fertility and crop production. Eligibility This program is open to students working on a graduate degree (master’s or Ph.D.) in soil fertility and crop production. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of graduate work in the United States. They must hold regular or student membership in the society. Selection is based on demonstrated leadership (25 points), research and teaching contributions (25 points), academic achievement, honors, and awards (25 points), and business and communication skills (25 points). Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this scholarship are provided by Hydro Agri North America, Inc. in memory of a former employee

STUDY AND TRAINING who successfully developed and established markets nationwide for Hydro’s fertilizer products. The program is administered by the Agronomic Science Foundation and the selection process is administered by the American Society of Agronomy. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[284] HERB GARDNER FOUNDATION AWARD Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Attn: Education Department 3330 Washington Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 525-4890, ext. 233 (800) 332-2264, ext. 233 Fax: (703) 525-1424 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aami.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to mid-career biomedical professionals who wish to pursue an undergraduate or advanced degree. Eligibility Applicants for this program must have been employed as a biomedical equipment technician or in a related technical service position for at least 3 years and show by their accomplishments, training, and employment that they are committed to the technical service field. They must be interested in advancing their career by pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree or completing training at an appropriate technical school. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration This is a 1-time award. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[285] HERMIONE GRANT CALHOUN SCHOLARSHIPS National Federation of the Blind c/o Peggy Elliott Chair, Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 (515) 236-3366 Web site: www.nfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to female blind students interested in pursuing a degree at the undergraduate or graduate level. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind women students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years. Special features Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[286] HERSCHEL C. PRICE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Herschel C. Price Educational Foundation P.O. Box 412 Huntington, WV 25708-0412 (304) 529-3852 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who either reside or attend school in West Virginia. Eligibility Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who reside in West Virginia (no matter where they attend school) or who attend school in West Virginia (no matter where they reside). Preference is given to undergraduate students who reside and attend school in the state. Interviews are generally required. Selection is based on scholastic performance and financial need. Financial data Stipends generally range from $500 to $3,000 per year. Duration 1 semester or year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March for the fall semester; September for the spring semester.

[287] HHMI-NIH RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM Howard Hughes Medical Institute One Cloister Court Bethesda, MD 20814-1460 (301) 951-6770 (800) 424-9924 Fax: (301) 951-6776 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hhmi.org/science/cloister Purpose To give outstanding students at U.S. medical or dental schools the opportunity to receive research training at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, Maryland. Eligibility To apply, students must be in good standing at a medical or dental school in the United States or Puerto Rico. There are no citizenship requirements, but applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Those who are enrolled in an M.D./Ph.D. program or who already have an M.D. or a Ph.D. in a natural science are not eligible. After the conclusion of the program year, a small number of outstanding Research Scholars are selected to receive continued support for up to 2 years while completing studies toward the M.D. degree. To be eligible for this support, Research Scholars must be returning directly to medical school at the conclusion of their participation in the Research Scholars Program, and they may not be enrolled in an M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D., or Sc.D. degree program. These awards are based on demonstrated research abilities, potential for future achievement in biomedical research, and career intentions (including any plans for additional research training upon completion of medical school). Students’ financial indebtedness resulting from school loans may also be considered as a secondary factor. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply. Financial data Research Scholars receive an annual salary of $17,800 for rent, food, and other living expenses. Scholars are also eligible for medical, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Students are reimbursed for round-trip moving expenses for personal belongings (not furniture) for themselves and their dependents from and back to medical school. In addition, tuition is paid for Research Scholars who wish to take

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS courses from the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES). They also receive allowances for the purchase of textbooks and scientific journals related to their area of research and for travel to scientific meetings. Research Scholars who are chosen to receive support to complete their studies toward the M.D. degree are given an annual stipend of $16,000 and a $15,000 annual allowance toward tuition and other educationrelated expenses. Duration 1 year, beginning in July or August; may be extended for 2 additional years. Special features Research Scholars work as part of a research team in a laboratory at the NIH’s main campus in Bethesda, conducting basic research under the mentorship of an NIH senior investigator or preceptor. They learn the latest laboratory techniques and experience the creative thinking involved in at least 1 of the following biomedical areas: biochemistry, biophysics, biostatistics, cell biology, developmental biology, epidemiology, genetics, immunology, mathematical and computational biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, structural biology, and virology. This program is unique in that it does not require students to propose a research project or select a laboratory at the NIH as part of the application process. Instead, Research Scholars are encouraged to take their first couple of weeks in the program to interview investigators and explore different laboratories at the NIH before making a selection. This program is jointly sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Institutes of Health—the largest private and public biomedical research institutions in the United States. It complements the HHMI Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students Program; students may not apply to both programs in the same year. Number awarded 40 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[288] HILARY A. BUFTON JR. SCHOLARSHIP American Business Women’s Association 9100 Ward Parkway P.O. Box 8728 Kansas City, MO 64114-0728 (816) 361-6621 (800) 228-0007 Fax: (816) 361-4991 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.abwahq.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women graduate students who are members of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) or part of a member’s household. Eligibility ABWA members or individuals who are part of an ABWA member’s household may apply for these grants if they are graduate students and have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. They must be sponsored by an ABWA chapter that has contributed to the fund in the previous chapter year. Each year, the trustees designate an academic discipline for which the scholarship will be presented that year. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds are to be used only for tuition, books, and fees. Duration 2 years. Special features This program was created in 1986 as part of ABWA’s Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund. Limitations The ABWA does not provide the names and addresses of local chapters; it recommends that applicants check

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with their local Chamber of Commerce, library, or university to see if any chapter has registered a contact’s name and number. Number awarded 1 each even-numbered year.

[289] HINCKLEY FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Hinckley Fund 3308 Plateau Drive Belmont, CA 94002 Purpose To provide financial assistance to California residents interested in working on a graduate degree in the “helping” professions. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are California residents who are working on a degree in the helping professions, including teaching, nursing, medical science, and the ministry. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000 per year and are divided into 2 equal installments. A total of $30,000 per year is distributed. Duration 1 year. Limitations To receive the second semiannual installment, recipients must be able to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress. Number awarded 10 or more each year.

[290] HIV/AIDS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS American Psychological Association Attn: Minority Fellowship Program 750 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6027 Fax: (202) 336-6012 TDD: (202) 336-6123 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apa.org/mfp Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority doctoral students who are preparing for a career involving research on HIV/AIDS issues and ethnic minority populations. Eligibility This program is open to full-time doctoral students who are specializing in such research areas as HIV prevention, AIDS treatment adherence, provider education, and psychoneuroimmunology, although students of any specialty in psychology will be considered if they plan careers in HIV/AIDS research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, a member of an ethnic minority group (African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic, or Pacific Islander), and/or committed to a career in psychology with a specialty in HIV/AIDS research related to ethnic minority populations. Selection is based on professional commitment to ethnic minority HIV/AIDS research, knowledge of ethnic minority psychology or HIV/AIDS issues, potential as demonstrated through accomplishments and productivity, scholarship and grades, and letters of recommendation. Students enrolled in a master’s only graduate program are not eligible. Financial data The stipend varies from year to year, depending on federal guidelines. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Special features Funding is provided by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health. Limitations Students who receive a federally-funded grant from another source may not also accept funds from this program. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING Deadline March of each year.

[291] HOFFMANN-LAROCHE SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335 (888) UR-NJSNA Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to adult students in New Jersey who are working on a degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be mature students, New Jersey residents, and pursuing a degree in nursing or making a second career of nursing. Applicants who are R.N.s must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[292] HOPE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Georgia Student Finance Commission Attn: Scholarships and Grants Division 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200 Tucker, GA 30084-5305 (770) 724-9030 (800) 546-HOPE Fax: (770) 414-3144 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gsfc.org Purpose To provide forgivable loans to teachers and other individuals in Georgia who are seeking advanced degrees in critical fields of study. Eligibility This program is open to the following groups of individuals: 1) teachers without a master’s degree who are working in public or accredited private schools and who have a baccalaureate degree but are seeking an advanced degree in their current or in a new critical shortage field; 2) teachers working in public or accredited private schools and other individuals who have a master’s degree in a critical shortage field and are seeking a specialist or doctoral degree in their current critical shortage field; 3) teachers working in public or accredited private schools and other individuals who have a master’s degree in a non-critical shortage field but who are seeking an advanced degree in a critical shortage field; 4) teachers working in public or accredited private schools and other individuals who have a specialist degree in a critical shortage field and are seeking a doctoral degree in their current critical shortage field; 5) individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree, are not currently teaching, and have not taught, but who are seeking an advanced degree in a critical shortage field; and 6) current educators seeking to complete approved programs in a critical shortage field in which degree programs are not generally offered. All applicants must be residents of Georgia and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Indi-

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viduals who already hold a doctoral degree and those who hold an advanced degree in a critical shortage field and are seeking an advanced degree in another critical shortage field are not eligible. Financial data Students may borrow up to $125 per semester hour at public colleges or $200 per semester hour at private colleges, to a maximum of $10,000. The loan is forgiven at the rate of $2,500 for each year that the recipient teaches or serves in the critical shortage field after graduation as an employee of the Georgia public school system at the preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary level. Otherwise, all money received must be repaid with interest at a rate up to 10 percent. Duration Loan funds may be dispersed over a 5-year period. Special features This program is administered by the Georgia Student Finance Authority as a component of its Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) program. Critical shortage fields recently included mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science, space science, physics, foreign language (Spanish, French, German, and Latin), industrial arts/technology, and special education (behavior disorders, gifted, hearing impaired, learning disabilities, mental retardation, orthopedically impaired, preschool handicapped, visually impaired, speech language pathology). Number awarded Varies each year.

[293] HOSTESS COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIPS Miss America Pageant Attn: Executive Vice President P.O. Box 119 Atlantic City, NJ 08404-0119 (609) 345-7571 (800) 282-MISS Fax: (609) 347-6079 Web site: www.missamerica.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to women who worked as volunteers on Miss America Hostess Committees. Eligibility This program is open to women who have worked as volunteers on Miss America Hostess Committees. Applicants must have fulfilled the necessary time commitment to be considered an “Active Hostess” or an “Active VIH Hostess.” They must be interested in furthering their education on a graduate or undergraduate level, in a certification program, or in classes that can lead to improved career skills. Selection is based on career goals, course selection, and anticipated expenses. Financial data The stipend is $2,350. Of this amount, $2,000 is funded by the Miss America organization and $350 is funded by Boscov’s, a department store in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features These scholarships were initiated in the 1990s as part of the Miss America organization’s effort to extend funding to people outside of its network of competitions. Limitations Recipients must submit paid bills to the organization for reimbursement up to the amount of their allotted scholarship. Monies awarded each year must be used before the end of September of the following year. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline September of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [294] HOWARD BROWN RICKARD SCHOLARSHIPS National Federation of the Blind c/o Peggy Elliott Chair, Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 (515) 236-3366 Web site: www.nfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to blind students studying or planning to study law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences at the postsecondary level. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study. Applicants must be studying or planning to study law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years. Special features Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[295] HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES National Research Council Attn: Fellowship Office 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20418 (202) 334-2872 Fax: (202) 334-3419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www4.national-academies.org/osep/fo.nsf Purpose To provide funding to students (particularly minorities and women) interested in pursuing graduate education in the biological sciences. Eligibility This is an international program: both American citizens and foreign nationals may apply; foreign nationals must study at a U.S. institution, but U.S. citizens may study in the United States or abroad. Applicants must be able to demonstrate superior scholarship, be able to show great promise for future achievement, and be interested in working full time toward a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in the biological sciences (biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, biostatistics, cell biology, developmental biology, epidemiology, genetics, immunology, mathematical and computational biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, structural biology, or virology). The program is aimed at students who are at or near the beginning of their graduate program; those eligible at the time of application are college seniors, college graduates with no or limited postbaccalaureate graduate study in the biological sciences, and first-year graduate students. Minorities underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Hispanics, Native Alaskans, Native Americans, and Native Pacific Islanders) and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Financial data The stipends are $18,000 per year. In addition, there is an annual cost-of-education allowance, payable to the

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host institution, of $16,000 to cover tuition and assessed fees, health insurance, books and supplies, computer and computerrelated expenses, travel to scientific meetings, tuition for special summer courses, or secretarial or clerical services relevant to the program of study. Duration Up to 5 years, provided the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress. Special features This program is administered by the National Research Council; the Howard Hughes Medical Institute selects the recipients. Number awarded At least 80 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[296] HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS Howard Hughes Medical Institute Attn: Office of Grants and Special Programs 4000 Jones Bridge Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6789 (301) 215-8889 Fax: (301) 215-8888 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hhmi.org/fellowships Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students interested in pursuing research training. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in a medical school in the United States, although they may be citizens of any country. They must describe a proposed research project to be conducted at an academic or nonprofit research institution in the United States, other than a facility of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Research proposals should reflect the interests of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), especially in biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, biostatistics, cell biology, developmental biology, epidemiology, genetics, immunology, mathematical and computational biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, structural biology, and virology. Applications from women and minorities underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, and Native Pacific Islanders) are especially encouraged. Students enrolled in M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D., or Sc.D. programs and those who have completed a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in a laboratory-based science are not eligible. Selection is based on letters of reference, the research plan, and a mentor’s plans for training the student. Financial data Fellows receive a stipend of $16,000 per year; their institution receives an institutional allowance of $5,500 and a research allowance of $5,500. Research Training Fellows who are chosen to receive support to complete their studies toward the M.D. degree are given an annual stipend of $16,000 and a $15,000 annual allowance toward tuition and other educationrelated expenses. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for a second year of research. A small number of fellows may be allowed to return to medical school and continue receiving support for 2 additional years. Special features This program complements the HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program; students may not apply to both programs in the same year. Limitations Fellows may not be enrolled in an M.D./Ph.D. program. Number awarded Up to 60 each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING Deadline November of each year for initial awards; March of each year for continued awards.

[297] H.S. AND ANGELINE LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS American Legion Auxiliary Department of Wisconsin 812 East State Street Milwaukee, WI 53202-3493 (414) 271-0124 Fax: (414) 271-8335 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to Wisconsin residents who are related to veterans or members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Eligibility This program is open to the children, wives, and widows of veterans who are high school seniors or graduates with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. Grandchildren and greatgrandchildren of veterans are eligible if they are members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Applicants must be in need of financial assistance and residents of Wisconsin, although they do not need to attend a college in Wisconsin. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 6 each year: 1 to a graduate student and 5 to undergraduates. Deadline March of each year.

[298] HUGH J. ANDERSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority medical students who reside or attend school in Minnesota. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, or mainland Puerto Ricans who have completed at least 1 year of medical school. Applicants must be Minnesota residents enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school or students from any state attending Minnesota medical schools. Selection is based on leadership, community service, and financial need. Direct applications are not accepted; candidates must be nominated by medical school deans. Financial data The award is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Special features This award was established in 1982. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by October of each year.

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[299] H.Y. BENEDICT FELLOWSHIPS Alpha Chi Attn: Dr. Dennis M. Organ, Executive Director Box 12249 Harding University Searcy, AR 72149-0001 (501) 279-4443 Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate school to members of Alpha Chi, a national honor scholarship society. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated for these funds are graduating college seniors who have been initiated into Alpha Chi and are going on to a graduate or professional school. Members who are currently enrolled in graduate school may also be nominated. Only 1 nomination may be submitted by each chapter. Included in the nomination package must be a sample of the nominee’s school work: a paper, painting, music score, film, slides, video, cassette tape recording, or other medium. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must enroll in graduate school on a fulltime basis. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[300] IANA SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists from Illinois who are interested in obtaining further education in the state. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are residents of Illinois and currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in the state. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists (IANA). Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [301] IDAHO MGMA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) in Idaho who are interested in pursuing continuing education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in Idaho and have been members of either the MGMA or Idaho MGMA for 2 years. Applicants must wish to pursue 1) a formalized degree program, 2) continuing education programs of the MGMA or Idaho MGMA, or 3) certification and fellowship activities in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in health care administration are also eligible. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; academic transcripts (if relevant); explanation of individual need for professional development and the specific continuing educational activity planned to meet this need (if relevant); and/or explanation of the research project addressing study design, time frame, and amount and use of money. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Payments for continuing education or applied research are disbursed upon receipt of documentation for expenses incurred. Duration 1 year. Deadline February of each year.

[302] IDF/NOVARTIS SCHOLARSHIP Immune Deficiency Foundation 25 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 206 Towson, MD 21204 (410) 321-6647 (800) 296-4433 Fax: (410) 321-9165 Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to students with a primary immune deficiency disease. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are students at any college, university, or community college who have a primary immune deficiency disease. Applicants must submit an autobiographical statement, 2 letters of recommendation, a family financial statement, and a letter of verification from their immunologist. Financial need is the main factor considered in selecting the recipients and the size of the award. Financial data Scholarships range from $250 to $2,000, depending on the recipient’s financial need, number of applicants, and availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features This program is funded by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and administered by the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF).

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Number awarded The foundation attempts to award some aid to all qualified applicants; recently, the roster included 31 recipients. Deadline May of each year.

[303] IHPS SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in fields of interest to the Integrated Healthcare Practices Society (IHPS) of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Eligibility This program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students whose past experience, current position, and/or future plans demonstrate their potential for contributing to health care management. Applicants must submit a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts listing undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Deadline May of each year.

[304] ILLINOIS CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Attn: IMGIP/ICEOP Administrator Woody Hall C-224 Carbondale, IL 62901-4723 (618) 453-4558 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imgip.sie.edu Purpose To provide fellowship/loans that will increase the participation of minority students in graduate school programs in Illinois. Eligibility To be eligible for this award, an applicant must be a resident of Illinois, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a recipient of an earned baccalaureate degree, of above-average academic ability (at least a 2.75 grade point average), admitted to a graduate or first professional degree program at a participating institution in Illinois, in financial need, and a member of an underrepresented minority group—African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asian Americans (but only in those disciplines where they are underrepresented). Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The stipend is $10,000 per year for full-time study or $5,000 per year for part-time study. This is a fellowship/loan program. Award recipients must agree to accept a position, in teaching or administration, in an Illinois postsecondary educational institution, on an Illinois higher education governing or coordinating board staff, or as an employee in Illinois in an

STUDY AND TRAINING education-related capacity, for a period equal to the number of years of the award. Recipients failing to fulfill the conditions of the award are required to repay 20 percent of the total award. Duration Up to 2 years for master’s and professional degree students; up to 4 years for doctoral students. Special features The intent of this program is to increase the number of minorities employed in faculty and administrative positions in postsecondary institutions and in state agencies and governing boards in Illinois. It was established by the Illinois General Assembly in 1985 and may be utilized at any of the 34 participating institutions in Illinois. Deadline February of each year.

[305] ILLINOIS DENTAL STUDENT GRANTS Illinois Department of Public Health Attn: Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 (217) 782-4977 Fax: (217) 782-3987 TTY: (800) 547-0466 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.idph.state.il.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to Illinois residents who are interested in pursuing a degree in dentistry at an institution in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Illinois residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a school of dentistry in the state. Selection is based on whether or not the student resides in a designated shortage area and shows an interest in establishing a permanent dental practice in such an area; financial need; the student’s demonstrated interest in establishing a practice in general dentistry; recommendations from dental school officials; the period of time remaining before the student’s graduation from dental school; and the student’s preference as to the location for establishing a dental practice. Financial data This program provides for payment of tuition, fees, and a monthly living stipend. This is a scholarship/loan program. Within 180 days after Illinois licensure to practice dentistry, the recipient must serve as a general practice dentist in a designated shortage area of Illinois for 1 year per academic year of scholarship support. Scholarship recipients who fail to fulfill their obligation to practice in designated shortage areas must pay a sum equal to 3 times the amount of the annual scholarship grant for each year the recipient fails to fulfill the obligation. Duration Up to 2 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[306] ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Illinois Farm Bureau Attn: Illinois Agricultural Association Foundation 1701 North Towanda Avenue P.O. Box 2901 Bloomington, IL 61702-2901 (309) 557-2111 Fax: (309) 557-2559 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ilfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents pursuing a master’s degree in nursing.

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Eligibility This program is open to residents of Illinois who are registered nurses accepted into an Illinois master’s degree program. Applicants must agree to practice in a rural county in Illinois for 2 years after completing their degree. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year.

[307] ILLINOIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHSYSTEMS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Illinois Hospital & HealthSystems Association 1151 East Warrenville Road P.O. Box 3015 Naperville, IL 60566 (630) 505-7777 Web site: www.ihha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents accepted into or enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum. Eligibility Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum. Applicants enrolled in an associate degree or hospital-based program will be considered in their first year only. Students must have been accepted in a health care professional sequence; that is, when courses are open only to student candidates for the degree or certification; pre-nursing, pre-medicine, and prepharmacy applicants are not eligible until they are accepted into nursing clinicals, medical school, etc. Applicants who have less than 1 academic year remaining until graduation are not eligible for consideration. Selection is based on academic record (at least a 3.5 grade point average is required) and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used for tuition, fees, or books. Duration 1 year. Special features The school attended need not be in Illinois, but it must be accredited or recognized as an approved program by the appropriate agencies. Deadline April of each year.

[308] ILLINOIS MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Illinois Department of Public Health Attn: Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 (217) 782-4977 Fax: (217) 782-3987 TTY: (800) 547-0466 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.idph.state.il.us Purpose To increase the number of primary care physicians in Illinois physician shortage areas. Eligibility Applicants must be Illinois residents, able to demonstrate financial need, and enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an allopathic or osteopathic medical school located in Illinois. Only students who pursue 1 or a combination of the primary care specialties of family practice, general internal medicine, pediatrics, or obstetrics/gynecology are eligible. A personal interview may be required. Selection is based on a commitment to primary care, prior experience with medically underserved populations, length of residence in Illinois, prior experience in the health care

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS delivery system, and substantial financial need. If all other factors are equal, preference is given to applicants who are interested in pursuing the specialty of family practice. Financial data Scholarships pay for tuition, fees, and mandatory insurance. A living allowance of $700 per month is also provided. Funds are sent to the recipient’s medical school. Recipients repay the scholarships by practicing in Illinois’ primary care physician shortage areas. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Limitations After completing residency training in 1 of the primary care specialties, recipients must establish full-time practices in primary care physician shortage areas designated by the Department of Public Health. Time spent in residency or in a fellowship does not repay any part of the service obligation. The recipient must practice full time, 1 year for each year of scholarship received. The sponsor does not require physicians to live in the shortage area; however, hospitals frequently require physicians to live in the immediate vicinity to receive staff privileges. Physicians working in hospital settings must work full time in ambulatory patient care through an outpatient clinic. Salaries and fee-for-service practice settings are acceptable. It is the responsibility of the recipient to secure a practice site that fulfills the scholarship obligation. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 29 new students and 98 continuing students received approximately $3.4 million in support through this program. Deadline May of each year.

[309] ILLINOIS MINORITY GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Attn: IMGIP/ICEOP Administrator Woody Hall C-224 Carbondale, IL 62901-4723 (618) 453-4558 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imgip.sie.edu Purpose To increase the number of underrepresented minority students pursuing doctoral degrees in science, mathematics, and engineering at graduate schools in Illinois. Eligibility To be considered for this program, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a member of an underrepresented minority group (African American, Hispanic American, Native American), a recipient of a baccalaureate degree, and accepted for admission to a doctoral program in a field with a severe underrepresentation (currently, the life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering) at a participating school in Illinois. Financial data In addition to full tuition and fees, each fellow receives an annual stipend of $13,500 plus an annual $1,500 allowance for books, supplies, equipment, and travel. Upon completion of the degree and acceptance of appropriate employment, fellows are eligible to receive a $15,000 placement incentive. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Special features This program was established in 1985 and is funded by a Higher Education Cooperation Act grant from the Illinois State Board of Higher Education. The participating schools are Illinois Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Loyola University of Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Rush University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

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Limitations Each fellow must sign a letter of intent agreeing to seek and accept appropriate employment at an Illinois college or university upon completion of the doctoral degree. Number awarded Varies; generally, about 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[310] ILLINOIS PODIATRIC MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Illinois Department of Public Health Attn: Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 (217) 782-4977 Fax: (217) 782-3987 TTY: (800) 547-0466 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.idph.state.il.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to Illinois residents who are interested in pursuing a degree in podiatry at an institution in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Illinois residents who are studying podiatric medicine, or have been accepted for enrollment, in a podiatry school in the state. Selection is based on interest in pursuing podiatric medicine, previous experience with medically underserved populations, previous experience in the health care delivery system (with preference given to those whose experience has involved a primary care specialty area), academic capability as reported by the applicant’s podiatric medical school, financial need, years of podiatric medical school remaining, interest in providing podiatric care to Illinois residents in designated shortage areas, and length of residence in Illinois. Minority students are given preference. Financial data Funding is provided to cover the cost of tuition and matriculation fees. This is a scholarship/loan program. Within 30 days after Illinois licensure to practice podiatric medicine, the recipient must provide primary health care in a designated shortage area of Illinois for 1 year per academic year of scholarship support. The service must be a full-time, office-based practice providing direct patient care. Scholarship recipients who fail to fulfill their obligation to practice in designated shortage areas must pay a sum equal to 3 times the amount of the annual scholarship grant for each year the recipient fails to fulfill the obligation. Duration Up to 2 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[311] ILLINOIS VETERAN GRANT PROGRAM Illinois Student Assistance Commission Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 (847) 948-8550 (800) 899-ISAC Web site: www.isac1.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for the undergraduate and graduate education of Illinois veterans. Eligibility Anyone from Illinois who served honorably in the U.S. armed forces is entitled to this scholarship if they served for at least 1 year on active duty. Applicants must have been Illinois residents for at least 6 months before entering service and they must have returned to Illinois within 6 months after separation from service.

STUDY AND TRAINING Financial data This scholarship pays all in-state and in-district tuition and fees at all state-supported colleges, universities, and community colleges. Duration This scholarship may be used for the equivalent of up to 4 years of full-time enrollment. Special features This is an entitlement program; once eligibility has been established, no further applications are necessary. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

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[314] INNOVISION IMAGING GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Islamic Medical Association of North America Attn: Business Manager 950 75th Street Downers Grove, IL 60516-4314 (630) 852-2122 Fax: (630) 435-1429 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students who are Muslims. Eligibility This program is open to outstanding Muslim students who are enrolled or accepted at a medical school in North America. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the funds available and the recipient’s needs. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in majoring in health information management. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are credentialed health information management professionals (RRA, ART, or CCS), hold a bachelor’s degree, are enrolled in a college or university accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, are active or associate members of the association, are full-time students, and are pursuing at least a master’s degree in a program related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). U.S. citizenship and a minimum 2.5 grade point average are also required. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program is sponsored by Innovision Imaging, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[313] INDIANA REMISSION OF FEES PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF DISABLED VETERANS

[315] INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE EDITORIAL COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS

Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs 302 West Washington Street, Room E-120 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2738 (317) 232-3910 (800) 400-4520 Fax: (317) 232-7721 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.in.us/veteran Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to children of disabled or deceased veterans in Indiana. Eligibility This program is open to Indiana residents who are the natural or adopted children of veterans who served in the active-duty U.S. armed forces during a period of wartime. The veteran parent must have been honorably discharged and have either sustained a service-connected death or disability or received a Purple Heart Medal. Students at the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home are also eligible. Financial data Children of eligible veterans receive a reduction in tuition at any state-supported college or university in Indiana. The amounts of the reductions vary depending on the particular institution attended and whether the study is at the graduate or undergraduate level, but the range is from 58 to 93 percent for the various universities and their regional campuses to 100 percent for the state’s technical vocational colleges. Duration Up to 124 semester hours of study. Number awarded Varies each year.

International Foodservice Editorial Council P.O. Box 491 Hyde Park, NY 12538 (845) 452-4345 Fax: (845) 452-0532 Web site: www.ifec-is-us.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in communications in the food service industry. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who are working on an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. They must be enrolled full time and planning on a career in editorial, public relations, or a related aspect of communications in the food service industry. The following majors are considered appropriate for this program: culinary arts; hotel, restaurant, and institutional management; hospitality management; dietetics; nutrition; food science and technology; journalism; public relations; mass communications; English; broadcast journalism; marketing; photography; and graphic arts. Selection is based on academic record, character references, and demonstrated financial need. Financial data Stipends range are $3,750 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

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GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [316] IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Attn: Agricultural Foundation 5400 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 225-5418 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ifbf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students and residents who are interested in practicing in rural areas of Iowa. Eligibility This program is open to medical students and residents who are planning to enter or are currently participating in a family practice residency in Iowa. Applicants must agree to practice, after completing their residency, in an Iowa community with a population less than 10,000. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Special features This program, established in 1993, is operated by the Farm Bureau Agricultural Foundation in cooperation with the Family Health Foundation of Iowa. Number awarded 4 each year: 2 medical students and 2 residents.

[317] IOWA NURSES’ FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Iowa Nurses’ Foundation c/o Iowa Nurses’ Association 1501 42 Street, Suite 471 West West Des Moines, IA 50266 (512) 225-0495 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iowanurses.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students working on an undergraduate or graduate nursing degree in Iowa. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this funding are RN-students accepted for or enrolled in a baccalaureate degree-completion program, a master’s degree program, or a doctorate program in Iowa. First priority is given to members of the Iowa Nurses’ Association, but membership is not required to apply. Selection is based on work experience, professional references, financial need, and educational plans. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Faxed applications are not accepted. Deadline May of each year.

[318] IRENE AND DAISY MACGREGOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Attn: Scholarship Committee 1776 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-5392 (202) 628-1776 Web site: www.dar.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for medical or psychiatric nursing school. Eligibility This program is open to outstanding students who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved program

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of graduate psychiatric nursing or medicine. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and attend an accredited medical school, college, or university in the United States. They must obtain a letter of sponsorship from a local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter. Selection is based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[319] IRENE E. NEWMAN SCHOLARSHIP American Dental Hygienists’ Association Attn: Institute for Oral Health 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-8944 (800) 735-4916 Fax: (312) 440-8929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program in dental hygiene who demonstrate strong potential in public health or community dental health. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 1 year in a dental hygiene program at the baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral level with a grade point average of at least 3.0. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and full-time enrollment. Selection is based on their potential in public health or community dental health. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[320] IRENE WOODALL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP American Dental Hygienists’ Association Attn: Institute for Oral Health 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-8944 (800) 735-4916 Fax: (312) 440-8929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to full-time students enrolled in a master’s degree program in dental hygiene. Eligibility Applicants must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, be able to demonstrate financial need, and have completed a minimum of 1 year in a dental hygiene curriculum. They must be pursuing a master’s degree in dental hygiene or a related field. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [321] IRMA AND KNUTE CARLSON AWARD Vasa Order of America Attn: Vice Grand Master 1926 Rancho Andrew Alpine, CA 91901 (619) 445-9707 Fax: (619) 445-7334 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vasaorder.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to members of the Vasa Order of America. Eligibility Applicants must have been members of the organization for at least 1 year. They may be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students. Selection is based on a grade transcript, letters of recommendation from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Financial data This scholarship is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[322] IRVING GRAEF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To recognize and reward third-year minority medical school students’ outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Eligibility This competition is open only to rising third-year minority medical school students who received financial assistance from National Medical Fellowships during their second year. For the purposes of this program, “minority” is defined as African American, Native American, Mexican American, and mainland Puerto Rican students. Candidates must be able to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and leadership. They must be nominated by their medical schools in the summer before their third year. The Graef family reviews candidates’ dossiers and selects the student most deserving of the award. Financial data This honor includes a certificate of merit and an annual stipend of $2,000. Duration 1 year; renewable in the fourth year of medical school, if the recipient continues in good academic standing. Special features This program is named in honor of an active National Medical Fellowship board member who was also an associate professor of clinical medicine at New York University’s School of Medicine. It was established in 1978. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by September of each year.

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[323] ITALIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY AND NIAF MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP National Italian American Foundation Attn: Education Director 1860 19th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-0600 Fax: (202) 387-0800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.niaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Italian American students from the Washington, D.C. area for undergraduate or graduate study in science or the humanities. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia who are of Italian American heritage. Applicants must be studying science or the humanities on the undergraduate or graduate level. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and community service. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Special features These fellowships are co-sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and the Italian Cultural Society of the Washington, D.C. area. Limitations There is a $10 registration fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[324] IWFA SCHOLARSHIP TRUST International Women’s Fishing Association Scholarship Trust c/o Mrs. William L. Powell, Chair P.O. Drawer 3125 Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 283-8254 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who wish to pursue graduate education in marine sciences. Eligibility College graduates and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in marine sciences are eligible to apply. Applicants must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, at a recognized university in the United States or its territorial possessions. Selection is based on general aptitude and ability in the area of study, character, previous academic accomplishments, and relative need. Financial data The maximum stipend is $3,000; the funds may be used to pay for tuition, university housing, and other university charges. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies; generally, about 6 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[325] J. FIELDING REED PPI FELLOWSHIPS

[327] J.A. & FLOSSIE MAE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP

Potash & Phosphate Institute Attn: Fellowship Award Committee 655 Engineering Drive, Suite 110 Norcross, GA 30092-2837 (770) 447-0335 Fax: (770) 448-0439 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ppi-far.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to deserving graduate students in soil and plant science. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in soil and plant science who are attending a U.S. or Canadian degreegranting institution. Priority is given to students in agronomy and horticulture majoring in soil fertility, but those in soil chemistry, crop physiology, and other areas related to plant nutrition are also given consideration. Applications should include transcripts of all college courses and letters of support from 3 individuals (1 of whom is the applicant’s major professor). Both master’s degree and Ph.D. degree students are eligible but, in the case of Ph.D. candidates, preference is given to students who have at least 1 year remaining before they complete their degree. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features Fellows may receive other fellowships or awards. Limitations Only 1 award will be made to any 1 school. Deadline January of each year.

J.A. & Flossie Mae Smith Scholarship Fund c/o Raymond D. Taramasco P.O. Box 1335 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 746-4884 Fax: (858) 756-4886 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students interested in majoring in agriculture. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in pursuing a full-time academic program with an emphasis on agriculture. A personal interview is required. Selection is based on academic ability and financial need. Financial data The maximum stipend awarded is $2,500 per year. Funds may be paid either to the recipient or to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to a maximum of 6 years. Special features The fund was established in 1969. Recipients may attend any accredited college or university in the United States. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[326] J. FRANCES ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD American Fisheries Society Attn: Scholarship Committee 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 110 Bethesda, MD 20814-2199 (301) 897-8616 Fax: (301) 897-8096 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fisheries.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for doctoral studies to women members of the American Fisheries Society (AFS). Eligibility This program is open to women Ph.D. students who are AFS members. Applicants must be studying a branch of fisheries science, including but not limited to aquatic biology, engineering, fish culture, limnology, oceanography, or sociology. Selection is based on research promise, scientific merit, and academic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $2,500, paid directly to the student. Funds may be used for any aspect of doctoral education, including tuition, textbooks, equipment, travel, or living expenses. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program was established in 1986. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[328] JAMES C. & ELIZABETH R. CONNER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS James C. & Elizabeth R. Conner Foundation 204 South Wellington P.O. Box 1315 Marshall, TX 75671 (903) 938-0331 Fax: (903) 938-0334 Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students in engineering, physical science, medical science, or business. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who have received a bachelor’s degree and are interested in working on a master’s degree or a doctorate in the following fields: engineering, physical science, medical science, or business. Applicants may not be married. They must be in the upper 10 percent of their college graduating class. Selection is based on academic performance, character, ambition, and career plans. Financial data The amount awarded varies but is generally around $6,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies; generally, 2 each year.

[329] JAMES L. GOODWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Connecticut Forest and Park Association 16 Meriden Road Rockfall, CT 06481-2961 (860) 346-2372 Fax: (860) 347-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ctwoodlands.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in forest resource management. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are Connecticut residents and working on a degree in silviculture or forest resource management. Financial need and

STUDY AND TRAINING academic record (official transcripts are required) are considered in the selection process. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000 per year. Funds may be used for tuition or living costs. Payment is made only to the institution. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Limitations Recipients are expected to communicate in writing at least twice a year with the association, to provide an informal account of their progress and any special circumstances bearing on financial need. They must also arrange with their college for a copy of their semester grades to be forwarded to the association. Number awarded A limited number are awarded each year. Deadline March of each year.

[330] JAMES N. ORMAN, ’23, FELLOWSHIP Gallaudet University Alumni Association Peikoff Alumni House, Kendall Green Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 651-5060 Fax: (202) 651-5062 TDD: (202) 651-5061 Web site: www.gallaudet.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to deaf students who wish to pursue a graduate degree at universities for people who hear normally. Eligibility Applicants must be hearing impaired graduates of Gallaudet University or other accredited colleges or universities who have been accepted for graduate study at colleges or universities for people who hear normally. Preference is given to applicants who possess a master’s degree or equivalent and are seeking the doctorate. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Applicants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from other sources, but fellowships are available only for programs not fully supported by federal or other funds. This fund was established in recognition of Dr. Orman’s long service to the university, including several terms as president of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association (GUAA). It is 1 of 10 designated funds within the Graduate Fellowship Fund of the GUAA. Limitations Recipients must carry a full-time semester load. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[331] JAMES P. DEARING SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology, Inc. Attn: Deputy Executive Director 503 Carlisle Drive, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 435-8556 Fax: (703) 435-0056 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amsect.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program.

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Eligibility To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a current student member of the society, be in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program, have completed at least one quarter of the required course work, and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[332] JAPANESE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP Japanese Medical Society of America, Inc. c/o Shunichi Homma, M.D., Chair, Scholarship Committee 17 East 89th Street New York, NY 10128 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Japanese American medical school students. Eligibility This program is open to Japanese Americans who are accepted at or currently enrolled in a medical school in the United States. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, previous awards and honors, a letter of recommendation, an essay (up to 300 words) on career objectives, and financial need. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Deadline February of each year.

[333] JERRY L. PETTIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Medical Association Attn: AMA Foundation 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 464-4543 Fax: (312) 464-5678 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ama-assn.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding medical school students. Eligibility Deans of medical schools approved by the American Medical Association are eligible to nominate junior or senior medical students at their school who have a demonstrated interest in the communication of science. The following materials must be submitted: letter of nomination from the dean, letter and resume from the student, letter from the director of the library or another appropriate professional person interested in communications, and reprints or other materials prepared by the student to support the nomination. In the selection process, financial need is not considered. Financial data The award is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is named for Pettis, a deceased member of the U.S. Congress from California and a founder of the Audio-Digest Foundation, which provides the funds being used to support this program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [334] JERRY W. RICHMOND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology, Inc. Attn: Deputy Executive Director 503 Carlisle Drive, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 435-8556 Fax: (703) 435-0056 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amsect.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program. Eligibility To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a current student member of the society, be in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program, have completed at least one quarter of the required course work, and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average. An applicant must also write an essay on how perfusionists affect patient outcomes. Selection is based on the quality of the essay and on academic achievement. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[335] J.F. SCHIRMER SCHOLARSHIP American Mensa Education and Research Foundation 1229 Corporate Drive West Arlington, TX 76006-6103 (817) 607-0060 Fax: (817) 649-5322 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.us.mensa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to qualified students. Eligibility Any student who is enrolled or will enroll in a degree program at an accredited American institution of postsecondary education in the fall following the application deadline is eligible to apply. Membership in Mensa is not required, but applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. There are no restrictions as to age, race, gender, level of postsecondary education, or financial need. Selection is based on a 550-word essay that describes the applicant’s career, vocational, or academic goals. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features Applications are available only through participating Mensa local groups. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[336] JIM BOUTWELL SCHOLARSHIP Sheriffs’ Association of Texas P.O. Box 4448 Austin, TX 78765-4448 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are the children or grandchildren of peace officers in Texas.

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Eligibility This program is open to the children or grandchildren of a former or current Texas peace officer. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association. Deadline February for the spring semester or October for the fall semester.

[337] JIM STINEBACK SCHOLARSHIP Hemophilia Health Services Attn: Scholarship Committee 6820 Charlotte Pike, Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37209-4234 (800) 800-6606, ext. 2275 Fax: (615) 352-2588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.HemophiliaHealth.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. Eligibility This program is open to individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Applicants must be high school seniors; college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors; or college seniors planning to attend graduate school or students already enrolled in graduate school. Selection is based on academic achievement in relation to tested ability, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features This program started in 1995. Recipients must enroll full time. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[338] J.J. BARR SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Water Companies Attn: Scholarship Committee 1725 K Street, N.W., Suite 1212 Washington, DC 20006-1401 (202) 833-8383 Fax: (202) 331-7442 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nawc.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to students planning careers in the investor-owned community water supply business. Eligibility Eligible are U.S. citizens entering or enrolled in a master’s degree program in engineering, biology, chemistry, business administration, or any other field that may lead to a career in the investor-owned public water supply business. Ineligible are officers or directors of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), official representatives or immediate family mem-

STUDY AND TRAINING bers of NAWC member companies, and officials, representatives, employees, or immediate family members of any agency regulating the water industry. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000; the award check is payable to the awardee and college, to be used toward payment of educational expenses. The recipient’s college receives an additional $500. Duration 1 year. Special features The NAWC is the trade association of 320 companies in 42 states that provide water to communities. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[339] J.O. POLLACK/NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP J.O. Pollack L.L.C. 1700 Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 4772100 Fax: (773) 477-2521 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jopollack.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program. Eligibility All applicants must be students currently enrolled in state-approved nursing programs. These programs may be on any level: baccalaureate, master’s, associate, diploma, or practical nursing. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, have performed 25 hours or more of volunteer community service (excluding clinical curriculum) related to the health care profession within the past 12 months, and write an essay (up to 500 words) on “Why I Chose the Nursing Profession as a Career.” Selection is based on academic record, community service, and the essay. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[340] JOANNA F. REED MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP Joanna F. Reed Medical Scholarship Trust c/o South Alabama Trust Company 227 Belleville Avenue P.O. Box 469 Brewton, AL 36427-0469 (334) 867-3231 Fax: (334) 809-2123 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Alabama and selected parts of Florida who are working on a premed (undergraduate) or medical (graduate) degree at a private university. Eligibility This program is open to men and women who are pursuing a degree in medicine at a recognized private medical school and to men and women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-medicine at a private university. They must be residents of Alabama or northwest Florida (all counties in the state west of the Apalachicola River: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Homes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, and Gulf). They may attend school anywhere in the United States. Selection is based on academic performance, recommendations, financial

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need, motivation, character, ability, and career potential. Special consideration is given to students who wish to become general practitioners or internists. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the recipient’s financial situation, the relative cost of the recipient’s tuition, and the income available for distribution. Duration 1 year; may renewed. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[341] JOHN A. TRUNDLE, 1885, FELLOWSHIP Gallaudet University Alumni Association Peikoff Alumni House, Kendall Green Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 651-5060 Fax: (202) 651-5062 TDD: (202) 651-5061 Web site: www.gallaudet.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to deaf students who wish to pursue a graduate degree at universities for people who hear normally. Eligibility Applicants must be hearing impaired graduates of Gallaudet University or other accredited colleges or universities who have been accepted for graduate study at colleges or universities for people who hear normally. Preference is given to applicants who possess a master’s degree or equivalent and are seeking the doctorate. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Applicants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from other sources, but fellowships are available only for programs not fully supported by federal or other funds. This fellowship was established in 1965 by John C. Trundle of New York and his sister, Mrs. W. Marvin Barton of Centreville, Maryland, as a memorial in honor of their father. It is 1 of 10 designated funds included in the Graduate Fellowship Fund of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. Limitations Recipients must carry a full-time semester load. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[342] JOHN CAREW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 (517) 333-4617 Fax: (517) 333-4494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpfi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students majoring in horticulture or a related field. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in horticulture or related fields who have a specific interest in bedding or flowering potted plants. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, career goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need.

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Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

Special features Funds for this program are provided by the David L. Jelinek Agency. Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[343] JOHN CORNELIUS/MAX ENGLISH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

[345] JOHN G. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ASSISTANCE

Marine Corps Tankers Association Attn: Phil Morell, Scholarship Chair 1112 Alpine Heights Road Alpine, CA 91901-2814 (619) 445-8423 Fax: (619) 445-8423 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to members, survivors of members, or dependents of members of the Marine Corps Tanker Association. Eligibility This program is open to members, dependents of members, or survivors of members of the Marine Corps Tankers Association. Membership in the association is open to any person who is active duty, reserve, retired, or honorably discharged and was a member of, assigned to, attached to, or performed duty with any Marine Corps Tank Unit. Marine or Navy Corpsmen assigned to tank units are also eligible. Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates, undergraduate students, or graduate students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in any program of postsecondary education. Selection is based on academic record, school activities, leadership potential, community service, church involvement, and future plans. Financial need is also considered but is not a major factor. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features This program is also known as the Marine Corps Tankers Association Scholarship. Number awarded Approximately 12 each year. Deadline March of each year.

John G. Williams Scholarship Foundation Attn: Marci DesForges 3425 Simpson Ferry Road P.O. Box 1229 Camp Hill, PA 17001-1229 (717) 763-1333 Fax: (717) 763-1336 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jgwfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance in the form of grants or loans to residents of Pennsylvania interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Pennsylvania who are high school graduates and have been accepted by an institution of higher learning in any state as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student. Applicants must demonstrate personal initiative, civic responsibility, and financial need. Financial data Funding depends on the need of the recipient and may be in the form of an outright grant, a loan, or a combination of both. Loans must be repaid in 120 equal monthly payments at an interest rate of 3 percentage points below the prime rate of the Chase Manhattan Bank of New York. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year for summer semester; June of each year for fall semester; October of each year for spring semester.

[344] JOHN E. O’CONNOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. First-year students must have completed 6 months of nurse anesthesia classes; second-year students must have completed 12 months of nurse anesthesia classes. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 academic year.

[346] JOHN L. TOMASOVIC SCHOLARSHIP Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 (517) 333-4617 Fax: (517) 333-4494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpfi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in horticulture. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students at a 4-year college or university and to graduate students. Applicants must be horticulture majors who are U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, career goals, extracurricular activities, and (especially) financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [347] JOHN O. BUTLER GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS American Dental Hygienists’ Association Attn: Institute for Oral Health 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-8944 (800) 735-4916 Fax: (312) 440-8929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to full-time students enrolled in a master’s degree program in dental hygiene. Eligibility Applicants must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, be able to demonstrate financial need, and have completed a minimum of 1 year in a dental hygiene curriculum. They must be pursuing a master’s degree in dental hygiene or dental hygiene education. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is sponsored by the John O. Butler Company. Number awarded 7 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[348] JOHNSON F. HAMMOND, MD, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Medical Association Attn: AMA Foundation 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 464-4543 Fax: (312) 464-5678 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ama-assn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students who are interested in a career in medical journalism. Eligibility This program is open to medical students with a demonstrated interest and involvement in medical journalism. Selection is based on academic achievement; financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[349] JOHNSON & JOHNSON/AFPE FELLOWSHIP IN PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of graduate study and have no more than 3 years remaining to complete a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. college of pharmacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent

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residents. They must be proposing to study pharmaceutical chemistry. Financial data Stipends range from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Special features This fellowship is offered as part of the industry-oriented fellowship program of the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[350] JOSE MARTI SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE GRANT FUND Florida Department of Education Attn: Bureau of Student Financial Assistance 124 Collins Building 325 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 (850) 488-4095 (888) 827-2004 Fax: (850) 488-3612 Web site: www.firn.edu/doe Purpose To provide financial assistance to 1) Hispanic American undergraduate and graduate students or 2) students of Spanish culture in Florida. Eligibility Applicants must be citizens of the United States, residents of Florida, enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an eligible postsecondary school in Florida, able to demonstrate financial need as determined by a nationally recognized needs analysis service, and able to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all college work. Either the student or 1 natural parent must have been born in Spain, Mexico, South America, Central America, or the Caribbean. High school seniors receive priority over graduate school applicants. Financial data The grant is $2,000 per academic year. Available funds are contingent upon matching contributions from private sources. Duration Up to 4 years for undergraduate study and up to 2 years for graduate study. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, this program presented 98 awards. Deadline March of each year.

[351] JOSEPH ANTHONY BEIRNE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Joseph Anthony Beirne Memorial Foundation, Inc. c/o Communication Workers of America 501 Third Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001-2797 (202) 434-1100 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to Communications Workers of America (CWA) members, their spouses, and their children or grandchildren Eligibility CWA members, their spouses, and/or the children of CWA members (active, retired, laid off, or deceased) in the United States or Canada may apply. Since 1998, grandchildren have also been eligible. Applicants must be at least high school graduates or high school students who will graduate during the year in which they apply. Undergraduate and graduate students return-

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS ing to school are also eligible. Selection is based on academic credentials and financial need. Prior recipients may not reapply. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration 2 years; nonrenewable. Special features This fund was established in 1974 by the Communications Workers of America. Number awarded 30 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[352] JOSEPH COLLINS FOUNDATION GRANTS Joseph Collins Foundation Attn: Secretary-Treasurer 787 Seventh Avenue, Room 3950 New York, NY 10019-6099 Purpose To provide funding to needy medical school students. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 1 year of medical school in a state east of or contiguous to the Mississippi River. Applications should be obtained from and returned to the applicant’s medical school (forms are not distributed to students or prospective students directly). Selection is based on financial need, academic record (applicants must be in the upper half of their class), interest in the arts or other cultural activities outside the field of medicine, interest in specializing in neurology or psychiatry or in becoming a general practitioner, and evidence of good moral character. Financial data Up to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Limitations Awards are not made to premedical or postgraduate medical students, to students attending osteopathic or chiropractic schools, or to students at schools of podiatry. Deadline February of each year.

[353] JOSEPHINE DE KARMAN FELLOWSHIPS Josephine De Kármán Fellowship Trust Attn: Judy McClain, Secretary P.O. Box 3389 San Dimas, CA 91773 Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding college seniors or students in their last year of a Ph.D. program. Eligibility This program is open to students in any discipline who will be entering their senior undergraduate year or their terminal year of a Ph.D. program in the fall of the next academic year. Postdoctoral students are not eligible. Foreign students may apply if they are already enrolled in a university in the United States. Applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional ability and seriousness of purpose. Special consideration is given to applicants in the humanities and to those who have completed their qualifying examinations for the doctoral degree. Financial data The stipend is $8,000 per year. Funds are paid in 2 installments to the recipient’s school. No funds may be used for travel. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed or postponed. Special features This fund was established in 1954 by Dr. Theodore von Kármán, renowned aeronautics expert and director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. Limitations Study must be carried out in the United States. Number awarded Approximately 10 each year.

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Deadline January of each year.

[354] JOSH GOTTHEIL MEMORIAL BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide funding for continuing education to professional registered nurses who can demonstrate meritorious practice in bone marrow transplant (BMT) nursing. Eligibility This program is open to professional registered nurses who are interested in pursuing continuing education at the bachelor’s or master’s degree level. Applicants must be currently employed as a registered nurse working in BMT (at least 75 percent of time must be devoted to patient care) or in the position of nurse manager, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, BMT coordinator, or equivalent position. They must have at least 2 years in BMT nursing practice. Candidates are evaluated on the following criteria: 1) clarity of professional goal statement; 2) demonstrated commitment to professional development (e.g., continuing education attendance, inservices given); 3) potential for continuing professional practice in BMT nursing; 4) recommendations; 5) examples of professional expertise and/or contributions in BMT nursing; 6) demonstrated commitment to BMT nursing practice; 7) examples of compassion for the BMT patient and family; and 8) quality of the application. Applicants must not have previously received this career development award from the foundation. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Funds may be used to support a continuing education program or to supplement tuition in a bachelor’s or master’s program. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[355] JOYCE KELLY, CRNA, ED.D SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Applicants must be second-year students who have completed 12 months of nurse anesthesia classes. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Students attending Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia are not eligible. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year.

STUDY AND TRAINING Duration 1 academic year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia. Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[356] JUANITA ROBLES-LOPEZ/PAMPERS PARENTING INSTITUTE AND PROCTER & GAMBLE SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Hispanic Nurses Attn: National Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair 1501 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 (202) 387-2477 Fax: (202) 483-7183 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.incacorp.com/nahn Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate nursing education to members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). Eligibility Eligible are Hispanic students enrolled in a master’s degree program in a maternal-child nursing program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and members of the association. Selection is based on academic excellence (preferably a grade point average of 3.0 or higher), potential for leadership in nursing, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this scholarship is provided by Procter & Gamble Company and Pampers Parenting Institute. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[357] JUDGE WILLIAM M. BEARD SCHOLARSHIP United Daughters of the Confederacy Attn: Education Director 328 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220-4057 (804) 355-1636 Fax: (804) 353-1396 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hqudc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education in history or medicine to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must intend to pursue graduate study in history or medicine and must submit certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial data The amount of the scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Limitations Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously and only 1 application per family will be

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accepted within any 1 year. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[358] JULIA LEBLOND MEMORIAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in majoring in health information management. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are credentialed health information management professionals (RRA, ART, or CCS), hold a bachelor’s degree, are enrolled in a college or university accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, are active or associate members of the association, are full-time students, and are pursuing at least a master’s degree in a program related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). U.S. citizenship and a minimum 2.5 grade point average are also required. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features Funds for this program are provided by St. Anthony Publishing, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[359] KAISER-PERMANENTE SCHOLARSHIP American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: Foundation P.O. Box 12924 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 442-4262 Fax: (512) 442-6469 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to pursue graduate study. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are enrolled in a formal graduate nurse practitioner program with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must be full-time students in a master’s degree program focusing on adult or family primary care. Preference is given to residents of a Kaiser-Permanente service area. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from the AANP Foundation, Scholarship and Grants Program, P.O. Box 6840, Glendale, AZ 85312-6840. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [360] KALA SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Attn: Director of Programs and Corporate Development 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-3279 (301) 897-5700 (800) 498-2071 Fax: (301) 571-0457 TTY: (301) 897-0157 Web site: www.ashfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to international or minority students who are interested in working on a graduate degree in communication sciences and disorders. Eligibility Applicants must be college graduates who are accepted for graduate study in the United States in a communication sciences and disorders program or enrolled as a full-time graduate student. The fund gives priority to foreign or minority (American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian, Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic) students. Students who previously received a scholarship from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation are not eligible. Financial data The award is $2,000. Duration The award is granted annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[361] KANSAS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Kansas Board of Regents Attn: Student Assistance Section 700 S.W. Harrison Street, Suite 1410 Topeka, KS 66603-3760 (785) 296-3517 Fax: (785) 296-0983 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ukans.edu/~kbor Purpose To encourage award-winning undergraduate students to attend graduate school in Kansas. Eligibility This program is open to Kansas residents who have been Brasenose, Chevening, Fulbright, Madison, Marshall, Mellon, Rhodes, or Truman Scholars and are interested in pursuing graduate study at a public university in the state. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data This program reimburses tuition and fees to recipients, subject to funding constraints. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year.

[362] KANSAS ETHNIC MINORITY FELLOWSHIP Kansas Board of Regents Attn: Student Assistance Section 700 S.W. Harrison Street, Suite 1410 Topeka, KS 66603-3760 (785) 296-3517 Fax: (785) 296-0983 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ukans.edu/~kbor Purpose To provide forgivable loans to minorities interested in attending graduate school in Kansas. Eligibility This program is open to Kansas residents. Applicants must be Asian American, African American, Hispanic American, or Native American. They must be enrolled or accepted in

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a graduate school in Kansas. Financial need must be documented. Financial data A minimum of $8,000 per year for full-time study is available. This is a fellowship/loan program; recipients must seek employment in a Kansas educational institution upon graduation, working 1 year for each year of support; if they fail to do so, they must repay the fellowship at 15 percent interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Limitations Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis but may work during enrollment. Number awarded Varies each year.

[363] KANSAS OPTOMETRY SCHOLARSHIP Kansas Board of Regents Attn: Student Assistance Section 700 S.W. Harrison Street, Suite 1410 Topeka, KS 66603-3760 (785) 296-3517 Fax: (785) 296-0983 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ukans.edu/~kbor Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to Kansas residents who are interested in preparing for a career as an optometrist and willing to repay the assistance by practicing in Kansas. Eligibility This program is open to Kansas residents who are enrolled or accepted in an accredited optometry program anywhere in the United States. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data This programs pays at least part of the difference between resident and nonresident tuition at eligible out-ofstate institutions. Duration 1 year or more. Limitations This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must return 1 year of practice for each year of assistance. If they fail to do so, the remaining balance must be repaid. Deadline April of each year.

[364] KANSAS OSTEOPATHY SCHOLARSHIPS Kansas Board of Regents Attn: Student Assistance Section 700 S.W. Harrison Street, Suite 1410 Topeka, KS 66603-3760 (785) 296-3517 Fax: (785) 296-0983 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ukans.edu/~kbor Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to Kansas residents who are interested in preparing for a career as an osteopathic physician and willing to repay their obligation by working in a medically “underserved” area of Kansas. Eligibility This program is open to Kansas residents who are enrolled in an accredited osteopathy program anywhere in the United States. Financial need must be demonstrated. Preference is given to applicants about to enter or already enrolled in the first year of the program. Financial data Up to $15,000 per year. Duration Up to 4 years. Limitations This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients are expected to return 1 year of practice for each year of assistance. If they fail to do so, the remaining balance must be repaid. Deadline April of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [365] KAPPA EPSILON/AFPE/NELLIE WAKEMAN FIRST YEAR GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Kappa Epsilon engaged in graduate study in pharmacy. Eligibility Applicants must be members of Kappa Epsilon who have earned a B.S. in pharmacy and have completed 1 semester or quarter of study toward an M.S. or Ph.D. in a pharmacy discipline. Consideration is given to applicants who demonstrate financial need. Financial data The award is $4,000. Funds may be used for any purpose agreed upon by the recipient and faculty sponsor, including a student stipend, laboratory supplies or materials, travel, etc. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship program is jointly administered by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) and Kappa Epsilon. Applications and further information are available from the Kappa Epsilon Executive Office, P.O. Box 870393, Stone Mountain, GA 30087-0010, (770) 806-1312, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations No funds may be used for indirect costs by the institution. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[366] KAREN O’NEILL ENDOWED ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing an advanced clinical practice degree. Eligibility This program is open to emergency nurses who are pursuing an advanced clinical degree to become a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Applicants must have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

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[367] KATHARINE M. GROSSCUP SCHOLARSHIP Garden Club of America Attn: Scholarship Committee 14 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022-1006 (212) 753-8287 Fax: (212) 753-0134 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gcamerica.org Purpose To provide financial aid for the study of horticulture, agriculture, and related subjects to college juniors, seniors, or graduate students. Eligibility Eligible to apply are college juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in studying horticulture, agriculture, or related subjects in the field of gardening. Preference is given to students from Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, and Indiana. Financial data Each award is $3,000. Special features This scholarship program was established in 1981. Further information is available from Grosscup Scholarship Committee, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106, Fax: (216) 721-2056. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline January of each year.

[368] KATHERN F. GRUBER SCHOLARSHIPS Blinded Veterans Association 477 H Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001-2694 (202) 371-8880 (800) 669-7079 Fax: (202) 371-8258 Purpose To provide financial assistance for the postsecondary education of spouses and children of blinded veterans. Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must be either a spouse or a child of a blinded veteran. The veteran need not be a member of the Blinded Veterans Association. The veteran’s blindness may be either service connected or nonservice connected, but it must meet the following definition: central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with corrective glasses, or central visual acuity of more than 20/200 if there is a field defect in which the peripheral field has contracted to such an extent that the widest diameter of visual field subtends an angular distance no greater than 20 degrees in the better eye. The applicant must have been accepted for admission or be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited institution of higher learning. Selection is based on high school and/or college transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and a 300-word essay on the applicant’s career goals and aspirations. Financial data The stipends are $2,000 or $1,000 and are intended to be used to cover the student’s expenses, including tuition, other academic fees, books, dormitory fees, and cafeteria fees. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Limitations Scholarships may be used for only 1 degree (vocational, bachelor’s, or graduate) or nongraduate certificate (e.g., nursing, secretarial). Number awarded 16 each year: 8 at $2,000 and 8 at $1,000. Deadline April of each year.

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[369] KENDALL HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS SCHOLARSHIP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

[371] KENTUCKY NURSING INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Director East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: anna.inurse.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree that will enhance their ability to contribute to the renal community. Eligibility Applicants must be full members of the association, have been members for at least 2 years, be currently employed in nephrology nursing, be actively working in a clinical setting, and provide evidence of active participation in the local association chapter. In their application, they must indicate how the degree will apply to nephrology nursing and provide the names of 3 references. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this program are supplied by Kendall Healthcare Products. Number awarded 1 each year.

Kentucky Board of Nursing Attn: Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40222-5172 (502) 329-7043 Web site: www.kbn.state.ky.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to residents of Kentucky interested in preparing for a career as a nurse and working in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Kentucky residents who will be attending approved prelicensure nursing programs (registered nurse or practical nurse) or graduate nursing programs in any state. Applicants must be interested in working as a nurse in Kentucky following graduation. Preference is given to applicants with financial need, practical nurses pursuing registered nursing education, and registered nurses pursuing graduate nursing education. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must work as a nurse in Kentucky for 1 year for each academic year funded. If a recipient does not complete the nursing program within the specified time period, or does not complete the required employment, then the recipient is required to repay any monies awarded plus accrued interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains normal academic progress (8 credit hours per semester for prelicensure and B.S.N. students; 6 credit hours per semester for graduate nursing students). Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[370] KENNETH JERNIGAN SCHOLARSHIP National Federation of the Blind c/o Peggy Elliott Chair, Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 (515) 236-3366 Web site: www.nfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to blind students studying or planning to study at the postsecondary level. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $21,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years. Special features Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant. This scholarship is given by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, a nonprofit organization that assists blind people. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[372] KEVIN DUCKO, CRNA, SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of New Jersey and interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are residents of New Jersey currently enrolled in the second year of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement (grade point average of 3.0 or higher), participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the New Jersey Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 3 each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING Deadline April of each year.

[373] KILDEE SCHOLARSHIP National Dairy Shrine Attn: Office of Executive Director 1224 Alton Darby Creek Road Columbus, OH 43228-9792 (614) 878-5333 Fax: (614) 870-2622 Web site: www.dairyshrine.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college seniors interested in pursuing graduate study in the dairy field. Eligibility This program is open to the top 25 participants in the past 3 National Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contests. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[374] KNF EDUCATION GRANTS Kentucky Nurses Foundation 1400 South First Street P.O. Box 2616 Louisville, KY 40201 Purpose To provide financial assistance to registered nurses in Kentucky who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree. Eligibility This program is open to currently-licensed registered nurses in Kentucky who have been actively practicing nursing in the state for at least 3 years prior to the date of application. Applicants must plan to work in a field of nursing in Kentucky following completion of their studies. Financial need must be demonstrated. Membership in the Kentucky Nurses Association is not required, but members receive priority. Applicants working on a bachelor’s degree should have completed half of their course work, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and be able to demonstrate leadership in the nursing profession. Applicants working on a master’s or doctoral degree must be licensed to practice professional nursing in Kentucky, be able to demonstrate leadership and creativity in nursing (clinical practice, education, administration, or research) for at least 3 years prior to applying for this award, and have been admitted into a master’s program in nursing or a doctoral program in nursing or a related field. All applicants must submit 3 letters of reference. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[375] KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES Kosciuszko Foundation Attn: Grants Office 15 East 65th Street New York, NY 10021-6595 (212) 734-2130 Fax: (212) 628-4552 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kosciuszkofoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to American students of Polish descent. Eligibility This program is open to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Polish descent. Americans of non-Polish descent who are studying Polish subjects are also eligible. Applicants must be full-time graduate students at U.S. universities. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum grade point average of 3.0), special achievements, extracurricular activities, academic interest in Polish subjects and/or involvement in the Polish American community, and a personal statement on background and educational and professional goals; financial need is also considered. Financial data Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year. Limitations There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline January of each year.

[376] KUCHLER-KILLIAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Federation of the Blind c/o Peggy Elliott Chair, Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 (515) 236-3366 Web site: www.nfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to legally blind students. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years. Special features Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [377] K2TEO MARTIN J. GREEN, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education in any subject area. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (General Class). Preference is given to students whose parents, grandparents, siblings, or other relatives are also ham radio operators. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[378] LAKEVIEW SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Applicants must be second-year students who have completed 12 months of nurse anesthesia classes. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[379] LAWRENCE E. AND THELMA J. NORRIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc. P.O. Box 831 Riverdale, MD 20738 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amateurradio-far.org Purpose To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in going to college.

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Eligibility Applicants must be a resident of the United States and hold an amateur radio license of technician plus class or higher. Special consideration is given to applicants who have demonstrated academic merit, financial need, and an interest in promoting the amateur radio service. Preference is given to juniors, seniors, and graduate students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher who are pursuing a degree in science or engineering. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[380] LAWRENCE R. FOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Oregon who are interested in pursuing a public health career. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oregon who are interested in pursuing a career in public health (not private practice). First preference is given to applicants currently working and graduate students majoring in public health. Second preference is given to undergraduates entering the junior or senior year of a health program, including nursing, medical technology, and physician assistant. As part of the application process, they must submit an essay (at least 1 page in length) on their interest and experience (if any) in a public health career, migrant clinics, or community primary care clinics. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[381] LEOPOLD SCHEPP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Leopold Schepp Foundation 551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000 New York, NY 10176-2597 (212) 692-0191 Purpose To encourage postsecondary study in the United States or abroad. Eligibility Eligible to apply are full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in pursuing their education in the United States or abroad. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be in the United States when they apply, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Age restrictions are as follows: undergraduate applicants, up to 30 years old; graduate student applicants, up to 40 years. High school seniors are not eligible. Financial data Up to $7,500 each, depending upon the funds available and the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed.

STUDY AND TRAINING Limitations Finalists may be required to travel to New York at their own expense for an interview. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline November of each year.

[382] LESBIAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS An Uncommon Legacy Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 150 West 26th Street, Suite 602 New York, NY 10001 (212) 366-6507 Fax: (212) 366-4425 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uncommonlegacy.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate women who show potential for becoming the lesbian leadership of the future. Eligibility This program is open to women who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree on a full-time basis. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be able to demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the lesbian community, and be able to document financial need. To qualify, an applicant must submit a completed application, an up-to-date school transcript, a written personal statement (1,000 words or less) that offers insights into her achievements and goals, and at least 2 letters from faculty and/or former employers, at least 1 of whom is familiar with the applicant’s work involving lesbian issues. Finalists may be interviewed. Selection is based on academic performance, honors, personal/financial hardship, and, especially, service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender community. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 100 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[383] LESLIE ISENBERG FUND SCHOLARSHIP American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Attn: Director of Programs and Corporate Development 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-3279 (301) 897-5700 (800) 498-2071 Fax: (301) 571-0457 TTY: (301) 897-0157 Web site: www.ashfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities and others who are interested in studying communication sciences or related programs in graduate school. Eligibility Applicants must be accepted for full-time graduate study in an accredited communication sciences and disorders program. Priority is given to students with disabilities. Selection is based on academic and personal merit. Students who have received a prior scholarship from the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Foundation are not eligible. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[384] LIFE CARE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Independent Colleges of Southern California Attn: Scholarship Committee 555 South Flower Street, Suite 610 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2300 (213) 553-9380 Fax: (213) 553-9346 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cal-colleges.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at independent colleges in California interested in pursuing a career within the long-term health care industry. Eligibility This program is open to students who are planning for a degree and career in 1 of the following: health care administration (bachelor’s or master’s degree), nursing (associate or bachelor’s degree), occupational therapy (associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree), or physical therapy (associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree). Applicants must be currently enrolled in an approved program of studies that will lead to appropriate licensure within 2 years and be willing to consider a career within the long-term health care (modern nursing home) industry. Selection is based on merit. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features The participating institutions are Chapman University, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Mount St. Mary’s College, Occidental College, Pepperdine University, Pitzer College, Pomona College, Scripps College, University of La Verne, University of Redlands, University of San Diego, Westmont College, and Whittier College. Number awarded 5 each year.

[385] LILLY SCHIZOPHRENIA REINTEGRATION SCHOLARSHIPS Lilly Schizophrenia Reintegration Awards Office 734 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1167 Chicago, IL 60610 (800) 809-8202 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.zyprexa.com/scholar.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students diagnosed with schizophrenia. Eligibility This program is open to students diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorder who are receiving medical treatment for the disease and are actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts. They must be interested in pursuing postsecondary education, including trade or vocational school programs, high school equivalency programs, associate degrees, bachelor or arts and science degrees, and graduate programs. As part of the application process, students must write an essay describing their skills, interests, and personal and professional goals. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the specific needs of the recipient. Funds may be used to pay for tuition and related expenses, such as textbooks and laboratory fees. Duration 1 year. Special features This program, established in 1998, is funded by Eli Lilly and Company. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 51 of these scholarships were awarded, including 11 for graduate degrees,

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS 18 for bachelor’s degrees, 16 for associate degrees, and 6 for trade or vocational programs. Deadline January of each year.

[386] LLOYD G. BALFOUR FELLOWSHIP National Interfraternity Foundation, Inc. 3901 West 86th Street, Suite 380 Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 872-3304 Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate studies to initiated fraternity or sorority members. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students enrolled in an accredited graduate or professional school. Applicants must be initiated members of men’s or women’s college fraternities. Financial data The foundation awards a total of $18,000 in fellowships each year. Duration 1 year. Special features This fellowship was established in 1985. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[387] LORETTA FORD SCHOLARSHIP North Carolina Foundation for Nursing 103 Enterprise Street Raleigh, NC 27607-7325 (919) 821-4250 (800) 729-1975 Fax: (919) 829-5807 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/nc/index.htm Purpose To encourage registered nurses in North Carolina and other states to become nurse practitioners. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are interested in pursuing graduate level education so they can become nurse practitioners. Applicants must be registered nurses with previous work experience in a medically underserved population in a nonmetropolitan area. They must have been accepted into an approved master’s degree nurse practitioner program in North Carolina. Financial need must be demonstrated. Priority is given to North Carolina residents and to those registered nurses who are active in their local and statewide professional nursing association. Special consideration is give to applicants who plan to practice in a medically underserved area. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established by the North Carolina Nurses Association Council of Nurse Practitioners and is administered by the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing. Funding for the scholarship is provided by Pratt Pharmaceutical.

[388] LOS ANGELES HILLEL COUNCIL MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Los Angeles Hillel Council 900 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024-3094 (310) 208-6639 Fax: (310) 824-7194 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance for medical school.

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Eligibility The program is open to the following applicants: students from any state attending medical school in California; California residents attending medical school in any state; and students nationwide who are active in Hillel. Selection is based on academic record and need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was founded in 1950 by Rabbi Jehudah M. Cohen and a group of local physicians and philanthropists. Deadline March of each year.

[389] LUCILLE JOEL SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335 (888) UR-NJSNA Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to nurses in New Jersey who are working on a master’s degree in health policy. Eligibility Applicants must 1) be New Jersey residents, 2) have already earned their R.N. degree, and 3) currently be working on a master’s degree in health policy. They must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline December of each year.

[390] LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND League of United Latin American Citizens Attn: LULAC National Education Service Centers 1133 20th Street, N.W., Suite 750 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 408-0060 Fax: (202) 408-0064 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lulac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic American students interested in postsecondary education. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled at an accredited college or university as graduate or undergraduate students. They must be active in the Hispanic community, display outstanding academic performance, and demonstrate financial need. Candidates must live near a participating local council of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). Financial data The amount of the stipend varies, depending upon need, from $250 to $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features This program represents an attempt to forge a partnership between the corporate world and the community. Under its fundsharing concept, LULAC’s National Education Ser-

STUDY AND TRAINING vice Center gathers contributions nationally from corporations, while LULAC councils raise money locally. The total corporate donations are then apportioned back to the councils according to effort. Limitations Applications must be obtained directly from participating LULAC councils; for a list, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the sponsor. Number awarded Varies; approximately 500 each year. Deadline Each participating LULAC local council sets its own deadline.

[391] M. ELIZABETH CARNEGIE SCHOLARSHIP Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 399-1428 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Black Americans who wish to pursue doctoral training in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be Black American registered nurses, a member of a national professional nursing organization, and enrolled in or applying to a nursing or nursing-related program at the doctoral level. In addition, applicants must be U.S. citizens or have officially filed for citizenship. Selection is based on academic standing and potential for leadership and service to the nursing profession. Financial data Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Limitations There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[393] MAGOICHI AND SHIZUKO KATO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Japanese American Citizens League Attn: National Scholarship Awards 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 Fax: (415) 931-4671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jacl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are interested in pursuing graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to JACL members who are attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university as a graduate student. Preference is given to applicants planning a career in medicine or the ministry. Selection is based upon academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[394] MAIDS OF ATHENA SCHOLARSHIPS [392] MAGGIE KNOTT POST PHYSICAL THERAPIST PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP California Chapter American Physical Therapy Association Attn: California Physical Therapy Fund 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95833-3294 (916) 929-2782 (800) 743-2782 Fax: (916) 646-5960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ccapta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for students enrolled in a graduate physical therapy program in California. Eligibility This program is open to physical therapists in California pursuing graduate education following the completion of their initial physical therapist professional education. Applicants must be current or projected faculty members at an institution offering or actively pursuing a physical therapist professional education program that results in an advanced degree. They must also be eligible for membership in the California chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Selection is based on 1) financial need (45 percent); 2) academic achievement—at least a 3.0 grade point average in their physical therapist professional education or a 3.3 grade point average in their post physical therapist professional education program (45 percent); and 3) a statement by the student on teaching experience and content area, intended teaching content area, and intent for full-time or parttime teaching activity (10 percent).

Maids of Athena 1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009-1007 (202) 232-6300 Fax: (202) 232-2140 Web site: www.ahepa.org/maids/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate education to women of Greek descent. Eligibility This program is open to women who are members of the Maids of Athena. Applicants may be a graduating high school senior, an undergraduate college student, or a graduate student. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and participation in the organization. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 each to a graduating high school senior, undergraduate college student, and graduate student.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [395] MAINE HEALTH PROFESSIONS LOAN PROGRAM Finance Authority of Maine Attn: Education Finance Programs 5 Community Drive P.O. Box 949 Augusta, ME 04332-0949 (207) 623-3263 (800) 228-3734 Fax: (207) 623-0095 TDD: (207) 626-2717 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.famemaine.com Purpose To provide need-based loans and loans-for-service to Maine students pursuing medical, dental, veterinary, and optometry education at an accredited institution in the United States. Eligibility This program is open to Maine students who are pursuing doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry, optometry, and veterinary medicine. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. At least 90 percent of the loan funds are reserved for students who are enrolled at medical schools participating in the Finance Authority of Maine’s Access to Medical Education Program or students who are enrolled in other accredited allopathic and osteopathic schools of medicine; the remaining loan funds may be used to assist doctoral students who are pursuing dental, veterinary, or optometry education at any accredited institution in the United States. The order of priority for loans is: 1) students enrolled in the Access to Medical Education Program who want to renew their loans; 2) students not enrolled in the Access Program who wish to renew their loans; 3) incoming Access Program students; 4) incoming allopathic and osteopathic medical students not enrolled in the Access program but who demonstrate financial need; 5) students enrolled in allopathic and osteopathic institutions who are not enrolled in the Access Program but who demonstrate financial need; and 6) students studying dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry who demonstrate financial need. Financial data Loans for students enrolled in the Access to Medical Education Program range from $5,000 to $15,000 per year; loans for other health professions students range from $5,000 to $10,000 per year. Recipients who practice outside of Maine must repay the loan within 10 years at 9 percent rate of interest. For recipients who practice within Maine, the terms depend upon the practice specialty and the location of the practice in Maine. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Loans may be forgiven if the recipient practices in areas of Maine specifically designated by the Maine Department of Human Services as medically underserved. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline September of each year.

[396] MAINE MASONIC AID FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Maine Education Services Attn: H.E.R.O. Hotline P.O. Box 549 Augusta, ME 04332 (800) 303-4376, ext. 235 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mesfoundation.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students

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in Maine who meet the federal definition of an independent student. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Maine who meet at least 1 of the following criteria: 1) are at least 24 years of age; 2) are married; 3) are enrolled in a graduate level or professional education program; 4) have legal dependents other than a spouse; 5) are an orphan or ward of the court (or were a ward of the court until age 18); or 6) are a veteran of the U.S. armed forces. Selection is based on seriousness of educational intent, commitment to future contribution to their community, and financial need. Financial data Stipends up to $1,000 are provided. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 24 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[397] MAINE OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Maine Osteopathic Association Attn: Executive Director RR 2, Box 1920 Manchester, ME 04351 (207) 623-1101 Fax: (207) 623-4228 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are attending osteopathic medical school. Eligibility This program is open to continuing students who have been Maine residents for at least 3 years and are able to present proof of enrollment at an approved college of osteopathic medicine in the second, third, or fourth year of study. Residency in Maine for the sole purpose of attending college is not considered evidence of Maine residence for the purpose of this scholarship. An applicant who is a graduate of a public or private secondary school in Maine is considered eligible regardless of whether or not he/she has resided elsewhere in the interim between high school graduation and application. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[398] MAINE OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Maine Osteopathic Association Attn: Executive Director RR 2, Box 1920 Manchester, ME 04351 (207) 623-1101 Fax: (207) 623-4228 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are attending osteopathic medical school. Eligibility This program is open to first-year medical students who have been Maine residents for at least 3 years and are able to present proof of enrollment at an approved college of osteopathic medicine. Residency in Maine for the sole purpose of attending college is not considered evidence of Maine residence for the purpose of this scholarship. An applicant who is a graduate of a public or private secondary school in Maine is considered eligible regardless of whether or not he/she has resided else-

STUDY AND TRAINING where in the interim between high school graduation and application. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[399] MANA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MANA, A National Latina Organization Attn: Scholarships 1725 K Street, N.W., Suite 501 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 833-0060, ext. 14 Fax: (202) 496-0588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hermana.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of MANA, A National Latina Organization, who are interested in undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to MANA members who are Latinas enrolled full time in an accredited college or university in the United States. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, demonstrated commitment to Hispanic women’s progress and development, contributions to local and national Hispanic community issues, and experience in overcoming obstacles in obtaining education and/or personal development. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features MANA was founded in 1974 by Chicanas as the Mexican American Women’s National Association. It assumed its current name in 1994 to reflect the fact that its membership included Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Central Americans, and South Americans, as well as Mexican Americans. Limitations There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded Up to 20 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[400] MANA SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists from Montana who are interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are registered nurses licensed to practice in Montana and currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year.

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Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Montana Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA). Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[401] MANFRED MEIER SCHOLARSHIP American Psychological Foundation 750 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-5814 Fax: (202) 336-5816 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to neuropsychology graduate students with financial need. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students working in the area of neuropsychology. Applicants must submit a letter documenting their scholarly or research accomplishments, their financial need for the award, and the purpose for which they plan to use it. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[402] MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in the manufacturing and industrial aspects of the pharmaceutical sciences. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of graduate study and have no more than 3 years remaining to complete a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. college of pharmacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be proposing to study the manufacturing and industrial aspects of pharmacy. Financial data Stipends range from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Special features The fellowships offered in this program are designated as the Glaxo Wellcome–AFPE Fellowship in Manufacturing/Industrial Pharmacy, the GPIA–AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and the Novartis–AFPE Fellowship in Manufacturing/Industrial Pharmacy. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[403] MARCH OF DIMES NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

[405] MARGARET FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Attn: Vice President for Research 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 (914) 997-4555 Fax: (914) 997-4560 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.modimes.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study to perinatal nurses. Eligibility This program is open to perinatal nurses who are enrolled in graduate programs in maternal and child nursing. Applicants must be a member of the American College of NurseMidwives (ACNM), the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), or the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). They must submit a 2-page essay on their educational plan; careers goals and how they correlate with the mission of the March of Dimes; past, current, and planned involvement in nursing for mothers and infants; and why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1997. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

Woman’s Missionary Union Attn: WMU Foundation P.O. Box 11346 Birmingham, AL 35202-1346 (205) 408-5525 (877) 482-4483 Fax: (205) 408-5508 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wmufoundation.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to the dependent children of appointed missionaries and missionary associates, provided both parents are under North American Mission Board (NAMB) appointment. Eligibility Students who are dependents of NAMB missionaries and were born prior to or during missionary service are eligible, provided 1) the missionaries or missionary associates are on active status with NAMB and have served a minimum of 4 years or 2) the missionary or missionary associate died or became totally disabled while in missionary service. Missionaries and missionary associates who are placed on reserve status and have served on active status for at least 10 years are also eligible, as are missionaries and missionary associates who have served at least 10 years with NAMB and have resigned to serve in another church or denominational work-related vocation. Married students may not apply. Financial data Benefits are based on credit hours and years of mission service completed. For undergraduates, stipends range from $21 per credit hour (for 4 years of mission service completed) to $42 per credit hour (for 10 or more years of mission service completed). For graduate students, benefits are paid according to the following: 1) balance of unused undergraduate scholarship; 2) for seminary study, up to 50 percent of undergraduate benefits. For students who attend technical or professional schools not associated with accredited colleges, payment is made on total hours of training. For missionary or missionary associates retired or placed on reserve status, benefits are based on financial need. All benefits are paid in 4 equal installments to the recipient’s college or seminary and cannot exceed the cost of the training. Duration 1 academic term; may be renewed. Special features This program includes several named awards with additional requirements. Margaret Fund students who are graduating college seniors, have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average in college, and have demonstrated scholarship, leadership, and character while in college are eligible to apply for the Elizabeth Lowndes Award of $400. The Julia C. Pugh Scholarship stipulates that the recipient must have significant financial need and not qualify for regular scholarships. The Mattie J.C. Russell Scholarship is limited to the children of home missionaries. The Mary B. Rhodes Medical Scholarship is for medical students who are the children of foreign missionaries. Endowment Fund Scholarships of $400 are given to former Margaret Fund students appointed as missionaries and of $200 to former students of Baptist mission boards appointed as regular missionaries, missionary associates, missionary journeymen, or US-2 missionaries. Limitations Undergraduates must begin their studies within 5 years and complete them within 10 years; graduate students must begin within 3 years and complete within 5 years. Number awarded Varies each year.

[404] MARGARET E. SWANSON SCHOLARSHIP American Dental Hygienists’ Association Attn: Institute for Oral Health 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-8944 (800) 735-4916 Fax: (312) 440-8929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a dental hygiene program who demonstrate exceptional organizational leadership potential. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 1 year in a certificate/associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral program in dental hygiene with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and full-time enrollment. Selection is based on organizational leadership potential. Financial data The amount of the scholarship depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [406] MARGARET YARDLEY FELLOWSHIP New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Attn: Fellowship Chair 55 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1593 (732) 249-5474 Purpose To provide financial assistance to women from New Jersey interested in graduate studies. Eligibility Female graduate students from New Jersey are eligible to apply if they are enrolled full time in a master’s or doctoral program at a college or university in the United States. Selection is based upon scholastic achievement, potential for career service, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Award recipients must give written assurance of an uninterrupted year of study at an American college of their choice. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[407] MARIA C. JACKSON–GENERAL GEORGE A. WHITE STUDENT AID FUND Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Purpose To support the postsecondary education of veterans or the children of veterans and military personnel in Oregon. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. veterans or the children of veterans (or of active-duty personnel) who are high school graduates and residents of Oregon studying at institutions of higher learning in the state. A minimum grade point average of 3.75, either in high school (if the student is a graduating high school senior) or in college (for graduate and continuing undergraduate students) is required. Selection is based on scholastic ability and financial need. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[408] MARTHA L. BANKHEAD/KAREN ELIZABETH GARVEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education at a program in Connecticut.

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Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in Connecticut. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Connecticut Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[409] MARTIN BARNES SCHOLARSHIPS Martin Barnes Scholarship Fund 413 Sixth Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20003 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students. Eligibility Applicants may be high school seniors or currentlyenrolled undergraduate or graduate students. They must be U.S. citizens, have at least a 2.5 grade point average, and have performed at least 100 hours of community service within the current academic year in the field of human outreach. As part of the application, students must submit an essay on the topic: “The Contributions I Would Make to Win the War on Drugs.” Also required are 3 written recommendations or character references. Selection is based on community service, leadership, and academic record. Financial data The stipend is $500 for high school seniors or $1,000 for undergraduate or graduate students. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a high school senior and 1 to an undergraduate or graduate student. Deadline May of each year.

[410] MARY EILEEN DIXEY SCHOLARSHIP American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 4720 Montgomery Lane P.O. Box 31220 Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301) 652-2682 Fax: (301) 656-3620 TDD: (800) 377-8555 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aotf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in New Hampshire who are working on an associate or master’s degree in occupational therapy. Eligibility This program is open to New Hampshire residents who are enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in the state at the associate or master’s degree level. Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance and have a sustained record of outstanding scholastic performance. As part of the application process, they must submit transcripts, 2 personal references, and a statement from their cur-

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS riculum director. Preference is given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Application forms are available at no cost at the association’s web site; a $5 fee is charged for printed copies sent from the association’s headquarters. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[411] MARY GIBBON SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology, Inc. Attn: Deputy Executive Director 503 Carlisle Drive, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 435-8556 Fax: (703) 435-0056 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amsect.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program. Eligibility To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a current student member of the society, be in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program, have completed at least one quarter of the required course work, and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features The funding for this program comes from the Medtronic Cardiopulmonary, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[412] MARY JO CLAYTON SANDERS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SCHOLARSHIP Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Chair 6065 21st Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427 (561) 778-1023 Web site: www.ffgc.org Purpose To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in environmental issues. Eligibility This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be in financial need, and be majoring in environmental issues (including city planning, land management, environmental control, and allied subjects). Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school and distributed semiannually. Duration 1 year. Limitations If the recipient’s grade point average drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[413] MARY LOU BROWN SCHOLARSHIPS American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs from designated states who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education in any subject area. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (General Class). Preference is given to applicants residing in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington and attending school in those states. Candidates must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better and a demonstrated interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[414] MARY MARSHALL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR REGISTERED NURSES Virginia Department of Health Attn: Center for Primary Care and Rural Health 1500 East Main Street, Suite 227 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 371-4090 Fax: (804) 371-0116 Web site: www.vdh.state.va.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to nursing students in Virginia who are willing to practice as nurses in the state following graduation. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Virginia who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a school of nursing in the state (graduate students pursuing degrees not offered in Virginia may attend school in another state). Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 in required courses. Selection is based primarily on financial need, although scholastic achievement is also considered. Financial data The maximum annual scholarship is $2,000 for undergraduates or $4,000 for graduate students. Scholarship recipients must agree to engage in full-time nursing practice in Virginia for 1 month for every $100 received. The required service must begin within 90 days of the recipient’s licensure date. If the recipient fails to complete the course of study, or pass the licensing examination, or provide the required service, all scholarship funds received must be repaid with interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 4 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[415] MARY MCMILLAN DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

[417] MARY OPAL WOLANIN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

American Physical Therapy Association Attn: Foundation for Physical Therapy 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 (703) 706-8906 (800) 875-1378 Fax: (703) 706-8519 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to physical therapists in their first year of postprofessional doctoral study. Eligibility This program is open to licensed physical therapists who have been accepted as a student in an accredited postprofessional doctoral program with a demonstrated relationship to physical therapy. Applicants may not have completed the equivalent of 1 academic year of doctoral-level course work prior to the start of the year for which the scholarship will be used. Selection is based on a statement of career goals, objectives of graduate study, the plan for study and completion of degree, significance of research direction, and endorsement of faculty members. Financial data Awards up to $5,000 are provided. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline August of each year.

National Gerontological Nurses Association 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL 32514-7072 (850) 473-1174 (800) 723-0560 Fax: (850) 484-8762 Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the National Gerontological Nurses Association (NGNA). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are majoring in gerontology/geriatric nursing and carrying at least 6 units at a school accredited by the NLN. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation, a current school catalog describing courses with gerontological nursing content, all academic transcripts (at least a 3.0 grade point average is required), a statement of purpose for requesting the scholarship, a statement of future professional and educational goals, and a statement of financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients must be willing to serve on the honors and awards committee for a minimum of 1 year and must agree to attend the association’s annual conference. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline July of each year.

[416] MARY MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

[418] MARY SEELEY KNUDSTRUP SCHOLARSHIP

Delta Sigma Theta–Century City Alumnae Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 8149 Los Angeles, CA 90008 (213) 243-0594 Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American women interested in working on a graduate degree. Eligibility This program is designed to support women who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and are pursuing (or interested in pursuing) graduate study in any field. Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are not eligible to apply. Candidates must have a reputation as a person of good character, a commitment to serving others in the African American community, and an outstanding academic record (at least a 3.0 grade point average). Each applicant is requested to submit a completed application form, 3 letters of recommendation, an official transcript, verification of application or admission to a graduate program, and a statement describing career goals and service to the African American community. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Attn: Scholarships 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4189 (773) 380-2730 (800) 638-3522, ext. 2730 Fax: (773) 380-2419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.elca.org/wo/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to lay women who are members of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) congregations and who wish to pursue graduate education. Eligibility These scholarships are aimed at ELCA lay women who are at least 21 years of age and have experienced an interruption of at least 2 years in their education since high school. Applicants must have been admitted to a graduate program at an academic institution to prepare for a career of Christian service but not in a church-certified profession. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Deadline February of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [419] MARYLAND DELEGATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for vocational, undergraduate, and graduate education in Maryland. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled or planning to enroll either part time or full time in a vocational, undergraduate, or graduate program in Maryland. Applicants must be Maryland residents. Awards are made by state delegates to students in their district. Financial need is not required. Financial data The amount awarded varies. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Special features Recipients may attend an out-of-state institution if they are pursuing a unique major. Limitations Students should contact all 3 delegates in their state legislative district for application instructions. Deadline Deadline dates vary and are set by each state delegate.

[420] MARYLAND FIRE FIGHTER, AMBULANCE, AND RESCUE SQUAD MEMBER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to fire fighters, ambulance, or rescue squad members in Maryland. Eligibility Eligible for this support are fire fighters, ambulance, and rescue squad members who are enrolled as either full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited institution of higher education in Maryland in a degree or certificate program for fire service technology or emergency medical technology. Recipients must continue to serve as Maryland fire fighters or ambulance or rescue squad members following graduation. Financial data Awards may be used for tuition only and do not exceed the equivalent tuition of a resident student at the University of Maryland College Park. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[421] MARYLAND PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND ASSISTANTS GRANT Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to students in Maryland who are interested in preparing for a career as a physical or occupational therapist or assistant. Eligibility This program is open to Maryland residents who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary institution in Maryland with an approved program of occupational or physical therapy. Applicants must be interested in becoming a therapist or therapy assistant. Selection is based on high school or college grade point average. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must work 1 year in a public school, state hospital, or other approved site for each year the award was received, or the award must be repaid with interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Limitations Recipients must attend an accredited postsecondary school in Maryland on a full-time basis. Deadline June of each year.

[422] MARYLAND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students in Maryland who are interested in preparing for a career in the legal or medical professions. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate nursing students and graduate students working on a degree in dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, or pharmacy at an accredited institution in Maryland. Applicants must be Maryland residents. This is a need-based program. Financial data Stipends range from $200 to $1,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 3 additional years. Limitations Recipients must study on a full-time basis. Deadline February of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [423] MARYLAND SENATORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for vocational, undergraduate, and graduate education in Maryland. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled either part time or full time in a vocational, undergraduate, or graduate program in Maryland. Applicants must be Maryland residents and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Awards are made by state senators to students in their districts. Financial data Stipends range from $200 to $2,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years or until a degree is earned. Special features Recipients may attend an out-of-state institution if they are pursuing a unique major or if they require special facilities for the hearing impaired. Deadline February of each year.

[424] MARYLAND STATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to college students in Maryland who are interested in preparing for a career as a nurse. Eligibility This program is open to nursing students attending a college, university, or hospital that awards a nursing degree (undergraduate or graduate) or diploma in Maryland. Applicants must be Maryland residents, be majoring or planning to major in a nursing-related field, and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average in high school or in a postsecondary nursing curriculum. Nurses seeking a second nursing degree are also eligible. Financial data The scholarship/loan is up to $2,400 per year for tuition and mandatory fees (recipients with established financial need receive an additional award of up to $2,400 per year for living expenses). Recipients must agree to work in a nursing shortage area for the number of years they received support through this program. If they fail to complete that service obligation, they must repay the award with interest at the prime rate plus 2 percent. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Number awarded Varies; generally, up to 300 each year. Of the scholarships awarded each year, 10 percent are reserved for students seeking a second nursing degree. Deadline June of each year.

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[425] MASTER’S DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS IN CANCER NURSING American Cancer Society Attn: Extramural Grants Department 1599 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 (404) 329-7558 (800) ACS-2345 Fax: (404) 321-4669 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cancer.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in cancer nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses with a current license to practice who are enrolled in or applying to a master’s degree program in cancer nursing at an academic institution within the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be committed to pursuing studies full time, have had experience in professional nursing (as well as cancer nursing), be involved in professional and academic organizations, be involved in the American Cancer Society and other volunteer organizations, have published or contributed to publications and creative works, have received professional and personal awards and honors, and be committed to a career in cancer nursing. They must be preparing to work in the following fields of cancer nursing: research, education, administration, or clinical practice. Financial data The stipend is $10,000 per year. Payments are made to the institution at the beginning of each semester. Duration 1 to 2 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

[426] MCKNIGHT DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Florida Education Fund 201 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1525 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 272-2772 Fax: (813) 272-2784 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.fl-educ-fd.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American graduate students in Florida who are interested in teaching at colleges and universities in the state. Eligibility This program is open to African American citizens who are seeking Ph.D. degrees at 1 of 10 universities in Florida. Fellowships may be in any discipline, but preference is given to the following fields of study: agriculture, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, marine biology, physics, and psychology. Academic programs that lead to professional degrees (such as the M.D., D.B.A., D.D.S., J.D., or D.V.M.) are not covered by the fellowship. Graduate study in education, whether leading to an Ed.D. or a Ph.D., is generally not included. Financial data Each award provides annual tuition up to $5,000 and an annual stipend of $11,000. Recipients are also eligible for the Fellows Travel Fund, which supports recipients who wish to attend and present papers at professional conferences. Duration 1 year; renewable up to 2 additional years if the recipient maintains satisfactory performance and normal progress toward the Ph.D. degree. Special features The universities participating in this program are: Barry University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Institute of Technology,

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Florida International University, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Miami, and University of South Florida. Limitations Since this program is intended to increase African American graduate enrollment at the 10 participating universities, currently-enrolled doctoral students at these universities are not eligible to apply. Number awarded Up to 20 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[427] M.E. FRANKS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM International Association of Food Industry Suppliers Attn: IAFIS Foundation 1451 Dolley Madison Boulevard McLean, VA 22101-3850 (703) 761-2600 Fax: (703) 761-4334 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iafis.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in working on a degree in a field related to food science. Eligibility This program is open to students working on a degree in dairy foods, food science, food technology, food marketing, agricultural economics, or agricultural business management on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Undergraduate students must be entering their junior or senior year. Graduate students must be working on a master’s or Ph.D. degree. U.S. or Canadian citizenship is required. Completed applications should be submitted to the applicant’s department head/chairperson, who then forwards them on to the foundation office. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership ability, character and integrity, and career commitment. Graduate students are also evaluated on their statement of purpose for their master’s or Ph.D. thesis proposal. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program is administered by the International Association of Food Industry Suppliers on behalf of the Dairy Recognition and Education Foundation, which provides the funding. Limitations Recipients must enroll in school full time. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[428] MEANA SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of Maine or pursuing further education at a program in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are either 1) residents of Maine, or 2) attending a nurse anesthesia program in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New

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Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MEANA). Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[429] MEDICAL GROUP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION/AAA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Anesthesia Administration Assembly (AAA) of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are undertaking a course of study or project to accomplish set goals for self advancement. Eligibility Eligible to apply are 1) members of the AAA and 2) dependents of AAA members who have been members for at least 3 years and are currently members. Applicants must be interested in pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to medical practice management at accredited universities and colleges. They must submit a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts listing undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[430] MEDTRONIC PHYSIO-CONTROL ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing an advanced clinical practice degree. Eligibility This program is open to nurses pursuing an advanced clinical degree to become a nurse practitioner or clini-

STUDY AND TRAINING cal nurse specialist. Preference is given to nurses focusing on cardiac nursing, including cardiac resuscitation. Applicants must have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is funded by the Medtronic Physio-Control Corporation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[431] MELVA T. OWEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Federation of the Blind c/o Peggy Elliott Chair, Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 (515) 236-3366 Web site: www.nfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to blind students studying or planning to study at the postsecondary level. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study. Scholarships, however, will not be awarded for the study of religion or solely to further general or cultural education; the academic program should be directed towards attaining financial independence. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $7,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years. Special features Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[432] MEMORIAL AND CITATION FELLOWSHIPS IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in the pharmaceutical sciences. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of graduate study and have no more than 3 years remaining to complete a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. college of pharmacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They may study any aspect of pharmacy. Financial data Stipends range from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Special features The fellowships offered in this program are designated as the W. Paul Briggs Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Donald and Frances Brodie Fellow-

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ship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Albert H. Diebold Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the George V. Doerr Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the H.A.B. Dunning Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Richard E. Faust Citation Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Albert B. Fisher, Jr. Citation Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the James F. Hoge Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Robert Wood Johnson Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Josiah Kirby Lilly Sr. Memorial Fellowships in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Charles J. Lynn Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Robert Lincoln McNeil Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the E. Mead Johnson Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the E.I. Newcomb Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Sydnor Barksdale Penick Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Abe Plough Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Paul M. Scott Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Charles R. Walgreen Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the William E. Weiss Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences. Number awarded 20 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[433] MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FELLOWSHIP American Psychological Association Attn: Minority Fellowship Program 750 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6027 Fax: (202) 336-6012 TDD: (202) 336-6123 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apa.org/mfp Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral students committed to providing mental health and substance abuse services to ethnic minority populations. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full time in an accredited doctoral program, and committed to a career in psychology related to ethnic minority mental health and substance abuse services. Members of ethnic minority groups (African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders) are especially encouraged to apply. Preference is given to students specializing in clinical, school, and counseling psychology. Students of any other specialty will be considered if they plan careers in which their training will lead to delivery of mental health or substance abuse services to ethnic minority populations. Selection is based on professional commitment to ethnic minority health and substance abuse services, knowledge of ethnic minority psychology or mental health services issues, potential as demonstrated through accomplishments and productivity, scholarship and grades, and letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend varies from year to year, depending on federal guidelines. Duration 1 academic or calendar year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Special features Funding is provided by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Limitations Recipients are obligated to provide clinical services to underserved populations within 24 months after the com-

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pletion of their training and for a period equal to the length of the award. This obligation may not be fulfilled in private clinical practice. Deadline January of each year.

Limitations Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline December of each year.

[434] MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

[436] METROPOLITAN LIFE FOUNDATION AWARDS PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN MEDICINE

American Psychological Association Attn: Minority Fellowship Program 750 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6027 Fax: (202) 336-6012 TDD: (202) 336-6123 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apa.org/mfp Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral students interested in pursuing a career in mental health or psychological research as it relates to ethnic minority populations. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full time in an accredited doctoral program, and committed to a career as a researcher specializing in mental health issues of concern to ethnic minority populations. African American Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander students are especially encouraged to apply. Preference is given to students specializing in psychopathology, community, social, developmental, educational, health, aging, and cognitive psychology (or other related areas). Selection is based on professional commitment to ethnic minority mental health research, knowledge of ethnic minority psychology or mental health issues, potential as demonstrated through accomplishments and productivity, scholarship and grades, and letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend varies from year to year, depending on federal guidelines. Duration 1 academic or calendar year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Special features Funding is provided by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, a component of the National Institutes of Health. Deadline January of each year.

[435] MERIDIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS JEAN MARSHALL SCHOLAR AWARD New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335 (888) UR-NJSNA Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to New Jersey residents who are working on a graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be New Jersey residents currently enrolled in a master’s or higher degree program in nursing located in New Jersey. They must be R.N.s and must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year.

National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority medical students who reside in or attend school in designated cities. Eligibility Students must be nominated by their medical school deans. They must be 1) African American, mainland Puerto Rican, Mexican American, or Native American medical students in their second or third year, 2) enrolled in medical schools located in (or residents of) the following cities only: Phoenix, Arizona; San Francisco/Oakland/Bay Area, California; Los Angeles, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Miami, Florida; Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Aurora/Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; Metropolitan New York, New York (including southern New York, Long Island, central and northern New Jersey, and lower Connecticut); Rensselaer, New York; Utica, New York; Dayton, Ohio; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Scranton, Pennsylvania; Warwick/Providence, Rhode Island; Greenville, South Carolina; Austin, Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; or Houston, Texas; and 3) able to demonstrate financial need, outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and potential for distinguished contributions to medicine. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features The funding for this program, established in 1987, is provided by the Metropolitan Life Foundation of New York, New York. Number awarded Up to 14 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[437] MEXICAN FIESTA SCHOLARSHIPS Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc. 1030 West Mitchell Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 (414) 383-7066 Fax: (414) 383-6677 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mexican-fiesta.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic American students in Wisconsin who are interested in attending college. Eligibility Applicants must be at least 50 percent Hispanic, be high school seniors or full-time undergraduate or graduate students, have earned at least a 2.75 grade point average, be Wisconsin residents, and be bilingual in Spanish and English. Financial data The amount of the stipend depends on the number of students selected.

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Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features Recipients can attend college in any state. Funds for this program are raised each year at the Mexican Fiesta, held in Milwaukee for 3 days each August. Limitations Recipients must perform 20 hours of volunteer work in the Hispanic community. Number awarded Varies; a total of $15,000 is awarded in scholarships each year. Deadline May of each year.

succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[438] MGMA MIDWEST SECTION SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Midwest Section who are interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals resident in the MGMA Midwest Section (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. Attn: Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver 405 East Easterday Avenue Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 632-6896 Fax: (906) 632-1366 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide exemption from tuition at Michigan postsecondary institutions to members of Indian tribes. Eligibility This program is open to Michigan residents who have lived in the state for at least 12 months and can certify at least one-quarter North American Indian blood from a federallyrecognized or state historic tribe. Applicants must be attending a public 2-year or 4-year college or university (or triballycontrolled community college) in Michigan. The program includes full- and part-time study, academic-year and summer school, and undergraduate and graduate work. Financial data All qualified applicants are entitled to waiver of tuition at Michigan public institutions. Duration Indian students are entitled to the waiver as long as they attend college in Michigan. Special features This program was established in 1976 as the result of an agreement between the state of Michigan and the federal government under which the state agreed to provide free tuition to North American Indians in exchange for the Mt. Pleasant Indian School, which the state acquired as a training facility for the developmentally disabled. Number awarded Varies each year.

[439] MGMA WESTERN SECTION SCHOLARSHIPS

[441] MICHIGAN TUITION GRANT PROGRAM

American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Western Section who are interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in and have been members of the MGMA Western Section (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) for at least 2 years. Applicants must wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to

Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority Attn: Office of Scholarships and Grants P.O. Box 30462 Lansing, MI 48909-7962 (517) 373-3394 (888) 4-GRANTS Fax: (517) 335-5984 Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to residents of Michigan. Eligibility This program is open to Michigan residents who are attending or planning to attend an independent, private, nonprofit degree-granting Michigan college or university at least half time as an undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee. Students working on a degree in theology, divinity, or religious education are ineligible. Financial data Awards are limited to tuition and fees. Duration 1 year; the award may be renewed for a total of 10 semesters or 15 quarters of undergraduate aid, 6 semesters or 9 quarters of graduate aid, or 8 semesters or 12 quarters of graduate dental student aid. Number awarded Varies each year.

[440] MICHIGAN INDIAN TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Deadline February of each year for high school seniors; March of each year for college students.

[442] MIDWEST REGION KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS Korean American Scholarship Foundation Midwest Region Attn: Scholarship Committee 6600 North Lincoln Avenue, Suite 316 Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (847) 677-1694 Fax: (847) 677-1694 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kasf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to Korean American students who attend school in the midwest. Eligibility This program is open to Korean American students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in the midwestern states as full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may reside anywhere in the United States as long as they attend school in the midwest region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Selection is based on academic achievement, activities, community service, and financial need. Financial data Awards are $1,000 or more. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[443] MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE TUITION DISCOUNT PROGRAM Midwestern Higher Education Commission 1300 South Second Street, Suite 130 Minneapolis, MN 55454-1015 (612) 626-8288 Fax: (612) 626-8290 Web site: www.mhec.org/msep/index.htm Purpose To provide a tuition discount to students from selected midwestern states who are attending schools affiliated with the Midwest Student Exchange Program. Eligibility The Midwest Student Exchange Program is an interstate initiative established by the commission to increase interstate educational opportunities for students in its member states. The Tuition Discount Program includes the 5 participating states of Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska. Residents of these states may enroll in programs in the other participating states, but only at the level at which their home state admits students. All of the enrollment and eligibility decisions for the program are made by the institution. Financial data Participants in this program are eligible to receive reduced out-of-state tuition rates at designated community colleges, colleges, or universities participating in the program and at least 10 percent off the tuition at designated private colleges and universities participating in the program. Actual savings through the program will vary from institution to institution, depending upon the tuition rates. Participating students generally save between $500 and $3,000.

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Duration Students receive these benefits as long as they are enrolled in the program to which they were originally admitted and are making satisfactory progress towards a degree. Limitations Extension of the tuition privileges to students already enrolled is at the discretion of the institution. Number awarded Varies each year.

[444] MILDRED R. KNOLES OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS American Legion Auxiliary Department of Illinois 2720 East Lincoln Street P.O. Box 1426 Bloomington, IL 61702-1426 (309) 663-9366 Purpose To assist Illinois veterans or their children who have started college but need financial aid to continue their education in college or graduate school. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are veterans or children and grandchildren of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Storm who have begun college but need financial assistance to complete their college or graduate education. Applicants must have resided in Illinois for at least 3 years prior to application. Selection is based on character, Americanism, leadership, financial need, and academic record. Financial data Stipends are $1,200 or $800. Duration 1 year. Limitations Applications may be obtained only from a local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. Number awarded Varies; each year 1 scholarship of $1,200 and several of $800 are awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[445] MINNESOTA INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Minnesota Higher Education Services Office Attn: Indian Education 1819 Bemidji Avenue Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 755-2926 Fax: (218) 755-2008 Web site: www.mheso.state.mn.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native Americans in Minnesota who are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Applicants must be at least one-fourth degree Indian ancestry; members of a recognized Indian tribe; at least high school graduates (or approved equivalent); accepted by an accredited college, university, or vocational school in Minnesota; and residents of Minnesota for at least 1 year. Undergraduates must be attending full time; graduate students may be either full or part time. Financial data The scholarships range from $500 to $3,000, depending upon financial need. The average award is $1,850. Awards are paid directly to the student’s school or college, rather than to the student. Duration 1 year; renewable for an additional 4 years. Limitations Recipients must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0, earn 12 credits per quarter, and send official

STUDY AND TRAINING grade transcripts to the office for review after each quarter or semester. They must attend a school in Minnesota. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time, but they must be received at least 45 days prior to the start of the academic term.

[446] MINNESOTA RURAL MIDLEVEL PRACTITIONER LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Attn: Finance Program Administrator 121 East Seventh Place, Suite 460 P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 (651) 282-6302 (800) 366-5424 (within MN) Fax: (651) 297-5808 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.health.state.mn.us Purpose To repay the loans of students who plan to become nursing practitioners and work in rural Minnesota. Eligibility This program is open to individuals who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in a program of study that will prepare them for service as midlevel practitioners; these include nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, nurse anesthetists, advanced clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants. They must plan to practice in a designated rural area in Minnesota after completion of their educational program (i.e., areas in Minnesota outside the cities of Duluth, Mankato, Moorhead, Rochester, and St. Cloud and outside the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington). Applications must be submitted while the students are still in school for their midlevel practitioner training. Financial data For each year that a participant serves as a midlevel practitioner in a designated rural area for a minimum of 30 hours per week, the sponsor will repay up to $3,500 on their educational loans, directly to the loan servicer. Duration Participants are eligible for 2 or 4 years of loan repayment, depending on the length of their midlevel educational program. Participants who complete a 1-year program are eligible for 2 years of loan repayment; those who complete a 2-year program are eligible for 4 years of loan repayment. Special features Applicants are responsible for securing their own loans. Eligible loans include federal loan programs; Supplemental Loans for Students/Auxiliary Loans to Assist Students; Student Educational Loan Fund; or any other government or commercial loan for actual costs paid for tuition, reasonable educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses. Limitations To remain eligible for this program, the participant must complete at least 2 years of service in a designated rural area in the first 4 years following completion of their midlevel educational program. If the recipient fails to fulfill the service commitment, the participant is required to repay the total amount plus interest. Number awarded Up to 8 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[447] MINORITY ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY Environmental Protection Agency Attn: National Center for Environmental Research and Quality Assurance 401 M Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20460 (800) 490-9194 Web site: www.epa.gov/ncerqa Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students in minority academic institutions (MAIs) who are interested in majoring and conducting research in fields related to the environment. Eligibility Applicants for this program must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program in an academic discipline related to environmental management, including physical, biological, and social sciences and engineering. As part of their graduate degree program, applicants may conduct research outside the United States, but they must attend an MAI in this country, defined as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges (TCs). Financial data The maximum award is $34,000 per year, including a stipend of $17,000, an allowance of $5,000 for authorized expenses (including any foreign travel to conduct research), and up to $12,000 for tuition and fees. Duration Up to 2 years for master’s degree students; up to 3 years for doctoral students. Special features These fellowships were formerly known as Culturally Diverse Academic Institutions Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study. Number awarded Approximately 25 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[448] MINORITY DENTAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP American Dental Association Attn: ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 820 Chicago, IL 60611-2678 (312) 440-2567 Fax: (312) 440-2822 Web site: www.ada.org/prac/careers Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority Americans who wish to enter the field of dentistry. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens from a minority group that is currently underrepresented in the dental profession: Native American Indians, Black/African Americans, or Hispanics; they must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 and be entering second-year students at a dental school in the United States accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Selection is based upon academic achievement, a written summary of personal and professional goals, letters of reference, and demonstrated financial need. Financial data The maximum amount of the stipend is $2,500; it is sent directly to the student’s financial aid office to be used to cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is the result of the merger in 1992 of the minority dental scholarship programs of the ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund and the American Fund for

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Dental Health. Funding support is provided by Colgate-Palmolive, Oral-B Laboratories, and Procter & Gamble Company. Limitations Students receiving a full scholarship from any other source are ineligible to receive this scholarship. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July of each year.

need (30 percent), a statement on career plans (20 percent), and a letter of recommendation from a physical therapist (20 percent). Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[449] MINORITY FELLOWSHIPS OF THE PORTER PHYSIOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

[451] MISS NEW JERSEY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

American Physiological Society Attn: Education Office 9650 Rockville Pike, Room 4401 Bethesda, MD 20814-3991 (301) 530-7132 Fax: (301) 571-8305 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.faseb.org/aps Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minorities for doctoral study in physiology. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are members of underrepresented ethnic minority groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, and Native Pacific Islanders). Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a doctoral program in physiology at a North American university as full-time students. Selection is based on academic records, proposed study and training goals, research plans, letters of recommendation, and progress in training if already engaged. Financial data The stipend is $15,000. No provision is made for a dependency allowance or tuition and fees. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year and, in exceptional cases, for a third year. Special features This program is offered as part of the William T. Porter Fellowship Award Program. In 1990, the Porter Physiology Development Committee established these fellowships as the priority component of that program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January or June of each year.

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority 4 Quakerbridge Plaza P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625-0540 (609) 588-2228 (800) 792-8670 Fax: (609) 588-2390 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hesaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students in New Jersey who demonstrate community involvement. Eligibility This program is open to residents of New Jersey who have demonstrated involvement in civic, cultural, or charitable affairs for at least 3 years prior to applying for the scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to a full-time initial bachelor’s or graduate degree program at an approved public institution of higher education in New Jersey. Male students must submit proof of registration with Selective Service. Financial data The award covers the annual cost of tuition at the public institution in New Jersey that the recipient attends. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features This program is sponsored by the Miss New Jersey Scholarship Foundation, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226, (609) 525-9294. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[450] MINORITY PHYSICAL THERAPIST PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS California Chapter American Physical Therapy Association Attn: California Physical Therapy Fund 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95833-3294 (916) 929-2782 (800) 743-2782 Fax: (916) 646-5960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ccapta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students enrolled in a physical therapy program in California. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are students currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral physical therapist professional education program in California. Applicants must be African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Hispanic/Latino; residents of California; and student members of the American Physical Therapy Association. They must have completed at least 1 quarter or semester of the program and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement (30 percent), financial

[452] MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION/WAX COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association Attn: Scholarship Applications 680 Monroe Street, Suite A Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 354-8951 Fax: (601) 355-7128 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students majoring in agriculture who are affiliated with the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association. Eligibility Applicants must 1) be currently enrolled in college (in any state) as undergraduates or graduate students and 2) be majoring in agriculture. They, or their parents, must be members of the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association. To apply, students submit 3 letters of reference and complete an application form. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, honors and awards, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is generally around $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline September of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [453] MISSISSIPPI GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREE LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 (601) 982-6663 (800) 327-2980 (within MS) E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to Mississippi residents who are seeking a graduate or professional health degree not available at a Mississippi university. Eligibility This program is open to current Mississippi residents who are interested in pursuing a graduate or professional degree in a health-related field (including chiropractic medicine, orthotics/prosthetics, and podiatric medicine) that is not offered at a university in Mississippi. Selection is based on academic record. Priority is given to prior recipients. Financial data Awards average $7,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Obligation can be discharged on the basis of 1 year’s full-time service in Mississippi in the approved profession for 1 year’s loan/scholarship. In the event the recipient fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of the principal and interest is required. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline April of each year.

[454] MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 (601) 982-6663 (800) 327-2980 (within MS) E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to Mississippi residents who are majoring in a critical health care field in college. Eligibility This program is open to Mississippi residents who are enrolled as a junior or senior in an approved training program in the state of Mississippi. Approved programs of study currently include speech pathology, psychology, and occupational therapy on the undergraduate level and physical therapy on the graduate level. Selection is based on cumulative grade point average. The highest priority is given to renewal students. Financial data Under this program, $1,500 is awarded per year to undergraduate students and $3,000 per year to graduate students. This is a scholarship/loan program. Obligation can be discharged on the basis of 1 year’s service in the health profession at a state-operated health institution in Mississippi for 1 year’s scholarship/loan award. In the event the recipient fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration Up to 2 years. Special features State health institutions include the following: Mississippi State Hospital, Ellisville State School, East Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi Children’s Rehabilitation Center, North Mississippi Retardation Center, Hudspeth Retardation Center, South Mississippi Retardation Center, University of Mississippi Hospital, Boswell Retardation Center, State Board of Health, and health care facilities under the Department of Corrections.

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[455] MISSISSIPPI NURSING EDUCATION GRADUATE LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 (601) 982-6663 (800) 327-2980 (within MS) E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To offer forgivable loans to Mississippi residents who are interested in working on a graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to current Mississippi residents who are interested in working on a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. This is a merit-based program. Selection is based on cumulative grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Financial data Up to $3,000 per year for master’s degree students and up to $5,000 per year for doctoral students. This is a scholarship/loan program. Obligation can be discharged on the basis of 1 year’s full-time service in nursing in Mississippi for 1 year’s scholarship/loan. In the event the recipient fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline April of each year.

[456] MISSISSIPPI NURSING TEACHER STIPEND PROGRAM Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 (601) 982-6663 (800) 327-2980 (within MS) E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To offer forgivable loans to Mississippi licensed registered nurses who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching nursing. Eligibility This program is open to Mississippi residents who are enrolled full time in a school of nursing (within or outside of Mississippi) in a master’s or Ph.D. program. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Priority is given to nursing faculty who are within 12 months of earning a doctoral degree. Selection is based on cumulative grade point average. Financial data Under this program, students pursuing either an M.S.N. or Ph.D. are eligible to receive up to $1,000 per month. This is a scholarship/loan program. Obligation can be discharged by full-time teaching in Mississippi in professional nursing for 2 years for every year of scholarship assistance received. In the event the recipient fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration Up to 1 calendar year for M.S.N. students; up to 2 calendar years for D.S.N. students.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline April of each year.

[457] MISSOURI PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL NURSE LOAN PROGRAM Missouri Department of Health Attn: Bureau of Health Care Access and Assessment P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 (573) 751-6400 (800) 891-7415 Fax: (573) 751-6010 Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to nursing students in Missouri who agree to work in an “area of need” in the state. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Missouri who have lived for 1 or more years in the state for purposes other than attending an educational institution. Applicants must have applied for acceptance into a full-time course of study leading to an associate degree, a diploma, a bachelor of science, or a master of science degree in nursing, or leading to the completion of educational requirements for a licensed practical nurse. The educational institution must have a Missouri program approved by the State Board of Nursing for participation in this program. Selection is based on financial need. Financial data The maximum loan is $5,000 per year for professional nursing education or $2,500 per year for practical nursing education. This is a scholarship/loan program. Loans are forgiven at the rate of 25 percent per year for qualifying employment in an area of defined need (a geographic area or a nursing specialty that is experiencing a shortage of nurses in Missouri). If the loan is not forgiven by service, it must be repaid at 9.5 percent interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient is enrolled in an approved program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July or December of each year.

[458] MONTGOMERY GI BILL (ACTIVE DUTY) Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20420 (202) 418-4343 (800) 827-1000 Web site: www.va.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to new enlistees in any of the armed forces after they have completed their service obligation. Eligibility Eligible for this assistance are persons who enlist in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard after July 1, 1985, as well as persons who first perform full-time National Guard duty after November 29, 1989. Participants must serve continuously on active duty for 3 years or for 2 years on active duty followed by 4 years of Selected Reserve service. Following completion of their service obligation, participants may enroll in colleges or universities for associate, bachelor, or graduate degrees; in business, technical, or vocational schools; for apprenticeships or on-job training programs; in correspondence courses; in flight training; for tutorial assistance benefits if the

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individual is enrolled at least half time; or in state-approved alternative teacher certification programs. Financial data Enlistees contribute $100 a month for the first year of service; at the completion of their service obligation, they are repaid their contribution plus additional funds from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 36 monthly payments. For enlistees whose initial active-duty obligation was 3 years or more, the current monthly stipend for college or university work is $528 for full-time study, $396 for three-quarter time study, and $264 for half-time study; for apprenticeship and on-the-job training, the monthly stipend is $396 for the first 6 months, $290.40 for the second 6 months, and $184.80 for the remainder of the program. For enlistees whose initial active-duty obligation was less than 3 years, the current monthly stipend for college or university work is $429 for full-time study, $321.75 for three-quarter time study, and $214.50 for half-time study; for apprenticeship and on-thejob training, the monthly stipend is $321.75 for the first 6 months, $235.95 for the second 6 months, and $150.15 for the remainder of the program. Other rates apply for less than half-time study, cooperative education, correspondence courses, and flight training. Duration 36 months; active-duty servicemembers must utilize the funds within 10 years of leaving the armed services; reservists may draw on their funds while still serving. Special features Further information is available from local armed forces recruiters. This is the basic VA education program, referred to as Chapter 30, for veterans and military personnel who enter or have entered active duty since July 1, 1985. The comparable program for those whose service began earlier is the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) for service prior to June 30, 1985. Service personnel eligible for those benefits as of December 31, 1989, who served on active duty without a break from October 19, 1984 to June 30, 1988 (to June 30, 1987 if followed by 4 years’ service in the Selected Reserve) also qualify for this program, without contributing the $100 per month. Number awarded Varies each year.

[459] MONTGOMERY GI BILL (SELECTED RESERVE) Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20420 (202) 418-4343 (800) 827-1000 Web site: www.va.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to reservists in the armed services. Eligibility Eligible to apply are members of the Reserve elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, as well as the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. To be eligible, a reservist must 1) have a 6-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserves signed after June 30, 1985 (or, if an officer, to agree to serve 6 years in addition to the original obligation); 2) complete Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT); 3) meet the requirements for a high school diploma or equivalent certificate before completing IADT; and 4) remain in good standing in a drilling Selected Reserve unit. Reservists who enlisted after June 30, 1985 can receive benefits for undergraduate degrees, graduate training, or technical courses leading to certificates at colleges and universities. Reservists whose 6-year commitment began after September 30, 1990 may also use these benefits for a certificate or diploma from business, technical, or vocational schools; cooperative training; apprenticeship or onthe-job training; correspondence courses; independent study

STUDY AND TRAINING programs; tutorial assistance; remedial, deficiency, or refresher training; flight training; or state-approved alternative teacher certification programs. Financial data The current monthly rate is $251 for full-time study, $188 for three-quarter time study, $125 for half-time study, or $62.75 for less than half-time study. For apprenticeship and on-the-job training, the monthly stipend is $188.25 for the first 6 months, $138.05 for the second 6 months, and $87.85 for the remainder of the program. Other rates apply for cooperative education, correspondence courses, and flight training. training, Duration Up to 36 months for full-time study, 48 months for three-quarter study, 72 months for half-time study, or 144 months for less than half-time study. Special features This program is frequently referred to as Chapter 1606 (formerly Chapter 106). Reservists who are enrolled for three-quarter or full-time study are eligible to participate in the work-study program. Limitations Benefits end 10 years from the date the reservist became eligible for the program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may extend the 10-year period if the individual could not train because of a disability caused by Selected Reserve service. Certain individuals separated from the Selected Reserve due to downsizing of the military between October 1, 1991 and September 30, 1999 will also have the full 10 years to use their benefits. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[460] MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP Morris Scholarship Fund Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee 525 S.W. Fifth Street, Suite A Des Moines, IA 50309-4501 (515) 282-8192 Fax: (515) 282-9117 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.assoc-mgmt.com/users/morris Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate and graduate students in Iowa who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education. Eligibility This program is open to minority students (African Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, or Native Americans) who are interested in studying at a college, graduate school, or law school. Applicants must be either Iowa residents and high school graduates who are attending a college or university anywhere in the United States or non-Iowa residents who are attending a college or university in Iowa; preference is given to native Iowans who are attending an Iowa college or university. Selection is based on academic achievement, a statement of educational and career goals, community service, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features This fund was established in 1977 in honor of the J.B. Morris family, who founded the Iowa branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and published the Iowa Bystander newspaper. Number awarded 30 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[461] MOUNT OLIVET FOUNDATION LOANS AND GRANTS Mount Olivet Foundation Attn: President 1500 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22207 (703) 527-3934 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college, in the form of grants and loans, particularly to Methodist students from the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Eligibility Both graduate students and undergraduates are eligible to apply. For both grants and loans, preference is given to Methodists and to applicants from the northern Virginia and greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. For loans, preference is given to graduating high school seniors. Financial data Up to $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded A limited number each year. Special features Grants are offered occasionally to professionals for continuing education courses in their chosen field. Deadline March, June, September, or December of each year.

[462] MOZELLE AND WILLARD GOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Federation of the Blind c/o Peggy Elliott Chair, Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 (515) 236-3366 Web site: www.nfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to blind students interested in pursuing studies at the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years. Special features Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[463] MSA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

[465] NAAMA SCHOLARSHIPS

Mycological Society of America c/o Gary Samuels, Chair, Awards Committee USDA/ARS/Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory BARC West, Room 304, B011A 10300 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705-1523 (301) 504-8279 Fax: (301) 504-5810 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.erin.utoronto.ca/~w3msa Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study and research to members of the Mycological Society of America (MSA). Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are Ph.D. candidates at universities in the United States and Canada. Applicants may propose to utilize the funds in any way to further their graduate studies. Selection is based on scholastic merit, research ability, and promise as a mycologist. Financial data Stipends are $2,000 or $500. Duration 1 year. Special features The $500 fellowship is designated as the Myron P. Backus Graduate Fellowship (first awarded in 1994); 1 of the $2,000 fellowships is designated as the Memorial NAMA Fellowship (first awarded in 1995). The other fellowships were first awarded in 1963. Number awarded 4 each year: 3 for $2,000 and 1 for $500. Deadline March of each year.

National Arab American Medical Association Foundation 1025 East Maple, Suite 210 Birmingham, MI 48009-6483 (248) 646-3661 Fax: (248) 646-0617 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.naama.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students of Arab descent. Eligibility This program is open to Arab Americans who are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited U.S. or Canadian medical, osteopathic, or dental school. Awards are based on merit as well as on need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[464] MYRA LEVICK SCHOLARSHIP FUND American Art Therapy Association, Inc. Attn: Scholarships and Grants Committee 1202 Allanson Road Mundelein, IL 60060-3808 (847) 949-6064 (888) 290-0878 Fax: (847) 566-4580 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arttherapy.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American Art Therapy Association. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students accepted or enrolled in an art therapy program approved by the association. They should demonstrate financial need and have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.0 as an undergraduate. Applications must include transcripts, 2 letters of reference, a student financial information form, and a 2-page essay that contains a brief biography and a statement of career goals. Membership in the association is not a requirement for application for a scholarship, but the student must be a member to receive the scholarship. Students may join after being notified that they have been selected for a scholarship. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Deadline June of each year.

[466] NADONA/LTC ABOVE AND BEYOND SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care Attn: Education/Scholarship Committee 10999 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 233 Cincinnati, OH 45242-8301 (800) 222-0539 Fax: (513) 791-3699 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nadona.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are working on an advanced nursing degree and who are members of National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA/LTC). Eligibility To be eligible, the candidate must be a member of the association, be currently employed in long-term care (for at least 1 year), plan to remain employed in long-term care for at least 2 years after graduation, have graduated from a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing; be currently accepted or enrolled in a graduate or doctoral program in nursing, gerontology, health administration, or a field related to long-term care nursing; and write an essay (up to 250 words) that describes why the candidate is seeking this degree and how the education will be used in the future. Students who received funds/awards from a NADONA/LTC scholarship within the last 4 years are ineligible to apply for this award. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this scholarship are provided by Johnson & Johnson Long Term Care Business Group. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [467] NADONA/LTC UPWARD BOUND! SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care Attn: Education/Scholarship Committee 10999 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 233 Cincinnati, OH 45242-8301 (800) 222-0539 Fax: (513) 791-3699 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nadona.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to nurses who are currently employed in long-term care and are interested in pursuing higher education, with a career focus on long-term care. Eligibility To be eligible, the candidate must be a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, or a certified nursing assistant (evidence of licensure or certification must accompany the application) and be currently accepted or enrolled in 1 of the following programs: 1) an L.P.N. or R.N. program; 2) an accredited R.N. program or undergraduate health care management program; 3) a baccalaureate or master’s degree program in nursing or gerontology; 4) an undergraduate or graduate program in health care management. Candidates must be currently employed in longterm care (for at least 1 year) and plan to remain employed in that field for at least 2 years after graduation. They must be members of the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care or sponsored by a member. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this scholarship are provided by Whitestone. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[468] NAON FOUNDATION CORPORATE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.inurse.com/~naon/foundtn Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) who are interested in pursuing graduate-level education. Eligibility Members who have demonstrated their commitment, success, and potential for ongoing leadership in the practice of orthopedic nursing can be candidates for this award. Applicants must submit a detailed letter outlining the proposed course of study, professional goals and objectives, and relevance of the program to orthopedic nursing practice. Current members of the association executive board, staff, and foundation trustees are not eligible for this scholarship. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this program are provided by Aircast, Inc., Howmedica, and Ortho Biotech, Inc. Limitations Recipients must complete a research project or provide a manuscript acceptable for publication in 1 of the association publications by the completion of course study.

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[469] NAPNAP/MCNEIL SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners Attn: Director 1101 Kings Highway North, Suite 206 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-1912 (856) 667-1773 (877) 662-7627 Fax: (856) 667-7187 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.napnap.org Purpose To provide funding to students interested in working on a degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Eligibility To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: be a registered nurse with previous work experience in pediatrics; have been accepted at a recognized pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) program (the program must be associated with an academic institution authorized to award a master’s degree in nursing); have no previous formal nurse practitioner education; and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must submit a statement indicating why they are seeking a PNP education. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this program are provided by McNeil Consumer Products Company. Scholarships are awarded for both the fall and spring semesters/quarters. Recipients are formally recognized at the association’s annual conference. Airfare and conference registration fees are paid by the association. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May for the fall semester; September for the fall or spring semester. Students who begin a program in January may also apply the following May if clinical course work continues into the next academic year.

[470] NATA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS National Athletic Trainers’ Association Attn: Research and Education Foundation 2952 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75247-6103 (214) 637-6282 (800) TRY-NATA, ext. 121 Fax: (214) 637-2206 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nata.org Purpose To provide financial aid to graduate student members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Eligibility Applicants must have been members of the association for at least 1 year, be recommended by a certified athletic trainer, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and intend to pursue athletic training as a profession. They must be interested in attending graduate school; they may apply after completing the fall semester of their final undergraduate year. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[471] NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

[473] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR AUXILIARIES GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

National Alliance for Excellence 20 Thomas Avenue Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 (732) 747-0028 Fax: (732) 842-2962 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.excellence.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education in the United States or abroad. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending or planning to attend a college or university in the United States or an approved foreign study program on a full-time basis. They may be high school seniors, college students, graduate students, or returning students. For these scholarships, applicants must have minimum SAT scores of 1300 or ACT scores of 30 as well as a 3.7 minimum grade point average for college students and completed GRE scores for graduate students. Selection is based on talent and ability without regard to financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features The National Alliance for Excellence was formerly the Scholarship Foundation of America. Limitations A $5 processing fee is charged. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time. Awards are given out on a continuous basis.

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. P.O. Box 1873 Greenville, MS 38702-1873 (601) 332-3000 Fax: (601) 332-3076 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students from selected states pursuing graduate studies in fields that address the special needs of children and youth. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are residents of states with a Junior Auxiliary chapter (Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas). Applicants must have completed (or are about to complete) undergraduate studies, have applied to and been accepted by a graduate school, and have selected a field of study that focuses on working directly with children or youth with special needs (counseling, psychology, mental health, mental retardation, speech pathology, exceptional children, remedial skills development, hearing impaired, gifted and talented, etc.). Finalists are interviewed. Selection is based on commitment to children with special needs, academic record, recommendations, motivation, and goals. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the amount of funds available each year. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features Recipients may attend the college or university of their choice. This program was established in 1962. Limitations Applications are available only between September and November of each year; requests submitted at other times are not honored. Handwritten or incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline January of each year.

[472] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC NURSES SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Hispanic Nurses Attn: National Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair 1501 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 (202) 387-2477 Fax: (202) 483-7183 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.incacorp.com/nahn Purpose To provide financial assistance for nursing education to members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). Eligibility Eligible are Hispanic students enrolled in associate of arts, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate, or practical/vocational nursing programs at NLN-accredited schools of nursing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and members of the association. Selection is based on academic excellence (preferably a grade point average of 3.0 or higher), potential for leadership in nursing, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline April of each year.

[474] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEONATAL NURSES SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Neonatal Nurses Attn: Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education 701 Lee Street, Suite 450 Des Plaines, IL 60016 (800) 451-3795 Fax: (847) 297-6768 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nann.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses who are pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in pursuing a B.S.N., master’s, or doctoral degree in the clinical area of neonatal nursing or nursing administration. Applicants may be interested in becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or nursing manager. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds; recently, scholarships were $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline April of each year.

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[475] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN FELLOWSHIP

[477] NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

National Association of University Women c/o Ezora Proctor, National President 1001 E Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20003 E-mail: [email protected]/nauw/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority and other women who are working on a doctoral degree. Eligibility This program is open to women who already hold a master’s degree and are enrolled in a program leading to a doctoral degree. They should be close to completing their degree. Preference is given to applications from minority women. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1365 Fax: (301) 447-1645 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.firehero.org/family/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to the spouses and children of fallen fire fighters in Maryland. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this assistance are the spouses and children (including legally adopted children) of fallen fire fighters in Maryland. This program “fills in” when state benefits aren’t available for education or job training (including reentry programs). Children of fallen fire fighters must be under the age of 30; there is no age cutoff for spouses. All applicants must have a high school diploma or the equivalent; be pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate, graduate, or job skills training at an accredited college; and be involved in extracurricular activities, including community and volunteer activities. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1996, in honor of U.S. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes of Maryland, a longtime supporter of the fire service. Deadline March of each year.

[476] NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE GARDEN CLUBS SCHOLARSHIPS National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. 4401 Magnolia Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110-3492 (314) 776-7574 Fax: (314) 776-5108 Web site: www.gardenclub.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in horticulture and related disciplines. Eligibility This program is open to upper-division and graduate students who are studying horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, city planning, botany, biology, plant pathology, forestry, agronomy, environmental science, land management, and allied subjects. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be able to demonstrate financial need. All applications must be submitted to the state garden club affiliate and are judged there first; then 1 from each state is submitted for national competition. Final selection is based on academic record (40 percent), applicant’s letter (25 percent), listing of honors, extracurricular activities, and work experience (10 percent), financial need (20 percent), and recommendations (5 percent). Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year. Special features For the name and address of your state contact, write to the National Council. Information is also available from the Scholarship Chair, Barbara D. May, 171 South Street, Needham, MA 02492-2706, (781) 929-6504, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 33 each year. Deadline Applications must be submitted to the appropriate state organization by February of each year.

[478] NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND SCHOLARSHIPS National Federation of the Blind c/o Peggy Elliott Chair, Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 (515) 236-3366 Web site: www.nfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to blind students studying or planning to study at the postsecondary level. Eligibility This program is open to legally blind students who are pursuing or planning to pursue an undergraduate or graduate course of study. In general, full-time enrollment is required, although 1 scholarship may be awarded to a part-time student who is working full time. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Financial data Stipends are $7,000, $5,000, or $3,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years. Special features Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant. Number awarded 19 each year: 2 for $7,000, 4 for $5,000, and 13 for $3,000. Deadline March of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [479] NATIONAL FOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP National Food Processors Association 1350 I Street, N.W., Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 639-5900 Web site: www.nfpa-food.org/science/graduate.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students in food technology and food science. Eligibility Only graduate students doing research projects in the areas of food technology or food science leading to a master’s or doctoral degree may apply; eligible areas include food microbiology, food chemistry, biotechnology, sanitation, packaging, or processing. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in an accredited academic institution. The head of their department must sign the completed application before it is submitted. Selection is based on scholastic ability and personality. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Funds are paid directly to the student and must be used for continued studies in food technology or food science. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Limitations Recipients who stop conducting food science research, or substantially change the scope or direction of their planned research program, or discontinue full-time study must return the unused portion of the award. Deadline September of each year.

[480] NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Health Care Attn: National Health Service Corps Program 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 450 Vienna, VA 22182-2536 (703) 821-8955 (800) 221-9393 Web site: www.hrsa.gov Purpose To provide loans-for-service to primary health care students willing to serve in a federally-designated health professional shortage area on completion of training. Eligibility The following requirements must be met by applicants to be eligible for these awards: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, full-time enrollment in an accredited school or program in the United States or its possessions, and a demonstrated potential for providing primary health care services, including allopathic and osteopathic medicine (with a specialty in family medicine, general pediatrics, general internal medicine, or obstetrics/gynecology), family nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, and primary care physician assistant (either baccalaureate or master’s level). Financial data This program provides a monthly stipend and payment of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment. This is a scholarship/loan program. Participants owe 1 year of obligated service in the National Health Service Corps for each full or partial year of support provided under this program. The minimum service obligation is 2 years. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Special features This funding was first offered in 1978-79. It is the successor to the Public Health and National Health Service Corps Scholarship Training Program, which was in effect from 1973-74 to 1977-78.

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Limitations Participants are obligated to provide full-time clinical primary health care services to populations in federallydesignated, high-priority HPSAs (these include the Indian Health Service or medical facilities of the Federal Bureau of Prisons). Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funding available. Recently, 326 new scholarships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[481] NATIONAL PATHFINDER SCHOLARSHIP National Federation of Republican Women Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 124 North Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 548-9688 Purpose To provide financial assistance to college women who are currently studying in fields related to substance abuse prevention. Eligibility This program is open to college women currently studying in various fields related to substance abuse prevention. These programs of study include chemistry, sociology, psychology, and pharmacology (as they relate to substance abuse). Recent high school graduates and first-year college women are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors or master’s degree students. A complete application must include the following: the application form, 3 letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a 1-page essay on why the applicant should be considered for the scholarship, and a 1-page essay on career goals. Optionally, a photograph may be supplied. Applications must be submitted to the federation president in the applicant’s state. Each president chooses 1 application from her state to submit for scholarship consideration. Financial need is a factor in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program was established in 1985 in honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[482] NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR HISTOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS National Society for Histotechnology 4201 Northview Drive, Suite 502 Bowie, MD 20716-2604 (301) 262-6221 Fax: (301) 262-9188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsh.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are members of the National Society for Histotechnology and are working on an advanced degree within the profession of histotechnology and/or actively working toward academic status to be eligible to take the Histotechnology (HTL) Certification Examination. Eligibility This program is open to applicants who are pursuing advanced education and knowledge within the profession of histotechnology or are working to become eligible to take the HTL certification exam. All applicants/nominees must be current members of the society (for at least 1 year). Selection is based on the “sincere effort of the applicant,” rather than on academic merit.

STUDY AND TRAINING Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration Up to 2 years. Special features This program includes the following named scholarships: the Dezna C. Sheehan Memorial Educational Scholarship, the Robert A. Clark Memorial Educational Scholarship (sponsored by Sakura Finetek, U.S.A., Inc. of Torrance, California), the Leonard Noble Educational Scholarship (sponsored by Allegiance Healthcare Corp. of McGaw Park, Illinois), and the Richard-Allan Educational Scholarship (sponsored by RichardAllan Scientific of Kalamazoo, Michigan. These scholarships are given to the recipient on a reimbursement basis. Receipts for all expenses (i.e., books, tuition, registration fees, etc.) must be sent to the society’s office for reimbursement. Limitations The funded educational plans must be completed within 2 years after the scholarship is awarded or any funds not used will revert back to the society. Number awarded 4 each year.

[483] NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES’ ASSOCIATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS National Student Nurses’ Association Attn: NSNA Foundation 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-2215 Fax: (212) 581-2368 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsna.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to nursing or prenursing students. Eligibility Students currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing associate degree, diploma, baccalaureate, generic master’s, and generic doctoral programs are eligible to apply. Although graduate students in other disciplines are eligible if they wish to study nursing or pre-nursing, no funds can be used for graduate education in nursing. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community activities related to health care. Financial data The stipend awarded ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. A total of $59,000 is awarded each year by the foundation for all its scholarship programs. Duration 1 year. Limitations Applications must be accompanied by a $10 processing fee. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[484] NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES’ ASSOCIATION SPECIALTY SCHOLARSHIPS National Student Nurses’ Association Attn: NSNA Foundation 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-2215 Fax: (212) 581-2368 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsna.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to nursing students in designated specialties.

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Eligibility Students currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing associate degree, diploma, baccalaureate, generic master’s, and generic doctoral programs are eligible to apply. Although graduate students in other disciplines are eligible if they wish to study nursing or pre-nursing, no funds can be used for graduate education in nursing. For this program, applicants designate their intended specialty, which may be anesthesia nursing, community health, critical care, emergency, oncology, operating room, orthopedic, pediatric, nephrology, rehabilitation, or long-term care. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community activities related to health care. Financial data The stipend awarded ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. A total of $59,000 is awarded each year by the foundation for all its scholarship programs. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by sponsors from industry who are interested in promoting specialties related to their products. Limitations Applications must be accompanied by a $10 processing fee. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[485] NATIONAL WOOL GROWERS MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP American Sheep Industry Association Attn: Memorial Fellowship 6911 South Yosemite Street Englewood, CO 80112-1414 (303) 771-3500, ext. 46 Fax: (303) 771-8200 Purpose To provide financial assistance for sheep-related graduate studies. Eligibility Applicants must be graduate students involved in lamb or wool research who have proof of acceptance to graduate school and are able to present 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[486] NBNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHOLARSHIP National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-3200 Fax: (301) 589-3223 Purpose To provide financial assistance for nursing education to members of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in a B.S.N. or advanced degree program with at least 1 full year of school remaining. Selection is based on participation in student nurse activities, involvement in the Black community, and involvement in community health services activities. Financial data The award ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[487] NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Collegiate Athletic Association Attn: Director of Professional Development 700 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 (317) 917-6222 Fax: (317) 917-6888 Web site: www.ncaa.org Purpose To provide financial support for graduate education to student-athletes. Eligibility Eligible are student-athletes who have excelled academically and athletically and who are in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition at member schools of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Candidates must be nominated by the faculty athletic representative or director of athletics and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Nominees must be planning full-time graduate study. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Funds are to be used for graduate school. Duration 1 year; these are 1-time, nonrenewable awards. Number awarded 174 each year, broken down as follows: 35 football participants, 16 male basketball players, 16 female basketball players, 36 men who compete in sports other than football or basketball in which the NCAA conducts national championships, and 71 women from such other sports. A proportionate number of awards in each category is allocated for Divisions I, II, and III. Deadline October of each year for football; March of each year for basketball; April of each year for other sports.

[488] NCPA FOUNDATION PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Community Pharmacists Association Attn: Foundation 205 Daingerfield Road Alexandria, VA 22314-2885 (703) 683-8200 (800) 544-7447 Fax: (703) 683-3619 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ncpanet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for full-time education in pharmacy to student members of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). Eligibility All pharmacy students who are student members of the association and enrolled in an accredited U.S. school or college of pharmacy on a full-time basis are eligible. Selection is based on leadership qualities, involvement in extracurricular activities, and academic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $2,000, paid directly to the recipient’s school or college of pharmacy. Duration 1 year. Special features Until October 1996, the NCPA, the national association representing independent retail pharmacy, was known as NARD (the National Association of Retail Druggists). Number awarded 15 each year.

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[489] NEANA SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of designated states and interested in obtaining further education at a program in those states. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are residents of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont and currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in those states. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists (NEANA). Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[490] NEASRNA SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education at a program in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, leadership potential, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the New England Assembly of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NEASRNA). Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [491] NEBHE DOCTORAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS New England Board of Higher Education 45 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 (617) 357-9620 Fax: (617) 338-1577 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nebhe.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American, Hispanic American, and Native American doctoral students in science, mathematics, and engineering at universities in New England. Eligibility This program is open to African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students who wish to begin doctoral study in order to pursue a career in college teaching. Applicants must be interested in studying biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, geological sciences, mathematics, or physics at designated universities in New England. Financial data The program provides tuition and fee forgiveness in all years, a stipend in the first year, guaranteed research or teaching assistantships for the second year and beyond, and travel funds so scholars can attend a national teaching institute and professional conferences. Duration Up to 5 years. Special features Other benefits of this program include faculty mentoring within the doctoral department, peer support by clustering 4 to 6 participating scholars within each graduate department, and networking events where scholars can build community with other graduate students and faculty of color in New England. This program is part of the national Compact for Faculty Diversity, established in 1994 by the New England Board for Higher Education (NEBHE), the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) with assistance from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Ford Foundation, participating states, and doctoral universities. Limitations Candidates should contact the participating doctoral department for applications and further information. Number awarded Varies each year.

[492] NEF DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 399-1428 Purpose To provide financial assistance to nurses who are interested in working on a doctoral degree. Eligibility To qualify for these awards, applicants must be a registered nurse, a U.S. citizen, a member of a national professional nursing organization, and enrolled in or applying either to a nursing or related program. The application requires GRE or MAT scores, official transcripts, letters of reference, a goalstatement essay, and professional information. Selection is based on academic standing and potential for leadership and service to the nursing profession. Financial data Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $10 application fee.

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Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 6 scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[493] NEF MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 399-1428 Purpose To provide financial assistance to nurses who are interested in working on a master’s degree. Eligibility To qualify for these awards, applicants must be a registered nurse, a U.S. citizen, a member of a national professional nursing organization, and enrolled in or applying to a National League for Nursing-accredited master’s program in nursing. The application requires GRE or MAT scores, official transcripts, letters of reference, a goal-statement essay, and professional information. Selection is based on academic standing and potential for leadership and service to the nursing profession. Financial data Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must study on a full-time basis. There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 5 scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[494] NEHA/AAS SCHOLARSHIPS National Environmental Health Association Attn: NEHA Liaison 720 South Colorado Boulevard, South Tower, Suite 970 Denver, CO 80246-1925 (303) 756-9090 Fax: (303) 691-9490 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.neha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in preparing for a career in environmental health. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this program are students planning a career in environmental health. Undergraduates must be enrolled in an institution accredited by the National Accreditation Council on Environmental Health, have completed their first 2 years of college, and be majoring in environmental health. Graduate applicants may be enrolled in any college or university with a program of studies in environmental health sciences and/or public health. Selection for both levels is based on academic record and letters of recommendation; at least 1 letter of recommendation must be from an active member of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). Financial data Stipends range from $400 to $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features The NEHA began this scholarship program in 1984; the American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) joined it in 1989. Information is also available from the AAS, Executive Secretary/Treasurer, 829 Brookside Drive, Miami, OK 74354-4924, (918) 540-2025. Number awarded Up to 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [495] NELSON A. DEMERS SCHOLARSHIP New England Newspaper Advertising Executives Association Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair 70 Washington Street, Suite 214 Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-8940 Fax: (978) 744-0333 Web site: www.nenews.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are interested in going to college (on the undergraduate or graduate school level) and are related to an employee (or are an employee) of a newspaper affiliated with the New England Newspaper Advertising Executives Association (NENAEA). Eligibility This program is open to any person who has an immediate family member (mother, father, aunt, uncle, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, spouse) currently employed at a NENAEA-member newspaper. Current employees may also apply. Applicants may be high school seniors, college students, or graduate students. There are no restrictions on the applicant’s major. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[496] NESBITT MEDICAL STUDENT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Nesbitt Medical Student Foundation c/o National Bank & Trust Company of Sycamore 230 West State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-2125 Purpose To provide financial assistance to needy medical students residing in Illinois and to encourage their entry into general practice in the state. Eligibility The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Illinois, and either accepted for enrollment or a regular full-time student in good standing at an approved college of medicine. Applicants must be interested in entry into general practice either in DeKalb County or in any county in Illinois having a population of less than 50,000 residents. Preference is given to women, persons who are or have been residents of DeKalb County, and students already attending an approved medical school in Illinois. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data Up to $2,000 per year, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 academic year; renewable. Deadline April prior to the academic year for which aid is being requested.

[497] NETWORK ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS Kentucky Safety and Health Network, Inc. P.O. Box 4087 Frankfort, KY 40604-4087 (502) 564-3070 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nr.state.ky.us/nrepc Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Kentucky who are studying occupational safety and health.

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Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students attending a Kentucky college or university. Applicants must be majoring in an area related to occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1993. Number awarded 4 each year: 2 to undergraduates and 2 to graduate students.

[498] NEUROSCIENCE NURSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Attn: Neuroscience Nursing Foundation 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4733 (888) 557-2266 Fax: (847) 375-6333 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aann.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to nurses interested in pursuing further study in neuroscience nursing. Eligibility This program is open to nurses who are seeking a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in neuroscience nursing. Selection is based on involvement in neuroscience nursing during the past 10 years, involvement in professional nursing other than neuroscience nursing during the past 10 years, and a personal statement on the applicant’s anticipated contribution to neuroscience nursing practice, research, and/or education. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds but averages approximately $1,600. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1994. Number awarded The award is presented when a suitable candidate applies. Since 1994, 8 of these scholarships have been awarded. Deadline January of each year.

[499] NEVADA HEALTH SERVICE CORPS University of Nevada School of Medicine Attn: Office of Rural Health 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 (775) 738-3828 Fax: (775) 738-0689 Purpose To provide financial assistance (in the form of scholarships and loan repayments) to primary health care providers willing to work in medically underserved areas in Nevada. Eligibility Physicians, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants may be eligible if 1) they hold a current license to practice in Nevada or will be eligible for licensure and 2) they meet 1 of the following criteria: currently in the third year of a qualified primary care residency program; currently in primary care practice in Nevada (in practice less than 5 years post residency); planning to relocate their practice to Nevada (in practice less than 5 years post residency); or enrolled as a student in an accredited medical, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant training program. All eligible candidates must have verifiable commercial loans or expenses related to their medical education (this may include undergraduate training). They must be

STUDY AND TRAINING willing to practice in a community that has been designated as having a high degree of need for primary care services. Financial data The average scholarship or loan repayment is $20,000 per year. Money is paid directly to the recipient; this is taxable income, and the recipient is responsible for the taxes. Duration 2 years. Special features This program was originally enacted and funded by the Nevada State Legislature in 1989. Limitations Recipients must agree to practice for 2 years in a community that has been designated as having a high degree of need for primary care services. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[500] NEVADA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION GRANTSIN-AID PROGRAM Nevada State Medical Association 3660 Baker Lane, Suite 101 Reno, NV 89509 (775) 825-6788 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Nevada residents who are attending medical school in other states. Eligibility Nevada residents who are attending an accredited medical school outside the state are eligible to apply. Selection is based on financial need, career plans, and awards received. Financial data Stipends are based on need and usually range from $1,000 to $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline July of each year.

[501] NEVADA WOMEN’S FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Nevada Women’s Fund 770 Smithridge Drive, Suite 300 Reno, NV 89502 (775) 786-2335 Fax: (775) 786-8152 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to women in Nevada who are interested in pursuing a college education. Eligibility This program is open to women who are pursuing or planning to pursue academic study or vocational training. Preference is given to northern Nevada residents and those attending northern Nevada institutions. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and community service. Particular attention is paid to applications from reentry women, minorities, and women who are single parents. Some programs are designated for graduate study, but most are for undergraduate work. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $5,000 per year. Recently, a total of $134,500 was awarded. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features This program includes the following named scholarships: the Amy Biehl Memorial Scholarship, the Betty Smith Scholarships, the Beverly Cavallo Memorial Scholarship, the Bill and Dottie Raggio Scholarship, the Bill and Moya Lear Charitable Foundation Scholarship, the Bruce and Nora James Scholarships, the Charles H. Stout Endowed Scholarship, the Charles H. Stout Foundation Scholarships, the Charlotte L. MacKenzie Scholarship, the Derrivan/Rinaldi Scholarship, the E.L.

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Cord Foundation Scholarships, the Elaine Joan Garcia Memorial Scholarship, the Feltner Family Scholarships, the Friends of the Fund Scholarships, the Helaine Greenburg “55 and Alive” Scholarship, the Helen Close Charitable Fund Scholarships, the Jan Evans Memorial Scholarship, the Margaret Eddelman O’Donnell Scholarship, the Martha H. Jones Scholarships, the Mary Davis Spirit of Enterprise Scholarship, the Public Resource Foundation Scholarships, the Ruth Hoover Memorial Scholarship, the Salomon Smith Barney “Women in Business” Scholarships, the Scholar to Scholar Award, the St. Thomas More Women’s Guild Scholarship, the Sue Wagner Scholarship, the Timken-Sturgis Scholarship, the Walter J. Zitter Foundation Scholarship, the Webster Family Scholarship, and the Women of Achievement Alumni Scholarships. Number awarded Varies each year. Recently 83 of these scholarships were awarded: 13 at $500, 32 at $1,000, 2 at $1,250, 2 at $1,500, 15 at $2,000, 13 at $2,500, 1 at $3,000, and 5 at $5,000. Deadline February of each year.

[502] NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM New England Board of Higher Education 45 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 (617) 357-9620 Fax: (617) 338-1577 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nebhe.org Purpose To enable college students in New England to attend schools within the region at reduced tuition when their area of study is not offered at their own state’s public institutions. Eligibility This program is open to residents of the 6 New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Students may apply for this support when their chosen field of study is not offered at any of the public institutions within their own state. Contact the New England Board of Higher Education for a catalog of degree programs and states which qualify for this program. Undergraduate program eligibility is based on entire degree programs only, not on concentrations or options within degree programs. Some highly specialized graduate programs might be available even if they are not listed in the catalog. Financial data With this program, students accepted at a public college or university in New England (but outside their own state) generally pay 150 percent of the in-state tuition for residents of the state. Duration Up to 4 years. Special features In addition to reduced tuition, participants in this program also receive admission preference among out-ofstate applicants. Limitations Students must apply for this program when they apply to their chosen out-of-state public college or university. Number awarded More than 7,400 students take advantage of this program each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [503] NEW HAMPSHIRE MGMA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) in New Hampshire who are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate education, continuing education, or applied research. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in New Hampshire and have been members of either the MGMA or New Hampshire MGMA for 2 years. Applicants must wish to 1) pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college; 2) attend conferences, workshops, and seminars sponsored by either nationally recognized professional associations or accredited universities and colleges; or 3) study a subject related to medical practice management that could result in potentially publishable work. Applications must include a letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; academic transcripts; explanation of individual need for professional development and the specific continuing education activity planned to meet this need (if relevant); and/or description of the research project (study design, time frame, and amount and use of money). Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Payments for continuing education or applied research are made upon receipt of documentation for expenses incurred. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[504] NEW HAMPSHIRE NURSING LEVERAGED SCHOLARSHIP LOAN PROGRAM New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission 2 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 7 Concord, NH 03301-8512 (603) 271-2555 Fax: (603) 271-2696 Web site: www.state.nh.us/postsecondary Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to students in New Hampshire interested in studying nursing. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, and students currently enrolled in stateapproved schools of nursing in New Hampshire. Applicants must be interested in pursuing training as a practical or registered nurse and must demonstrate financial need. If a graduate program is not available in New Hampshire, assistance may be provided at an accredited out-of-state college. Financial data Up to $1,000 per year for recipients in the basic professional nursing program; up to $600 a year for recipients in practical nursing programs; up to $2,000 per year for students in graduate degree nursing programs. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients of loans for 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 1 year of full-time service as a nurse in New Hampshire; repayment by service must be completed within 3

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years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. Recipients of loans for more than 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 2 years of full-time service as a nurse in New Hampshire; repayment by service must be completed within 5 years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. If the note is not cancelled because of service, the recipient must repay the loan within 2 years. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features The time for repayment of the loan, either in cash or through service as a nurse in New Hampshire, is extended while the recipient is 1) engaged in a course of study, at least on a half-time basis, at an institution of higher education; 2) serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, service as a member of VISTA, the Peace Corps, or AmeriCorps, for a period up to 3 years; 3) temporarily totally disabled for a period up to 3 years; or 4) unable to secure employment because of the need to care for a disabled spouse, child, or parent for a period up to 12 months. The repayment obligation is cancelled if the recipient is unable to work because of a permanent total disability, receives relief under federal bankruptcy laws, or dies. Number awarded Varies; generally up to 100 each year. Deadline May for the fall term; December for the spring term; April for summer school.

[505] NEW JERSEY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND GRANTS New Jersey Commission on Higher Education Attn: Educational Opportunity Fund 20 West State Street, Seventh Floor P.O. Box 542 Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 (609) 984-2709 Fax: (609) 633-8420 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.nj.us/highereducation Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education in New Jersey to students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Eligibility Students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds with demonstrated financial need who have been legal residents of New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months are eligible. Applicants must be from families with annual incomes below specified limits, ranging from $16,100 for a household size of 1 to $55,300 for a household size of 8. They must be attending or accepted for attendance as full-time undergraduate or graduate students at institutions of higher education in New Jersey. To apply, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Some colleges may also require students to complete the College Scholarship Service’s (CSS) Financial Aid Form to apply for institutional aid. Financial data Undergraduate grants range from $200 to $2,100 and graduate grants from $200 to $4,150, depending on college costs and financial need. Duration 1 year; renewable annually (based on satisfactory academic progress and continued eligibility). Special features This is a campus-based program; each college or university has its own specific criteria for admission and program participation; students should contact the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) director at their institution for specific admissions information and requirements for participating in the

STUDY AND TRAINING program. Participants are also eligible for supportive services, such as counseling, tutoring, and developmental course work. Deadline September of each year.

[506] NEW JERSEY OSTEOPATHIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey Osteopathic Education Foundation One Distribution Way, Suite 201 Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852-3001 (732) 940-9000 Fax: (732) 940-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njosteo.com Purpose To provide forgivable loans to residents of New Jersey entering a college of osteopathic medicine. Eligibility This program is open to residents of New Jersey who have completed 4 years of pre-medical education and are entering their first year in an osteopathic college. Selection is based on undergraduate academic achievement (at least a 3.0 grade point average and ranking in the upper 25 percent of the class), motivation, professional promise, and financial need. Financial data Scholarships are paid directly to the college to cover part of the first year’s tuition. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must agree to become a member of the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), to complete their education and attain the D.O. degree, and to participate in AOA-approved internship and residency programs. If a recipient fails to fulfill all those requirements, the scholarship changes to a loan and must be repaid with interest. Number awarded Approximately 5 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[507] NEW MEXICO CHILD CARE GRANTS New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Purpose To help student-parents in New Mexico with child care expenses. Eligibility Undergraduate and graduate students at New Mexico public institutions of higher education may apply for these grants to help with the expenses of caring for their children. Applicants must be enrolled at least half time in credit-bearing courses. Priority is given to residents of New Mexico. Applicants do not need to be receiving other financial assistance, but grants are awarded to students most in need of aid. Financial data Amounts of awards are established by each participating institution and depend on the need of the recipient. Duration Each school sets its own criteria for length of time these funds are available. Special features Information is available at the financial aid office of any New Mexico public postsecondary institution. Number awarded Depends on availability of funds.

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[508] NEW MEXICO CHILDREN OF DECEASED MILITARY AND STATE POLICE PERSONNEL SCHOLARSHIPS New Mexico Veterans’ Service Commission P.O. Box 2324 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2324 (505) 827-6300 Fax: (505) 827-6372 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.nm.us/veterans Purpose To provide financial assistance for the postsecondary education of the children of deceased military and state police personnel in New Mexico. Eligibility This program is open to the children of 1) military personnel killed in action or as a result of such action during a period of armed conflict; 2) members of the New Mexico National Guard killed while on active duty; and 3) New Mexico State Police killed on active duty. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 26 and enrolled in a state-supported school in New Mexico. Children of deceased veterans must be nominated by the New Mexico Veterans’ Service Commission; children of National Guard members must be nominated by the adjutant general of the state; children of state police must be nominated by the New Mexico State Police Board. Selection is based on merit and financial need. Financial data The scholarships provide payment of matriculation fees, board, room, books, and supplies at state-supported institutions of higher education in New Mexico. Duration 1 year; may be renewed.

[509] NEW MEXICO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to underrepresented groups in New Mexico. Eligibility Applicants for this program must be New Mexico residents who are members of underrepresented groups, particularly minorities and women. Preference is given to 1) students enrolled in business, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or agriculture and 2) American Indian students enrolled in any graduate program. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in graduate programs at public institutions of higher education in New Mexico. Financial data The stipend is up to $7,200 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Information is available from the dean of graduate studies at the participating New Mexico public institution. Limitations Recipients must serve 10 hours per week in an unpaid internship or assistantship. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [510] NEW MEXICO MEDICAL STUDENT LOAN-FORSERVICE PROGRAM New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Purpose To provide loans-for-service to medical students willing to work in underserved areas of New Mexico. Eligibility This program is open to residents of New Mexico interested in pursuing a career as a physician or physician assistant. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited public school of medicine in the United States. As a condition of the loan, they must declare an intent to practice in a designated shortage area of New Mexico for at least 1 year after completing their education. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data The award depends on the financial need of the recipient, to a total of $12,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgiven if the student performs the required professional service as a physician or physician assistant in a designated shortage area in New Mexico. Loans of less than 3 years require 1 year of practice for each academic year of the loan. For loans of 3 years or more, 40 percent of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the first year of service, 30 percent of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the second year of service, and the remainder of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the third year of service. If recipients fail to complete the required service, they are assessed a penalty of up to 3 times the principal due plus 18 percent interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline June of each year.

[511] NEW MEXICO MINORITY DOCTORAL ASSISTANCE STUDENT LOAN-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAM New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Purpose To provide loans-for-service to underrepresented minorities and women who reside in New Mexico and are interested in pursuing graduate study in selected fields. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this program are ethnic minorities and women who have received a baccalaureate and/or master’s degree from a state-supported 4-year higher education institution in New Mexico; wish to pursue a doctoral degree at an eligible sponsoring New Mexico institution in mathematics, engineering, the physical or life sciences, or any other academic discipline in which ethnic minorities and women are demonstrably underrepresented in New Mexico colleges and universities; and are willing after obtaining their degree to teach at an institution of higher

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education in the state. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and New Mexico residents. Financial data This is a loan-for-service program in which the amount of the loan (up to $25,000 per year) may be wholly or partially forgiven upon completion of service as a college instructor in New Mexico. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years for students who enter with a master’s degree or up to 3 additional years for students who begin with a baccalaureate degree. Special features Sponsoring institutions nominate candidates to the Commission on Higher Education for these awards. Limitations Recipients must agree to teach at the college/university level in New Mexico upon completion of their doctoral degree. If the sponsoring institution where the recipient completes the degree is unable to provide a tenure-track position, it must arrange placement at another alternate and mutuallyacceptable New Mexico public postsecondary institution. Number awarded Up to 12 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[512] NEW MEXICO NURSING STUDENT LOAN-FORSERVICE PROGRAM New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Purpose To provide loans-for-service to nursing students willing to work in underserved areas of New Mexico. Eligibility This program is open to residents of New Mexico interested in pursuing a career as a nurse (including a licensed practical nursing certificate, associate degree in nursing, bachelor of science in nursing, master of science in nursing, and advanced practice nursing). Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited program at a New Mexico public postsecondary institution. As a condition of the loan, they must declare an intent to practice in a designated shortage area of New Mexico for at least 1 year after completing their education. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data The award depends on the financial need of the recipient, to a total of $12,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgiven if the student performs the required professional service as a nurse in a designated shortage area in New Mexico. Loans of less than 3 years require 1 year of practice for each academic year of the loan. For loans of 3 years or more, 40 percent of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the first year of service, 30 percent of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the second year of service, and the remainder of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the third year of service. If recipients fail to complete the required service, they are assessed a penalty of up to 3 times the principal due plus 18 percent interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline June of each year.

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[513] NEW MEXICO OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL STUDENT LOAN-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAM

[515] NEW MEXICO 3 PERCENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Purpose To provide loans-for-service to osteopathy students willing to work in underserved areas of New Mexico. Eligibility This program is open to residents of New Mexico interested in pursuing a career as an osteopathic physician or osteopathic physician assistant. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited public school of osteopathy education in the United States. As a condition of the loan, they must declare an intent to practice in a designated shortage area of New Mexico for at least 1 year after completing their education. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data The award depends on the financial need of the recipient, to a total of $12,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgiven if the student performs the required professional service as an osteopathic physician or osteopathic physician assistant in a designated shortage area in New Mexico. Loans of less than 3 years require 1 year of practice for each academic year of the loan. For loans of 3 years or more, 40 percent of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the first year of service, 30 percent of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the second year of service, and the remainder of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the third year of service. If recipients fail to complete the required service, they are assessed a penalty of up to 3 times the principal due plus 18 percent interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline June of each year.

New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to residents of New Mexico. Eligibility This assistance is available to residents of New Mexico enrolled or planning to enroll at a public institution of higher education in the state as an undergraduate or graduate student. Selection is based on moral character, satisfactory initiative, scholastic standing, personality, and additional criteria established by each participating college or university. At least one third of the scholarships are based on financial need. Financial data The amount of assistance varies but covers at least tuition and some fees. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Information is available at the financial aid office of any New Mexico public postsecondary institution. Number awarded Varies each year.

[514] NEW MEXICO VIETNAM VETERANS SCHOLARSHIPS New Mexico Veterans’ Service Commission P.O. Box 2324 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2324 (505) 827-6300 Fax: (505) 827-6372 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.nm.us/veterans Purpose To provide financial assistance for the undergraduate and graduate education of Vietnam veterans in New Mexico. Eligibility Applicants must be Vietnam veterans who were residents of New Mexico at the time of original entry into the armed forces and are recipients of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Undergraduate students and students enrolled in a program leading to a master’s degree are eligible. Financial data The scholarships pay tuition, fees, and books at any postsecondary institution in New Mexico, up to $1,520 for tuition and fees and $500 for books. Duration 1 year.

[516] NEW YORK REGENTS HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIPS IN MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY New York State Education Department Attn: Scholarship Unit Room 1076 EBA Albany, NY 12234 (518) 486-1319 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nysed.gov Purpose To provide fellowship/loans to minority or educationally disadvantaged students in New York who are entering or already enrolled in an approved program in medicine or dentistry. Eligibility Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York for 1 year prior to application. The law requires that awards be made to eligible candidates in the following order: first priority is given to any candidate who is economically disadvantaged and a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; second priority is given to any candidate who is a minority group member underrepresented in the professions; and third priority is given to any candidate who is enrolled in or a graduate of 1 of these statesupported opportunity programs: Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) or College Discovery at City University; Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the State University system; or Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at an independent college. For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives; economic disadvantage is defined according to family income, ranging from $9,900 for households with 1 member to $35,950 for households with 7 members. Financial data Scholarship holders receive from $1,000 to $10,000 per year, depending on income. No award can exceed the actual cost of attendance. After completion of their professional studies, scholarship holders are required to practice 12

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS months for each annual payment received, including at least 24 months in a designated physician-shortage area in New York. Duration Up to 4 years. Number awarded 100 each year; 80 of the awards are made for medicine and 20 for dentistry. Deadline June of each year.

[517] NEW YORK REGENTS PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS New York State Education Department Attn: Scholarship Unit Room 1076 EBA Albany, NY 12234 (518) 486-1319 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nysed.gov Purpose To provide forgivable loans to underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged students in New York who are interested in preparing for selected professional careers. Eligibility Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York for 1 year prior to application. The law requires that awards be made to eligible candidates in the following order: first priority is given to any candidate who is economically disadvantaged and a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; second priority is given to any candidate who is a minority group member underrepresented in the professions; and third priority is given to any candidate who is enrolled in or a graduate of 1 of these statesupported opportunity programs: Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) or College Discovery at City University; Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the State University system; or Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at an independent college. Scholarships are available for study in the following areas: accounting (bachelor’s level), acupuncture (master’s level), architecture (bachelor’s or master’s), athletic trainer (bachelor’s), chiropractic medicine (doctoral), dental hygiene (associate), engineering (bachelor’s), interior design (bachelor’s), landscape architecture (bachelor’s or master’s), law (juris doctoral), massage therapy (associate), midwifery (master’s), nursing (bachelor’s), occupational therapy (bachelor’s or master’s), ophthalmic dispensing (associate), optometry (doctoral), pharmacy (bachelor’s), physical therapy assistant (associate), physical therapy (bachelor’s or master’s), podiatry (doctoral), psychology (doctoral), speech language pathology/audiology (masters), veterinary medicine (doctoral), and veterinary technology (associate or bachelor’s). For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives; economic disadvantage is defined according to family income, ranging from $9,900 for households with 1 member to $35,950 for households with 7 members. Financial data The stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year, depending on income. No award can exceed the actual cost of attendance. After completion of their professional studies, scholarship holders are required to practice in New York for 12 months for each annual payment received. Duration Up to 4 years, within a 7-year period. Number awarded 220 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[518] NEW YORK STATE PERSIAN GULF VETERANS TUITION AWARD PROGRAM New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Attn: Student Information One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255 (518) 474-5642 (888) NYS-HESC Fax: (518) 486-7418 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hesc.com Purpose To provide tuition assistance to eligible Persian Gulf veterans enrolled in a postsecondary education program in New York. Eligibility To be eligible, veterans must have served in the U.S. armed forces in the hostilities that occurred in the Persian Gulf from August 2, 1990 to the end of the hostilities. Applicants must have received the Southwest Asia Service Medal between August 2, 1990 and November 30, 1995. They must have been discharged from the service under other than dishonorable conditions, must be a New York resident, must be enrolled full or part time at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution in New York State or in an approved vocational training program in New York State, and must apply for a New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award if a full-time student (12 or more credits) or a Pell Grant if a part-time student (at least 3 but less than 12 credits). Financial data Awards are $1,000 per semester for full-time study or $500 for part-time study, but in no case can the award exceed the amount charged for tuition. Total awards for undergraduate and graduate study under this program cannot exceed $10,000. Duration For full-time undergraduate study, up to 8 semesters, or up to 10 semesters for a program requiring 5 years for completion; for full-time graduate study, up to 6 semesters; for full-time vocational programs, up to 4 semesters; for part-time undergraduate study, up to 16 semesters, or up to 20 semesters for a 5-year program; for part-time graduate study, up to 12 semesters; for part-time vocational programs, up to 8 semesters. Special features If a TAP award is also received, the combined academic year award cannot exceed tuition costs. If it does, the TAP award will be reduced accordingly. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[519] NEW YORK VIETNAM VETERANS TUITION AWARD (VVTA) PROGRAM New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Attn: Student Information One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255 (518) 474-5642 (888) NYS-HESC Fax: (518) 486-7418 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hesc.com Purpose To provide tuition assistance to eligible Vietnam veterans enrolled in a postsecondary education program in New York. Eligibility To be eligible, veterans must have served in the U.S. armed forces in Indochina between December 22, 1961 and May 7, 1975, must have been discharged from the service under other than dishonorable conditions, must be a New York resident, must

STUDY AND TRAINING be enrolled full or part time at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution in New York State or in an approved vocational training program in the state, and must apply for a New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award if a full-time student (12 or more credits) or a Pell Grant if a part-time student (at least 3 but less than 12 credits). Financial data Awards are $1,000 per semester for full-time study or $500 for part-time study, but in no case can the award exceed the amount charged for tuition. Total awards for undergraduate and graduate study under this program cannot exceed $10,000. Duration For full-time undergraduate study, up to 8 semesters, or up to 10 semesters for a program requiring 5 years for completion; for full-time graduate study, up to 6 semesters; for full-time vocational programs, up to 4 semesters; for part-time undergraduate study, up to 16 semesters, or up to 20 semesters for a 5-year program; for part-time graduate study, up to 12 semesters; for part-time vocational programs, up to 8 semesters. Special features If a TAP award is also received, the combined academic year award cannot exceed tuition costs. If it does, the TAP award will be reduced accordingly. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[520] NIAF/NOIAW CORNARO SCHOLARSHIPS National Italian American Foundation Attn: Education Director 1860 19th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-0600 Fax: (202) 387-0800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.niaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Italian American women for postsecondary education. Eligibility This program is open to Italian American women who are currently enrolled or entering a college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants must submit a 3-page essay on a current issue of concern to Italian American women or a famous Italian American woman. They may be majoring in any field. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and community service. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Special features These scholarships are jointly funded by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW). Limitations There is a $10 registration fee. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[521] NICHOLAS AND MARY TRIVILLIAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Huntington Square, 16th Floor 900 Lee Street, East P.O. Box 3041 Charleston, WV 25331-3041 (304) 346-3620 Fax: (304) 346-3640 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tgkvf.com/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are pursuing a degree in medicine or pharmacy. Eligibility This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are pursuing a full-time degree in the field of medicine or pharmacy at a college or university in the state. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and demonstrate good moral character. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 31 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[522] NICK COST SCHOLARSHIPS American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Attn: Educational Foundation 1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-6300 Fax: (202) 232-2140 Web site: www.ahepa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with a connection to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA). Eligibility This program is open to members in good standing of the Order of AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, and the children of AHEPA family members in good standing. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll as undergraduate or graduate students. High school seniors must submit their most recent official transcript as well as SAT or ACT scores; college freshmen and sophomores must submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript; college juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript; graduate students must submit college transcripts and their most recent graduate school transcript. In addition to the transcripts and test scores, selection is based on extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work and community service, and a 500-word essay on past achievements and future goals. 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay on goals after graduation. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

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Japanese American Citizens League Attn: National Scholarship Awards 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 Fax: (415) 931-4671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jacl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are interested in pursuing graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to JACL members who are attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university as a graduate student. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Special features The funds for this program are provided by the Turlock Social Club of California, in honor of the late Issei pioneer. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority medical students. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in the first or second year of an accredited M.D. or D.O. degree-granting program in the United States. They must be African American, Mexican American, Native American, or mainland Puerto Rican. A personal interview is required of all applicants. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the student’s total resources (including parental and spousal support), cost of education, and receipt of additional scholarships; recently, individual awards ranged from $500 to $7,000 per year; the average award was $1,291. Duration 1 year for first-year students; may be renewed for the second year only. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, more than 300 students received support annually. Deadline June of each year for new applicants; May of each year for renewal applicants.

[524] NMA MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American medical students. Eligibility This program is open to African American medical students who are U.S. citizens attending accredited M.D. or D.O. degree-granting schools in the United States. They must be able to document academic excellence, leadership, and financial need. Only nominations are accepted. All nominees must submit a personal essay and provide copies of income tax forms for themselves and their parents or spouses. Financial data The stipend is $2,250. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is sponsored by the National Medical Association (NMA). Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[526] NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS FOUNDATION MEDICAL STUDENT LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Attn: Director of Student and Resident Program 1303 Annapolis Drive P.O. Box 10278 Raleigh, NC 27605 (919) 833-2110, ext. 103 (800) 872-9482 (within NC) Fax: (919) 833-1801 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ncafp.com Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to medical students who are interested in practicing family medicine in North Carolina. Eligibility This program is open to medical students who can demonstrate financial need and a sincere interest in specializing in family medicine. Applicants must be attending Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Duke University Medical School, East Carolina School of Medicine, or University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Financial data Up to $1,000 per year. The loan to any recipient who successfully completes a family practice residency in North Carolina automatically converts into a scholarship with no repayment. The loan to a recipient who does not complete the family practice residency will become due when the student has completed all formal medical training (including residency). Payback is made in 3 equal annual installments plus accrued interest. The initial interest rate is 5 percent per year. However, if the recipient fails to begin payback when due, the interest rate will increase by 1 percent each year until payment is received in full. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded Varies; generally, 5 or more each year.

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[527] NORTH CAROLINA APPROPRIATED GRANTS North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services P.O. Box 2688 Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688 (919) 549-8614 Fax: (919) 549-8481 Web site: www.ncseaa.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a branch of the University of North Carolina. Eligibility This program is open to North Carolina residents attending 1 of the 16 branches of the University of North Carolina as full-time or part-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree students. Selection is based on financial need as determined by the respective institution. Financial data The amount of the awards depends on the availability of funds and the need of the recipients. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Limitations The funds available for this program are allocated each year by the North Carolina legislature. Number awarded Varies each year.

[528] NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS North Carolina Bar Association Attn: Young Lawyers Division Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 3688 Cary, NC 27519 (919) 677-0561 (800) 662-7407 Fax: (919) 677-0761 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.barlinc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to the children of disabled or deceased law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Eligibility Eligible to apply are the natural or adopted children of North Carolina law enforcement officers who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. Application must be made before the student reaches his/her 27th birthday. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted for admission in an accredited institution of higher learning (including community colleges, trade schools, colleges, universities, and graduate programs) in North Carolina. Selection is based on academic performance and financial need. Financial data Up to $2,000 per year. Duration Up to 4 years. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 6 new and 9 renewal scholarships were awarded. Deadline April of each year.

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[529] NORTH CAROLINA INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAM FOR NATIVE AMERICANS—NEED–BASED GRANTS North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs c/o North Carolina Department of Administration 217 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603-1336 (919) 733-5998 Fax: (919) 733-1207 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.doa.state.nc.us/cia/indian.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to American Indians who are interested in studying at a university in North Carolina. Eligibility Applicants must be American Indians, as defined by this program: “An individual who maintains cultural identification as an American Indian through membership in an Indian tribe recognized by the State of North Carolina or by the federal government or through other tribal affiliation or community recognition.” They must be enrolled or planning to enroll as undergraduate students in 1 of the 16 branches of the University of North Carolina. Also eligible are students enrolled in a doctoral program at North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, or the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. All applicants must be classified as North Carolina residents for tuition purposes and be able to demonstrate financial need. Financial data For undergraduates, the maximum award is $700 for full-time study or a prorated amount for part-time study; the maximum award for doctoral students is $5,000. The actual amount depends on the financial need of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Special features Recipients may be full- or part-time students. Stipends are reduced proportionately for part-time students. Number awarded Varies; in recent years, approximately 250 undergraduates and 6 doctoral students have received awards. Deadline Applications are available from the participating institutions (listed above). Deadline dates vary by institution; check with the specific school you wish to attend to determine the current schedule.

[530] NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE FOR NURSING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM North Carolina League for Nursing Attn: Academic Scholarship Committee c/o Foundation for the Carolinas 1043 East Morehead Street, Suite 100 P.O. Box 34769 Charlotte, NC 28234-4769 (704) 376-9541 Fax: (704) 376-1243 Web site: www.fftc.org Purpose To grant scholarships to graduate students from North Carolina who are pursuing either a master’s degree in nursing or a doctoral degree in nursing or a related discipline. Eligibility Applicants must have been admitted to a graduate degree program in nursing. If they are working on a master’s degree, they must attend a program located in North Carolina. If they are working on a doctoral degree, they may attend a school outside of North Carolina. Financial need must be demonstrated. All applicants must be committed to accepting full-time employment in North Carolina—in nursing or teaching in a nurse education program—upon completion of their studies. Preference

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS is given to applicants who have completed at least 6 semester hours of course work in their graduate program. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline July of each year.

[531] NORTH CAROLINA NURSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM–MASTERS PROGRAM North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services P.O. Box 2688 Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688 (919) 549-8614 Fax: (919) 549-8481 Web site: www.ncseaa.edu Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to North Carolina residents who are interested in working on a master’s degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to North Carolina residents who are U.S. citizens and plan to work on a master’s degree in nursing at a college, university, or hospital in North Carolina. Selection is based on academic record, leadership potential, and desire to practice nursing on a full-time basis in North Carolina. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The award is $6,000 per year for full-time study or $3,000 per year for part-time study. This is a scholarship/loan program. Each year of service as a nurse in North Carolina after graduation cancels 1 year of support. If recipients do not work as a nurse in North Carolina after graduation, they must repay the loan at 10 percent interest. Recipients have up to 7 years to repay loans with service or 10 years to repay in cash. Duration 1 year; renewable for 1 additional year. Special features The North Carolina General Assembly created this program in 1989; the first recipients were funded for the 1990-91 academic year. Number awarded Up to 35 each year.

[532] NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR HEALTH, SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services P.O. Box 2688 Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688 (919) 549-8614 Fax: (919) 549-8481 Web site: www.ncseaa.edu Purpose To provide loans and loans for service to North Carolina residents who are interested in preparing for a career in health, science, or mathematics. Eligibility North Carolina residents are eligible to apply for this program if they have been accepted as full-time students in an accredited associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral program leading to a degree in 1 of the following areas: medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, podiatry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, medical social work, medical technology, cytotechnology, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assisting, physical therapy, physical therapy assisting, dental hygiene, computer and information sciences, engineering, engineering related technolo-

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gies, electrical and electronic technologies, electrical technology, electronic technology, computer technology, laser electro-optic technology, biology education, physical science education, chemistry education, mathematics education, speech/language pathology, audiology, and communications assistant. Selection is based on major, academic capabilities, and financial need. Financial data Maximum loans range from $3,000 to $8,500 per year, depending upon the degree level. The interest rate is 4 percent if the borrower is attending school in North Carolina; the interest rate ranges from 10 to 15 percent if the recipient goes out of state. Cash repayments must begin 90 days or less after completion of course work and training. Under specified conditions, certain loan recipients in qualifying disciplines may have their loans canceled through service in North Carolina. Duration 1 year; renewable. Special features Recipients may attend a North Carolina postsecondary institution or an eligible out-of-state institution. This program was formerly known as the North Carolina Medical Student Loan Program. Number awarded Varies each year.

[533] NORTH DAKOTA NURSING EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM North Dakota Board of Nursing 919 South Seventh Street, Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504-5881 (701) 328-9777 Web site: www.ndbon.org Purpose To provide forgivable loans to students in North Carolina working on an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or continuing education courses in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to 1) students enrolled in a North Dakota board-approved or recognized undergraduate nursing education program for practical nurses or registered nurses; 2) nurses who have a current North Dakota license and have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in a graduate program that is acceptable to the Board of Nursing, and 3) nurses who are residents of North Dakota and interested in taking refresher courses. All applicants must demonstrate financial need. To apply, students must submit official transcripts, co-signer information, 3 letters of reference, personal financial information, a financial aid inquiry form (except for graduate students), and a student status form verifying their acceptance and expected enrollment date in the nursing program or major. Financial data Students in a licensed practical nurse program who plan to complete studies for an associate degree in nursing may receive up to $1,000 per year. Students in a registered nurse program who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing may receive up to $1,000 per year. Graduate students may receive up to $2,500 to complete their master’s degree in nursing. Graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing may receive up to $5,000. Licensed practical nurses or registered nurses may receive up to the cost of a continuing education/refresher course. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must agree to work as a nurse in North Dakota after graduation; the repayment rate will be $1 for each hour of employment. If employment in North Dakota is terminated before the loan is canceled, or the recipient does not work in North Dakota, or the recipient does not pass the NCLEX examination within 180 days of graduation, the loan must be repaid. The interest rate charged is approximately 9 percent.

STUDY AND TRAINING Duration 2 years for students in a licensed practical nurse program; the last 2 years for students in a baccalaureate nursing degree program. Special features Recipients may request a deferment of payment if they proceed directly to the next level of education. Limitations There is a $15 application fee. The spouse of an applicant is not acceptable as the co-signer of the note. The cosigner should be North Dakota resident. If the co-signer is not a North Dakota resident, the applicant must provide a letter of explanation. Proof of majority of the co-signer (18 years or older) may be required. Undergraduate recipients must be enrolled in school in a minimum of 6 credits per semester or 12 credits per year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[534] NORTH FLORIDA CHAPTER ASSE SCHOLARSHIP North Florida Chapter ASSE c/o American Society of Safety Engineers 1800 East Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018-2187 (904) 636-9360 Web site: www.asse.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) in Florida. Eligibility Eligible are juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled in safety-related courses at a college or university in Florida. Applicants must be student members of the society. Selection is based on academic achievement and participation in chapter and section activities of the society. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Special features The contact person for this scholarship is Leo Hearn at the above telephone number. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[535] NORTHWEST OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Tiffany Center 1410 S.W. Morrison Street, Suite 700 Portland, OR 97205 (503) 222-7161 (888) NW-OSTEO Fax: (503) 222-2841 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nwosteo.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of the Pacific Northwest who are attending osteopathic medical schools. Eligibility This program is open to 1) residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington and 2) people who have lived, worked, or attended institutions of higher education in those states. Applicants must be in their second, third, or fourth year of osteopathic medical school. Financial data Stipends are provided. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 25 of these fellowships, for a total of $100,000, were awarded.

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[536] NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS POST-MASTER’S NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for post-master’s nurse practitioner study. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to an academic post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate program in an NLN-accredited school of nursing; and never have received this award from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary of the educational activities in which they participated. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[537] NSCA CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP National Strength and Conditioning Association 1955 North Union Boulevard P.O. Box 9908 Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0908 (719) 632-6722 Fax: (719) 632-6367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsca-lift.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education in strength training and conditioning to members of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Eligibility Candidates must have been members of the association for at least 1 year prior to the application deadline. They must be seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. In addition to transcripts and letters of recommendation, applicants must submit an essay of no more than 500 words explaining their need for the scholarship, proposed course of study, and professional goals. Financial data Awards are $1,000, to be applied toward tuition. Special features The NSCA is a nonprofit organization of strength and conditioning professionals, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, educators, researchers, and physicians. This program is funded in part by the Bob Hoffman Foundation. Deadline February of each year.

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[538] NURSES FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN SCHOLARSHIP

[540] OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OR SAFETY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin, Inc. 6117 Monona Drive Madison, WI 53716 (608) 221-0383 Purpose To provide financial assistance to registered nurses in Wisconsin who are interested in continuing their education. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses in Wisconsin who are interested in working on a bachelor’s or advanced degree in nursing. Applicants must be members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. They must submit a copy of their Wisconsin Certificate of Registration, a copy of their association membership card, a letter that identifies their professional goals, a summary of their financial need, and 2 letters of support. The nurses who demonstrate the potential of making the greatest contributions to nursing in Wisconsin are selected. Financial data Up to $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

National Safety Council Attn: Campus Safety Division 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL 60143-3201 (630) 775-2026 Fax: (630) 775-2185 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in safety, health, or environmental affairs. Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in academic programs that lead to degrees in safety, health, or environmental affairs (e.g., biology, chemistry, biochemistry). Applicants must write an essay that answers the question: “What steps would you take to develop and implement a safety, health, or environmental program at your college/university?” Financial need is not considered. Undergraduates can apply up to and including their third year of study. Graduate students must be in a 2-year (minimum) program and may apply only during their first year of study. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program, established in 1977, is sponsored by the Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) and administered by the Campus Safety Division of the National Safety Council. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[539] NURSING ECONOMICS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Nursing Economics Foundation East Holly Avenue Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2300 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to students working on a master’s or doctoral nursing degree with an emphasis on administration or management. Eligibility Applicants must be accepted at or currently enrolled in an accredited, degree-granting master’s or doctoral nursing program with an emphasis on administration or management; must plan to continue in the field of nursing in a leadership, administration, or management position upon completion of the degree; and must be a registered nurse. To apply, students must complete a formal application and submit their test scores, tuition information, transcripts, and a curriculum vitae. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Checks are made out jointly to the recipient and the school. Funds must be used for tuition and other school-related fees (excluding room, board, insurance, and athletic fees). Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Deadline April of each year.

[541] OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate Attn: Financial Aid Department 1887 Makuakane Street Honolulu, HI 96817-1887 (808) 842-8216 Fax: (808) 841-0660 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ksbe.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to persons of Hawaiian descent. Eligibility Applicants must be of Hawaiian descent (descendants of the aboriginal inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778). They must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in full-time study at a regionally accredited 2-year, 4-year, or graduate degree program, and able to demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. Financial data The amount awarded depends upon the financial needs of the recipient. Duration This is a 1-time grant. Special features This program is jointly sponsored by the Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Deadline February of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [542] OHIO REGENTS GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Ohio Board of Regents Attn: State Grants and Scholarships 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor P.O. Box 182452 Columbus, OH 43218-2452 (614) 466-7420 (888) 833-1133 Fax: (614) 752-5903 Web site: www.bor.ohio.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance to college graduates in Ohio who agree to go directly to graduate school in the state. Eligibility To be nominated for this award, a student must 1) have earned a baccalaureate degree at a public or private college or university in Ohio; 2) be a U.S. citizen; and 3) be enrolled or intend to enroll as a full-time graduate or professional program student at an eligible Ohio institution of higher learning within the same year as receiving the bachelor’s degree. Selection is based on undergraduate grade point average, graduate or professional examination scores and percentile rankings, a written essay, letters of recommendation, and an interview. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,500 each year. Duration 2 years. Special features Residents of other states who receive this award are granted Ohio residency status. This program was established in 1986. Limitations Recipients must attend graduate school on a fulltime basis. Number awarded Varies each year. Generally, at least 1 of these fellowships is awarded to a student from each nominating undergraduate institution. Recently, 113 students received these fellowships. Deadline February of each year.

[543] OKLAHOMA DOCTORAL STUDY GRANT PROGRAM Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 500 Education Building State Capitol Complex Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4503 (405) 524-9152 (800) 858-1840 Fax: (405) 524-9230 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.okhighered.org Purpose To offer forgivable loans to increase the number of faculty and administrative staff from minority groups in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are from a disproportionately underrepresented minority group and are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as doctoral students at an Oklahoma institution of higher education. Candidates must be nominated by the dean of their institution. First preference is given to Oklahoma residents who are graduates of Oklahoma colleges or universities; second preference is given to Oklahoma residents who graduated from an out-of-state institution. Financial data The program provides an annual grant of $6,000, a full fee waiver, and a graduate assistantship or a minority academic apprenticeship. This is a fellowship/loan program; recipients must agree to teach in a state system institution for a minimum of 1 year for each year of assistance received. Duration 1 year; renewable.

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Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 9 new grants and 10 continuation grants were awarded through this program. Deadline April of each year.

[544] OKLAHOMA FUTURE TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 500 Education Building State Capitol Complex Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4503 (405) 524-9153 (800) 858-1840 Fax: (405) 524-9230 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.okhighered.org Purpose To provide forgivable loans to Oklahoma residents who are interested in teaching (particularly in teacher shortage fields) in Oklahoma. Eligibility Candidates for this program must be nominated by institutions of higher education in Oklahoma. Nominees may be high school seniors, high school graduates, or currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate students. They must 1) rank in the top 15 percent of their high school graduating class; 2) place at least at the 85th percentile on the ACT or SAT either for their class as a whole or for a subdivision of Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian; 3) have been admitted into a professional education program at an accredited Oklahoma institution of higher education; or 4) have achieved an undergraduate record of outstanding success as defined by the institution. Recipients must agree to teach in critical shortage areas in the state upon graduation. These areas change periodically but recently have included (for undergraduates) special education, mathematics, science, and foreign languages; and (for graduate students) counseling, library media specialist, and speech and language pathology. Financial data Full-time students receive up to $1,500 per year if they have completed 60 hours or more and up to $1,000 if they have completed fewer than 60 hours; part-time students receive up to $750 per year if they have completed 60 hours or more and up to $500 per year if they have completed fewer than 60 hours. Funds are paid directly to the institution on the student’s behalf. This is a forgivable loan program; recipients must agree to teach in Oklahoma public schools for 3 years following graduation and licensure. Duration 1 year; may be renewable for up to 3 additional years as long as the recipient maintains a grade point average of at least 2.5. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 136 students received support through this program. Deadline September of each year.

[545] OKLAHOMA NURSING STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Physician Manpower Training Commission Attn: Deputy Executive Director 1140 N.W. 63rd Street, Suite 302 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-5667 Fax: (405) 843-5792 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance through a scholarship/loan program to nursing students from Oklahoma who are interested in practicing in rural communities in the state.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oklahoma who have been admitted to an accredited program of nursing at the L.P.N., A.D.N., B.S.N., or M.S.N. level. Applicants must be interested in practicing nursing in Oklahoma communities, especially rural communities. Financial data The minimum scholarship/loan for all levels is $500. The maximum is $1,250 for L.P.N. students, $1,500 for A.D.N. students, and $2,000 for B.S.N. or M.S.N. students. A sponsoring community may provide matching funds equal to the amount provided by the commission. The loan is forgiven if the nurse fulfills a work obligation at an approved health institution in Oklahoma of 1 year for each year of financial assistance received. Nurses who decide not to fulfill their work obligation by practicing nursing in the sponsoring community or in the state of Oklahoma will be required to repay the principal amount plus 12 percent interest and a possible penalty of up to 98 percent of the principal. Duration Up to 4 years.

[546] OKLAHOMA PROFESSIONAL STUDY GRANT PROGRAM Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 500 Education Building State Capitol Complex Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4503 (405) 524-9152 (800) 858-1840 Fax: (405) 524-9230 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.okhighered.org Purpose To increase the number of qualified professionals from minority groups in Oklahoma in the areas of medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and optometry. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are from a disproportionately underrepresented minority group and have completed minimum professional school admission requirements at an accredited college or university. Priority is given to Oklahoma residents who are attending or have graduated from an accredited Oklahoma college or university; next consideration is given to Oklahoma residents who are attending or have graduated from an accredited out-of-state institution. Only after all eligible Oklahoma candidates have won awards under the program may nonresident candidates be considered. Students must provide evidence that they have been accepted for admission to or have made satisfactory progress in a professional degree program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, the University of Oklahoma College of Law, or the Northeastern State University School of Optometry. Financial data The maximum stipend is $4,000 each year, paid directly to the student in 8 monthly installments. Duration This fellowship may be applied toward the first 2 years of professional study, if the student is enrolled as a full-time professional student and maintains satisfactory progress toward the degree. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 28 of these grants were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

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[547] OKLAHOMA RURAL MEDICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP LOAN PROGRAM Physician Manpower Training Commission Attn: Deputy Executive Director 1140 N.W. 63rd Street, Suite 302 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-5667 Fax: (405) 843-5792 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance through a scholarship/loan forgiveness program to Oklahoma residents who are enrolled in a medical college and intend to practice medicine in rural Oklahoma. Eligibility Applicants must be residents of Oklahoma, be currently enrolled in or accepted at a medical college, plan to do their internship/residency in a primary care specialty, not be receiving any other assistance with a conflicting service obligation requirement, and agree to practice in an Oklahoma community with a population of 7,500 or less. Financial data $6,000 for the first year of medical school, $12,000 each for the second, third, and fourth years. Funds are paid monthly. Duration Up to 4 years. Limitations Recipients must agree to attend school on a fulltime basis, complete at least 1 year (minimum 1 year, maximum 5 years of residency) of advanced clinical training, serve 1 year of obligated service for each year the scholarship award was received (minimum obligation is 2 years), and obtain life insurance naming the commission as the beneficiary in amounts equal to the sum of payments made to or on behalf of the applicant (this must remain in force until the obligated service is completed). If the recipient goes into a residency program other than in primary care, payback of 3 times the principal and accrued interest is due immediately. If the recipient decides not to perform the obligated service, he/she is required to repay 3 times the principal amount plus interest.

[548] OLD DOMINION FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP Gallaudet University Alumni Association Peikoff Alumni House, Kendall Green Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 651-5060 Fax: (202) 651-5062 TDD: (202) 651-5061 Web site: www.gallaudet.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to deaf students who wish to pursue a graduate degree at universities for people who hear normally. Eligibility Applicants must be hearing impaired graduates of Gallaudet University who have been accepted for graduate study at colleges or universities for people who hear normally. Preference is given to applicants who possess a master’s degree or equivalent and are seeking the doctorate. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Applicants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from other sources, but fellowships are available only for programs not fully supported by federal or other funds. This fellowship was established by the trustees of the Old Dominion

STUDY AND TRAINING Foundation as a perpetual endowment to be used to support fellowships for hearing impaired graduates of Gallaudet University. It is 1 of 10 designated funds included in the Graduate Fellowship Fund of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. Limitations Recipients must carry a full-time semester load. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[549] OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Old Dominion University Attn: Office of Research, Economic Development and Graduate Studies New Administration Building, Room 210 Norfolk, VA 23529-0013 (757) 683-3460 Fax: (757) 683-3004 Purpose To provide forgivable loans to minorities and women working toward their terminal degree who are willing to serve in a tenure-track faculty position at Old Dominion University. Eligibility This program is open to women and minorities who show strong potential for success in advanced graduate study and whose academic disciplines correspond to the programmatic needs of Old Dominion University. Candidates may be undergraduate or master’s-level students. They must be enrolled in or accepted into a graduate program leading to a terminal degree (generally at a university other than Old Dominion). All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Fellowships are awarded on the basis of the individual’s potential to contribute to their chosen discipline as a faculty member at Old Dominion. Financial data Participants are given a non-tenure track faculty appointment with the appropriate academic department at Old Dominion University. Financial support includes payment of tuition and fees plus a stipend, normally $15,000 per year. The combined annual award for stipend and educational expenses cannot exceed $25,000. Every recipient is required to sign a program agreement with Old Dominion University that contains, among other items, an interest-bearing promissory note that will be cancelled upon successful completion of 3 years of employment with the university in a tenure-track faculty position. If a fellow fails to complete the degree within the program terms, or serves the university for fewer than 3 years because of unsatisfactory performance resulting in either involuntary or voluntary termination of employment, the portion of the note and interest which remains unfilled must be repaid. Duration Up to 3 years. An extension of up to 2 years before joining the faculty may be granted but without financial support. Special features Upon completion of the terminal degree, fellows must assume a tenure-track position in the designated department at Old Dominion University. Deadline January of each year.

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[550] OLIN FELLOWSHIPS Atlantic Salmon Federation P.O. Box 429 St. Andrews, New Brunswick E0G 2X0 Canada (506) 529-1033 Fax: (506) 529-4438 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asf.ca Purpose To provide financial assistance for advanced study or research in Atlantic salmon biology, management, or conservation. Eligibility Legal residents of the United States or Canada may apply for these fellowships if they are seeking to improve their knowledge or skills in advanced fields while looking for solutions to current problems in Atlantic salmon biology, management, and conservation. They may plan a program of graduate study or research at any accredited university or research laboratory or in an active management program, but enrollment in a degree program is not necessary. Financial data Awards range from $C1,000 to $C3,000. Special features Fellowships may be held at any accredited university or research laboratory or in an active management program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[551] ONA-SMITH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Nurses Association 9600 S.W. Oak Street, Suite 550 Portland, OR 97223 (503) 293-0011 Fax: (503) 293-0013 Web site: www.oregonrn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Oregon who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be accepted for or enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program in nursing in Oregon. Personal interviews may be required. Selection is based on leadership abilities, career plans, and scholastic record. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Limitations R.N. recipients must be current members of the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA). Non-R.N. recipients of the undergraduate baccalaureate scholarship must, upon graduation, join ONA or the constituent nurses association in their state of residence. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[552] ONCOLOGY NURSING CERTIFICATION CORPORATION MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

[554] ONCOLOGY NURSING FOUNDATION MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for master’s degree studies in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be enrolled in a graduate nursing degree program at an NLNaccredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); and 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for master’s degree studies in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be enrolled in a graduate nursing degree program at an NLNaccredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); and 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 9 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[553] ONCOLOGY NURSING FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

[555] OREGON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DIVISION WORKERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for doctoral studies in oncology nursing. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to a doctoral nursing degree program or related program; and never have received a doctoral scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to the children and spouses of disabled or deceased workers in Oregon. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oregon who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who 1) are dependents or spouses of an Oregon worker who has suffered permanent total disability on the job; or 2) are receiving, or have received, fatality benefits as dependents or spouses of a worker fatally injured in Oregon. Selection is based on financial need and an essay of up to 500 words on “How has the injury or death of your parent or spouse affected or influenced your decision to further your education.” Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [556] OREGON SHEEP GROWERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Sheep Growers Association, Inc. 1270 Chemeketa Street, N.E. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 364-5462 Fax: (503) 585-1921 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Oregon residents who are preparing for a career in the sheep industry. Eligibility Applicants must be Oregon residents, currentlyenrolled in college (in any state), at the sophomore level or beyond (including graduate students), majoring in an agricultural science or veterinary medicine, and interested in a career in the sheep industry. Financial data Stipends range up to $1,000 per year. Funds are to be used to pay for tuition, books, or related fees. Checks are made payable jointly to the recipient and the recipient’s institution. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients may attend school in any state. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[557] OREGON STATE FISCAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Oregon State Fiscal Association and their children. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association and their children who are enrolled or planning to enroll at a college or university in Oregon as an undergraduate or graduate student. Members must study public administration, finance, economics, or related fields, but they may enroll part time. Children may pursue any program of study, but they must be full-time students. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[558] OREGON VIETNAM ERA VETERANS’ CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Attn: Veterans’ Services Division 700 Summer Street N.E., Suite 150 Salem, OR 97310-1201 (503) 373-2085 (800) 828-8801 Fax: (503) 373-2362 TTY: (503) 373-2217 Web site: www.odva.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for the postsecondary education of children of Vietnam-era veterans in Oregon.

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Eligibility This program is open to students attending or planning to attend a public or private 2-year or 4-year college or university in Oregon as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants must submit proof of their parent’s active military duty during the Vietnam War era (from February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975). Selection is based on financial need and academic promise. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program began in 1997 as a cooperative effort between the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, veterans service organizations, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401-2146, (541) 6877400, (800) 452-8807, Fax: (541) 687-7419). Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[559] ORTHO-MCNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL/ACNM FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION American College of Nurse-Midwives Attn: ACNM Foundation, Inc. 818 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 728-9865 Fax: (202) 728-9897 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acnm.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for midwifery education to graduate student members of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Eligibility This program is open to members of the sponsoring organization who are currently enrolled in a doctoral or postdoctoral midwife education program. Applicants must be a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or a certified midwife (CM). Financial data A stipend is paid. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1997 with a grant from Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Corporation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[560] ORTHOPAEDIC INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.inurse.com/~naon/foundtn Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) who are interested in continuing their education. Eligibility Members who have demonstrated their commitment, success, and potential for ongoing leadership in the practice of orthopedic nursing are candidates for this award. Applicants must submit a detailed letter outlining the proposed course of study, professional goals and objectives, relevance of the program to orthopedic nursing practice, and potential areas of con-

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS tributions to the association. Current members of the executive board, staff, and foundation trustees are not eligible for this scholarship. Financial data The foundation determines the monetary award for the scholarship. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for these scholarships is provided by contributions from orthopedic industry firms, including Biomet, Inc., K Medic, Osteotech, Inc., Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc., and Purdue Pharma L.P. Limitations Recipients must complete a research project or provide a manuscript acceptable for publication in 1 of the association’s publications by the completion of their course of study. Deadline October of each year.

[561] OSANA SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education at a program in Ohio. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in Ohio. Applicants must be in the final 12 months of their program. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists (OSANA). Limitations The application fee is $25. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[562] OSCAR AND MILDRED LARSON AWARD Vasa Order of America Attn: Vice Grand Master 1926 Rancho Andrew Alpine, CA 91901 (619) 445-9707 Fax: (619) 445-7334 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vasaorder.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students of Swedish heritage. Eligibility Applicants must be Swedish born or of Swedish ancestry; residents of the United States, Canada, or Sweden; and enrolled or accepted as full-time undergraduate or graduate students in an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States. Membership in Vasa Order of America is not required. Selection is based on a grade transcript, letters of recommenda-

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tion from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Financial data This scholarship is $4,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years for a total award of $16,000. Special features Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[563] OZAUKEE RADIO CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc. P.O. Box 831 Riverdale, MD 20738 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amateurradio-far.org Purpose To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs in Wisconsin who are interested in pursuing a graduate or undergraduate college degree. Eligibility Applicants must be residents of the state of Wisconsin and hold a valid amateur radio license of any class. They must intend to earn at least a bachelor’s degree. There is no restriction on the course of study. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis. Number awarded 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[564] PAUL AND DAISY SOROS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR NEW AMERICANS Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Attn: Program Officer 400 West 59th Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 547-6926 Fax: (212) 548-4623 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.pdsoros.org Purpose To provide funding for graduate study in the United States to new Americans. Eligibility This program defines new Americans as individuals who 1) hold a Green Card, 2) have been naturalized as a U.S. citizen, or 3) are the children of parents who are both naturalized citizens. Applicants must be younger than 30 years of age. Preference is given to graduating college students who will be entering graduate school, although students who are completing the first or second year of graduate study are also eligible; graduate students in their third or fourth year of work are not eligible. Applicants may be studying any academic discipline in the arts (including the fine and performing arts), humanities, social sciences, or sciences. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of at least 2 of the following attributes: 1) creativity, originality, and initiative; 2) accomplishment, demonstrated by activity that has required drive and sustained effort; and 3) a commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Financial data Fellows receive an annual stipend of $20,000 (paid directly to the fellow in 3 installments) and a grant equal to

STUDY AND TRAINING half the tuition at the institution the fellow attends (paid directly to the institution). Duration Up to 2 years; may be renewed for a third year if necessary and appropriate. Number awarded 30 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[565] PAUL H. D’AMOUR FOUNDER’S FELLOWSHIPS Big Y Foods, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 7840 Springfield, MA 01102-7840 (413) 788-3235 Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in the Big Y Foods market area (Massachusetts and Connecticut). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students of any age who reside within western and central Massachusetts or the state of Connecticut. Big Y employees are also eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a transcript, standardized test scores, 3 letters of recommendation, and a completed application form. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program was established in 1981. Number awarded 1 in each of the following categories: high school senior, undergraduate student, nontraditional student, graduate student, law student, and Big Y employee. Deadline January of each year.

[566] PAUL W. RODGERS SCHOLARSHIP International Association of Great Lakes Research Attn: Business Office 2205 Commonwealth Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 665-5303 E-mail: officeiaglr.org Web site: www.iaglr.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college seniors and graduate students interested in pursuing a course of study related to the Great Lakes aquatic ecosystem health and management. Eligibility This program is open to any senior undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral student who wishes to prepare for a future in research, conservation, education, communication, management, or other knowledge-based activity pertaining to the Great Lakes. To apply, students must submit 1) an official transcript, 2) 2 letters of reference, and 3) a letter of application indicating education, degree sought and estimated time to complete, past and present involvement with Great Lakes concerns, proposed program or thesis research topic, and relevance of the proposed program of study to Great Lakes concerns. Selection is based on academic record, letters of support, involvement in activities related to Great Lakes issues, and the candidate’s statement. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features Recipients are also given a 1-year membership in the sponsoring organization and a subscription to the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

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Limitations Recipients may not keep the scholarship if they are awarded more than $5,000 from other scholarship sources (excluding graduate assistantships). They must submit a precis of their accomplishments relevant to Great Lakes issues upon completion of their program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[567] PAUL W. RUCKES SCHOLARSHIP American Foundation for the Blind Attn: Scholarship Committee 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001 (212) 502-7661 Fax: (212) 502-7777 TDD: (212) 502-7662 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to visually impaired students who wish to pursue a graduate or undergraduate degree in engineering or computer, physical, or life sciences. Eligibility This program is open to visually impaired undergraduate or graduate students who are U.S. citizens pursuing a degree in engineering or computer, physical, or life sciences. Legal blindness is not required. Applicants must submit a typewritten statement, up to 3 pages in length, describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extracurricular activities, and how scholarship funds will be used. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[568] PELLEGRINI SCHOLARSHIP FUND Swiss Benevolent Society of New York 608 Fifth Avenue, Suite 309 New York, NY 10020-2303 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduates and graduate students of Swiss descent in the northeast. Eligibility Eligible to apply are undergraduate and graduate students of Swiss descent who are residing in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New York. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record (at least a 3.0 grade point average), aptitude in their chosen field of study, and financial need. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school in 2 installments (beginning of fall semester and beginning of spring semester). Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [569] P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARDS P.E.O. Sisterhood Attn: Executive Office 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312-2899 (515) 255-3153 Fax: (515) 255-3820 Web site: www.peointernational.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to women in the United States or Canada. Eligibility This program is open to women who are pursuing graduate study or research as full-time students at universities in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be within 2 years of achieving their educational goal with at least 1 full academic year remaining. They must be sponsored by a local P.E.O. chapter. Financial data The stipend is $7,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program was established in 1991 by the Women’s Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.). Number awarded 75 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[570] PERFUSION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology, Inc. Attn: Deputy Executive Director 503 Carlisle Drive, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 435-8556 Fax: (703) 435-0056 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amsect.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program. Eligibility To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a current student member of the society, be in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program, have completed at least one quarter of the required course work, and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average. In addition, the applicant must write an essay on a current topic affecting the profession of perfusion (up to 500 words). Selection is based on the essay and academic achievement. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[571] PETER AND ALICE KOOMRUIAN ARMENIAN SCHOLARSHIP Peter and Alice Koomruian Armenian Education Fund P.O. Box 0268 Moorpark, CA 93020-0268 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students of Armenian descent. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this funding are undergraduate or graduate students of Armenian descent who are enrolled full time in an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, rank in the top 10 percent of

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[572] PETER CONNACHER MEMORIAL TRUST FUND Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to exprisoners of war and their descendants. Eligibility Applicants must be American citizens who 1) were military or civilian prisoners of war or 2) are the descendants of ex-prisoners of war. They may be undergraduate or graduate students. A copy of the ex-prisoner of war’s discharge papers from the U.S. armed forces must accompany the application. In addition, written proof of POW status must be submitted, along with a statement of the relationship between the applicant and the exprisoner of war (father, grandfather, etc.). Selection is based on academic record and financial need. Preference is given to Oregon residents or their dependents. Financial data The scholarship amount is set by the commission and cannot exceed the amount of the annual tuition, required fees, and books/supplies at an institution in the Oregon State System of Higher Education. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years for undergraduate students or 2 additional years for graduate students. Renewal is dependent on evidence of continued financial need and satisfactory academic progress. Special features Funds for this program are provided by the Columbia River Chapter of the American Ex-prisoners of War, Inc. Limitations Recipients must attend college on a full-time basis. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[573] PFIZER EPILEPSY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Pfizer Inc. c/o IntraMed Educational Group 230 Park Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10003 (800) AWARD-PF E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.epilepsy-scholarship.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students with epilepsy. Eligibility Applicants must be under a physician’s care for epilepsy (and taking prescribed medication) and must submit an application with 2 letters of recommendation (1 from the physician) and verification of academic status. They must be high school seniors entering college in the fall; college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors continuing in the fall; or college seniors

STUDY AND TRAINING planning to enter graduate school in the fall. Selection is based on demonstrated achievement in academic and extracurricular activities; financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 16 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[574] PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in the pharmaceutical sciences. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of graduate study and have no more than 3 years remaining to complete a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. college of pharmacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They may study any aspect of pharmacy. Minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Financial data Stipends range from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Special features The fellowships offered in this program are designated as the AACP/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the AAPS/AFPE Association Fellowships in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the AFPE 21st Century Club Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the AFPE Former-Fellow Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the American Home Products/Wyeth-Ayerst/AFPE Fellowships in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the APhA/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the CHPA/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the FMI/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Merck/AFPE Fellowships in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the McKesson/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Sciences, the NABP/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the NACDS/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the NWDA/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Ortho Biotech/AFPE Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Ortho McNeil/AFPE Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the PhRMA/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Phar-Mor/AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical, the Roche/AFPE Minority Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Schering-Plough/AFPE Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Zeneca/AFPE Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences. Number awarded 29 each year, of which 1 is designated for minority applicants. Deadline February of each year.

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[575] PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in pharmaceutics or biopharmaceutics. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of graduate study and have no more than 3 years remaining to complete a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. college of pharmacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be proposing to study pharmaceutics or biopharmaceutics. Minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Financial data Stipends range from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Special features The fellowships offered in this program are designated as the Abbott/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmaceutics, the Bristol-Myers Squibb/AFPE Fellowships in Pharmaceutics/Biopharmaceutics, the Du Pont/AFPE Minorities Fellowship in Pharmaceutics, the NACDS/AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmaceutics, the Novartis/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmaceutics, the Parke-Davis/Warner-Lambert/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmaceutics, and the SmithKline Beecham/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmaceutics/Biopharmaceutics. Number awarded 8 each year, of which 1 is designated for minority applicants. Deadline February of each year.

[576] PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN ANN OLSON MEMORIAL DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for doctoral studies in oncology nursing. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to a doctoral nursing degree program or related program; and never have received a doctoral scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship was established in memory of Ann Olson, an employee of Pharmacia and Upjohn Inc., which sponsors the program. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary of the educational activities in which they participated. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for master’s degree studies in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be pursuing a master’s degree at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); and 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. Funding for this program is provided by Pharmacia and Upjohn, Inc. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in pharmacy administration. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of graduate study and have no more than 3 years remaining to complete a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. college of pharmacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be proposing to study pharmacy administration. Financial data Stipends range from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Special features The fellowships offered in this program are designated as the ASHP/AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Health-Systems Administration), the ASHP Foundation/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Drug Misadventures/Patient Compliance), the Bristol-Myers Squibb/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Integrated Patient-Centered Health Care), the DuPont/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration, the G.D. Searle & Co./AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration, the Glaxo Wellcome/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration, the Hoechst Marion Roussell/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Pharmacy Administration (Pharmacoeconomics), the Janssen Pharmaceutica/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Outcomes Research), the Parke-Davis/Warner-Lambert/AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Pharmaceutical Marketing), the NABP Foundation/AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration, the NACDS/AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration, the NCPA/AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration, the Pfizer/AFPE Pharmacy Fellowships in Pharmacy Administration (Pharmaceutical Marketing), the Procter & Gamble Fund/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Pharmacoeconomics), the SmithKline Beecham/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Outcomes Management), the USP/AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Drug Standards) the USP/AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Drug Standards/Biotechnology), the USP/AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Practitioner Reporting/Experimental Information), the USP/AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Drug Information), and the Procter & Gamble Fund/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacy Administration (Pharmacoeconomics). Number awarded 20 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[578] PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in pharmacology or toxicology. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of graduate study and have no more than 3 years remaining to complete a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. college of pharmacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be proposing to study pharmacology or toxicology. Financial data Stipends range from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Special features The fellowships offered in this program are designated as the Pharmacia and Upjohn/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacology/Toxicology, the Sanofi/AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacology, and the Sir Henry S. Wellcome Memorial Fellowship in Pharmacology/Toxicology. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [580] PHI KAPPA PHI GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Phi Kappa Phi Attn: Executive Director P.O. Box 16000 Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70893-6000 (225) 388-4917 (800) 804-9880 Fax: (225) 388-4900 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.phikappaphi.org Purpose To support first-year graduate or professional study for members of Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Eligibility Applicants must be active members of the society; individuals selected for membership but not yet initiated are also eligible. Applicants must have applied or been accepted for an advanced degree in a graduate or professional school (preferably in the United States). Preference is given to students working on a doctorate or other advanced professional degree. Applications must be filed with the student’s local chapter. Each chapter selects their most worthy applicant and forwards that application to the national office. Fellows are selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, test scores, promise of success in graduate or professional work, experience, evaluation by instructors, and expression of study and career goals. Nominees who are not selected for fellowships receive awards of excellence. Financial data Awardees may accept fellowships with a $7,000 stipend, a reduced stipend (adjusted on the basis of other financial assistance), a $1,000 monetary award, or a nonstipendiary award. The awards of excellence are $1,000. Duration Support is offered for the first year of graduate/professional study only (normally to be undertaken within a year following receipt of the baccalaureate degree). Special features All chapter nominees are awarded Active-forLife membership in Phi Kappa Phi. Limitations Recipients are expected to attend graduate school on a full-time basis. Number awarded 50 fellowships and 30 awards of excellence are awarded each year. Deadline Applications must be submitted to chapters by the end of January of each year; chapter nominations must reach the national office before the end of February of each year.

[581] PHI KAPPA PHI NATIONAL SCHOLAR AWARD Phi Kappa Phi Attn: Executive Director P.O. Box 16000 Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70893-6000 (225) 388-4917 (800) 804-9880 Fax: (225) 388-4900 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.phikappaphi.org Purpose To recognize and reward members of Phi Kappa Phi honor society who demonstrate the ideals of the society. Eligibility This program is open to active members of the society; individuals selected for membership but not yet initiated are also eligible. Each chapter nominates a member who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and public service. Alumni/ae may be nominated if they have not transferred membership to a different chapter. National winners are selected on the basis of honors, patents, publications, inventions, and other creative endeavors.

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Financial data The awardee receives a plaque, $2,500 honorarium, Active-for-Life membership, and the opportunity to make a presentation at the national convention. Duration This award is presented triennially. Special features This program was established in 1974. In addition to the national award, Phi Kappa Phi regions may offer their own awards. Number awarded 1 every 3 years.

[582] PHI LAMBDA SIGMA–GLAXO WELLCOME–AFPE FIRST YEAR GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To encourage outstanding members of Phi Lambda Sigma to pursue a Ph.D. in a college of pharmacy graduate program. Eligibility Applicants must be Phi Lambda Sigma members who are in the final year of a pharmacy B.S. or Pharm.D. program or who hold a B.S. or Pharm.D. degree. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data The award is $7,500. Funds may be used for any purpose agreed upon by the recipient and faculty sponsor, including a student stipend, laboratory supplies or materials, travel, etc. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship program is administered by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) and Phi Lambda Sigma, with additional funding provided by Glaxo Wellcome. Additional information is available from Phi Lambda Sigma, Executive Director, Faculty Building, 847 Monroe Avenue, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38163. Limitations No funds may be used for indirect costs by the institution. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[583] PHYSICAL THERAPIST PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS California Chapter American Physical Therapy Association Attn: California Physical Therapy Fund 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95833-3294 (916) 929-2782 (800) 743-2782 Fax: (916) 646-5960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ccapta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a physical therapy program in California. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are students currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral physical therapist professional education program in California. Applicants must be residents of California and student members of the American Physical Therapy Association. They must have completed at least 1 quarter or semester of the program and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement (30 percent), financial need (30 percent), a

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS statement on career plans (20 percent), and a letter of recommendation from a physical therapist (20 percent). Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Special features Applications may also be submitted for supplemental research funding from the following scholarships: the Clarence W. Hultgren Physical Therapist Professional Education Scholarship, the James B. McKillip Physical Therapist Professional Education Clinical Research Scholarship, and the Eugene Michels Physical Therapist Professional Education Scholarship. Applicants for that supplemental funding must also provide a statement on the benefits of the research to the profession of physical therapy. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[584] PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS American Academy of Physician Assistants Attn: Physician Assistant Foundation 950 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1552 (703) 519-5686 Fax: (703) 684-1924 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aapa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Eligibility This program is open to AAPA student members attending a physician assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must have entered the professional phase of the program. Selection is based on financial need, academic record, extracurricular activities, and future goals. Financial data Stipends are $5,000, $3,000, or $2,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program was established in 1989. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 57 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline January of each year.

[585] PIANCONE FAMILY AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP National Italian American Foundation Attn: Education Director 1860 19th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-0600 Fax: (202) 387-0800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.niaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Italian Americans in selected eastern states who are working on a degree in agriculture. Eligibility This scholarship is available to Italian American undergraduate or graduate students who are working on an agriculture degree and are from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., or Massachusetts. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and community service. Financial data The stipend is $2,000.

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Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $10 registration fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[586] PIONEER IN PERFUSION SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology, Inc. Attn: Deputy Executive Director 503 Carlisle Drive, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 435-8556 Fax: (703) 435-0056 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amsect.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program. Eligibility To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a current student member of the society, be in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program, have completed half of the required course work, and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average. An applicant must also submit an essay of up to 1,000 words on myocardial preservation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features The funds for this program are provided by Quest Medical, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[587] PISACANO SCHOLARS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Pisacano Leadership Foundation Attn: Executive Director 2228 Young Drive Lexington, KY 40505 (888) 995-5700 Web site: www.fpleaders.org Purpose To offer career development opportunities and scholarship funding to future leader of medical family practice. Eligibility Medical students in their second or third year are eligible to apply if they can demonstrate a strong commitment to the specialty of family practice. In addition, applicants must show leadership skills, superior academic achievement, strong communication skills, identifiable character and integrity, and a noteworthy level of community service. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. The application requires extensive documentation regarding the applicant’s academic background, documentation of commitment to family practice (including a 500-word statement of interest), and letters of recommendation. Financial data The scholarship funding is intended to reimburse a portion of medical school debt incurred by the student by the conclusion of the scholar’s residency in family practice. The maximum scholarship award is $50,000 (up to $10,000 per year for 5 years). Duration A portion of the funds are distributed to students during the last 2 years of medical school, and the remainder of the funds are distributed over the required 3-year residency. Special features This program was established in 1991. There is no limitation on the number of applications that may be submit-

STUDY AND TRAINING ted from a particular medical school. Pisacano Scholars participate in semiannual Leadership Skills Development Symposia and are offered numerous educational programs and mentoring relations with current leaders in the field of family practice. Examples of these programs are: negotiation skills, problem-based learning, journal writing and peer-review process, evidence based medicine, professional presentation and media skills, and health policy and primary care research. Number awarded Up to 10 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[588] P.L.A.T.O. SCHOLARSHIPS P.L.A.T.O. 205 Van Buren Street, Suite 200 Herndon, VA 20170 (800) 467-5286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.plato.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at the high school through graduate school level. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, undergraduates, and graduate students. Applicants must have at least a 2.75 grade point average. Selection is based on academic achievement only; financial need is not considered. Financial data Awards are $5,000 or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features P.L.A.T.O. also offers a program of student loans. Applicants for these scholarships will receive information on the P.L.A.T.O. Education Loan, but no person involved in the loan program plays a part in the scholarship selection program. Scholarship recipients are selected solely by the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America. Limitations Awards must be used at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university. Number awarded 22 each year: 2 for $5,000 and 20 for $1,000. Deadline April of each year.

[589] PORTUGUESE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Portuguese Foundation, Inc. 86 New Park Avenue Hartford, CT 06106-2127 (860) 236-5514 Fax: (860) 236-5514 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students of Portuguese ancestry in Connecticut. Eligibility To apply for this assistance, students must be of Portuguese ancestry, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and residents of Connecticut. They must be high school seniors, currently-enrolled college students, or students working on a master’s or doctoral degree. Along with the application, qualified students must supply an essay describing financial need, an essay detailing proof of Portuguese ancestry and interest in the Portuguese language and culture, 2 letters of recommendation, their high school or college transcripts, a copy of the FAFSA form or their most recent federal income tax return, and their SAT report. Selection is based on financial need and academic record. Financial data Stipends are at least $1,000 each; a total of $12,000 is distributed annually.

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Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features This program started in 1992. Limitations Undergraduate recipients must attend school on a full-time basis; graduate students may attend school on a parttime basis. No recipients may receive more than 4 scholarships from the foundation. Number awarded 9 each year.

[590] POST-MASTER’S NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for post-master’s nurse practitioner study. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to an academic post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate program in an NLN-accredited school of nursing; and never have received this award from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary of the educational activities in which they participated. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[591] POST-MASTER’S TRAINING GRANTS IN CLINICAL ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORK American Cancer Society Attn: Extramural Grants Department 1599 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 (404) 329-7558 (800) ACS-2345 Fax: (404) 321-4669 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cancer.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates at schools or social work or medical institutions who plan to conduct research related to psychosocial needs of people with cancer and their families. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral candidates who have a master’s degree in social work and at least 1 year of clinical experience in a health care setting (oncology experience is not required). Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to a career in oncology social work. They must be nominated by an accredited school of social work with a health care/mental health care concentration or a medical institution with evidence of ongoing oncology psychosocial research and service to a large and diverse patient population (with at least 1,000 new cancer patients per year). Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per year. The institution receives an additional allowance of $5,000 for faculty/administrative support. Duration 2 years; may be renewed for 1 additional year.

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[592] POST-PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 4720 Montgomery Lane P.O. Box 31220 Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301) 652-2682 Fax: (301) 656-3620 TDD: (800) 377-8555 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aotf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to practitioners who are members of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and interested in working on a graduate degree in occupational therapy. Eligibility Applicants must be occupational therapy practitioners who are currently enrolled in at least 2 graduate courses per semester or term in the field of occupational therapy. In addition, applicants must be members of the association, demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and have a sustained record of outstanding scholastic performance. As part of the application process, they must submit transcripts, 2 personal references, and a statement from their curriculum director. The graduate degree program must require a dissertation, thesis, special project, or research component. Preference is given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The Life Care Centers of America Graduate Degree Scholarship is for applicants who can document an interest in working in long-term care. The Carolyn Kohn Memorial Scholarship is for residents of New York state. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,250. The Life Care Centers of America Graduate Degree Scholarship is $2,250 and the Carolyn Kohn Memorial Scholarship is $1,000. Other undesignated awards include 1 at $2,000, 1 at $1,200, and 1 at $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Limitations Application forms are available at no cost at the association’s web site; a $5 fee is charged for printed copies sent from the association’s headquarters. Number awarded 5 each year: 2 named scholarships and 3 undesignated awards. Deadline January of each year.

[593] POWER STUDENTS NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP Power Students Network c/o Imagine Media 150 North Hill Drive, Suite 40 Brisbane, CA 94005 Web site: www.powerstudents.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college. Eligibility This program is open to high school students in grades 9 through 12, current college undergraduates, and current graduate students. Selection is based on transcripts, academic and non-academic achievements, and a 4-page essay on a topic of the applicant’s choice. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable.

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[594] POWER SYSTEMS INC./NSCA STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP National Strength and Conditioning Association 1955 North Union Boulevard P.O. Box 9908 Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0908 (719) 632-6722 Fax: (719) 632-6367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsca-lift.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education in strength training and conditioning to members of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Eligibility Candidates must have been members of the association for at least 1 year prior to the application deadline. They must be undergraduate or graduate students working as a strength and conditioning coach (student assistant, volunteer, or graduate assistant) in their school’s athletic department, and they must be nominated by the head strength coach at their school. In addition to transcripts and a resume, nominees must submit an essay of no more than 500 words explaining their career goals and objectives. Financial data Awards are $1,000, to be applied toward tuition. Special features The NSCA is a nonprofit organization of strength and conditioning professionals, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, educators, researchers, and physicians. This program is funded in part by Power Systems Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[595] PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN THE NEUROSCIENCES American Psychological Association Attn: Minority Fellowship Program 750 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6027 Fax: (202) 336-6012 TDD: (202) 336-6123 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apa.org/mfp Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students who are interested in completing a doctorate in neuroscience. Eligibility This program is intended to increase representation of African Americans, Alaskan Natives, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, and Asian Americans in neuroscience, but all students who are pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience are eligible. Applicants may be seeking training in behavioral neurobiology, cellular neurobiology, developmental neurobiology, membrane biophysics, molecular neurobiology, neuroanatomy, neurobiology of aging, neuroimmunology, neuropathology, neuropharmacology, neurophysiology, or neurotoxicology. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on scholarship, research experience, suitability

STUDY AND TRAINING of laboratory and mentor, research potential and proposal, commitment to a research career in neuroscience, and writing ability. Financial data The stipend depends on the number of years of research experience; recently, the average annual award was $12,532 per year. The fellowship also provides travel funds to visit universities being considered for graduate training, travel funds to attend the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, and a program of summer training at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Special features The program was established in 1987. It is funded by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health and administered by the American Psychological Association. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[596] PREPROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS American Dietetic Association Attn: Education and Accreditation Team 216 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 (312) 899-0040 (800) 877-1600, ext. 5400 Fax: (312) 899-4817 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.eatright.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who have applied to a dietetic preprofessional practice program. Eligibility This program is open to students who have applied or plan to apply to a CAADE-approved dietetic preprofessional practice program (AP4). Students who are currently completing the experience component of an AP4 that is combined with a graduate program should apply for the American Dietetic Association’s Graduate Scholarship. All applicants for this program must be participating in the computer-matching process, be U.S. citizens, and show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the profession. Some scholarships require membership in the association, specific dietetic practice group membership, residency in a specific state, or underrepresented minority group status. The same application form can be used for all categories. Financial data Awards range from $500 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Deadline February of each year.

[597] PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GRANT PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL STUDIES Presbyterian Church (USA) Attn: Office of Financial Aid for Studies 100 Witherspoon Street, Room M042 Louisville, KY 40202-1396 (502) 569-5735 Fax: (502) 569-8766 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.pcusa.org/highered Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) who are studying medicine. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; demonstrate financial need; be members of the Presbyte-

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rian Church (USA); be enrolled full time in medical school; be recommended by the academic advisor at their institution; and be recommended by their church pastor. Financial data Grants range from $500 to $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year.

[598] PRINCE KUHIO HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club Attn: Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 4728 Honolulu, HI 96812 Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to persons of Hawaiian descent. Eligibility Applicants must be of Hawaiian descent (descendants of the aboriginal inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778), able to demonstrate academic and leadership potential, and enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited degree program. Graduating seniors and current undergraduate students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher; graduate students must have at least a 3.3 grade point average. Priority is given to members of the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club in good standing, including directly related family members. Special consideration is given to applicants majoring in Hawaiian studies, Hawaiian language, and journalism. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Special features Information on this program is also available from Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate Financial Aid Department, 1887 Makuakane Street, Honolulu, HI 96817-1887, (808) 842-8216, Fax: (808) 841-0660, E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.ksbe.edu. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[599] PROFESSIONAL GROWTH SCHOLARSHIP School Food Service Foundation Attn: Program Manager 700 South Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314-4287 (703) 739-3900, ext. 119 (800) 877-8822, ext. 119 Fax: (703) 739-3915 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asfsa.org Purpose To provide financial aid to members of the American School Food Service Association (ASFSA) who are interested in studying food service management or nutrition on the master’s degree level. Eligibility To apply for this program, students must meet the following criteria: 1) provide proof of acceptance as a graduate student in a food science and nutrition or food service management program at an accredited institution; 2) be a current, active ASFSA member and have been a member for at least 2 preceding years; 3) have at least a 3.0 grade point average; and 4) provide a transcript showing completion of at least 1 course in the planned program. Applicants must submit a personal essay (up to 500 words) stating their reason for selecting food service as a profession; what they expect to gain from continuing their education; their professional goals/plans; relevant work experience;

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS and a summary of ASFSA activities that helped develop leadership qualities. Financial data Stipends up to $1,000 are available. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline April of each year.

[600] PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 4720 Montgomery Lane P.O. Box 31220 Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301) 652-2682 Fax: (301) 656-3620 TDD: (800) 377-8555 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aotf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to full-time students who are members of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and working on a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Eligibility Applicants must be full-time students who are working on a professional master’s degree (entry level) in an accredited or developing occupational therapy educational program. In addition, applicants must be members of the association, demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and have a sustained record of outstanding scholastic performance. As part of the application process, they must submit transcripts, 2 personal references, and a statement from their curriculum director. Preference is given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The Life Care Centers of America Master’s Degree Scholarship is for applicants who can demonstrate an interest in working in longterm care. The Janice McGraw Memorial Scholarship is for North Carolina residents. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,250. The Life Care Center of America Master’s Degree Scholarship is $2,250 and the Janice McGraw Memorial Scholarship is $1,000. Other undesignated awards include 3 at $2,000 and 2 at $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Limitations Application forms are available at no cost at the association’s web site (see URL above); a $5 fee is charged for printed copies sent from the association’s headquarters. Number awarded 7 each year: 2 named scholarships and 5 undesignated awards. Deadline January of each year.

[601] PROFESSIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Attn: Student Exchange Programs P.O. Box 9752 Boulder, CO 80301-9752 (303) 541-0210 Fax: (303) 541-0291 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wiche.edu Purpose To underwrite some of the cost of out-of-state professional school for students in selected Western states. Eligibility This program is open to residents of states that participate in the Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP): Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New

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Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. To be eligible, students should have resided in 1 of those states for at least 1 year before applying. They must be interested in pursuing a professional degree in 1 of these 15 fields: architecture, dentistry, graduate library science, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, public health, and veterinary medicine. The financial status of the applicants is not considered. Interested students must apply for admission and for PSEP assistance directly from the institution of their choice. They must be certified by their state of residence to become an exchange student and be seeking enrollment at the first professional degree level. Financial data Participants in this program are granted assistance in a receiving state if the program is not available in a public institution in their home state. The assistance consists of reduced levels of tuition, usually resident tuition in public institutions or reduced standard tuition at private schools. The home state pays a support fee to the admitting school to help cover the cost of the recipient’s education. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features In addition to the 13 participating states, California serves as a “receiving” state for all fields. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline In most states, the deadline for receiving completed applications for certification is in October. After obtaining certification, students must still apply to the school of their choice, which also sets its own deadline.

[602] PSYCHIATRIC CLINICAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MINORITY NURSES American Nurses Association Attn: Ethnic/Racial Minority Fellowship Programs 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7245 Fax: (202) 651-7007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority nurses preparing for careers as psychiatric/mental health nurses who serve a minority population. Eligibility Applications are accepted from registered nurses who 1) are members of an ethnic or racial minority group, including but not limited to African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders; 2) U.S. citizens or permanent residents; 3) members of the American Nurses Association (ANA); 4) holders of master’s degrees; and 5) able to demonstrate a commitment to a research career related to ethnic/racial, underserved, and underrepresented minority populations. The proposed research training must relate to the clinical practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing and mental health service delivery to ethnic/minority communities. Financial data The maximum stipend is $11,748 per year. Duration Up to 3 years. Special features Funds for this program are provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Deadline January of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [603] QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc. P.O. Box 831 Riverdale, MD 20738 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amateurradio-far.org Purpose To provide funding for college to licensed radio amateurs who are recommended by members of the Quarter Century Wireless Association (QWCA). Eligibility This program is open to licensed radio amateurs who intend to seek at least an associate degree; graduate students may apply as well. There is no restriction on the course of study or license class. Further, there is no residence area preference. Applicants must be recommended by a member of the association. These awards are not available to 2 members from the same family in the same year or to previous winners of this scholarship. Financial data The stipends are $1,000 or $750. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Limitations Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis. Number awarded 15 each year: 13 at $1,000 and 2 at $750. Deadline May of each year.

[604] RAILROAD AND MINE WORKERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Japanese American Citizens League Attn: National Scholarship Awards 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 Fax: (415) 931-4671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jacl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are interested in pursuing graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to JACL members who are attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university as a graduate student. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[605] RAWLEY SILVER SCHOLARSHIP FUND American Art Therapy Association, Inc. Attn: Scholarships and Grants Committee 1202 Allanson Road Mundelein, IL 60060-3808 (847) 949-6064 (888) 290-0878 Fax: (847) 566-4580 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arttherapy.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are working on a graduate degree in art therapy. Eligibility This program is open to students accepted or enrolled in a graduate level art therapy program approved by the association. Applicants may be working on a master’s degree or doctorate. They should be able to demonstrate financial need. Applications must include transcripts, 2 letters of reference, a student financial information form, and a 2-page essay that contains a brief biography and a statement of career goals. Membership in the association is not a requirement for application for a scholarship, but the student must be a member to receive the scholarship. Students may join after being notified that they have been selected for a scholarship. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient; applicants who have no financial need receive a $100 honorarium. Duration 1 year. Deadline June of each year.

[606] RAY KAGELER SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate school to residents of Oregon who are members of a credit union. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oregon who are currently enrolled in a graduate program of study. Applicants must be members of a credit union affiliated with the Oregon Credit Union League. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[607] RELATED SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY/PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP Kentucky Department of Education Attn: Division of Exceptional Children Services 500 Mero Street, 8th Floor Capital Plaza Tower Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-4970 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kde.state.ky.us/osis/children Purpose To provide financial assistance to Kentucky residents

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in occupational or physical therapy. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this assistance are Kentucky residents who are seeking related service licensure and are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in physical or occupational therapy. Students who are enrolled in their final term, where less than full-time enrollment is required to complete their program, may also apply. Financial data Full-time students receive up to $5,000 per year (the award cannot exceed the actual cost of the student’s education). The maximum lifetime total for undergraduate students is $12,500; the maximum lifetime total for graduate students is $7,500. A student enrolled less than full time in the semester or summer term in which the eligible program of study will be completed receives up to $210 per semester hour. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Several each year.

[608] REV. JIMMY CREECH PROFILE OF JUSTICE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Methodist Federation for Social Action–Nebraska Chapter c/o Eric Ford Box 130 Elmwood, NE 68349 Web site: www.umaffirm.org/cornet/jcschol.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of a United Methodist church in the Nebraska Annual Conference who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are members of a United Methodist church in the Nebraska Annual Conference. Selection is based on the amount and length of time the applicants have participated actively in the programs (youth and other) of the United Methodist Church, the students’ involvement in peace and social justice issues, and the students’ personal essay (at least 1 page) on their commitment to peace and justice. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[609] REVEREND H. JOHN YAMASHITA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Japanese American Citizens League Attn: National Scholarship Awards 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 Fax: (415) 931-4671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jacl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are interested in pursuing graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to JACL members who are attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university as a graduate student. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year.

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Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[610] RHO CHI–SCHERING-PLOUGH–AFPE FIRST YEAR GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Attn: Grants Manager One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850-4158 (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To encourage outstanding members of Rho Chi to pursue a Ph.D. in pharmacy. Eligibility This program is open to Rho Chi members currently enrolled in a dual-degree pathway leading to a professional degree in pharmacy and the Ph.D., and to student members entering graduate programs in accredited schools of pharmacy as full-time graduate students. Applicants must be in the final year of professional studies or have completed professional studies. Selection is based on academic achievement (at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average), 3 letters of recommendation, and a letter from the applicant indicating career goals and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data The award is $7,500. Funds may be used for any purpose agreed upon by the recipient and faculty sponsor, including a student stipend, laboratory supplies or materials, travel, etc. No funds may be used for indirect costs by the institution. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This scholarship program is administered by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) and Rho Chi. Funding is provided by Schering-Plough Corporation. Applications are available from Rho Chi faculty advisors or Johnnie L. Early, II, Rho Chi Scholarship/Fellowship Chair, Medical University of South Carolina, College of Pharmacy, 280 Calhoun Street, P.O. Box 250141, Charleston, SC 29435-2301, Web site: www.RhoChi.org. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[611] RHODE ISLAND GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Association c/o J. Robert Reynolds 264 Harrison Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college and graduate school to employees of Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Association (RIGCSA) superintendents and to children/grandchildren of RIGCSA members. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are 1) employees of a RIGCSA superintendent (must have been employed for at least 2 seasons) who are attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year turf school; 2) children and grandchildren of RIGCSA members who are attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year turf school; 3) children or grandchildren of RIGCSA members

STUDY AND TRAINING attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university; and 4) University of Rhode Island turf students (for the C. Richard Skogley Memorial Scholarship). All applicants must be sponsored by an active RIGCSA member; members may sponsor only 1 applicant per year. Applicants must be currently in college (freshmen are ineligible), enrolled on either the undergraduate or graduate school level. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year; recipients may not reapply the following year. Limitations Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline December of each year.

[612] RICHARD E. BARRETT SCHOLARSHIP Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 (517) 333-4617 Fax: (517) 333-4494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpfi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in horticulture. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students at a 4-year college or university and to graduate students. Applicants must be horticulture majors who are interested in pursuing a career in research and/or education. They must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, career goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[613] RICHARD E. VANDERVOORT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND National Basketball Trainers Association 400 Colony Square, Suite 1220 1201 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30361 (404) 875-4000, ext. 203 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in athletic training. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an National Athletic Trainers’ Association-accredited program. Applicants must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average and intend to pursue a career in athletic training. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is named in memory of the head trainer of the Houston Rockets for 17 seasons. It was established in 1989. Number awarded 1 each year.

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[614] RICHARD L. DAVIS MANAGERS SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to individuals currently employed in medical group management who wish to pursue professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to medical group management professionals who want to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data Stipends up to $1,500 are available. Funds for undergraduate or graduate study are paid directly to the recipient’s college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[615] RICHARD L. DAVIS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management. Eligibility Any undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a full-time course of study that leads to a degree in medical group management is eligible. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives related to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[616] RICHARD P. COVERT SCHOLARSHIP

[618] ROBERT J. DI PIETRO SCHOLARSHIP

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Attn: Awards and Recognition Committee 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 664-4467 Fax: (312) 664-6143 Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) who are interested in the field of health care information and management systems. Eligibility This program is open to student members of the society, although an application for membership, including dues, may accompany the scholarship application. Applicants must be upper-division or graduate students when the scholarship is awarded; they must be enrolled in an accredited program designed to prepare them for a career in health care information or management systems, which may include industrial engineering, management engineering, operations research, computer science and information systems, mathematics, and quantitative programs in business administration and hospital administration. Selection is based on official transcripts and academic achievement, letters of recommendation, career goals and objectives, professional achievement, and society activity. Financial data These scholarships are $2,500 and include an all-expense-paid trip to the society’s annual conference. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to an undergraduate student and 1 to a graduate student. Deadline October of each year.

National Italian American Foundation Attn: Education Director 1860 19th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-0600 Fax: (202) 387-0800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.niaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to Italian American students. Eligibility This scholarship is available to Italian American undergraduate or graduate students who are younger than 25 years of age. Applicants must submit an essay of 400 to 600 words on how they intend to use their ethnicity to preserve and support Italian American culture throughout life. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features These scholarships are made possible by Mrs. Robert J. Di Pietro and the National Italian American Foundation in honor of Robert, Americo, and Mary Di Pietro. Limitations There is a $10 registration fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[617] RICKY HOBSON SCHOLARSHIP Hemophilia Health Services Attn: Scholarship Committee 6820 Charlotte Pike, Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37209-4234 (800) 800-6606, ext. 2275 Fax: (615) 352-2588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.HemophiliaHealth.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. Eligibility This program is open to individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Applicants must be high school seniors; college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors; or college seniors planning to attend graduate school or students already enrolled in graduate school. Selection is based on academic achievement in relation to tested ability, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features This program started in 1995. Recipients must enroll full time. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[619] ROBERT LEWIS BAKER SCHOLARSHIP Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland c/o Margaret Stansbury 413 Warren Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230-3929 (410) 528-0561 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maryland residents who are interested in studying ornamental horticulture or landscape design on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility High school seniors, currently-enrolled college students, and graduate students may apply for this funding if they are Maryland residents and interested in earning a degree in ornamental horticulture or landscape design. Financial data Stipends range from $2,000 to $5,000; a total of $12,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship was started in 1980. Number awarded Varies; generally 3 to 4 each year.

[620] ROBERT R. GLADNEY SCHOLARSHIP Sheriffs’ Association of Texas P.O. Box 4448 Austin, TX 78765-4448 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are the children of sheriffs or deputies in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to the children of a sheriff or full-time deputy serving the state of Texas. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and not have been con-

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victed of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association. Deadline February for the spring semester or October for the fall semester.

Duration Up to 5 years of undergraduate and 2 years of graduate study. Limitations The recipient agrees to complete a degree in 1 of the 3 eligible fields at a Louisiana public college or university offering these degrees or repay all scholarship funds received plus interest. Number awarded Varies; generally, 30 new awards and 40 continuing recipients each year.

[621] ROCK SLEYSTER, MD, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Roothbert Fund, Inc. 475 Riverside Drive, Room 252 New York, NY 10115 (212) 870-3116 Purpose To help students who are in financial need and primarily motivated by spiritual values. Eligibility These scholarships are for undergraduate and graduate study at an accredited college or university (or, on occasion, for study at a secondary school). The competition is open to all qualified applicants in the United States, regardless of sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. Financial need must be demonstrated. Preference is given to applicants with outstanding academic records who are considering teaching as a vocation. Finalists are invited to New York, New Haven, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C. for an interview; applicants must affirm their willingness to attend the interview if invited. The fund does not pay transportation expenses for those asked to interview. Being invited for an interview does not guarantee a scholarship, but no grants are awarded without an interview. Financial data Grants range from $1,500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features On occasion, the fund makes grants to fellows no longer on stipend (individually or in groups) to help pay the cost of retreats, conferences, community service projects, or other activities that increase the recipients’ spiritual capacities. Special consideration is given to projects that involve 2 or more fellows working together. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

American Medical Association Attn: Division of Undergraduate Medical Education 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 464-4662 Fax: (312) 464-5830 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ama-assn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students who plan to specialize in psychiatry. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in accredited U.S. or Canadian medical schools that grant the M.D. degree. Only nominations are accepted. Nominees must be rising seniors and plan to specialize in psychiatry. The number of students who can be nominated per school depends upon the size of the third-year class: 1 nominee for a class size up to 150 students; 2 nominees for a class size between 151 and 250 students; 3 nominees for a class size of 251 students or more. Selection is based on demonstrated interest in psychiatry, academic record, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Approximately 20 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[622] ROCKEFELLER STATE WILDLIFE SCHOLARSHIP Office of Student Financial Assistance 1885 Wooddale Boulevard P.O. Box 91202 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202 (225) 922-1012 (800) 259-5626, ext. 1012 Fax: (225) 922-1089 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osfa.state.la.us Purpose To offer competitive scholarships to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students in Louisiana who are interested in majoring in forestry, wildlife, or marine science. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Louisiana who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, are not in default on an educational loan, have applied for state student aid, are or will enroll as a full-time student in a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine science from a Louisiana public college or university, and have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average in high school or college (if appropriate). This is a merit-based award; financial need is not considered. Financial data The award is $1,000 per year.

[623] ROOTHBERT FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

[624] ROY AND ROXIE CAMPANELLA PHYSICAL THERAPIST PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS California Chapter American Physical Therapy Association Attn: California Physical Therapy Fund 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95833-3294 (916) 929-2782 (800) 743-2782 Fax: (916) 646-5960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ccapta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to members of the American Physical Therapy Association. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are student members of the association currently enrolled in an accredited physical therapist professional education program in any state at the bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral level. Applicants must have completed at least 1 quarter or semester of the program and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on aca-

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS demic achievement (30 percent), financial need (30 percent), a statement on career plans (20 percent), and a letter of recommendation from a physical therapist (20 percent). Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Deadline February of each year.

[625] RUDOLPH DILLMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Foundation for the Blind Attn: Scholarship Committee 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001 (212) 502-7661 Fax: (212) 502-7777 TDD: (212) 502-7662 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to legally blind undergraduate or graduate students studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of visually impaired and blind persons. Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must be able to submit evidence of legal blindness, U.S. citizenship, and acceptance in an accredited undergraduate or graduate training program within the broad field of rehabilitation and/or education of blind and visually impaired persons. Applications must include a typewritten statement, up to 3 pages in length, describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extracurricular activities, and how scholarship funds will be used. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 academic year; previous recipients may not reapply. Number awarded 4 each year: 3 without consideration of financial need and 1 to an applicant who can submit evidence of financial need. Deadline April of each year.

[626] RURAL KENTUCKY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Kentucky Medical Association Attn: RKMSF 4965 US Highway 42, Suite 2000 Louisville, KY 40222-6301 (502) 426-6200 Fax: (502) 426-6877 Purpose To assist medical students who are willing to practice in designated rural areas of Kentucky and need financial help to finish their schooling. Eligibility Applications are welcome from residents of Kentucky who have been admitted to 1 of the accredited medical schools in Kentucky. They must agree to practice in rural Kentucky upon graduation in 1 of these primary care fields: family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and pediatrics. Financial data The fund provides up to $12,000 per year to students who agree to practice in rural Kentucky 1 year for each loan received. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features This fund was started in 1945. It is administered by a board of directors composed of the deans of the medical schools chartered in the state and representatives from Kentucky business, the Kentucky Farm Bureau, the Kentucky Medical Association, and other interested citizens. Since its inception, the

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fund has provided approximately $4 million to more than 600 physicians. Limitations Borrowers who fail to fulfill the terms of the loan agreement are liable for damages set at $7,500 for each year of failure. Should liquidated damages not be paid, recipients are subject to court ordered collection and could possibly lose their license to practice medicine in Kentucky. Deadline March of each year.

[627] RUTH H. BUFTON SCHOLARSHIP American Business Women’s Association 9100 Ward Parkway P.O. Box 8728 Kansas City, MO 64114-0728 (816) 361-6621 (800) 228-0007 Fax: (816) 361-4991 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.abwahq.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women graduate students who are members of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) or part of a member’s household. Eligibility ABWA members or individuals who are part of an ABWA member’s household may apply for these grants if they are graduate students and have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. They must be sponsored by an ABWA chapter that has contributed to the fund in the previous chapter year. Each year, the trustees designate an academic discipline for which the scholarship will be presented that year. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds are to be used only for tuition, books, and fees. Duration 2 years. Special features This program was created in 1986 as part of ABWA’s Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund. Limitations The ABWA does not provide the names and addresses of local chapters; it recommends that applicants check with their local Chamber of Commerce, library, or university to see if any chapter has registered a contact’s name and number. Number awarded 1 each odd-numbered year.

[628] RUTH M. FRENCH GRADUATE OR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Attn: ASCLS/AMTF Scholarships 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 530 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-2768 Fax: (301) 657-2909 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ascls.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to members of Alpha Mu Tau, a national laboratory fraternity. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, members of Alpha Mu Tau, and accepted into or currently enrolled in a program in clinical laboratory science, including clinical laboratory education or management programs for graduate students and clinical laboratory science/medical technology and clinical laboratory technician/medical laboratory technician for undergraduates. Undergraduate applicants must be entering their last year of study.

STUDY AND TRAINING Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[629] RUTH SATTER MEMORIAL AWARD Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 (800) 886-AWIS Fax: (202) 326-8960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awis.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to reentry women interested in working on a doctoral degree in the sciences. Eligibility Female students enrolled in any life science, physical science, social science, or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. degree are eligible to apply if they have had to interrupt their education for 3 or more years to raise a family. Winners traditionally have been at the dissertation level of their graduate work. Foreign students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, but U.S. citizens may study in the United States or abroad. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds may be used for tuition, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[630] RYU FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS Ryu Family Foundation, Inc. 901 Murray Road East Hanover, NJ 07936 (973) 560-9696 Fax: (973) 560-0661 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Korean and Korean American undergraduate or graduate students in the northeast. Eligibility To qualify for this assistance, applicants must be Korean American (U.S. citizen) or Korean (permanent resident status); be enrolled full time and working on an undergraduate or graduate degree; have at least a 3.5 grade point average; be able to document financial need; and be either residing or attending college in 1 of the following 10 northeastern states: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. All applicants must submit a 500-word essay on the subject of “The social justice of the new millennium: problems and the means/system of their solutions.” Financial data A stipend is awarded. Checks are made out jointly to the recipient and the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Special features Recipients who reside in the northeastern states listed above may attend school in any state. Deadline November of each year.

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[631] S. EVELYN LEWIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN MEDICAL HEALTH SCIENCES Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-3103 Fax: (202) 232-4593 Web site: www.zpb1920.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women interested in studying medicine or health sciences on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility This program is open to women enrolled in a program on the undergraduate or graduate school level leading to a degree in medicine or health sciences. Proof of enrollment is required. Applicants need not be members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. They must submit 3 letters of recommendation, high school or university transcripts, and a 150-word essay on their educational and professional goals. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the college or university. Duration 1 academic year. Limitations Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. No awards are made just for summer study. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[632] SAMMY AND BARBARA TISE SCHOLARSHIP Sheriffs’ Association of Texas P.O. Box 4448 Austin, TX 78765-4448 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are the children of sheriffs or former sheriffs in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to the children of a sheriff or former sheriff serving the state of Texas. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association. Deadline February for the spring semester or October for the fall semester.

[633] SAMUEL R. WALLIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Wilcox Health Foundation Attn: Vice President-Development

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS 3420 Kuhio Highway Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 245-1198 Fax: (808) 245-1225 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wilcoxhealth.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students from Hawaii. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are Hawaii residents who are working on a medical degree or nonresidents attending medical school in Hawaii. Preference is given to Native Hawaiians and/or students from Kaua’i or the island of Hawaii who plan to practice medicine in Hawaii. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[634] SARAH BRADLEY TYSON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN AGRICULTURE OR HORTICULTURE Women’s National Farm and Garden Association c/o Jeannette M. Hudson 251 West Saint Clair Street Romeo, MI 48065 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To support women’s advanced study in agriculture, horticulture, and allied subjects. Eligibility The fellowship is open to women interested in pursuing advanced study in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, or allied subjects at educational institutions of recognized standing within the United States. Applicants must have several years of experience. There are no application forms. Interested women should send a letter of application that contains a description of their educational background, a plan of study, references, samples of publishable papers, and a health certificate. Financial data The fellowship award is $1,000 and is tenable at an American institution of higher learning chosen by the candidate with the approval of the fellowship committee. Duration 1 year. Special features Awards have been made in recognition of leadership in cooperative extension work and initiative in scientific research. Limitations Students who accept the fellowships must agree to devote themselves to the study outlined in their application and to submit any proposed change in their plan to the committee for approval. They must send the committee at least 2 reports on their work, 1 at the end of the first semester and another upon completion of the year’s work. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[635] SBAA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Spina Bifida Association of America Attn: Scholarship Committee 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, N.W., Suite 250 Washington, DC 20007-4226 (202) 944-3285 (800) 621-3141 Fax: (202) 944-3295 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sbaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Spina Bifida Association of America (SPAA) who are interested in pursuing higher education or technical school training. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are persons of any age born with spina bifida who are current members of the association. Applicants must 1) be a high school graduate or possess a GED, and 2) be enrolled in or accepted by a college, junior college, graduate program, or approved trade, vocational, or business school. Selection is based on academic record, other efforts shown in school, financial need, work history, community service, leadership, and commitment to personal goals. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1988. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of $10,000 was available for this program. Deadline March of each year.

[636] SCHERING PLOUGH ANIMAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association P.O. Box 314 Kennebec, SD 57544 (605) 869-2272 Fax: (605) 869-2279 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sdcattlemen.org/Assoc/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) or their children who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in agriculture. Eligibility Applicants must be members of SDCA or the children of members. They must be currently enrolled as college juniors, college seniors, or graduate students and be working on a degree in agriculture. Selection is based on high school and college/VoTech record (25 percent), current involvement in the beef industry (25 percent), future plans (25 percent), scholarship use (15 percent), and neatness, grammar, and clarity of thought in the application. Financial data A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[637] SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELCA SERVICE ABROAD

[639] SCHUYLER S. PYLE AWARD

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Attn: Scholarships 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4189 (773) 380-2730 (800) 638-3522, ext. 2730 Fax: (773) 380-2419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.elca.org/wo/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to lay women who are members of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) congregations and who wish to pursue postsecondary education for service abroad. Eligibility These scholarships are aimed at ELCA lay women who are at least 21 years of age and have experienced an interruption of at least 2 years in their education since high school. They must have been admitted to an academic institution to pursue a career other than a church-certified profession. This program is only available to U.S. citizens interested in ELCA service abroad. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Duration Up to 2 years. Special features This program includes the following named scholarships: the Flora Prince Memorial Scholarships and the Belmer Scholarships. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Deadline February of each year.

Fleet Reserve Association Attn: Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 (703) 683-1400 (800) 372-1924 Fax: (703) 549-6610 Web site: www.fra.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to spouses or children of members of the Fleet Reserve Association who are current or former naval personnel. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must be dependent children or spouses of members of the association in good standing as of April 1 of the year of the award or at the time of death. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic standing, character, and leadership qualities. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the funds available. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Membership in the Fleet Reserve Association is restricted to active-duty, retired, and reserve members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[638] SCHOLARSHIPS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships Foundation P.O. Box 6020 New York, NY 10128 Web site: fdncenter.org/grantmaker/scholarships Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those from or in New York, for whom a small amount of money can make a real difference. Eligibility This program is open primarily to students interested in studying (on the undergraduate or graduate school level) in New York or for residents of New York who are interested in studying elsewhere. Grants are rarely awarded to foreign students. Qualified students should submit a letter briefly describing their background and needs, their proposed program of study, the institution they will be attending, and the amount of aid they need. The selection committee will decide, based on this letter, whether or not an application form will be sent. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of scholastic ability and financial need. Financial data The stipends range from $1,000 to $2,500 per year for full-time students and less for part-time students. Duration 1 year; renewable. Special features This foundation was founded in 1921 by Maria Bowen Chapin to grant money to undergraduate and graduate students based on merit and need. Limitations Inquiry letters must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline Letters of inquiry and subsequent applications may be submitted at any time.

[640] SCUDDER ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL GRANTS Scudder Association, Inc. c/o Terry Sherman, Chair, Grant Committee Zero Bell Court Manchester, MA 01944 (978) 526-8213 Web site: www.scudder.org Purpose To assist undergraduate and graduate students preparing for “careers as servants of God in various forms of ministry to men and women around the world.” Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career in ministry, medicine, nursing, other medically-related fields, teaching, or social service. Applicants must show promise for the future. They are requested to submit an official transcript, 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members, a statement (up to 500 words) on their goals and objectives, and a verification of financial need from their school (financial need is considered in the selection process). Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. A total of $25,000 is distributed each year. Duration Up to 4 years of undergraduate studies, graduate studies, or a combination of the two. Number awarded Varies each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [641] SEASPACE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Seaspace, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee c/o Houston Underwater Club, Inc. P.O. Box 3753 Houston, TX 77253-3753 (713) 467-6675 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.seaspace.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a marine-related career. Eligibility This program is open to junior, senior, and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a marine-related career. They should be majoring in marine science, marine biology, wildlife and fisheries, environmental toxicology, biological oceanography, genetics, ocean engineering, aquaculture, or zoology with marine mammal applications. Preference is given to graduate students. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum grade point average of 3.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students), demonstrated course direction, and financial need. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year; recently, awards averaged approximately $1,750. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 15 students received scholarships, including 4 undergraduates and 11 graduate students. To date, financial assistance has been provided to more than 150 students. Deadline January of each year.

[642] SEED COMPANIES SCHOLARSHIP Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 (517) 333-4617 Fax: (517) 333-4494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpfi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in horticulture. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year at a 4-year college or university and to graduate students. Applicants must be horticulture majors who intend to pursue a career in the seed industry, including research, breeding, sales, and marketing. They must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, career goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Ball, PanAmerican, Goldsmith, and Novartis Seed Companies. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[643] SELECTED PROFESSIONS FELLOWSHIPS FOR WOMEN OF COLOR American Association of University Women Attn: AAUW Educational Foundation 2201 North Dodge Street P.O. Box 4030 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 (319) 337-1716 Fax: (319) 337-1204 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aauw.org Purpose To aid women of color who are in their final year of professional training in the fields of business administration, law, or medicine. Eligibility This program is open to women of color who are entering their final year of study in these historically underrepresented fields: business administration (M.B.A., E.M.B.A.), law (J.D.), and medicine (M.D., D.O.). U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Special consideration is given to applicants who demonstrate professional promise in innovative or neglected areas of research and/or practice in public interest concerns. Financial data Stipends range from $5,000 to $12,000 for the academic year. Duration 1 academic year, beginning in September. Deadline January of each year.

[644] SEQUOYAH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS FOR AMERICAN INDIANS AND ALASKAN NATIVES Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Coordinator P.O. Box 268 Sisseton, SD 57262 (605) 698-3998 Fax: (605) 698-3316 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.indian-affairs.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native Americans interested in pursuing graduate education. Eligibility American Indian and Alaskan Native graduate students who are enrolled members of their tribes and are able to provide proof of enrollment are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a certificate of degree of Indian blood, a 1- to 2-page essay describing educational goals, the most recent copy of a transcript, a current financial aid award letter, and a schedule of classes. Financial data Stipends are provided. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline September of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [645] SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Oregon who are involved in foster care or related programs. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oregon who are graduating high school seniors, GED recipients, or current college undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants must be currently in foster care or participating in the Independent Living Program (ILP). They must be attending or planning to attend a public college or university in Oregon. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[646] SHANNON MCDERMOTT SCHOLARSHIP Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 409 Boston, MA 02116 (617) 542-2292 (888) 576-9996 Fax: (617) 542-7312 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students with epilepsy residing in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island who have been diagnosed with epilepsy (seizure disorder). Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a postsecondary educational or vocational program as an undergraduate or graduate student. As part of the application process, students must include an essay (up to 220 words in length) on their academic and career goals and how having epilepsy has affected or influenced those goals and their work towards achieving them. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[647] SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MEMORIAL TEACHER EDUCATION AWARD Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to Maryland residents who wish to prepare for a teaching career.

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Eligibility Eligible are Maryland residents who are enrolled as either full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students in a teacher education program at an accredited college or university in Maryland. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and plan to teach in a field identified as a critical shortage area (recently, that included earth science, space science, general science, physics, and special education). Candidates must meet 1 of the following criteria: 1) have completed 60 credit hours of undergraduate study; 2) be a teacher certified in an area other than 1 of critical shortage; or 3) be a college graduate with a baccalaureate or higher degree who is planning to enroll in additional course work to become certified in a critical shortage area. Selection is based on cumulative grade point average, applicable work or volunteer experience, quality of academic background in certification field, and a writing sample. Financial data Awards do not exceed the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees (and room and board if applicable) of a resident undergraduate student at the University of Maryland at College Park (approximately $11,000 per year). Following graduation, recipients must teach at a Maryland public school for 1 year for each year of financial aid received under this program. If they fail to meet that service obligation, they may be required to repay all funds they received. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

[648] SHEPHERD SCHOLARSHIP Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction Supreme Council, 33° Attn: Director of Education 1733 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009-3199 (202) 232-3579 Fax: (202) 387-1843 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.srmason-sj.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are working on degrees in areas associated with service to our country. Eligibility Undergraduate and graduate student applicants are expected to have taken part in social, civic, religious, or fraternal activities in their communities. Selection is based on dedication, ambition, academic record, financial need, and promise of outstanding performance. Financial data The stipend is $6,000 per year. Duration 4 years. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[649] SHERIFF D.L. “SONNY” KEESEE SCHOLARSHIP Sheriffs’ Association of Texas P.O. Box 4448 Austin, TX 78765-4448 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are the children of peace officers in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to the children of full-time Texas peace officers. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association. Deadline February for the spring semester or October for the fall semester.

[650] SHERIFF J.R. “SONNY” AND PEGGY SESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP Sheriffs’ Association of Texas P.O. Box 4448 Austin, TX 78765-4448 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are the children or grandchildren of sheriffs or other related personnel in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to the children or grandchildren of a sheriff, former sheriff, or current deputy or jailer serving the state of Texas. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association. Deadline February for the spring semester or October for the fall semester.

[651] SHERIFF ROYCE WILSON SCHOLARSHIP Sheriffs’ Association of Texas P.O. Box 4448 Austin, TX 78765-4448 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are the children of peace officers in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to the children of full-time Texas peace officers. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association.

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[652] SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Sheriffs’ Association of Texas P.O. Box 4448 Austin, TX 78765-4448 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are the children or grandchildren of sheriffs or other related personnel in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to the children or grandchildren of a sheriff, former sheriff, sheriff’s office employee, or peace officer serving the state of Texas. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for graduate students), be less than 25 years of age, have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make them ineligible for employment. They must submit with their application a brief biographical sketch (up to 2 pages) stating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Students are allowed to receive a total of only 2 awards from the association. Deadline February for the spring semester or October for the fall semester.

[653] SHERRY R. ARNSTEIN MINORITY STUDENT AWARD American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Attn: Member Services 5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 310 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7231 (301) 968-4100 Fax: (301) 968-4101 Web site: www.aacom.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority students enrolled in osteopathic medical school. Eligibility This program is open to Black, Hispanic, and Native American students currently enrolled in their first, second, or third year of osteopathic medical school. Applicants must be in good academic standing. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Deadline April of each year.

[654] SHIP ISLAND–MRS. J.O. JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP United Daughters of the Confederacy Attn: Education Director 328 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220-4057 (804) 355-1636 Fax: (804) 353-1396 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hqudc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for the graduate nursing education of lineal descendants of Confederate veterans.

STUDY AND TRAINING Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must intend to study nursing at the graduate level and must submit certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial data The amount of this scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Limitations Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. All requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[655] SIGMA PHI ALPHA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American Dental Hygienists’ Association Attn: Institute for Oral Health 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-8944 (800) 735-4916 Fax: (312) 440-8929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adha.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to full-time students enrolled in graduate programs in dental hygiene. Eligibility Applicants must be American citizens, have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, be able to demonstrate financial need, and have completed a minimum of 1 year in a dental hygiene curriculum. They must be pursuing a graduate degree in dental hygiene or a related field. Candidates must include a statement of professional activities related to dental hygiene. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients are encouraged to submit a manuscript to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association for publication. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[656] SIKH EDUCATION AID FUND Association of Sikh Professionals P.O. Box 140 Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 541-9290 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduates or graduate students who are Sikhs or are interested in Sikh studies. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students interested in Sikh studies and/or Sikh activities. Students who are Sikhs may also apply for assistance for education in any field. Financial data The stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year.

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[657] SISTER TERESA HARRIS SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335 (888) UR-NJSNA Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to New Jersey residents who are applying to or enrolled in a master’s program for advanced practice nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be New Jersey residents who are applying to or currently enrolled in a master’s degree program for advanced practice nursing located in New Jersey. They must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Limitations Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline December of each year.

[658] SLACK AWARDS FOR MEDICAL JOURNALISM National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American medical students who are also interested in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American medical students who are U.S. citizens attending accredited M.D. or D.O. degree-granting schools in the United States in the second through fourth years. Only nominations are accepted. All nominees must submit a personal essay, provide copies of income tax forms for themselves and their parents/spouses, and submit copies of work that demonstrates their skill in journalism. Awards are made for academic achievement and demonstrated skill in journalism. Financial data The awards are $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[659] SONIA STREULI MAGUIRE OUTSTANDING SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

[661] SOUTH CAROLINA GRADUATE INCENTIVE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Swiss Benevolent Society of New York 608 Fifth Avenue, Suite 309 New York, NY 10020-2303 Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding college seniors and graduate students of Swiss descent in the northeast. Eligibility Eligible to apply are college seniors and graduate students of Swiss descent who are residing in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New York. Applicants must be able to demonstrate sustained academic excellence (at least a 3.8 grade point average) in a demanding course of study. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school in 2 installments (beginning of fall semester and beginning of spring semester). Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Attn: Director of Student Services 1333 Main Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 737-2244 Fax: (803) 737-2297 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.che400.state.sc.us Purpose To provide fellowship/loans to graduate students preparing for careers as college teachers in South Carolina at “other race” institutions. Eligibility This program is open to African American students at traditionally white public institutions in South Carolina and white students at traditionally Black public institutions in the state. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and accepted for admission or enrolled in a doctoral program, a terminal degree program in the fine or applied arts, a first professional level degree program, or a master’s degree program. Students in master’s and professional degree programs must also be South Carolina residents; students in doctoral and terminal arts degree programs may be residents of any state, but preference is given to South Carolina residents. All applicants must be studying or planning to study in designated academic or professional areas in which overall shortages exist in South Carolina or areas in which Black residents are underrepresented. Financial data Up to $5,000 per year for full-time master’s and first professional degree students; up to $10,000 per year for fulltime doctoral students. Stipends for part-time students are prorated accordingly. This is a scholarship/loan program; for each year of full-time employment in South Carolina in the designated shortage area following graduation, up to $5,000 of the total amount borrowed will be forgiven. Requests for forgiveness must be submitted to the respective institution within 6 months following the recipient’s graduation. Otherwise, the full amount of the loan must be repaid within 5 years. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic standing and continued enrollment in an eligible program. Special features The participating institutions are Clemson University, Medical University of South Carolina, University of South Carolina, University of Charleston, The Citadel, Winthrop University, South Carolina State University, and Francis Marion University. Information on the program and applications are available from the financial aid office of the institution. Deadline Each participating institution sets its own deadline. Number awarded Varies each year.

[660] SONJA STEFANADIS GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP Daughters of Penelope Attn: National Scholarship Chair 1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009-1007 (202) 234-9741 Fax: (202) 483-6983 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahepa.org/dop/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to women of Greek descent. Eligibility This program is open to women who have been members of the Daughters of Penelope or the Maids of Athena for at least 2 years, or whose parents or grandparents have been members of the Daughters of Penelope or the Order of AHEPA for at least 2 years. Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in at least 9 units per academic year in an M.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., D.D.S., M.D., or other university graduate degree program. They must have taken the GRE or other entrance examination (or Canadian equivalent) and must write an essay about their educational and vocational goals. Selection is based on academic merit. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[662] SOUTH CAROLINA LEAGUE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP South Carolina League for Nursing c/o Emma Hatfield, M.S.N., R.N. Clemson University School of Nursing P.O. Box 341703 Clemson, SC 29634-1703 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing in South Carolina.

STUDY AND TRAINING Eligibility This program is open to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program in South Carolina. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. They must submit an application form accompanied by a narrative statement of personal career goals and how those relate to professional nursing. Selection is based on career goals, community service, and participation in professional and learned societies. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[663] SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHERS LOAN PROGRAM South Carolina Student Loan Corporation Interstate Center 16 Berryhill Road, Suite 210 P.O. Box 21487 Columbia, SC 29221 (803) 798-0916 Web site: www.slc.sc.edu Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to students in South Carolina who wish to teach certain subjects or in certain geographic areas. Eligibility Eligible to apply are residents of South Carolina who are planning to teach in certain geographic areas of the state, or to teach in critical subject areas (science, mathematics, industrial technology, home economics, art, music/choral, Spanish, French, German, Latin, business education, media specialist/library science, or special education). Entering freshmen must have ranked in the top 40 percent of their high school class and have an ACT or SAT score greater than the South Carolina average (currently 951 on the SAT or 19.0 on the ACT); enrolled undergraduates or entering graduate students must have at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average; graduate students who have completed at least 1 term must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Undergraduate students at South Carolina colleges must have taken and passed the Education Entrance Exam; students at institutions outside South Carolina must have completed the necessary prerequisites required at that institution. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Students may borrow up to $2,500 per academic year for the first or second year of undergraduate study and up to $5,000 per academic year for the remainder of undergraduate and graduate study. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgivable at the rate of 20 percent for each full year of teaching in an area (either geographic or subject) of critical need; for students who teach in both critical subject and geographic areas, the rate of cancellation is 33 percent per year. Borrowers who fail to teach in either a critical subject or geographic area must repay the loan at an annual interest rate of 12 percent. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 5 years of undergraduate and 5 years of graduate study. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Renewal borrowers whose applications are received by May receive first priority; first-time upper-division applicants (juniors, seniors, and graduate students) whose applications are received by May receive second priority; first-time lower-division applicants (freshmen and sophomores) whose applications are received by May receive consideration if any funds remain after

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[664] SOUTH DAKOTA FREE TUITION AND FEES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS South Dakota Board of Regents Attn: Scholarship Committee 306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3455 Fax: (605) 773-5320 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ris.sdbor.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to visually impaired residents of South Dakota. Eligibility Eligible for this program is any visually impaired resident of South Dakota who can meet the entrance requirements for admission to a postsecondary educational institution (including graduate school and medical school) under the supervision of the state board of regents. For purposes of the program, “visual impairment” means that the person cannot, with use of correcting glasses, see sufficiently well to perform ordinary activities for which eyesight is essential. This program does not extend to visually impaired persons who are entitled to receive tuition and fee support from the state’s department of vocational rehabilitation. Financial data Qualified applicants may attend any institution under the supervision of the South Dakota Board of Regents without payment of tuition, library fees, registration fees, or any other fees. Duration Benefits are provided until the recipient has earned 225 semester hours of credit or the equivalent. Special features Applicants should contact the financial aid director at the South Dakota college or university they plan to attend, not the sponsor. Limitations The exemption from charges does not apply if a course is repeated because of unsatisfactory work, unless the problem was caused by illness or some other circumstance for which the student had no responsibility. Number awarded Varies each year.

[665] SOUTHEASTERN FLORIDA PHYSICIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND American Osteopathic Foundation 142 East Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60611-2864 (312) 202-8234 Fax: (312) 202-8216 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osteopathic.org Purpose To recognize and reward medical students who perform well on the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Examination (NBOME). Eligibility Selected to receive this award are 1) the senior at a college of osteopathic medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association who achieves the highest grade point average on Part Two of the NBOME and 2) the sophomore student who achieves the highest grade point on Part One of the NBOME. Financial data The senior student winner receives $1,000; the sophomore student winner receives $500.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 2 each year.

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Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society P.O. Box 41433 Tucson, AZ 85717 (520) 621-8135 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to college and graduate students in Arizona who are interested in preparing for a career in the environmental arena. Eligibility Applicants must be attending an accredited college or university in southern Arizona as undergraduate or graduate students. They must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and be interested in preparing for a career in the environmental arena. Financial data The undergraduate student stipend is $750; the graduate student stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients may attend school on a full-time or part-time basis. Number awarded 3 each year: 2 for undergraduate students and 1 for graduate students. Deadline April of each year.

Korean American Scholarship Foundation Southern Region Attn: Scholarship Committee 6185 Buford Highway, Building G Norcross, GA 30971 (770) 368-9700 Fax: (770) 446-6977 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kasf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to Korean American students who attend school in the southern states. Eligibility This program is open to Korean American students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in the southern states as full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may reside anywhere in the United States as long as they attend school in the southern region: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Selection is based on academic achievement, activities, community service, and financial need. Financial data Awards are $1,000 or more. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[667] SOUTHERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

[669] SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD (SREB) LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Southern Medical Association Attn: Director of Internal Operations 35 Lakeshore Drive P.O. Box 190088 Birmingham, AL 35219-0088 (205) 945-8903 Fax: (205) 942-0642 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sma.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students at schools within the territorial boundaries of the Southern Medical Association. Eligibility This program is open to third-year medical students at schools within the association’s territory. Financial data Available funds are allocated to students at the discretion of their dean. Duration 1 year. Special features The association covers the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Number awarded Varies each year.

Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 (601) 982-6663 (800) 327-2980 (within MS) E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To offer scholarship/loans to Mississippi residents enrolled in an accredited school of optometry or osteopathic medicine in another state. Eligibility Applicants must be current Mississippi residents and enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited school of optometry or osteopathic medicine. Selection is based on cumulative grade point average. Priority is given to renewal students. Financial data Under this program, the amount of the award is determined by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Contracts are negotiated with out-of-state institutions of higher learning for a certain number of qualified students to be accepted. The State of Mississippi pays the contract price for these students to attend. This is a scholarship/loan program. Obligation can be discharged on the basis of 1 year’s full-time service for 1 year’s scholarship/loan. In the event the recipient fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration Up to 4 years (depending on the availability of funds). Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline April of each year.

[666] SOUTHERN ARIZONA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

STUDY AND TRAINING [670] SREB REGIONAL CONTRACT PROGRAM Southern Regional Education Board 592 10th Street N.W. Atlanta, GA 30318-5790 (404) 875-9211, ext. 261 Fax: (404) 872-1477 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sreb.org Purpose To enable students from specified southern states to study designated health-related professions in other states at reduced tuition. Eligibility Eligible are residents of 11 southern states who wish to enroll in a program not available at any public institution of higher education in their home state. If their state has made arrangements to send students to another institution, they may participate in this program. Contract programs currently operating include the following: 1) dentistry—Arkansas residents attend the University of Louisville, the University of Oklahoma, Baylor College of Dentistry in Texas, the University of Tennessee at Memphis, and Meharry Medical College in Tennessee; recently, 103 students enrolled in dental training programs; 2) medicine—Meharry also reserves 59 spots for students from 4 states; 3 Georgia universities (Morehouse, Emory, and Mercer) provide 416 contract spaces in their medical schools; 3) optometry—Southern College of Optometry in Tennessee, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of Houston, and Northeastern State University in Oklahoma all accept students from other states; recently, 307 contract students from 10 states studied optometry at those institutions; 4) osteopathic medicine—this program enables students from Georgia and Mississippi to enroll at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida; the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine also participates; 5) podiatry—the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Illinois accepts students from Louisiana and Arkansas, the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine accepts students from West Virginia and Arkansas, and Barry University in Florida accepts students from Arkansas; 6) veterinary medicine—Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in Alabama allots 136 spaces for residents of Kentucky; the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia annually gives preference to 17 new students from South Carolina and 6 new students from West Virginia; other universities offering veterinary medicine through this program are Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, and Tuskegee University in Alabama. Financial data Participants attending a public institution outside their home state pay only the in-state tuition. Students in programs at private institutions pay a reduced tuition rate. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; during the past decade, more than 13,000 students have participated in this program.

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[671] ST. ANDREW’S SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIPS St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C. Attn: James S. McLeod, Chair 7012 Arandale Road Bethesda, MD 20817-4702 (301) 229-6140 Fax: (301) 229-1404 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: stas-dc.thecapitalscot.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students in Scotland and to U.S. students of Scottish descent. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors and seniors and to graduate students who are either Scots studying in Scotland or Americans of Scottish descent studying in the United States. U.S. applicants must reside or attend school within 200 miles of Washington, D.C. (this is defined as the District of Columbia and the states of Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia). The proposed course of study must contribute to the applicant’s intellectual maturation and economic independence. Special attention is given to applicants whose study relates to Scottish history or culture. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their Scottish descent and must submit a statement of their plans and goals. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds. Recently, stipends averaged approximately $1,600. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 12 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[672] ST. DAVID’S SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS St. David’s Society of the State of New York Attn: Scholarship Committee 3 West 51st Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 397-1346 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students of Welsh descent or those studying Welsh culture. Eligibility Applicants must be of Welsh descent, a student in Wales, or studying the Welsh language or literature. Selection is based on academic transcripts of work completed and 2 letters of recommendation from faculty. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply; they must demonstrate a strong commitment to the study of Wales. Financial data The amount of the awards depends on the availability of funds. Number awarded 2 to 5 each year. Deadline May of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [673] STAN BECK FELLOWSHIP Entomological Society of America Attn: Entomological Foundation 9301 Annapolis Road Lanham, MD 20706-3115 (301) 731-4535 Fax: (301) 731-4538 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.entsoc.org Purpose To assist “needy” students pursuing a degree in science who are nominated by members of the Entomological Society of American (ESA). Eligibility Candidates for this fellowship must be nominated by members of the society. Nominees may be studying science on any level. However, they must be “needy” students. For the purposes of this program, need may be based on physical limitations, or economic, minority, or environmental conditions. Financial data The fellowship is $4,000 per year. Duration The award is presented annually. Limitations Recipients are expected to be present at the society’s annual meeting, where the award will be presented. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline August of each year.

[674] STANLEY A. DORAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Fleet Reserve Association Attn: Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 (703) 683-1400 (800) 372-1924 Fax: (703) 549-6610 Web site: www.fra.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to children of members of the Fleet Reserve Association who are current or former naval personnel. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must be the dependent children of members of the association in good standing as of April 1 of the year of the award or at the time of death. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic standing, character, and leadership qualities. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending on the needs of the recipient and the funds available. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Membership in the Fleet Reserve Association is restricted to active-duty, retired, and reserve members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[675] STAR FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY Environmental Protection Agency Attn: National Center for Environmental Research and Quality Assurance 401 M Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-3837 (800) 490-9194 Fax: (202) 260-2039 Web site: www.epa.gov/ncerqa Purpose To provide financial support to graduate students planning to obtain advanced degrees and pursue careers in environmentally-related fields. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a fully-accredited U.S. college or university. They must be interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in an environmentally-related field of specialization. Students who have been enrolled for more than 2 years in a master’s program or 4 years in a doctoral program are not eligible. Women, minorities, and students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Financial data The total award is $34,000 per year, including a student stipend of $17,000, a student research expense allowance of $5,000, and an allowance of up to $12,000 for tuition and fees paid directly to the institution. Duration Up to 2 years for master’s students; up to 3 years for doctoral students. Special features This program is the graduate student component of the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program of the Environmental Protection Agency. Limitations Fellows may conduct research outside the United States, but no additional funding is provided for foreign travel or other expenses. Number awarded Approximately 100 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[676] STEPHEN BUFTON MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND GRANTS American Business Women’s Association 9100 Ward Parkway P.O. Box 8728 Kansas City, MO 64114-0728 (816) 361-6621 (800) 228-0007 Fax: (816) 361-4991 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.abwahq.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) or part of a member’s household. Eligibility ABWA members or individuals who are part of an ABWA member’s household may apply for these grants if they are at least at the junior level in college and have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. They must be sponsored by an ABWA chapter that has contributed to the fund in the previous chapter year. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The maximum grant is $1,200. Funds are to be used only for tuition, books, and fees. Duration 1 year; grants are not automatically renewed.

STUDY AND TRAINING Limitations The ABWA does not provide the names and addresses of local chapters; it recommends that applicants check with their local Chamber of Commerce, library, or university to see if any chapter has registered a contact’s name and number.

[677] STEVE DEARDUFF SCHOLARSHIP Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc. 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 688-5525 Fax: (404) 688-3060 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.atlcf.org/Scholar02.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility This program is open to legal resident of Georgia who are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a history of outstanding community service and potential for success in their chosen field. They must have at least a 2.0 grade point average. Preference is given to candidates entering the fields of medicine or social work. Financial data Stipends range up to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Deadline March of each year.

[678] SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MINORITY NURSES American Nurses Association Attn: Ethnic/Racial Minority Fellowship Programs 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7245 Fax: (202) 651-7007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for predoctoral research training to minority nurses pursuing careers in substance abuse prevention, intervention, or comorbidity in minority communities. Eligibility Applications are accepted from registered nurses who 1) are members of an ethnic or racial minority group, including but not limited to African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders; 2) U.S. citizens or permanent residents; 3) members of the American Nurses Association (ANA); 4) holders of master’s degrees; and 5) able to demonstrate a commitment to a research career related to ethnic/racial, underserved, and underrepresented minority populations. The proposed research training program must relate to substance abuse prevention, intervention, and comorbidity within the parameters of ethnic/minority and psychiatric/mental health issues. Financial data The maximum stipend is $11,748 per year. Duration Up to 3 years. Special features Funds for this program are provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Deadline January of each year.

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[679] SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP Association of Surgical Technologists Attn: Awards Committee 7108-C South Alton Way Englewood, CO 80112-2106 (303) 694-9130 Fax: (303) 694-9169 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ast.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Association of Surgical Technologists who are pursuing an advanced degree. Eligibility This program is open to active members of the association who have at least 3 years of experience as a practicing certified surgical technologist within the last 5 years. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program other than nursing and have completed at least 30 semester hours with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. They must intend to become a surgical technology educator but may not currently be working as an instructor. As part of their application, they must include a statement that describes their goal, career objective, motivation, why they believe they will make an effective surgical technology educator, how their prior educational background will contribute to their future educational goals, and how the award will assist them in achieving their educational goals. Selection is based on academic excellence. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[680] SWITZER ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWSHIP San Francisco Foundation Attn: Switzer Fellowship Coordinator 225 Bush Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104-4224 (415) 733-8560 Fax: (415) 477-2783 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sff.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in working on a degree in environmental sciences or related areas at a school in California. Eligibility This program is open to highly talented graduate students at California universities whose studies are directed toward the prevention or reduction of environmental degradation or the restoration of polluted natural resources. Prospective applicants must be nominated by a professor or environmental professional, have completed at least 1 semester of environmental science at the graduate level, be a U.S. citizen, and have superior academic qualifications. Financial data The stipend is $13,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation. Deadline Nominations are due in December of each year and applications must be completed by January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [681] SWITZER ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWSHIPS New Hampshire Charitable Foundation 37 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-4005 (603) 225-6641 (800) 464-6641 Fax: (603) 225-1700 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nhcf.org Purpose To provide funding to students working on a graduate degree in environmental sciences at a college or university in New England. Eligibility An applicant for this fellowship must be nominated in writing by a faculty member, advisor, or environmental professional. Nominees must be U.S. citizens who have completed at least 1 semester of a master’s degree program or are enrolled in a Ph.D. program in environmental sciences or other related studies at an accredited school in New England, have a superior academic record, and can demonstrate financial need. The ideal candidate would demonstrate the following characteristics: commitment to aggressively pursue and implement effective solutions to improve the quality of our natural environment; maximum potential for producing an early impact on environmental quality; strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills; breadth of skill, creativity, and flexibility to effectively bridge the public, private, and academic arenas; and a scientific or technical background. Fellowships are not limited by field of study, but a strong science background is preferred. Nominees are required to submit a 500-word essay describing their commitment to effective change in an environmental field, a recent resume, an official transcript from any graduate or undergraduate study in the past 5 years, 2 letters of recommendation, an outline of the general course of study planned for the next academic year, and a copy of GRE test results. Finalists are interviewed. Financial data The stipend is $13,000. Duration 1 academic year, beginning in September. Special features This program is funded by the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation and administered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Limitations Recipients must study on a full-time basis at an academic institution in New England. Number awarded Up to 10 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[682] TAILHOOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Tailhook Educational Foundation P.O. Box 26626 San Diego, CA 92196-0626 (800) 269-8267 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to veterans or the dependents of veterans associated with naval aviation and/or aircraft carriers. Eligibility This program is open to veterans (and their dependent children) who served either 1) in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, or U.S. Coast Guard as a naval aviator, naval flight officer, or designated naval air crewman, or 2) on board a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in any capacity as a member of ship’s company or assigned airwing. Applicants may be high school seniors, high school graduates, college students, or graduate students. Selection is based on educational and extracurricular achievements, merit, citizenship, and financial need.

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Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[683] TEXAS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Center for Rural Health Initiatives 211 East Seventh, Suite 915 P.O. Drawer 1708 Austin, TX 78767-1708 (512) 479-8891 Fax: (512) 479-8898 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.crhi.state.tx.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to Texas students who are interested in providing health care in Texas’ rural health professional shortage areas (HPSAs). Eligibility Applicants must be Texas residents with a permanent address in a rural HPSA where a nonprofit organization (local hospital, rural health clinic, hospital auxiliary, foundation, or community organization) agrees to sponsor them. Students must be enrolled full time or accepted for full-time enrollment in a physician assistant or nurse practitioner educational program, or in their third or fourth year of medical school planning to specialize in primary care (family practice, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, or general obstetrics and gynecology). Selection is based on academic achievements, essay content, results of an interview with the sponsor, the sponsor’s financial commitment, community statement of need, evidence of broad community support, and overall quality of the scholar. Financial data The amount of the award is based on the cost of attendance at the academic institution the scholar plans to attend. Sponsoring communities pledge to cover 35 percent of the student’s educational expenses, the state of Texas provides 25 percent, and the National Health Service Corps covers the remaining 40 percent. This is a loan forgiveness program. Students must pledge 1 year of work with the sponsoring community for each year of support while in college, or 2 years (whichever is greater). Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[684] TEXAS GENERAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Division of Student Services 7715 Chevy Chase Drive P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6340 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6420 Web site: www.thecb.state.tx.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for Texas students who are interested in preparing for a career in the nursing field. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are residents of Texas and enrolled at least half time in a program leading to licensure as an L.V.N. (licensed

STUDY AND TRAINING vocational nurse) or in an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree program in professional nursing. Financial data Up to $1,500 for L.V.N. students; up to $2,000 for A.D.N. (associate degree in nursing) students, B.S.N. (bachelor’s degree in nursing), or graduate students. Recently, average annual awards were $706 for L.V.N. students and $1,926 for A.D.N., B.S.N., and graduate students. Duration 1 academic year. Special features This program was established in 1994. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 26 of these scholarships were awarded to L.V.N. students and 17 to A.D.N., B.S.N., and graduate degree students. Deadline Applicants should contact the financial aid director at the vocational or professional nursing school in which they plan to enroll for appropriate deadline dates.

[685] TEXAS KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GRANTS Texas Knights Templar Educational Foundation 507 South Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 651-6070 Fax: (214) 744-3622 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from Texas. Eligibility Applicants must be in their junior or senior year at an accredited college or university or enrolled in an advanced degree, postgraduate work, or vocational training course. They must be in school full time and have at least 2 years to go before graduating. Selection is based on academic ability, character, responsibility, leadership, and community service. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data Grants range from $1,000 to $3,000 per year. Funds must be used for tuition and living expenses. Duration 1 semester or year. Limitations Interested students must send a stamped selfaddressed 9 x 12 inch envelope. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May for the fall semester; September for the spring semester.

[686] TEXAS L.V.N. TO R.N. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Division of Student Services 7715 Chevy Chase Drive P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6340 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6420 Web site: www.thecb.state.tx.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed vocational nurses (L.V.N.s) in Texas who are interested in training to become nurses. Eligibility This program is open to previously licensed vocational nurses who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a public or private nonprofit institution in Texas to train to become a nurse. They may work on an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree in nursing. Texas residency is required. Financial data For associate degree students: $1,500 per year; for bachelor’s or graduate degree students: $2,500 per year. Recently, awards averaged $1,837.

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Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 58 of these scholarships were awarded.

[687] TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Texas Medical Association Attn: Minority Scholarship Program 401 West 15th Street Austin, TX 78701-1680 (512) 370-1470 (800) 880-2828 Fax: (512) 370-1635 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.texmed.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of underrepresented minority groups who are interested in attending medical school in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to members of minority groups that are underrepresented in the medical profession. Applicants must have been accepted to a medical school in Texas. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; renewable. Special features This program began in 1999. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 3 scholarships were awarded through this program.

[688] TEXAS NURSING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Division of Student Services 7715 Chevy Chase Drive P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6340 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6420 Web site: www.thecb.state.tx.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to Texas residents who are interested in preparing for a career in the nursing field. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are residents of Texas and enrolled at least half time in a program leading to licensure as an L.V.N. (licensed vocational nurse) or in an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree program in professional nursing. Financial data Up to $1,500 for L.V.N. students; up to $2,000 for A.D.N. (associate degree in nursing) students; up to $3,000 for B.S.N. (bachelor’s degree in nursing) or graduate students. Recently, awards to L.V.N. students averaged $1,073 and awards to A.D.N., B.S.N., and graduate students averaged $2,293. Duration 1 academic year. Special features This program was established in 1990. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 20 of these scholarships were awarded to L.V.N. students and 47 to A.D.N., B.S.N., and graduate students. Deadline Applicants should contact the financial aid director at the vocational or professional nursing school in which they plan to enroll for appropriate deadline dates.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [689] TEXAS OUTSTANDING RURAL SCHOLAR RECOGNITION PROGRAM Center for Rural Health Initiatives 211 East Seventh, Suite 915 P.O. Drawer 1708 Austin, TX 78767-1708 (512) 479-8891 Fax: (512) 479-8898 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.crhi.state.tx.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to outstanding Texas students who are interested in preparing for a career in health care in rural areas. Eligibility Applicants must be Texas residents. They must be in the top quarter of their high school graduating class or have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average in their college classes; be enrolled or intend to enroll in an eligible academic institution in Texas to pursue a health care career; and arrange to be sponsored by an organization in 1 of the 196 nonmetropolitan counties in Texas. Eligible health care professions include medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, chiropractic, psychology, nursing, and allied health (rehabilitative services, radiology technician, medical laboratory technician, health systems management, and dietary and nutritional services). Eligible sponsoring organizations include local hospitals, rural health clinics, and community organizations. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis. Selection is based on academic achievements, essay content, sponsor’s financial commitment, community statement of need, and overall quality of the nominee. Financial data The amount of the forgiveness loan award is based on the cost of attendance at the recipient’s academic institution. Sponsoring communities pledge to cover half the student’s educational expenses; the state covers the other half. Students must pledge to provide 1 year of work in the sponsoring community for each year of support they receive while in college. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year for fall semester; September of each year for spring semester; January of each year for summer semesters.

[690] TEXAS PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Texas Physical Therapy Association Education and Research Foundation Attn: Executive Director 400 West 15th, Suite 805 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 288-1520 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tpta.org Purpose To provide funding for advanced study of physical therapy to practitioners and students in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to 1) doctoral students in physical therapy; 2) physical therapists interested in post-professional continuing education; and 3) physical therapy faculty members interested in continuing education. Applicants must agree to fulfill 1 of the following requirements within 5 years of receipt of the award: be employed as a faculty member in an academic institution (not available to current faculty members); submit a research article to a peer-reviewed journal on a topic related to the course work supported by the award; sit for and pass an APTA specialist

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certification examination; provide a continuing education course for the Texas Physical Therapy Association without honorarium or reimbursement of expenses; or other activity upon preapproval of the foundation board. Financial data Stipends are $3,000 per year for doctoral students or $1,000 per year for physical therapists or faculty members. Duration 1 year for doctoral students; 1 course or series of courses on a similar topic for physical therapists or faculty members. Special features This program began in 1997. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 2 scholarships were awarded (both to doctoral students). Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[691] TEXAS RURAL B.S.N./GRADUATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Division of Student Services 7715 Chevy Chase Drive P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6340 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6420 Web site: www.thecb.state.tx.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students from rural areas in Texas who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled or planning to enroll on the undergraduate or graduate level in an accredited nursing program in Texas. Applicants must be from a rural county in Texas. Financial data The stipend is approximately $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 16 of these scholarships were awarded.

[692] TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR RURAL NURSING STUDENTS Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Division of Student Services 7715 Chevy Chase Drive P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6340 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6420 Web site: www.thecb.state.tx.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing at a college or university located in a nonurban area of Texas. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in a program leading to licensure as an L.V.N. or in an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree program in nursing at a public or independent nonprofit institution located in a nonmetropolitan county in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents and from a rural county in the state. Financial data For L.V.N. and associate degree students: up to $1,500 per year; for B.S.N. or graduate students: up to $2,500

STUDY AND TRAINING per year. Recently, awards for L.V.N. students averaged $855 and for associate, baccalaureate, and graduate students $1,462. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 20 of these scholarships were awarded to L.V.N. students and 26 to A.D.N., B.S.N., and graduate degree students.

[693] TEXAS STUDENT INCENTIVE GRANT Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Division of Student Services 7715 Chevy Chase Drive P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6340 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6420 Web site: www.thecb.state.tx.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending public colleges in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to Texas residents and nonresidents. They must be enrolled at least half time at a public college in Texas on the undergraduate or graduate level. Financial need must be demonstrated. Applicants cannot be in default on a student loan or owe a refund on a student grant. Financial data Up to $1,250 each year, depending upon the recipient’s need; recently, the average annual award was $673. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 3,445 of these grants were awarded.

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[695] TEXAS WAIVERS OF NONRESIDENT TUITION FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS Texas Veterans Commission 920 Colorado P.O. Box 12277 Austin, TX 78711-2277 (512) 463-5538 Fax: (512) 475-2395 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tvc.state.tx.us Purpose To exempt military personnel stationed in Texas and their dependents from the payment of nonresident tuition at public institutions of higher education in the state. Eligibility Eligible for these waivers are officers or enlisted persons of the Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard, or Coast Guard Reserve who are assigned to duty in Texas, along with the spouses and children of those individuals. Spouses and children residing in Texas while the military person is assigned to duty outside of the state are also eligible, as are spouses and children of members of the armed forces who died while in military service. Financial data Although persons eligible under this program are classified as nonresidents, they are entitled to pay the resident tuition at Texas institutions of higher education, regardless of their length of residence in Texas. Number awarded Varies each year.

[696] TIM HAAS SCHOLARSHIP [694] TEXAS TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANTS Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Division of Student Services 7715 Chevy Chase Drive P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6340 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6420 Web site: www.thecb.state.tx.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students attending private postsecondary schools in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to Texas residents or National Merit Scholarship finalists who are enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an eligible nonprofit independent college in the state. Applicants may not be majoring in theology or religion or be on an athletic scholarship. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The maximum awarded is the lesser of the student’s unmet need or $2,834. Recently, the average grant was $1,726. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Information and application forms may be obtained from the director of financial aid at any participating nonprofit independent college or university in Texas. Limitations Study must be conducted in Texas; funds cannot be used to support attendance at an out-of-state institution. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 21,551 of these grants were awarded.

Hemophilia Health Services Attn: Scholarship Committee 6820 Charlotte Pike, Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37209-4234 (800) 800-6606, ext. 2275 Fax: (615) 352-2588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.HemophiliaHealth.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. Eligibility This program is open to individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Applicants must be high school seniors; college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors; or college seniors planning to attend graduate school or students already enrolled in graduate school. Selection is based on academic achievement in relation to tested ability, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features This program started in 1995. Recipients must enroll full time. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [697] TORAJI AND TOKI YOSHINAGA SCHOLARSHIP Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 Fax: (808) 521-6286 Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in attending college in the state at schools other than the University of Hawaii. Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who are interested in attending college on the undergraduate or graduate level at any school in the state that is not part of the University of Hawaii system. Applicants must meet 3 of the following criteria: 1) born in Hawaii; 2) graduate of a Hawaii high school; 3) registered to vote in Hawaii; and 4) lived in Hawaii for 4 years. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.7 grade point average), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1999. Limitations Recipients must be full-time students. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[698] TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN SCHOLARSHIP Worcester County Horticultural Society Attn: Scholarship Committee Tower Hill Botanic Garden 11 French Drive P.O. Box 598 Boylston, MA 01505-0598 (508) 869-6111 Fax: (508) 869-0314 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.towerhillbg.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students in New England who are majoring in horticulture. Eligibility Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year of college or be in a graduate degree program. They must be 1) either a resident of New England or attending a New England college or university and 2) majoring in horticulture or a horticulture-related field. Selection is based on interest in horticulture, sincerity of purpose, academic performance, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Duration 1 year. Deadline April of each year.

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[699] TRANSCRIPTIONS, LTD. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in majoring in health information management. Eligibility Undergraduate applicants must have been accepted for admission to 1) a health information management program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or 2) the American Health Information Management Association’s independent study program (must have successfully completed 3 individual modules). Graduate students must be a credentialed health information management professional (RRA, ART, CCS), hold a bachelor’s degree, be enrolled full time in an accredited college or university, be an associate or active member of the association, and be pursuing at least a master’s degree in a program related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). U.S. citizenship and a minimum 2.5 grade point average are also required. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year for undergraduates; May of each year for graduate students.

[700] TUCSON OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL FOUNDATION FOUNDERS’ AWARDS Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation St. Phillip’s Plaza 4280 North Campbell Avenue, Suite 200 Tucson, AZ 85718-6580 (520) 299-4545 (800) 201-8663 Fax: (520) 299-4609 Web site: www.tomf.org Purpose To offer forgivable loans to residents of Arizona attending accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine. Eligibility Applicants must be Arizona residents who will be enrolled in a college of osteopathic medicine (may be in any year of the academic predoctoral program) and seeking a D.O. degree. Preference is given to residents of the 7 southernmost counties of Arizona: Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yuma. A personal interview may be required. Financial data A total of $75,000 is loaned each year; the amount of the individual loans varies. No interest is charged during the formal in-school, internship, or residency period. Loans must be repaid within 5 years but are forgiven at the rate of 20 percent for every year the loan recipient practices in 1 of the 7 counties of southern Arizona (listed in the “eligibility” section). Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Deadline November of each year.

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[701] TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM FOR DEPENDENTS OF DECEASED KENTUCKY VETERANS

[703] UNCF/MERCK GRADUATE SCIENCE RESEARCH DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs 545 South Third Street, Room 123 Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 595-4447 (800) 928-4012 (within KY) Fax: (502) 595-4448 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to the children or unremarried widow(er)s of deceased Kentucky veterans. Eligibility This program is open to the children, stepchildren, adopted children, and unremarried widow(er)s of veterans who were residents of Kentucky when they entered military service or joined the Kentucky National Guard. The qualifying veteran must have been killed in action during a wartime period or died as a result of a service-connected disability incurred during a wartime period. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a state-supported college or university in Kentucky to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. Financial data Eligible dependents and survivors are exempt from tuition and matriculation fees at any state-supported institution of higher education in Kentucky. Duration There are no age or time limits on the waiver. Number awarded Varies each year.

College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3538 Fax: (703) 205-3574 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American graduate students who are interested in pursuing biomedical research. Eligibility This program is open to African American graduate students currently enrolled full time in a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral program in the life or physical sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents within 1 to 3 years of completing their dissertation. Financial data The total award is $40,000, including up to $30,000 as a stipend for the student (the maximum stipend is $20,000 for any 12-month period) and a department grant up to $10,000. Funds must be used for completing course work, conducting research, and preparing the dissertation. Duration 12 to 24 months. Special features This program is funded by the Merck Company Foundation. Number awarded At least 12 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[702] TY COBB GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Ty Cobb Educational Foundation P.O. Box 725 Forest Park, GA 30298 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose to provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who need financial assistance to complete their professional education in dentistry or medicine. Eligibility This program is open to full-time professional students in medicine and dentistry who are residents of Georgia and have demonstrated financial need. A minimum 3.0 grade point average is required. Students with the highest academic averages and the greatest need are given priority. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 academic year; may be renewed. Special features Recipients may attend school in any state. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[704] UNION AND LEAGUE R.S.A. SCHOLARSHIPS The Union and League of Romanian Societies of America, Inc. c/o Eugene S. Raica, Scholarship Chair 14512 Royal Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Purpose To provide financial assistance for the undergraduate or graduate education of students with Romanian heritage. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, currently-enrolled college students, and graduate students who have been members of the Union and League for at least 2 years. High school seniors must be in the upper third of their class. Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts, school recommendations, an essay on Romanian heritage (at least 2 pages), a recent photograph, proof of society membership, and an original paper on a topic related to Romanian history (at least 5 pages for the high school senior applicant and at least 10 pages for the college/graduate school applicant). Financial data Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 for $1,000 and 3 for $500. Deadline April of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [705] UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CRUSADE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM United Methodist Church Attn: General Board of Global Ministries 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1338 New York, NY 10115 (212) 870-3787 (800) 654-5929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gbgm-umc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority and foreign students who are interested in pursuing graduate education for leadership within the United Methodist Church. Eligibility This program is open to 1) U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are ethnic and racial minority graduate students (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Pacific/Asian Americans, and Native Americans) and 2) international students who are still resident in their home country and have the recommendation of the United Methodist home scholarship committee. Applicants must be seeking their first graduate degree (M.Div., M.A., Ph.D., D.D.S., M.D., M.Ed., M.B.A., or other graduate degree). Preference is given to members of the United Methodist Church and to persons entering Christian vocations. All applicants should be committed to preparing themselves for leadership in mission to church and society. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the availability of funds. Duration Up to 3 years. Special features These awards are funded by the World Communion Offering received in United Methodist churches on the first Sunday in October. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[706] UPPERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE American Association of University Women–Wilmington, Delaware Branch 1800 Fairfax Boulevard Wilmington, DE 19803 (302) 428-0939 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to women residents of Delaware. Eligibility Juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply if they are residents of Delaware or members of the Wilmington Branch of the American Association of University Women. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record, contributions to school and community, and financial need. Financial data $1,000 or more per year. Funds must be used for tuition. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[707] U.S. ARMY CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP U.S. Army Attn: Medical Service Corps 2250 Stanley Road, Suite 276A Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6170 (210) 221-6693 (800) USA-ARMY Fax: (210) 221-8360 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.goarmy.com/job/amedd Purpose To provide financial assistance to future Army medical officers who are interested in preparing for a career in clinical psychology. Eligibility Applicants for this assistance must be U.S. citizens, under the age of 35, who are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited school of clinical psychology located in the United States or Puerto Rico. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army Reserve; after completion of school, they must perform at least 3 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps. Financial data This program pays full tuition at any school or college granting a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology located in the United States or Puerto Rico and covers the cost of fees, books, and other required equipment. Recipients are also awarded a stipend of $938 per month for 10 1/2 months of the year; during the other 1 1/2 months of each year, they perform active-duty service, usually at an Army medical facility, and receive the normal pay of a Second Lieutenant. Duration Assistance under this program continues until the student completes all work for the doctoral degree. Special features This support is offered as part of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Further information on that program is also available from HQDA, OTSG, Attn: DASG-ZHM-H, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Sky 5, Room 596, Falls Church, VA 22041-3258, (703) 681-7781, (877) MED-ARMY, Fax: (703) 681-8044, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Participants incur an active-duty obligation based on existing Department of Defense and Army Directives in effect at the time they sign their contract accepting support through this program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[708] U.S. ARMY DENTAL CORPS SCHOLARSHIP U.S. Army Attn: Army Dental Corps 2250 Stanley Road Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6100 (210) 221-8746 (800) USA-ARMY Fax: (210) 221-8360 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.goarmy.com/job/amedd Purpose To provide financial assistance for dental education to future Army medical officers. Eligibility Applicants for this assistance must be U.S. citizens, under the age of 35, who are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited dental school located in the United States or Puerto Rico. Specialties include general dentistry, pediatrics, public health, oral pathology, prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral maxillofacial surgery. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army Reserve; after completion of dental school, they

STUDY AND TRAINING must perform at least 3 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. Financial data This program pays full tuition at any school of dentistry located in the United States or Puerto Rico and covers the cost of fees, books, and other required equipment. Recipients are also awarded a stipend of $938 per month for 10 1/2 months of the year; during the other 1 1/2 months of each year, they perform active-duty service, usually at an Army dental facility, and receive the normal pay of a Second Lieutenant. Duration Assistance under this program continues until the student completes all work for the dental degree. Special features Following receipt of the dental degree, recipients serve a residency. Only after completion of the residency, whether in an Army or in a civilian hospital, do the students begin the active-duty service obligation. This support is offered as part of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Further information on that program is also available from HQDA, OTSG, Attn: DASG-ZHM-H, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Sky 5, Room 596, Falls Church, VA 22041-3258, (703) 681-7781, (877) MEDARMY, Fax: (703) 681-8044, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Participants incur an active-duty obligation based on existing Department of Defense and Army Directives in effect at the time they sign their contract accepting support through this program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[709] U.S. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SCHOLARSHIP U.S. Army Attn: Army Medical Corps 2050 Worth Road, Suite 10 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6010 (800) USA-ARMY Fax: (210) 221-8360 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.goarmy.com/job/amedd Purpose To provide financial assistance for education in a medical field to future Army medical officers. Eligibility Applicants for this assistance must be U.S. citizens, under the age of 35, who are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited medical or osteopathic school located in the United States or Puerto Rico. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army Reserve; after completion of medical school, they must perform at least 3 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Financial data This program pays full tuition at any school of medicine or osteopathy located in the United States or Puerto Rico and also covers the cost of fees, books, and other required equipment. Recipients are also awarded a stipend of $938 per month for 10 1/2 months of the year; for the other 1 1/2 months of each year, they perform active-duty service, usually at an Army medical facility, and receive the normal pay of a Second Lieutenant. Duration Assistance under this program continues until the student completes all work for a doctorate degree. Special features Following receipt of the doctorate degree, recipients serve a residency either as part of the Army’s First Year Graduate Medical Education Program (in which case they receive Army active-duty pay) or in a civilian hospital (where they receive only the regular salary of the civilian institution). Only after completion of the residency, whether in an Army or in a civilian hospi-

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tal, do the students begin the active-duty service obligation. That obligation is 2 years for the first 2 years of participation in the program, plus half a year of service for each additional half year of program participation; in any case, the minimum service obligation is 3 years regardless of years of participation. This support is offered as part of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Further information on that program is also available from HQDA, OTSG, Attn: DASG-ZHM-H, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Sky 5, Room 596, Falls Church, VA 22041-3258, (703) 6817781, (877) MED-ARMY, Fax: (703) 681-8044, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded Varies each year.

[710] U.S. ARMY OPTOMETRY SCHOLARSHIP U.S. Army Attn: Medical Service Corps 2250 Stanley Road, Suite 276A Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6170 (210) 221-6693 (800) USA-ARMY Fax: (210) 221-8360 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.goarmy.com/job/amedd Purpose To provide financial assistance to future Army medical officers who are interested in preparing for a career in optometry. Eligibility Applicants for this assistance must be U.S. citizens, under the age of 35, who are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited school of optometry located in the United States or Puerto Rico. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army Reserve; after completion of school, they must perform at least 3 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps. Financial data This program pays full tuition at any school of optometry located in the United States or Puerto Rico and covers the cost of fees, books, and other required equipment. Recipients are also awarded a stipend of $938 per month for 10 1/2 months of the year; during the other 1 1/2 months of each year, they perform active-duty service, usually at an Army medical facility, and receive the normal pay of a Second Lieutenant. Duration Assistance under this program continues until the student completes all work for the optometry degree. Special features This support is offered as part of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Further information on that program is also available from HQDA, OTSG, Attn: DASG-ZHM-H, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Sky 5, Room 596, Falls Church, VA 22041-3258, (703) 681-7781, (877) MED-ARMY, Fax: (703) 681-8044, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Participants incur an active-duty obligation based on existing Department of Defense and Army Directives in effect at the time they sign their contract accepting support through this program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [711] U.S. ARMY VETERINARY CORPS SCHOLARSHIP U.S. Army Attn: Veterinary Corps 2050 Worth Road, Suite 5 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6005 (210) 221-6522 (800) USA-ARMY Fax: (210) 221-6519 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.goarmy.com/job/amedd Purpose To provide financial assistance to future Army medical officers who are interested in preparing for a career in veterinary medicine. Eligibility Applicants for this assistance must be U.S. citizens, under the age of 35, who are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited school of veterinary medicine located in the United States or Puerto Rico. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army Reserve; after completion of school, they must perform at least 3 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Financial data This program pays full tuition at any school of veterinary medicine located in the United States or Puerto Rico and covers the cost of fees, books, and other required equipment. Recipients are also awarded a stipend of $938 per month for 10 1/2 months of the year; during the other 1 1/2 months of each year, they perform active-duty service, usually at an Army medical facility, and receive the normal pay of a Second Lieutenant. Duration Assistance under this program continues until the student completes all work for the veterinary medicine degree. Special features This support is offered as part of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Further information on that program is also available from HQDA, OTSG, Attn: DASG-ZHM-H, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Sky 5, Room 596, Falls Church, VA 22041-3258, (703) 681-7781, (877) MED-ARMY, Fax: (703) 681-8044, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Participants incur an active-duty obligation based on existing Department of Defense and Army Directives in effect at the time they sign their contract accepting support through this program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[712] USA GROUP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America Attn: Scholarship Management Services 1505 Riverview Road P.O. Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082 Fax: (888) 546-4107 Web site: www.usagroup.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are either members of ethnic minority groups or have physical disabilities. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors and graduates who plan to enroll or are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate course work at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Applicants must either have a documented physical disability or be a member of an ethnic minority group, including but not limited to Alaskan Native, African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian, Hispanic, Latino, or East Indian. Residents of all 50

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states are eligible, but preference is given to applications from the following areas: Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, and 5 other states where a third or more of students enrolled in postsecondary education are members of ethnic minority groups. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and come from a family with an annual adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less. In addition to financial need, selection is based on past academic performance and future potential, leadership and participation in school and community, work experience, career and education aspirations and goals, and references. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Special features This program, established in 2000, is sponsored by USA Group which serves as the education loan guarantor and administrator in the 9 states and the Pacific Islands where the program gives preference. Number awarded From 600 to 700 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[713] UTAH NURSE EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Utah Department of Health Division of Health Systems Improvement Attn: Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health Systems P.O. Box 142005 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2005 (801) 538-6113 Fax: (801) 538-6387 Web site: www.health.state.ut.us/primary_care/bpcrhs.html Purpose To provide loans-for-service to nurses with a Utah license interested in working on a graduate degree in the field. Eligibility This program is open to nurses with a Utah license who have been accepted by or are currently enrolled in a graduate school of nursing. They must be willing to work for a minimum of 24 months in a nursing shortage area in Utah upon completion of their degree. In selecting the recipients, the program evaluates residential, educational, and employment history; an essay describing work plans; references; the proposed area of graduate education and time for completion of that education; commitment to service in a needed nursing specialty area; projected nursing education expenses; and economic status. Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per academic year. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, educational equipment and materials, and reasonable living expenses. Duration There is flexibility in the time required to complete the degree (up to 5 years, if needed). Special features The program may reimburse the recipient for increased taxes caused by receipt of the scholarship. Limitations In exchange for the funding, recipients must agree to work for at least 24 months in a nursing shortage area in Utah. Nursing shortage areas are defined as rural health care facilities/programs with identified needs, facilities/programs providing care to underserved populations, and public health departments. The program determines the nursing shortage area sites where the service obligation may be fulfilled but does not actually place the recipient at the site. The recipient is responsible for securing that employment. Recipients must begin service at an eligible

STUDY AND TRAINING employment site within 1 month of entering into a contract with the Utah Department of Health. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[714] UTAH NURSES FOUNDATION GRANT-IN-AID SCHOLARSHIPS Utah Nurses Foundation c/o Utah Nurses Association 455 East 400 South, Suite 402 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Utah residents who are interested in earning a nursing degree. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are Utah residents (must be U.S. citizens) who have been accepted into an accredited registered nursing program (undergraduate or graduate). A copy of the signed letter of acceptance is required. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Their long- and short-term goals must be clearly identified in the letter of application or on a separate sheet of paper. Financial need must be demonstrated. Finalists are interviewed. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Funds may be used only for tuition and books. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Limitations Recipients must agree to work for a Utah health care facility or Utah educational institution as a full-time employee for at least 1 year (2 years if part time). Deadline March of each year.

[715] VASA ORDER OF AMERICA GRAND SCHOLARSHIP Vasa Order of America Attn: Vice Grand Master 1926 Rancho Andrew Alpine, CA 91901 (619) 445-9707 Fax: (619) 445-7334 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vasaorder.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study in North America or in Scandinavian countries. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are members of the organization (at least 2 years of membership is required) who are interested in pursuing full-time graduate study in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Canada, or the United States. Selection is based on a grade transcript, letters of recommendation from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[716] VELMA BERNECKER GWINN GARDEN CLUB OBJECTIVES SCHOLARSHIP Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Chair 6065 21st Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427 (561) 778-1023 Web site: www.ffgc.org Purpose To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening. Eligibility This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be in financial need, and be majoring in ecology, horticulture, landscape design, conservation, botany, forestry, marine biology, city planning, or allied subjects. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school and distributed semiannually. Duration 1 year. Limitations If the recipient’s grade point average drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[717] VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY AWARD National Society for Histotechnology 4201 Northview Drive, Suite 502 Bowie, MD 20716-2604 (301) 262-6221 Fax: (301) 262-9188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsh.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are members of the National Society for Histotechnology and are working on an advanced degree within the profession of histotechnology, with a specific interest in immunohistochemistry. Eligibility This program is open to applicants who are pursuing advanced education and knowledge within the profession of histotechnology, with an emphasis on immunohistochemistry. The award supports educational or professional certification programs that are intended to 1) enhance the immunohistochemistry techniques and methods presently utilized in the nominee’s institution; and/or 2) support the study of new immunohistochemistry techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominee’s laboratory. All applicants/nominees must be current members of the society (for at least 1 year). In addition, ASCP certification as a histologic technician or histotechnologist is required. Financial data The award is $1,000. This scholarship is given to the recipient on a reimbursement basis. Receipts for all expenses (i.e., books, tuition, registration fees, etc.) must be sent to the society’s office for reimbursement. Duration Up to 2 years. Special features Funds for this program are provided by Ventana Medical Systems of Tucson, Arizona. Limitations The funded educational plans must be completed within 2 years after the scholarship is awarded or any funds not used will revert back to the society.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Number awarded 1 each year.

[718] VENTURE STUDENT AID AWARD Venture Clubs of the Americas c/o Soroptimist International of the Americas Program Department Two Penn Center Plaza 1528 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1000 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1883 (215) 557-9300 Fax: (215) 568-5200 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.soroptimist.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for the education of persons with physical disabilities. Eligibility Physically disabled men and women between 15 and 40 years of age who are interested in pursuing higher education should apply to their local Venture Club. Each club selects 1 candidate, on the basis of financial need and the capacity to profit from further education, to compete regionally. Each of the 7 regions selects a semifinalist to compete in the final judging. Financial need and the capacity to profit from further education are the main criteria on which selection is based. Financial data The regional winners receive a cash award of $500. The national winner receives a $5,000 award and the national runner-up receives $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 7 regional semifinalists, 1 national winner, and 1 national runner-up each year. Deadline December of each year.

[719] VERMONT-NEA/MAIDA F. TOWNSEND SCHOLARSHIPS Vermont-NEA 10 Wheelock Street Montpelier, VT 05602-3737 (802) 223-6375 (800) 649-6375 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vtnea.org.scholar.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to the sons and daughters of Vermont-NEA members. Eligibility Eligible to apply are the sons and daughters of Vermont-NEA members—high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students. Students majoring in any discipline are eligible, but preference may be give to those majoring or planning to major in education. The application process requires the submission of transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation. Each applicant must also submit an essay (under 400 words) on a topic that changes annually; recently, the topic was: “What is public education’s role in promoting responsible environmental stewardship?” Selection is based on merit, not financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipients. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This scholarship was established in 1991. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 5 were awarded. Deadline January of each year.

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[720] VETERANS DEPENDENTS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20420 (202) 418-4343 (800) 827-1000 Web site: www.va.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to children and spouses of veterans whose deaths or permanent and total disabilities were service connected. Eligibility Eligible for this assistance are spouses and children of 1) veterans who died or are permanently and totally disabled as the result of a disability arising from active service in the armed forces; 2) veterans who died from any cause while rated permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected disability; 3) servicemembers listed for more than 90 days as currently missing in action or captured in the line of duty by a hostile force; and 4) servicemembers listed for more than 90 days as presently detained or interned by a foreign government or power. Spouses and children over the age of 14 with physical or mental disabilities are also eligible. Financial data Monthly benefits from this program for full-time study are $485, with lesser amounts for part-time training. Duration Up to 45 months (or the equivalent in part-time training). Spouses must complete their training within 10 years of the date they are first found eligible. Special features Benefits may be used for the pursuit of associate, bachelor, or graduate degrees at colleges and universities, including independent study, cooperative training, and study abroad programs. Courses leading to a certificate or diploma from business, technical, or vocational schools may also be taken. Other eligible programs include apprenticeships, on-job training programs, farm cooperative courses, correspondence courses (for spouses only), secondary school programs (for recipients who are not high school graduates), tutorial assistance, remedial deficiency and refresher training, work-study (for recipients who are enrolled at least three-quarter time), special restorative training (such as language retraining, lip reading, auditory training, Braille reading and writing, and similar programs) for children over 14 with disabilities, specialized vocational training for spouses or children over 14 with disabilities, and counseling services. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[721] VICTORIA S. & BRADLEY L. GEIST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 Fax: (808) 521-6286 Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in attending college and have been in the foster care (or similar) system. Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who 1) are permanently separated from their parents and currently in (or formerly in) the foster care system; or 2) are permanently separated from their parents and currently in (or formerly in) a hanai family situation. Applicants must be or plan to become full-time students

STUDY AND TRAINING at the undergraduate or graduate school level. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement, good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must 1) write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals, and 2) supply a confirmation letter from their social worker, foster parent, hanai parent, or other appropriate individual. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, grants averaged $2,100. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 66 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[722] VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH AWARDS State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Attn: Financial Aid Office James Monroe Building 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219-3659 (804) 225-2137 Fax: (804) 225-2604 TDD: (804) 371-8017 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.schev.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to needy undergraduate students and some graduate students enrolled in Virginia colleges or universities. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Virginia who are undergraduate students enrolled at least half time in Virginia’s public colleges and universities. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Some graduate students, regardless of need or residency, are also eligible. Financial data Awards may cover as much as tuition and required fees. Duration 1 year. Special features Applications and further information are available at the financial aid office of colleges and universities in Virginia. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Deadline dates vary by school.

[723] VIRGINIA GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Attn: Financial Aid Office James Monroe Building 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219-3659 (804) 225-2137 Fax: (804) 225-2604 TDD: (804) 371-8017 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.schev.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to full-time students attending public colleges or universities in Virginia. Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at public colleges and universities in Virginia;

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both residents and non-residents of Virginia are eligible. Selection is based on academic performance. Financial data The amount of aid depends on the availability of funds from a combination of endowment income and state appropriations. Special features Applications and further information are available at the financial aid office of colleges and universities in Virginia. Limitations Awards may be used only for educational expenses. Number awarded Varies each year.

[724] VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Virginia Department of Health Attn: Center for Primary Care Resource Development 1500 East Main Street, Suite 227 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 786-4891 Fax: (804) 371-0116 Web site: www.vdh.state.va.us Purpose To provide loans-for-service to medical students who are willing to practice as primary care physicians in Virginia. Eligibility This program is open to medical students pursuing primary care medical education at designated schools in Virginia and Tennessee. Graduate medical students in the first year of a primary care residency are also eligible. Primary care specialties include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology. Applicants must intend to practice in underserved areas within Virginia. Preference is given to residents of Virginia, residents from rural and medically underserved areas, and minority students. Financial data The maximum assistance is $10,000 per year. Repayment begins after completion of a 3-year residency (or 4 years for obstetrics/gynecology). Repayment is made through practice as a primary care physician in Virginia Medically Underserved Areas (VMUAs) designated by the Board of Health. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 4 additional years, for a total loan of $50,000. Special features The designated schools are Eastern Virginia Medical School of the Medical College of Hampton Roads (Norfolk, Virginia), the University of Virginia School of Medicine (Charlottesville, Virginia), the Medical College of Virginia of the Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, Virginia), James H. Quillen College of Medicine of East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, Tennessee), and Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (Pikeville, Kentucky). Number awarded Varies each year; 4 scholarships are set aside for East Tennessee State University and the number assigned to the 3 Virginia schools is determined by the funding provided by the Virginia General Assembly. Deadline Deadlines are established by the directors of financial aid at the participating medical schools.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [725] VIRGINIA NURSE PRACTITIONER/NURSE MIDWIFE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Virginia Department of Health Attn: Center for Primary Care and Rural Health 1500 East Main Street, Suite 227 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 371-4090 Fax: (804) 371-0116 Web site: www.vdh.state.va.us Purpose To provide forgivable loans to nursing students in Virginia who are willing to work as nurse practitioners and/or midwives in the state following graduation. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Virginia who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment full time at a nurse practitioner program in the state or a nurse midwifery program in a nearby state. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Preference is given to 1) residents of designated medically underserved areas of Virginia; 2) students enrolled in family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric, adult health, and geriatric nurse practitioner programs; and 3) minority students. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, character, and state commitment to postgraduate employment in a medically underserved area of Virginia. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Recipients must agree to serve in a designated medically underserved area of Virginia for a period of years equal to the number of years of scholarship support received. The required service must begin within 2 years of the recipient’s graduation and must be in a facility that provides services to persons who are unable to pay for the service and that participates in all government-sponsored insurance programs designed to assure full access to medical care service for covered persons. If the recipient fails to complete the course of study, or pass the licensing examination, or provide the required service, all scholarship funds received must be repaid with interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[726] VIRGINIA TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Attn: Financial Aid Office James Monroe Building 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219-3659 (804) 225-2137 Fax: (804) 225-2604 TDD: (804) 371-8017 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.schev.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students attending private colleges or universities in Virginia. Eligibility Undergraduate and graduate or professional students who are Virginia residents attending private colleges or universities in the state on a full-time basis in a degree-seeking program are eligible for this program. There is no financial need requirement. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending on annual appropriations and number of applicants; recently, the maximum award was $2,600. Duration 1 year; may be renewed.

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Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline The deadline for priority consideration for fall semester is July of each year; fall applications are accepted until September. The deadline for spring term applications is November of each year.

[727] VIRGINIA WAR ORPHANS EDUCATION PROGRAM Virginia Department of Veterans’ Affairs 270 Franklin Road, S.W., Room 503 Roanoke, VA 24011-2215 (540) 857-7104 Fax: (540) 857-7573 Web site: www.vdva.vipnet.org Purpose To provide educational assistance to the children of disabled and other Virginia veterans or service personnel. Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements: 1) be between 16 and 25 years of age; 2) be accepted at a state-supported secondary or postsecondary educational institution in Virginia; 3) have at least 1 parent who served in the U.S. armed forces and is permanently and totally disabled due to an injury or disease incurred in a time of war or other period of armed conflict, has died as a result of injury or disease incurred in a time of war or other period of armed conflict, or is listed as a prisoner of war or missing in action; 4) be the dependent of a parent who was a resident of Virginia at the time of entry into active military service or for at least 5 consecutive years immediately prior to the date of application or death. Financial data Eligible individuals receive free tuition and are exempted from any fees charged by state-supported schools in Virginia. Duration Entitlement extends to a maximum of 48 months. Special features Individuals entitled to this benefit may use it to pursue any vocational, technical, undergraduate, or graduate program of instruction. Generally, programs listed in the academic catalogs of state-supported institutions are acceptable, provided they have a clearly defined educational objective (such as a certificate, diploma, or degree). Number awarded Varies; generally more than 150 each year.

[728] VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR DISABLED VETERANS Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20420 (202) 418-4343 (800) 827-1000 Web site: www.va.gov Purpose To provide vocational rehabilitation to certain categories of veterans and servicemembers with disabilities. Eligibility Veterans and servicemembers are eligible for vocational rehabilitation if they meet all 3 of the following conditions: 1) they suffered a service-connected disability (at least 20 percent) in active service that entitles them to compensation or would do so but for receipt of retirement pay; veterans with a 10 percent disability may also be eligible if they have a serious employment handicap; 2) they were discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions or are hospitalized awaiting separation for a service-connected disability; and 3) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines that they need vocational rehabilitation to prepare for, obtain, or retain employment consistent with their abilities, aptitudes, and interests.

STUDY AND TRAINING Financial data While in training and for 2 months after, eligible disabled veterans may receive subsistence allowances in addition to their disability compensation or retirement pay. Depending on the type of rehabilitation program, monthly rates range from $208.06 to $413.83 for a veteran with no dependents, from $257.79 to $513.33 with 1 dependent, from $303.02 to $604.92 with 2 dependents, and from $22.62 to $44.09 for each additional dependent. The VA also pays the costs of tuition, books, fees, supplies, and equipment; it may also pay for special supportive services, such as tutorial assistance, prosthetic devices, lipreading training, and signing for the deaf. If during training or employment services the veteran’s disabilities cause transportation expenses that would not be incurred by nondisabled persons, the VA will pay for at least a portion of those expenses. If the veteran encounters financial difficulty during training, the VA may provide an advance against future benefit payments. Duration Up to 4 years of full-time training or its equivalent in part-time training. If a veteran with a serious disability receives services under an extended evaluation to improve training potential, the total of the extended evaluation and the training phases of the rehabilitation program may exceed 4 years. Usually, the veteran must complete a rehabilitation program within 12 years from the date of notification of entitlement to compensation by the VA. Following completion of the training portion of a rehabilitation program, a veteran may receive counseling and job search and adjustment services for 18 months. Special features The program may also provide employment assistance, self-employment assistance, training in a rehabilitation facility, or college and other training. Veterans who are seriously disabled may receive services and assistance to improve their ability to live more independently in their community. After completion of the training phase, the VA will assist the veteran to find and hold a suitable job. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications are accepted at any time.

[729] W. REESE HARRIS AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Chair 6065 21st Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427 (561) 778-1023 Web site: www.ffgc.org Purpose To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in agriculture. Eligibility This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be in financial need, and be majoring in agriculture. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school and distributed semiannually. Duration 1 year. Limitations If the recipient’s grade point average drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[730] WALDO T., ’49 AND JEAN KELSCH, ’51, CORDANO FELLOWSHIP Gallaudet University Alumni Association Peikoff Alumni House, Kendall Green Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 651-5060 Fax: (202) 651-5062 TDD: (202) 651-5061 Web site: www.gallaudet.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to deaf students who wish to pursue a graduate degree at universities for people who hear normally. Eligibility Applicants must be hearing impaired graduates of Gallaudet University or other accredited colleges or universities who have been accepted for graduate study at colleges or universities for people who hear normally. Preference is given to applicants who possess a master’s degree or equivalent and are seeking the doctorate. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Applicants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from other sources, but fellowships are available only for programs not fully supported by federal or other funds. When this fund becomes fully endowed, it will be 1 of 10 designated funds within the Graduate Fellowship Fund of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. Limitations Recipients must carry a full-time load. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[731] WALTER BYERS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Collegiate Athletic Association Attn: Director of Professional Development 700 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 (317) 917-6222 Fax: (317) 917-6888 Web site: www.ncaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education in any field to student-athletes with outstanding academic records. Eligibility Eligible are student-athletes who are seniors or who have graduated and are completing their final year of athletics eligibility at a member institution of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Men and women compete separately. Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 3.5), character, leadership, and citizenship. Candidates must be nominated by their institution’s faculty athletic representative or director of athletics. They may be planning to study any academic discipline. Financial data The stipend is $12,500. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1987 in honor of the former executive director of the NCAA. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a male and 1 to a female. Deadline January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [732] WALTER H. MEYER–GARRY L. WHITE MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL FUND College Planning Network Attn: Vicki Breithaupt Campion Tower 914 East Jefferson Seattle, WA 98122-5366 (206) 323-0624 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.collegeplan.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to residents of Washington state. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Washington who are attending or planning to attend a college or university in the United States, Canada, or Europe. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The stipend depends on the need of the recipient but is at least $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 8 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[733] WARAC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc. P.O. Box 831 Riverdale, MD 20738 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amateurradio-far.org Purpose To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs in Wisconsin who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility Applicants must hold an amateur radio license of any class, be a resident of Wisconsin, plan to attend a school in Wisconsin, and pursue at least an associate degree. Those working on a graduate degree are also eligible. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features These scholarships are sponsored by the West Allis Radio Amateur Club, Inc. (WARAC). Limitations Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[734] WARNER-LAMBERT/PARKE-DAVIS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Medical Education Systems, Inc. Attn: Vanessa Sloan 1800 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 800 Philadelphia, PA 19103-7408 (215) 665-1060 Fax: (215) 665-1210 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in the final year of pharmacy school. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students at accredited schools of pharmacy in the United States who anticipate graduating in the following year with a bachelor’s degree in phar-

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macy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Applicants must rank in the top 20 percent of their class, have 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a pharmacy faculty member at their institution and 1 from a non-relative, practicing pharmacist), and have experience working or volunteering in community health care or with a pharmacy organization. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used for tuition and related fees. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is sponsored by the WarnerLambert/Parke-Davis Company. Number awarded 25 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[735] WASHINGTON STATE AMERICAN INDIAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board 917 Lakeridge Way P.O. Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 (360) 753-7843 Fax: (360) 753-7808 TDD: (360) 753-7809 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hecb.wa.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance to American Indian students in Washington. Eligibility American Indian students who are Washington residents are eligible for this program if they have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe and/or community in the state and agree to use their education to benefit other American Indians. They must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled, or intend to enroll, at a Washington state college or university on a full-time basis; all qualified applicants are considered, but upper-division and graduate students receive priority. Students who are working on a degree in religious, seminarian, or theological academic studies are not eligible. Financial data The stipend is generally $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was created by the Washington legislature in 1990 with a state appropriation to an endowment fund and matching contributions from tribes, individuals, and organizations. Number awarded Approximately 10 to 14 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[736] WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board 917 Lakeridge Way P.O. Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 (360) 753-7844 Fax: (360) 753-7808 TDD: (360) 753-7809 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hecb.wa.gov Purpose To provide forgivable loans for primary care health professional education to students who agree to work in designated areas of Washington. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited program leading to eligibility for licensure in Washington State in a designated health profession. They must

STUDY AND TRAINING agree to practice in Washington for 3 to 5 years following graduation, but they do not need to be Washington residents or to attend an educational institution in the state. Currently, there are no geographic restrictions for registered nurses or practical nurses. For other primary care health professionals (M.D., D.O., N.D., P.A., N.P., C.N.M., L.M.), dental care professionals (D.D.S., R.D.H.), and pharmacists, service must be in designated areas of the state. State correctional facilities, state mental health facilities, community and migrant health centers, and any other facility with more than 40 percent of its caseload consisting of Medicaid and sliding fee patients also qualify. Financial data The stipend is intended to cover eligible expenses: tuition, books, equipment, fees, and room and board. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients who fail to complete the course of study are required to repay the amount received, plus a penalty and interest. Scholars who fail to serve in health professional shortage areas in Washington are required to repay the scholarship, with penalty plus interest. The interest rate on the repayments is 8 percent for the first 4 years and 10 percent for the fifth year. Duration Up to 5 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[737] WASHINGTON WOMEN IN NEED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE Washington Women in Need 1412 112th Avenue, N.E., Suite 200 Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 451-8838 (888) 440-WWIN Fax: (425) 451-8845 Purpose To provide educational assistance to low-income women in the state of Washington. Eligibility Applicants must be low-income women who are at least 18 years of age and residing in the state of Washington. They must first apply for assistance from Washington Women in Need; then, as clients, they may submit an application. Financial data Funds are available for tuition and books while attending an accredited educational institution in the state. Duration 1 year; renewal is possible if recipients maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. Special features Recipients may work on the following educational programs: GED, vocational training, certificate program, 2-year degree program, 4-year degree program, and master’s degree. Funding is also available to assist with the following health services: dental services, health care insurance premiums, hearing test and hearing aid, mammogram, mental health counseling, preventive physical exam, and vision exam and glasses. Number awarded Varies each year.

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[738] WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAL STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM State College and University Systems of West Virginia Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Programs 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700 Charleston, WV 25301-2827 (304) 558-4618 Fax: (304) 558-4822 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scusco.wvnet.edu Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to students at West Virginia medical schools who are in need of financial assistance. Eligibility Applicants must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled full-time at an approved West Virginia school of medicine and not be in default on any previous student loan. Selection is based on financial need and academic record. Financial data Students may borrow up to $5,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgiven at the rate of up to $5,000 for each period of 12 consecutive months of fulltime practice in an approved medically underserved area in West Virginia or in a medical specialty designated as a critical shortage field in the state. Students who do not achieve loan forgiveness must repay the loan with 8 percent simple interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Special features The schools currently participating in this program are the Marshall University School of Medicine, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Number awarded Varies each year.

[739] WESTERN REGION KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS Korean American Scholarship Foundation Western Region Attn: Scholarship Committee 3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2450B Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 380-KASF Fax: (213) 380-KASF E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kasf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to Korean American students attending college in the western states. Eligibility This program is open to full-time Korean American students who have completed at least 1 year of study at a 4-year college, graduate school, or professional school in the western region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming). Selection is based on academic achievement, community service, activities, and financial need. Financial data Awards are $5,000, $3,000, $2,000 or $100. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Recently, this region of the foundation awarded 54 scholarships: 20 at $5,000, 1 at $3,000, 28 at $2,000, and 5 at $100. Deadline February of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [740] WESTERN REGIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAM Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Attn: Student Exchange Programs P.O. Box 9752 Boulder, CO 80301-9752 (303) 541-0210 Fax: (303) 541-0291 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wiche.edu Purpose To underwrite some of the cost of out-of-state graduate school for students in selected Western states. Eligibility This program is open to residents of states that participate in the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP): Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. To be eligible, students should be resident in 1 of these states for at least 1 year before applying and be interested in enrolling in graduate school in 1 of the other participating states in specified areas. The financial status of the applicants is not considered. Interested students apply for admission and for WRGP assistance directly from the institution of their choice. Financial data Participants in this program attend out-of-state graduate schools but pay only resident rates. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features Part-time students are eligible to participate in WRGP if they have been admitted to a WRGP program. For a list of participating institutions and the programs they offer to students from other states, contact the commission. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Deadline dates vary; check with the institution you wish to attend.

[741] WHITAKER FOUNDATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Whitaker Foundation 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 2200 Rosslyn, VA 22209 (703) 528-2430 Fax: (703) 528-2431 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.whitaker.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for predoctoral studies in biomedical engineering. Eligibility Students who are in the final year of undergraduate study in engineering or science programs at universities in the United States and who plan to study for a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in engineering (with an educational program concentrated in biomedical engineering) are eligible to apply. Graduate students who have already completed a total of no more than 1 year of graduate study, either at their present or previous institution, may also apply. Non-students who have appropriate engineering or science backgrounds and who hold at most a master’s degree are also eligible. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States at the time of application. Selection is based on academic record, proposed study/research plans, reasons for selecting a particular department or program, GRE scores (general test), and 3 letters of recommendation. No interview is required. Financial data The stipend is $18,500 per year. Funds are sent to the institution, which pays the stipend directly to the fellow. Fellowship institutions receive, on behalf of each fellow, cost-of-

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education allowances in lieu of tuition and fees in the amount of $15,000 or the actual cost of tuition and fees, whichever is less; institutions also receive $1,500 per fellow for professional development (travel, books, and computer charges). Duration 3 years; may be extended for up to 2 additional years. Special features This program was initiated in 1992. Limitations Fellows must enroll in full-time programs leading to the Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in engineering; students enrolled in M.D./Ph.D. programs receive support only for the Ph.D. portion of their studies. Although fellows do not have to obtain a degree in biomedical engineering, they must have a well-structured educational program with an appropriate balance between engineering and the life sciences. Fellows must submit annual progress reports. Number awarded Approximately 40 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[742] WHITE EARTH CRITICAL PROFESSIONS PROGRAM White Earth Tribal Council Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 418 White Earth, MN 56591 (218) 983-3285 (800) 950-3248 Fax: (218) 983-3641 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Indian students who wish to pursue a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree in business administration, natural resources or forestry, computer programming, urban or rural planning, or elementary or secondary school teaching. Eligibility This program is open to enrolled members of the White Earth Tribal Council of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe who are full-time students. Applicants must be interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in business administration, natural resources or forestry, computer programming, urban or rural planning, or elementary or secondary school teaching. Selection is based on academic record, leadership ability, and commitment. Financial data Award varies; graduate students receive $650 per month (plus $90 per dependent) and undergraduate students receive $450 per month (plus $90 per dependent). Funds are disbursed directly to the recipient’s institution of higher education. Duration 1 quarter/semester; renewable if the applicant remains a full-time student and is in good standing (good standing means at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average for undergraduate work or a 3.0 for graduate work). Financial need must be demonstrated. Limitations Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to work for a tribal government or in an Indian community for 2 years after graduation. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications are accepted at any time.

STUDY AND TRAINING [743] WICHE DOCTORAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Attn: Doctoral Scholars Program P.O. Box 9752 Boulder, CO 80301-9752 (303) 541-0312 Fax: (303) 541-0291 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wiche.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of minority groups who wish to pursue doctoral study in science, engineering, or mathematics at designated public universities in western states. Eligibility This program is open to members of minority ethnic groups who are planning to enter a doctoral program at a participating university: the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, Arizona State University, the University of Colorado, Idaho State University, the University of Idaho, the University of Montana, the University of Nevada at Reno, the University of New Mexico, the University of North Dakota, the University of Oregon, Utah State University, the University of Utah, Washington State University, and the University of Wyoming. Applicants must be planning to study in a science, engineering, or mathematics program and pursue a career in university teaching. Financial data Scholars receive a waiver of all tuition and fees for the duration of the program, a stipend for the first year, and a teaching or research assistantship for the following years. Duration Up to 5 years. Special features This program is part of the national Compact for Faculty Diversity, established in 1994 by the New England Board for Higher Education (NEBHE), the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) with assistance from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Ford Foundation, participating states, and doctoral universities. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 35 students were selected to participate in this program. Deadline Deadline dates vary; check with the institution you wish to attend.

[744] WILHELM-FRANKOWSKI SCHOLARSHIP American Medical Women’s Association Foundation Attn: Special Programs Manager 801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314-1767 (703) 838-0500 Fax: (703) 549-3864 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amwa-doc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for medical education to members of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). Eligibility Eligible for this scholarship are student members of the association attending an accredited U.S. medical or osteopathic medical school in their first, second, or third year. Selection is based on community service; work, research, and participation in women’s health issues; participation in association activities; and participation in women-in-medicine or medical student groups other than this association. Financial data The stipend is $4,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features This scholarship was first awarded in 1996.

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Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[745] WILLIAM C. EZELL FELLOWSHIPS American Academy of Optometry Attn: American Optometric Foundation 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 506 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 984-4734, ext. 3007 Fax: (301) 984-4737 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ezell.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students working on a graduate degree or graduate research in optometric education. Eligibility Students entering or continuing a full-time program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree relating to optometric education are eligible to apply. Financial data Up to $8,000 per year. Funds are paid quarterly. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Special features This program was established in 1949 in honor of the first president of the American Optometric Foundation. Sponsors of the program include Bausch & Lomb, CIBA Vision, Essilor, and Vistakon. Limitations Recipients are expected to attend school on a fulltime basis (although other arrangements can be made). Number awarded Varies; recently, 9 of these fellowships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[746] WILLIAM F. MILLER, MD POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION RECOGNITION AWARD American Respiratory Care Foundation Attn: Administrative Coordinator 11030 Ables Lane Dallas, TX 75229-4593 (972) 243-2272 Fax: (972) 484-2720 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aarc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to respiratory care practitioners who are interested in working on an advanced degree. Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must be a respiratory care practitioner who has earned at least a baccalaureate degree with at least a 3.0 grade point average and has been accepted into an advanced degree program at a fully-accredited school (proof will be required). Eligible applicants must present 3 letters of reference and submit a 1,200-word essay on how this program will assist the applicant in earning an advanced degree and working toward a role of leadership in health care. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The award also provides 1 night’s lodging and registration for the international congress of the association. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features This support was first offered in 1992. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[749] WISCONSIN PART-TIME STUDY GRANTS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS

American Physiological Society Attn: Education Office 9650 Rockville Pike, Room 4401 Bethesda, MD 20814-3991 (301) 530-7132 Fax: (301) 571-8305 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.faseb.org/aps Purpose To provide funding for training in physiology to members of minority groups at the undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and faculty level. Eligibility This program is open to 1) minority undergraduate students who wish to participate in a summer research program in physiology; 2) minority predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows who are planning a career in physiology; and 3) faculty members at predominantly Black schools who wish to update their expertise in physiology as part of a sabbatical leave. Financial data For recipients at all levels, a basic stipend is paid. In addition, an institutional allowance is given to the training department or laboratory where the recipient will work. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds are also available for lectureships and laboratory equipment to develop teaching consortia linking predominantly Black colleges with medical schools in the same area. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January or June of each year.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street P.O. Box 7843 Madison, WI 53707-7843 (608) 266-1311 (800) WIS-VETS Fax: (608) 267-0403 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: dva.state.wi.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to 1) Wisconsin veterans or 2) the widow(er)s or dependent children of deceased veterans. Eligibility Applicants for these grants must be veterans (must have served on active duty for at least 2 consecutive years or for at least 90 days during specified wartime periods) and residents of Wisconsin at the time of making the application. They must also have been Wisconsin residents either at the time of entry into active duty or for at least 5 consecutive years after completing service on active duty. Unremarried widow(er)s and minor or dependent children of deceased veterans who would qualify if the veteran were alive today are also eligible for these grants, as long as they are Wisconsin residents. Students who have not yet completed a bachelor’s degree may receive these grants even if they are also obtaining Montgomery GI Bill benefits from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. Recipients must enroll in parttime study (11 credits or less if they do not have a bachelor’s degree or 8 credits or less if they do). They may enroll at any accredited college, university, or vocational technical school in Wisconsin, whether state-supported or private; they may also attend out-of-state schools that are within 50 miles of the Wisconsin border if the course is not offered at a Wisconsin school within 50 miles of their residence. Qualifying programs include undergraduate study, graduate study if the student has only a bachelor’s degree, correspondence courses, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, internships, and any other study related to the student’s occupational, professional, or educational goals. Graduate students are not eligible if 1) they have already received a master’s degree, doctor’s degree, or equivalent; or 2) they are still entitled to federal Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits. Students with a current gross annual income greater than $47,500 (plus $500 for each dependent in excess of 2) are not eligible. Financial data Eligible applicants are entitled to reimbursement of up to 50 percent of the costs of tuition and fees. Veterans with a service-connected disability that is rated 30 percent or higher may be reimbursed for up to 100 percent of tuition and fees. Students must pay the costs when they register and then obtain reimbursement after completion of the course of study. Duration Applicants may receive no more than 4 of these grants during a 12-month period. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time, but they must be received within 60 days following completion of the course.

[748] WISCONSIN INDIAN STUDENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board 131 West Wilson Street P.O. Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885 (608) 266-0888 Fax: (608) 267-2808 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: heab.state.wi.us Purpose To provide financial aid for higher education to Native Americans in Wisconsin. Eligibility Wisconsin residents who have at least 25 percent Native American blood (of a certified tribe or band) are eligible to apply if they are able to demonstrate financial need and are interested in attending college on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Applicants must attend a Wisconsin institution (public, independent, or proprietary). They may be enrolled either full or part time. Financial data Awards range from $250 to $1,100 per year. Additional funds are available on a matching basis from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Duration Up to 5 years. Deadline Generally, applications can be submitted at any time.

STUDY AND TRAINING [750] W.K. KELLOGG FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a doctoral program in health policy research who are committed to working with underserved populations. Eligibility This program is open to members of underrepresented minority groups (African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and mainland Puerto Ricans) who have been accepted or are already enrolled in a doctoral program in health policy research; members of non-minority groups are also eligible if they are committed to working with underserved populations upon completion of their doctorate. Applicants must include an essay of 500 to 1,000 words discussing their reasons for applying for a fellowship and how it will support their career plans, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts from all previous schools, and copies of any published articles, abstracts, or other work. Financial data The program provides an annual stipend to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses. Duration Up to 5 years: 2 years to do the necessary course work and 3 years to complete the dissertation. Special features The program was created in 1998 with grant support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. For its first year of operation (1999-2000), it operated at 3 institutions: the RAND Graduate School, the Heller School at Brandeis University, and the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Additional institutions are added periodically. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline Applications must be submitted by spring of each year.

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Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must be enrolled in an ET nursing education program during the award period to receive funding. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline July of each year.

[752] WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Foundation P.O. Box 4842 McLean, VA 22103-4842 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpwva.advocate.net/foundation.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Virginia who are working on a bachelor’s or advanced degree in science or technology. Eligibility This program is open to women who are at least 18 years of age, are U.S. citizens, are Virginia residents, are accepted at or currently studying at a Virginia college or university, and are working on a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in 1 of the following fields: actuarial science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics, or a similar scientific or technical field. Applicants must have a definite plan to use their education in a scientific or technical profession. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data These scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 per year and may be used for tuition, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply (but prior recipients are not given priority). Limitations Recipients must complete their studies within 2 years. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[751] WOCN ADVANCED DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS

[753] WOMEN OF THE ELCA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Attn: Chair, WOCN Scholarship Committee 1550 South Coast Highway, Suite 201 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (888) 224-9626 Fax: (714) 376-3456 Web site: www.wocn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students interested in preparing for a career in Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nursing (including wound, ostomy, and continence). Eligibility To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following requirements: be currently seeking a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing; have graduated from an ET nursing education program at a school accredited by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN); have Board Certification in ET nursing; be a current and active member of WOCN; be currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited nursing program (full or part time); have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average; be working or have previously worked as an ET nurse; have at least 2 years of ET nursing experience within the past 5 years; and have a current R.N. Licensure. Selection is based on merit, compliance with the eligibility requirements, and financial need. Financial data Up to $2,000 per year.

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Attn: Scholarships 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4189 (773) 380-2730 (800) 638-3522, ext. 2730 Fax: (773) 380-2419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.elca.org/wo/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to lay women who are members of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) congregations and who wish to pursue postsecondary education on the undergraduate, graduate, professional, or vocational school level. Eligibility These scholarships are aimed at ELCA lay women who are at least 21 years of age and have experienced an interruption of at least 2 years in their education since high school. Applicants must have been admitted to an educational institution to prepare for a career in other than a church-certified profession. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds. Duration Up to 2 years.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Special features These scholarships are supported by several endowment funds: the Cronk Memorial Fund, the First Triennium Board Scholarship Fund, the General Scholarship Fund, the Mehring Fund, the Paepke Scholarship Fund, the Piero/Wade/Wade Fund, and the Edwin/Edna Robeck Estate. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Deadline February of each year.

[754] WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Attn: Talent Coordinator/Awards Manager 4646 Lawrenceville Highway Lilburn, GA 30247-3620 (770) 279-8027 Fax: (770) 279-8473 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wbca.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to women’s basketball players. Eligibility This program is open to women’s basketball players who are competing in any of the 5 intercollegiate divisions (NCAA Divisions I, II, III, NAIA, and JC/CC). Applicants must be interested in completing an undergraduate degree or beginning work on an advanced degree. They must be nominated by a member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). Selection is based on sportsmanship, commitment to excellence as a student-athlete, honesty, ethical behavior, courage, and dedication to purpose. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year.

[755] WOODMEN OF THE WORLD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Woodmen of the World Attn: Membership Services 9777 South Yosemite Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 266000 Highlands Ranch, CO 80163-6000 (303) 792-9777 (800) 777-9777 Fax: (303) 792-9793 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to certificate holders, or the children of certificate holders, of the Woodmen of the World and/or the Assured Life Association. Eligibility Applicants must be certificate holders, or the children of certificate holders, regardless of camp/lodge affiliation or area of residence. There is no restriction as to age, sex, or area of study. Former winners, as well as applicants not receiving awards in previous years, are encouraged to apply. Applicants may be seniors in high school, undergraduates, or graduate students. Applicants must write an essay, up to 500 words, on a topic that changes annually; recently, the topic was, “Who would be your choice for President of the United States? Why? Discuss your answer in terms of qualifications and national issues.” The essay is judged on content, grammar, organization, and originality. The essay is an important factor in the selection committee’s decision. Financial need is not considered. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,500.

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Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded Approximately 70 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[756] WYETH-AYERST LABORATORIES PRIZE IN WOMEN’S HEALTH National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding underrepresented minority women medical students. Eligibility This program is open to underrepresented minority (African American, Native American, Mexican American, and mainland Puerto Rican) women medical students in their fourth year of study. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and the potential to make significant contributions in the field of women’s health. Direct applications are not accepted; medical school deans must submit letters of nomination that describe the student’s academic accomplishments, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated interest in women’s health. Financial data This honor includes a certificate of merit and a $5,000 award. Duration The award is presented annually. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by February of each year.

[757] WYETH-AYERST LABORATORIES SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN GRADUATE MEDICAL AND HEALTH BUSINESS PROGRAMS Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Attn: Scholarships and Loans 2012 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-1070 (202) 293-1200, ext. 169 Fax: (202) 861-0298 Web site: www.bpwusa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who wish to pursue a graduate degree in designated health-related occupations in which women are underrepresented. Eligibility Applicants must be women, at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, officially accepted into an accredited graduate program or course of study at a U.S. institution, graduating within 24 months, in critical financial need, and interested in using the desired training to upgrade their skills, train for a new career, or enter/reenter the job market. The fields of study that qualify for this program include biomedical engineering, biomedical research, medical technology, pharmaceutical marketing, public health, and public health policy. To receive an application, women must fill out an official application request form, enclose a business-size self-addressed double-stamped envelope, and send a copy of their letter of acceptance and a copy of their most recent transcript. These documents must verify

STUDY AND TRAINING that the applicant is accepted or enrolled in 1 of the fields listed above. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Funds may not be used to support undergraduate study, correspondence courses, or non-degree programs. Duration 1 year. Special features This program, established in 1993, is funded by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Deadline April of each year.

[758] YOUNG LADIES’ RADIO LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc. P.O. Box 831 Riverdale, MD 20738 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amateurradio-far.org Purpose To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs (especially women) who are interested in earning a bachelor’s or graduate degree in the United States. Eligibility Applicants must hold at least an FCC Technician Class or equivalent foreign authorization and intend to work on a bachelor’s or graduate degree in the United States. There are no restrictions on the course of study or residency location. Preference is given to female applicants. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Special features This program is sponsored by the Young Ladies’ Radio League. Limitations Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[759] “YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN PENNSYLVANIA” SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education in any subject area. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (General Class) and members of the league. Preference is given to residents of Pennsylvania. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[760] ZELDA WALLING VICHA MEMORIAL TRUST FUND American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants Attn: Executive Office 2124 South Austin Boulevard Cicero, IL 60804 (708) 863-6303 (888) 88-ASPMA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aspma.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to fourth-year podiatry college students. Eligibility Applicants must be fourth-year podiatry students who have at least a 3.2 grade point average, are in good academic standing, have demonstrated leadership ability, and can prove financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from the Scholarship Chair, Linda Smith, 235 Brisbane Avenue, Wasterville, OH 43081 Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[761] ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS UNDERSERVED HEALTHCARE GRANT American Osteopathic Foundation 142 East Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60611-2864 (312) 202-8234 Fax: (312) 202-8216 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osteopathic.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in colleges of osteopathic medicine who are interested in providing health care to underserved populations. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are third-year students enrolled at accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine who are interested in providing health care to underserved populations. Applicants must submit the following: a completed typewritten application form; a personal statement (750 words) describing past service to underserved populations; names of 3 clinical instructors who can attest to the applicant’s motivation to served the targeted population; and a letter from the academic dean, certifying that the applicant is in good standing and is expected to graduate from medical school in 1 year. Up to 4 finalists are selected to be interviewed. Minority students are particularly encouraged to apply. Financial data Stipends range from $5,000 to $10,000. Duration Most of the scholarship is awarded for the fourth year of study; a portion is reserved for distribution upon completion of the first year of practice. Special features Recipients attend a formal awards ceremony at the headquarters of Zeneca Pharmaceuticals in Wilmington, Delaware, at the expense of Zeneca Pharmaceuticals (the company that provides the funding for this program). Limitations All recipients are required to sign an agreement stipulating that they will submit a written description of their experience in underserved areas; this description will be offered to the osteopathic medical trade press for publication. The paper is due 1 year after the initiation of practice. A yearly status report is also required until the completion of the program.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Number awarded 1 to 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[762] ZETA PHI BETA GENERAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-3103 Fax: (202) 232-4593 Web site: www.zpb1920.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate women who are working on professional degrees, master’s degrees, doctorates, or postdoctoral studies. Eligibility Women graduate or postdoctoral students are eligible to apply if they have achieved distinction or shown promise of distinction in their chosen fields. Applicants need not be members of Zeta Phi Beta. They must submit 3 letters of recommendation, university transcripts, and a 150-word essay on their educational and professional goals. Financial data The awards range up to $2,500, paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 academic year; may be renewed. Deadline January of each year.

[763] 10-10 INTERNATIONAL NET, INC. SCHOLARSHIPS Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc. P.O. Box 831 Riverdale, MD 20738 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amateurradio-far.org Purpose To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility Applicants must be radio amateurs who have HF privileges and hold at least a novice class license or equivalent foreign authorization. There is no restriction on the course of study, but applicants must intend to seek at least an associate degree from a college or university in the United States; those seeking a graduate degree are also eligible. Applicants must provide a recommendation from a member of the 10-10 International Net. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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Research and Creative Activities Listed alphabetically by program title are 334 grants, traineeships, forgivable loans, and awards that support research and creative activities in the biological and health sciences on the graduate level in the United States. Check here if you need funding for research, lectureships, research traineeships, or creative activities in any area of the biological or health sciences, including agriculture, biology, botany, dentistry, genetics, horticulture, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, rehabilitation, veterinary sciences, zoology, etc.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [764] AACN CLINICAL PRACTICE GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who wish to conduct research directly related to the association’s clinical practice research priorities. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association may apply for these grants. They must propose to conduct research on a topic that the AACN has identified as a priority for clinical practice: techniques to optimize pulmonary function and prevent pulmonary complications; weaning of mechanically ventilated patients; effect of nursing activities/interventions on hemodynamic parameters; techniques for real-time monitoring of tissue perfusion and oxygenation; nutritional support modalities and patient outcomes; interventions to prevent infection; pain assessment and pain management techniques; accuracy and precision of invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices; and effect of nursing activities, environmental stimuli, and human interactions on intracranial and cerebral perfusion pressure. Research conducted in fulfillment of an academic degree is acceptable. Financial data The grant is $6,000. Funds may not be used for salaries, travel to presentations, preparation of slides, presentation or publication of findings, or educational expenses (such as tuition or books). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[765] AADR STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS American Association for Dental Research Attn: Administrative Coordinator 1619 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3406 (703) 548-0066, ext. 14 Fax: (703) 548-1883 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iadr.com Purpose To support student research in oral health. Eligibility Proposals in basic and clinical research related to oral health may be submitted by students currently enrolled at an accredited D.D.S./D.M.D. or hygiene program in a dental (healthassociated) institution in the United States. Students must be sponsored by a faculty member at their school and should not have received their degree or be scheduled to receive their degree in the year of the award. Applicants may have an advanced degree in a basic science subject. Students who have already received a fellowship from the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) are not eligible for a second award. To apply, students should submit a proposal (up to 8 pages) that includes the following: objectives and significance, rational and hypotheses, materials and methods, statistical management of the data, preliminary studies (if any), facilities and equipment, and appropriate clearance, if the study involves human subjects, vertebrate animals, or recombinant DNA. Proposals are selected on the basis of the presence of a testable hypothesis, suitability of

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methods and facilities, significance of problem, likelihood of success, clarity and style, student potential, and experience of mentor. Financial data The grant is $2,100. In addition, $300 is provided to the faculty preceptor for supplies. Duration The research must be completed within 2 years. Special features When the research is completed, recipients are awarded funds for transportation and accommodations to present their findings at an annual AADR meeting. This fellowship is supported by several major companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Warner-Lambert, Oral-B Laboratories, SmithKline Beecham, Procter & Gamble, 3M Health Care, and Dentsply International. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 26 were awarded. Deadline January of each year.

[766] AANP FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANT American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: Foundation P.O. Box 12924 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 442-4262 Fax: (512) 442-6469 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to conduct research for a student or professional project. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are practicing or student nurse practitioners. Applicants must be the principal investigator on a research project with a primary care focus. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from the AANP Foundation, Scholarship and Grants Program, P.O. Box 6840, Glendale, AZ 85312-6840. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[767] AAOHN RESEARCH GRANTS American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Purpose To provide funding to registered nurses interested in conducting research on occupational and environmental health nursing. Eligibility All registered nurses engaged in occupational and environmental health nursing are eligible to apply if they are interested in conducting research or innovative projects. The proposed research may be part of a formal educational program, such as a doctoral dissertation, or it may be a self-initiated study. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline November of each year.

[768] AAUW DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS American Association of University Women Attn: AAUW Educational Foundation 2201 North Dodge Street P.O. Box 4030 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 (319) 337-1716 Fax: (319) 337-1204 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aauw.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in the final year of writing their dissertation. Eligibility Applicants must be citizens of the United States or hold permanent resident status and must intend to pursue their professional careers in the United States. They should have successfully completed all required course work for their doctorate, passed all preliminary examinations, and received written acceptance of their prospectus. Applicants may pursue research in any field except engineering (the association offers Engineering Dissertation Fellowships as a separate program). Financial data Fellows receive $15,000. Duration 1 year, beginning in July. Recipients may reapply for a second award. Special features There are no restrictions on the applicant’s age or place of study. Limitations It is expected that the fellowship will be used for the final year of doctoral work and that the degree will be received at the end of the fellowship year. The fellowship is not intended to fund extended field research. The recipient should be prepared to devote full time to the dissertation during the fellowship year. Number awarded 51 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[769] ABRAHAM LILIENFELD PRIZE Society for Epidemiologic Research c/o Nancy Harvey Department of Family and Preventive Medicine 50 North Medical Drive 1C26 Salt Lake City, UT 84132 (801) 581-7234 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding graduate student research in epidemiology. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in epidemiology who have completed a research project, written up the results, and wish to submit it for consideration. The work must be recent (not more than 2 years since completion). Financial data The prize is $1,000, plus travel expenses to the society’s annual meeting. Duration The prize is awarded annually. Special features The winning paper may be published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Number awarded 1 each year.

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[770] ABTA MEDICAL STUDENT SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS American Brain Tumor Association Attn: Executive Director 2720 River Road, Suite 146 Des Plaines, IL 60018-4110 (847) 827-9910 (800) 886-2282 Fax: (847) 827-9918 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.abta.org Purpose To provide funding to medical students who are interested in conducting neuro-oncology research during the summer. Eligibility This program is open to students at medical schools in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in brain tumor research. The fellow who submits the most outstanding research paper at the end of the summer receives the Lucien J. Rubinstein Memorial Award. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. The winner of the Lucien J. Rubinstein Memorial Award receives an additional award of $1,000. Duration Summer months. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 7 of these fellowships were awarded. Deadline January of each year.

[771] ADA SUE HINSHAW, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [772] ADHA INSTITUTE RESEARCH GRANT REVIEW PROGRAM American Dental Hygienists’ Association Attn: Institute for Oral Health 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-8944 (800) 735-4916 Fax: (312) 440-8929 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adha.org Purpose To provide funding to dental hygienists and dental hygiene students who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to licensed dental hygienists and to dental hygiene students, undergraduate or graduate, fulltime or part-time. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research related to dental hygiene. Financial data Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[773] AGA STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS American Digestive Health Foundation Attn: National Office 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 941-1931 Fax: (301) 941-1275 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adhf.org Purpose To provide funding for research on digestive diseases or nutrition to students at any level. Eligibility This program is open to high school, undergraduate, graduate, or medical students at accredited universities in North America who are not yet engaged in thesis research. They must be interested in conducting research on digestive diseases or nutrition. Candidates must not hold similar salary support awards from other agencies (e.g., American Liver Foundation, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation). Women and minority students are strongly encouraged to apply. Research must be conducted under the supervision of a preceptor who is a full-time faculty member at a North American institution, directing a research project in a gastroenterology-related area, and an individual member of any of the partner organizations. Selection is based on novelty, feasibility and significance of the proposal, attributes of the candidate, record of the sponsor, institutional commitment, and laboratory environment. Applicants are grouped and evaluated according to educational level. Financial data Grants range from $1,500 to $2,500. No indirect costs are allowed. The award is paid directly to the student and is to be used as a stipend. Duration 10 to 12 weeks. The work may take place at any time during the year. Special features In an effort to attract and encourage minorities, 7 of the awards are set aside specifically for underrepresented minority students, defined as African Americans, Mexican Americans, Mainland Puerto Ricans, and Native Americans (Alaskan Natives, American Indians, and American Indians). This award is administered by the American Digestive Health Foundation (ADHF) and sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). Limitations Funds may not be used to support thesis research.

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Number awarded Up to 20 each year (7 of which are set aside specifically for underrepresented minorities). Deadline March of each year.

[774] ALEXANDER WETMORE MEMORIAL RESEARCH FUND American Ornithologists’ Union c/o National Museum of Natural History Division of Ornithology Washington, DC 20560-0116 (202) 357-2051 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: pica.wru.umt.edu/AOU/AOU.html Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research in avian systematics, paleo-ornithology, biogeography, or neotropical biology. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who either are members of the American Ornithologists’ Union or have no access to major funding agencies. To apply, students should send a cover letter (about 5 pages) describing their proposed project, a budget, and 1 letter of reference. Selection is based on significance and originality of the research question, clarity of the objectives, feasibility of the plan of research, appropriateness of the budget, and the letter of recommendation. Financial data Grants normally range from $800 to $2,000 per year. The maximum award is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional award. Special features Information is also available from the Committee Chair, Gary Ritchison, Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Biological Sciences, Richmond, KY 40475, (606) 622-1541, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Recipients must acknowledge their awards in publications resulting from the funded project. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[775] ALICE FISHER SOCIETY HISTORICAL SCHOLARSHIP University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Center for the Study of the History of Nursing Attn: Center Director 307 Nursing Education Building Philadelphia, PA 19104-6906 (215) 898-4502 Fax: (215) 573-2168 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursing.upenn.edu/history Purpose To support graduate research to be conducted at the Center for the Study of the History of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eligibility This program is open to nurses working on their master’s or doctoral degree. Proposals should cover aims, background significance, previous work, methods, facilities needed, other research support needed, budget, and professional accomplishments. Selection is based on evidence of interest in and aptitude for historical research related to nursing. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 4 to 6 weeks. Special features Scholars work under the general direction of nurse historians associated with the center. They may be asked

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES to present their work before a meeting of the Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni—the founders of this scholarship. Limitations Scholars must be in residence at the Center for the Study of the History of Nursing for the duration of the program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[776] ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Attn: ASCLS/Research 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 530 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-2768 Fax: (301) 657-2909 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ascls.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students who are interested in conducting research in clinical laboratory science. Eligibility This program is open to clinical laboratory scientists or clinical laboratory technicians pursuing graduate research in the field. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an approved master’s or doctoral program in an area related to clinical laboratory science, and not be completing their education before the grant is awarded. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Funds must be used for direct support of the research; they may not be used for education programs or curriculum development, stipends for applicants or assistants, manuscript preparation or publication, purchase of standard equipment and supplies, travel to scientific meetings, or tuition. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[777] ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 525 Middlefield Road, Suite 130 Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 329-0291 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to medical students for research projects. Eligibility Medical students may apply for this funding if they are interested in conducting research, including clinical investigations, basic research, epidemiology, and social science/health service research. Applicants may be in the first, second, or third year of their medical degree program (fourth-year students are not eligible). Because the program is designed to attract students who have not had extensive research experience, those with Ph.D. degrees and those enrolled in Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs are not eligible. Qualified students from any school with an active Alpha Omega Alpha chapter may apply, but each school may nominate only 1 candidate. The application must include a 1-page outline of the research project, the student’s curriculum vitae and bibliography, a letter of support from the faculty supervisor, and letters of endorsement from the Alpha Omega Alpha councilor and the dean. All supporting letters must accompany

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the original submission; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Financial data The student grant is $3,000; one half is paid upon announcement of the award and one half upon completion of the project. The faculty supervisor is also awarded $500, to meet expenses incurred in support of the student project. Duration 6 months or longer. Limitations Within 6 months of receipt of the award, the recipient must submit either a progress report or a final report. Credit to Alpha Omega Alpha must be given in any publication that results from the supported research. Number awarded Up to 40 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[778] ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION NEW INVESTIGATORS RESEARCH GRANTS Alzheimer’s Association Attn: Medical and Scientific Affairs 919 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60611-1676 (312) 335-5747 (800) 272-3900 Fax: (312) 335-4034 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.alz.org Purpose To provide small grants for research on Alzheimer’s Disease to pre- or postdoctoral investigators. Eligibility This program is open to postdoctoral investigators at public, private, domestic, and foreign research laboratories, medical centers, hospitals, and universities. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research that focuses on a question or questions in interventions for Alzheimer’s Disease. Eligibility is restricted to investigators who have less than 10 years of research experience, including postdoctoral fellowships or residencies. Graduate and doctoral students who are proposing thesis or dissertation research are also eligible. Financial data Up to $60,000 per year, including direct expenses and up to 10 percent for overhead costs. The total award for the life of the grant may not exceed $100,000. Duration Up to 2 years. Number awarded Up to 25 each year. Deadline Letters of intent must be submitted by November of each year.

[779] AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on critical care issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to critical care nursing issues. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[780] AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE DOCTORAL STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS American College of Sports Medicine Attn: Research Development Department 401 West Michigan Street P.O. Box 1440 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440 (317) 637-9200, ext. 125 Fax: (317) 637-7817 Web site: www.acsm.org/grantsApplications.htm Purpose To provide funding for research to doctoral students who are members of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students enrolled full time in programs in sports medicine or exercise science. Applicants must be current members of ACSM interested in conducting basic, applied, or clinical research. Financial data The grant is $5,000 per year. Funds are to be used for experimental subjects, supplies, and small equipment needs. Duration 1 year. Deadline January of each year.

[781] AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION MEDICAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM American Diabetes Association Attn: Research Department 1660 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-1500, ext. 2362 Fax: (703) 549-1715 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.diabetes.org Purpose To provide funding to medical students interested in diabetes-related clinical investigation or basic research. Eligibility This program is open to students who have completed at least 2 years of medical school. M.D./Ph.D. students are not eligible. Application must be initiated by a student who has a qualified sponsor. The student’s sponsor must hold a faculty position at an accredited medical school in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status. The sponsor must also be a member of the Professional Section of the American Diabetes Association and should have a demonstrated record of success in conducting research and in working with research trainees. Students should develop a proposal with their sponsors. The entire research protocol may not exceed 2 pages

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and must include the following: purpose, background, experimental design and methodology, expected results and data analysis, and significance. Selection is based on the proposed research, qualifications of the student and sponsor, and the training environment. Financial data The award is up to $30,000; that includes $20,000 as a stipend for the student and up to $10,000 for materials, supplies, and travel to the association’s scientific sessions. No indirect costs are funded. Duration 12 months. Limitations A progress report must be submitted within 12 months. Funds not spent in any award year must be returned to the association. Recipients must conduct their research in the United States or U.S. possessions. Acknowledgement of support from the association must be made in all research publications arising from funds provided by this award. Number awarded Up to 12 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[782] AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION PHYSICIANSCIENTIST TRAINING AWARDS American Diabetes Association Attn: Research Department 1660 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-1500, ext. 2362 Fax: (703) 549-1715 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.diabetes.org Purpose To provide funding to M.D./Ph.D. students interested in diabetes-related clinical investigation or basic research. Eligibility This program is open to students working in the doctoral portion of an M.D./Ph.D. degree program. Application must be initiated by a student who has a qualified sponsor. The student’s sponsor must hold a faculty position at an accredited medical school in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status. The sponsor must also be a member of the Professional Section of the American Diabetes Association and should have a demonstrated record of success in conducting research and in working with research trainees. Students should develop a proposal with their sponsors. The entire research protocol may not exceed 2 pages and must include the following: purpose, background, experimental design and methodology, expected results and data analysis, and significance. Selection is based on the proposed research, qualifications of the student and sponsor, and the training environment. Financial data The award is up to $30,000; that includes $20,000 as a stipend for the student and up to $10,000 for tuition, materials, supplies, and travel to the association’s scientific sessions. No indirect costs are funded. Duration 3 years. Limitations A progress report must be submitted within 12 months. Funds not spent in any award year must be returned to the association. Recipients must conduct their research in the United States or U.S. possessions. Acknowledgement of support from the association must be made in all research publications arising from funds provided by this award. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [783] AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR AGING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS American Foundation for Aging Research c/o North Carolina State University Biochemistry Department 128 Polk Hall Raleigh, NC 27695-7622 (919) 515-5679 Purpose To fund student research on the biomedical or biochemical aspects of aging. Eligibility Applicants must be undergraduate, graduate, or predoctoral students at a college or university in the United States. No awards are made to those who have already earned an M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., or equivalent degree. They must be actively involved or planning active involvement in a specific biomedical or biochemical research project in the field of aging. Molecular and cellular biology, immunobiology, cancer, neurobiology, biochemistry, and molecular biophysics are all approaches of interest to the foundation. Sociological, psychological, and healthrelated professional research will not be funded. Letters of reference and official transcripts are required as part of the application process. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending on the scope of the funded research. Duration Varies, depending on the scope of the funded research. Number awarded There are no set number of fellowships awarded each year. The number of awards made depends on the number of qualified research applicants as well as the amount of money available. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[784] AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP American Iris Society c/o John J. Taylor, Scholarship Chair 1421 West University Heights Drive, South Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8921 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students in plant sciences who are interested in the Iridaceae. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens enrolled in graduate studies of the Iridaceae, especially those emphasizing the genus Iris L. Applications are especially encouraged from students proposing to conduct research on modern systematic studies of the relationships within major beardless iris groups; karyotype analyses of new collected species; studies of DNA homology among species putatively related; detailed studies of the meristematic development of the iris flower, of the frequent pattern mutations in some cultivars, and of the histological and cytochemical bases for unique color patterns in irises; and comparative studies of cultivars susceptible to and resistant to prevalent iris diseases and pests, and a determination of the apparent bases for resistance. There is no application form. Students interested in applying should forward the following: resume, school transcript, outline of their research program or goals, and verification of all of this from an academic adviser. Winners are selected on the basis of merit. Ineligible to apply are society directors, employees, scholarship committee members, and their immediate families.

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Financial data The stipend is $2,000; the first half is paid after proof of enrollment is provided, and the second half is paid at completion of the first semester or other midpoint in the recipient’s program. Duration 1 year. Limitations At the completion of the recipient’s work, the society should be given a copy of the thesis or other written report, with rights of publication. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[785] AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOW AWARDS American Liver Foundation Attn: Research Department 1425 Pompton Avenue, Suite 3-1 Cedar Grove, NJ 07009-1000 (973) 256-2550, ext. 225 (800) GO-LIVER (888) 4HEP-ABC Fax: (973) 256-3214 Web site: www.liverfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for student research projects related to liver disease. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or medical school programs in the United States. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research under the supervision of a qualified faculty member in hepatic physiology or disease. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 3 months. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 9 of these awards were granted. Deadline January of each year.

[786] AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM American Museum of Natural History Attn: Office of Grants and Fellowships Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024-5192 (212) 769-5495 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amnh.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral students in selected programs at designated universities who are interested in utilizing the resources of the American Museum of Natural History in their training and research program. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students in scientific disciplines practiced at the museum. The applicant’s university exercises educational jurisdiction over the program and awards the degree; the museum curator serves as a graduate advisor, co-major professor, or major professor. Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens are eligible to apply. Candidates for a master’s degree are not eligible. Financial data Fellowships provide a stipend and health insurance. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Special features The cooperating universities (and their relevant programs) are Columbia University, in vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, earth and planetary sciences, and evolution-

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS ary biology; Cornell University in entomology; City University of New York in evolutionary biology; and the Biological Anthropology program of Yale University in molecular biology and systematics. Limitations Students must apply simultaneously to the museum and to 1 of the cooperating universities. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Each university sets its own application deadline.

[787] AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The research should relate to quality health care. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1993. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[788] AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARDS PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the area of research, although projects of a clinical nature are preferred. Financial data Grants are $5,000 or $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator.

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Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 8 each year: 4 at $5,000 and 4 at $3,500. Deadline April of each year.

[789] AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOUNDATION DISSERTATION RESEARCH GRANTS American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Office of Research Resources 4720 Montgomery Lane P.O. Box 31220 Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301) 652-6611, ext. 2554 Fax: (301) 656-3620 TDD: (800) 377-8555 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aotf.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for doctoral research in occupational therapy. Eligibility Candidates must be members of the association, have at least 5 years of practice in occupational therapy, have a grade point average of 3.0 or better, and have completed a master’s degree. Their dissertation proposal must have been accepted in the biological or social sciences and deal with occupational therapy. Financial data Grants range from $5,000 to $15,000. Duration The grant may be used over a 3-year period. Special features This program was established in 1981. Limitations Recipients must agree to accept a faculty position in an occupational therapy educational program for at least 3 years after completing their doctoral degree. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline November of each year.

[790] AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOUNDATION STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Office of Research Resources 4720 Montgomery Lane P.O. Box 31220 Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301) 652-6611, ext. 2554 Fax: (301) 656-3620 TDD: (800) 377-8555 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aotf.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for graduate research in occupational therapy. Eligibility Candidates must be members of the association who need a small amount of money to proceed with their thesis or dissertation research (or other research required by the curriculum) in occupational therapy. Current research funding priorities are: development and standardization of instruments for clinical practice and research; studies that examine the impact of occupational therapy services; studies that examine and/or compare various intervention strategies; theory development, refinement, and testing; studies that relate occupation to wellness and adaptation in society; efforts to develop, modify, or apply innovative research methods; and studies that examine clinical and/or academic elements of occupational therapy education.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Financial data The maximum grant is $1,000. Funds may be used for supplies, equipment, postage, printing, telephone, travel, subject payment, or payment of experts. Funds may not be used to pay salaries. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline Proposals may be submitted in February, April, June, August, October, or December of each year.

[791] AMERICAN OTOLOGICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS American Otological Society Research Fund c/o Douglas Mattox, M.D. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Emory Clinic, Building A 2328 1365 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30322 (404) 778-5724 Fax: (404) 778-4295 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: itsa.ucsf.edu/~ajo/AOS Purpose To provide funding to students and resident physicians conducting research on otosclerosis or Meniere’s Disease. Eligibility Applicants must be medical students, residents, or fellows (not nonmedical postgraduate researchers). Appropriate areas of research include diagnosis, management and pathogenesis of otosclerosis or Meniere’s Disease, as well as underlying processes. These can involve anatomical, physiological, biochemical, pharmacological, physical, genetic, environmental, psychological, pathological, or audiological investigations. The applicant should describe correlations between proposed research and these clinical pathological entities. Financial data The maximum award is $35,000 for a stipend and $5,000 for supplies (plus up to 10 percent indirect costs). Awards are made to an institution on behalf of the grantee. Duration The fellowships support full-time research for 1 or 2 years conducted outside of residency training. Special features Recipients are relieved of all clinical duties during the fellowship period. Limitations All research must be performed in U.S. or Canadian institutions. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[792] AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANT TAXONOMISTS RESEARCH AWARDS American Society of Plant Taxonomists c/o Gregory K. Brown, Treasurer University of Wyoming Department of Botany Laramie, WY 82071-3165 (307) 766-2214 Fax: (307) 766-2851 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sysbot.org Purpose To provide research funding to graduate student members of the American Society of Plant Taxonomists. Eligibility This funding is available to graduate students who are members of the society. They must be interested in conducting research related to plant taxonomy, including field work, her-

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barium travel, and/or laboratory research. This is a competitive award; the selection committee ranks the proposals. Financial data A total of $9,000 is distributed each year. The maximum grant is $1,000, although grants typically range from $500 to $750. Awards do not include support for institutional overhead or stipends. Duration Up to 1 year. Number awarded Varies; generally, 15 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[793] AMY LUTZ RECHEL AWARD Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 (800) 886-AWIS Fax: (202) 326-8960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awis.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women interested in working on a doctoral degree in plant biology. Eligibility This program is open to women graduate students in the field of plant biology. Winners traditionally have been at the dissertation level of their graduate work. Foreign students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, but U.S. citizens may study in the United States or abroad. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds may be used for tuition, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[794] ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS Animal Behavior Society Attn: Central Office Indiana University 2611 East 10th Street, Suite 170 Bloomington, IN 47406-2603 (812) 856-5541 Fax: (812) 856-5542 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.animalbehavior.org/ABS Purpose To provide funding for research to graduate student members of the Animal Behavior Society. Eligibility This program is open to society members who are currently enrolled in a graduate program. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research related to animal behavior. Financial data Grants are either $1,000 or $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 20 each year: 10 at $1,000 and 10 at $500. Deadline January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [795] ANIMAL WELFARE FELLOWSHIPS International Foundation for Ethical Research Attn: Executive Director 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1552 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 427-6025 Fax: (312) 427-6524 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ifer.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students whose proposed research involves animal welfare. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs in the sciences, humanities, psychology, and journalism. Applicants must be interested in conducting research on scientifically valid alternatives to the use of animals in research, product testing, and education. Research may deal with tissue, cell, and organ cultures; clinical studies using animals or humans; epidemiological studies; enhanced use of existing tissue repositories and patient databases; public education; or computer modeling. Applications must be submitted by the student’s faculty advisor; at least 1 member of the student’s graduate advisory committee must have interest or expertise in animal welfare. Financial data Grants provide an annual stipend of $12,500 and $2,500 for supplies. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[796] ANNA MENTORSHIP RESEARCH GRANT American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Research Committee Chairperson East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: anna.inurse.com Purpose To provide funding to American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) members who are novice researchers working under the guidance of an experienced researcher (mentor). Eligibility The novice researcher must be the principal investigator of the research project, must be a full member of the association, and may not have any research publications as a principal or co-principal investigator. The mentor may be either a full or associate member of the association and must show strong evidence of research experience in the proposed area. While the novice researcher may be conducting the research as part of the academic requirements for a degree, the mentor may not. The proposed project may be a new endeavor or already in process. The proposals submitted must include the following: problem, significance, purpose, methods, and itemized budget. Selection is based on evidence of experience, credentials, ability to complete the research project, commitment to nephrology nursing, and commitment to the association. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration The grant is presented annually. Limitations The principal investigator must be a full member of ANNA for the duration of the research project. If 2 or more of the individuals are applying as co-investigators, all must be members of ANNA for the duration of the research project (and at least 1 of the co-investigators must be a full member). The principal or co-principal investigator(s) who are full members of ANNA

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must share equal responsibility with all other co-investigators for the conceptualization and implementation of the proposed research project. A written report of application of funds and resulting achievements must be submitted annually to ANNA. Results of the funded project must be shared with the membership by submitting a paper for possible publication in the ANNA journal or presenting the findings at ANNA’s national symposium. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[797] ANNE S. CHATHAM FELLOWSHIP IN MEDICINAL BOTANY Missouri Botanical Garden Attn: Dr. James S. Miller P.O. Box 299 St. Louis, MO 63166-0299 (314) 577-9503 Fax: (314) 577-9465 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mobot.org/MOBOT/research/applied_research/chatham.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Ph.D. candidates and Ph.D.s interested in conducting research in medicinal botany in the United States or abroad. Eligibility This program is open to students currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs at recognized universities and postdoctorates who received their Ph.D. within the last 5 years. Applicants must be interested in conducting research on the medicinal use of plants. They must submit a description of their proposed research, budget, current curriculum vitae, and documentation that appropriate permits, research clearances, and permissions from governmental agencies have been obtained for foreign research. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Funds may be used to cover direct costs associated with travel, field studies, or laboratory research but cannot be used for indirect costs or institutional overhead. Duration 1 year. Special features The Missouri Botanical Garden administers this program, established in 1997 as part of the scholarship program of the Garden Club of America. Information is also available from its Scholarship Committee, 14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022-1006, (212) 753-8287, Fax: (212) 753-0134, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[798] ANNE ZIMMERMAN, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on social policy issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to social policy issues that will advance the profession. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1995. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. A publication, preferably a monograph, is expected at the conclusion of the award term. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[799] AOA OSTEOPATHIC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP American Osteopathic Association Attn: Division of Research 142 East Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60611-2864 (312) 202-8109 (800) 621-1773, ext. 8109 Fax: (312) 202-8200 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.am-osteo-assn.org Purpose To provide funding for training and research in osteopathic medicine. Eligibility This program is open to 1) undergraduate osteopathic medical students enrolled at an institution accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); and 2) postdoctoral osteopathic medical students who have earned a D.O. degree from an institution accredited by the AOA (preference is given to this category) and are enrolled in an internship, residency, or research fellowship. Individuals who have demonstrated research competency by competing successfully for major independent research grants are not eligible to apply for this program. Each applicant must have a sponsor. The sponsor must be 1) an osteopathic physician who holds a full-time career track faculty or staff appointment at an institution accredited, affiliated, or approved by the AOA, 2) a biomedical researcher who can demonstrate professional training and experience and who holds a full-time career track faculty or staff appointment at an institution accredited, affiliated, or approved by the AOA, or 3) an osteopathic physician who holds a full-time career track faculty or staff appointment at a nonosteopathic academic or health care institution. Financial data The award consists of a $4,250 stipend and a $750 travel allowance to attend the annual AOA research conference during the year of the fellowship. Funds are made available this way: $2,250 when the official notification of the award is made; $750 in travel funds paid when an abstract for the conference is submitted; $1,000 upon receipt and approval of a midyear progress report; and $1,000 upon receipt and approval of the final progress report. Duration 1 year; applicants may reapply for 1 additional year. Special features The proposed research is to be conducted under the direction of a sponsor. A portion of the research training program may be conducted at an institution other than the sponsoring institution.

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Limitations Fellows who fail to complete the requirements for this award within 2 years forfeit the remainder of all outstanding funds. Number awarded 4 or 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[800] AORN JUNIOR SCIENTIST GRANT PROGRAM Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Attn: AORN Foundation 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711 (303) 755-6304, ext. 8229 (800) 755-2676, ext. 8229 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aorn.org Purpose To provide funding for research to registered or doctoral-level student nurses, especially to those who are members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Eligibility This program is open to registered or student nurses who wish to complete an individual research project related to perioperative nursing practice. The project may be part of a formal educational program at the doctoral level, such as a dissertation, or may be a self-initiated study or research project for individual career advancement. Students conducting projects as part of an educational program must provide a letter of support from their research advisor as part of the application. All applicants are expected to have the requisite knowledge and ability to develop and implement a formal research investigation of sufficient complexity and scope that the outcomes can be expected to contribute to the scientific knowledge of perioperative nursing practice. Preference is given to members of the association. Financial data The maximum grant is $15,000. Duration These are 1-time grants. Deadline January, May, or October of each year.

[801] AORN RESEARCH ASSOCIATE GRANT PROGRAM Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Attn: AORN Foundation 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711 (303) 755-6304, ext. 8229 (800) 755-2676, ext. 8229 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aorn.org Purpose To provide funding for research to registered or graduate student nurses, especially to those who are members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Eligibility This program is open to registered or graduate student nurses who wish to complete an individual research project related to perioperative nursing practice. The project may be part of a formal educational program at the master’s level, such as a thesis or a master’s graduate project, or may be a self-initiated study or research project for individual career advancement. Students conducting projects as part of an educational program must provide a letter of support from their research advisor as part of the application. Nurses conducting individual research must provide evidence of consultation or other support that will ensure the project is scientifically sound and conducted according to accepted research guidelines. Preference is given to members of the association. Financial data The maximum grant is $5,000.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Duration These are 1-time grants. Deadline January, May, or October of each year.

[802] AOU RESEARCH GRANTS FUND American Ornithologists’ Union c/o National Museum of Natural History Division of Ornithology Washington, DC 20560-0116 (202) 357-2051 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: pica.wru.umt.edu/AOU/AOU.html Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research in an area of avian biology. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who either are members of the American Ornithologists’ Union or who have no access to major funding agencies. To apply, students should send a cover letter (about 5 pages) describing their proposed project, a budget, and 1 letter of reference. Selection is based on significance and originality of the research question, clarity of the objectives, feasibility of the plan of research, appropriateness of the budget, and the letter of recommendation. Financial data Grants normally range from $800 to $2,000 per year. The maximum award is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional award. Special features Information is also available from the Committee Chair, Gary Ritchison, Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Biological Sciences, Richmond, KY 40475, (606) 622-1541, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Recipients must acknowledge their awards in publications resulting from the funded project. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[803] ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 (800) 886-AWIS Fax: (202) 326-8960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awis.org Purpose To provide financial aid to predoctoral women students interested in pursuing careers in science. Eligibility Women graduate students in any life, physical, behavioral, or social science or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. may apply. Winners traditionally have been at the dissertation stage of their graduate work. Foreign students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, but U.S. citizens may study in the United States or abroad. Financial data The stipends are $1,000. Citations of merit range from $250 to $500. Funds may be used for any aspect of education, including tuition, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 to 6 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[804] ASTRA USA RESEARCH AWARD National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) who are interested in conducting research on a school nursing issue. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting a research project. Applicants must be 1) engaged in the practice of school nursing, the education of school nurses, or the study of school nursing as a graduate or undergraduate student; or 2) retired from school nursing. They must be interested in conducting research on 1 of the following topics: current perceptions of parents regarding children’s pain and its management, barriers to pain treatment in the school setting, or the role of the school nurse in education regarding pain management for children and their families. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[805] A.V. STOUT FUND RESEARCH GRANTS A.V. Stout Fund c/o Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 269 Wales, MA 01081 (413) 267-9654 Web site: www.norcrossws.org/html/grant.htm Purpose To provide funding for research on New England wildlife and its habitat. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this funding are college and university students, qualified researchers, and organizations. Applicants must propose projects that deal with New England wildlife and its habitat, as well as with improving management techniques through innovative ideas and programs. Selection is based on the purpose and originality of the project, its perceived benefits to wildlife resources, the time frame of the work involved, the qualifications of the applicants, and the budget. Financial data The average grant is $1,000; the maximum grant is $3,000. Duration Up to 1 year. Special features The Stout Fund was established in 1950. In 1997, the funds were transferred to the Norcross Wildlife Foundation. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [806] AVENTIS PASTEUR/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on pediatric or life-span immunization issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must be related to pediatric or life-span immunization issues in the United States. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Aventis Pasteur. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Recipients are expected to make the results of their result available to nurses either through publication (monograph, abstract, or journal article) or conference presentation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[807] BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS Epilepsy Foundation Attn: Department of Research and Professional Education 4351 Garden City Drive Landover, MD 20785-2267 (301) 459-3700 (800) EFA-1000 Fax: (301) 577-2684 TDD: (800) 332-2070 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.efa.org Purpose To provide funding to doctoral candidates in the behavioral sciences who wish to work on an epilepsy project. Eligibility Applicants for these fellowships must be proposing to carry out an epilepsy-related study or training project at a U.S. institution. A preceptor must accept responsibility for supervision of the student and project. Appropriate fields of study include sociology, social work, psychology, anthropology, nursing, economics, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, political science, and others relevant to epilepsy research or practice. Special attention is given to applications submitted by women and minorities. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration 3 months. Number awarded Approximately 6 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[808] BETTY LEA STONE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP American Cancer Society–New England Division 30 Speen Street P.O. Box 9376 Framingham, MA 01701-9376 (508) 270-4600 (800) 952-7430 (within MA) Fax: (508) 270-4699 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cancer.org Purpose To provide funding for summer cancer research to medical students in Massachusetts. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this summer research program are first-year students at the following Massachusetts medical schools: Harvard Medical School, Boston University SOM, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and Tufts University SOM. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 10 weeks during the summer. Deadline February of each year.

[809] BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES University of Virginia Attn: Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane Boyce, VA 22620 (540) 837-1758, ext. 35 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: minerva.acc.virginia.edu/~blandy Purpose To provide funding to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are interested in conducting research in residence at Blandy Experimental Farm in Clarke County, Virginia during the summer. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers interested in conducting research at the farm. Areas include, but are not limited to, ecology, hydrology, geology, and atmospheric science. Financial data Grants include a $3,000 stipend, free housing, and a modest budget for research supplies. Duration Summer months. Special features Habitats within Blandy’s 700 acres include successional fields, agricultural fields, deciduous woodlands, and ephemeral wetlands. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 8 of these fellowships were awarded.

[810] BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AWARD FOR STUDENTS Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Attn: Program Officer 600 Lafayette East, X520 Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 225-9099 Fax: (313) 225-7730 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bcbsm.com/foundation.shtml Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding health policy or

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS medical care research conducted by medical and doctoral students in Michigan. Eligibility Faculty are invited to nominate research papers (up to 2) written by medical and doctoral students at their institution in Michigan that represent a contribution to health policy or clinical care. Nominations must include a letter of endorsement from the nominating faculty member and a copy of the nominated article or manuscript. Selection is based on subject matter: quality of care, improving access to appropriate care, cost containment, or public health issues. Financial data The first-place award is $1,000; second place is $750; third place is $500. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[811] BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION STUDENT AWARDS Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Attn: Program Officer 600 Lafayette East, X520 Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 225-9099 Fax: (313) 225-7730 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bcbsm.com/foundation.shtml Purpose To provide research funding to medical and doctoral students in Michigan. Eligibility This program is open to medical and doctoral students at Michigan universities who are interested in submitting a research proposal that deals with improving health care in the state. A wide variety of research projects may be proposed, including pilot research, demonstration and evaluation projects, and feasibility studies. Proposed projects must focus geographically on the state of Michigan and address quality of care, cost containment, access to care, or major public health, medical, or health policy issues. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan employees, members of their immediate families, and employees and immediate family members of any Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan affiliate or subsidiary are ineligible. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Limitations No fax or hand delivered proposals are accepted. Deadline April of each year.

[812] BLUEBIRD RESEARCH GRANTS North American Bluebird Society c/o Kevin Berner, Research Chair State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology Cobleskill, NY 12043 (518) 234-5252 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabluebirdsociety.org Purpose To support research on bluebirds by student, professional, and individual researchers. Eligibility Currently-enrolled college students are eligible to apply, if they are attending school full time and need funding to conduct a research study on any of the 3 species of bluebird from the genus Sialia. Professional and individual researchers are also eligible. Selection is based on the project design (up to 25 points),

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quality of presentation (up to 15 points), relevance of topic (up to 10 points), and ability of the applicant (up to 5 points). Financial data Up to $1,000. Grants may cover travel, supplies, and equipment but not salaries or overhead charges to institutions or agencies. Duration Grants are offered annually. Number awarded Varies; a total of $7,000 is available each year for the society’s grants in all categories. Deadline November of each year.

[813] BRYAN PATTERSON AWARD Society of Vertebrate Paleontology 60 Revere Drive, Suite 500 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 480-9080 Fax: (847) 480-9282 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.museum.state.il.us/svp Purpose To encourage student field work in vertebrate paleontology. Eligibility Eligible to apply for funding are undergraduate and graduate students proposing to do field work in vertebrate paleontology that is “innovative rather than routine, venturesome rather than predictable, unusual rather than run of the mill.” Applicants and their sponsors must be members (or pending members) of the society. Financial data The grant is either $600 or $1,200 (depending upon the number of grants awarded that year). Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from James M. Clark, George Washington University, Department of Biological Sciences, 2023 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20052. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[814] CAMS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Chinese American Medical Society Attn: Dr. H.H. Wang, Executive Director 281 Edgewood Avenue Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 833-1506 Fax: (201) 833-8252 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.camsociety.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Chinese Americans who are working on a medical or dental degree. Eligibility This program is open to Chinese or Chinese Americans who need financial assistance to complete their study, research, or teaching in the field of medicine and/or dentistry. At the time of application, they must be residing in the United States (either as resident aliens or American citizens). They must be matriculating in an approved medical/dental school in the United States or holding a research position in an approved institution. Financial data The scholarships range from $1,000 to $1,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features This program includes the Ester Lim Memorial Scholarship, established in 1989, and the Ruth Liu Memorial Scholarship, established in 1996.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Limitations Recipients who do not complete their planned study, research, or teaching must make a prorated refund to the society. Number awarded Varies; recently, 3 to 5 scholarships have been awarded each year. Deadline March of each year.

[815] CAMS SUMMER RESEARCH OUTREACH PROGRAM Chinese American Medical Society Attn: Dr. H.H. Wang, Executive Director 281 Edgewood Avenue Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 833-1506 Fax: (201) 833-8252 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.camsociety.org Purpose To provide funding to Chinese American medical students who are interested in working on a summer research project. Eligibility This program is open to Chinese or Chinese Americans who are enrolled in a medical school in the United States and are interested in working on a research project. The research can be basic science or clinical. Preference is given to proposals related to health problems of the Chinese. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per month. Duration 10 weeks, during the summer. Limitations A written report is expected at the conclusion of the project. Number awarded Varies each year.

[816] CANON NATIONAL PARK SCIENCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM National Park Service Attn: Social Science Program 1849 C Street, N.W. MIB 3127 Washington, DC 20240 (202) 885-7129 Fax: (202) 885-4261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nps.gov/socialscience Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral students who wish to conduct research relevant to the national parks. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students in the following 4 discipline areas: 1) biological sciences, such as botany and ecology; 2) physical sciences, such as geology and atmospheric sciences; 3) social sciences, such as economics and sociology; and 4) cultural sciences, such as ethnography and archaeology. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in the United States, have completed their course work, and have prepared a dissertation proposal approved by their faculty committee. Their proposed research must address questions that change annually. Recently, topics were as follows: in the biological sciences, what role do small parks play in the long-term viability of migratory systems; in the physical sciences, what physical resources and/or processes are most important to monitor, in order to evaluate ecosystem integrity in national parks; in the social sciences, how does the employment of specialists versus generalists impact the organizational effectiveness of the National Park Service; and in the cultural sciences, how does nat-

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ural and/or prescribed fire affect the preservation of archaeological resources. Financial data The stipend is $25,000 per year. Funds may be used for tuition, books, field expenses (including research assistants), equipment needed to complete the research project, and a student stipend. Funds may not be used to pay university overhead, faculty salary or honoraria, or travel to scientific meetings. Honorable mention winners receive a 1-time scholarship of $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Special features This program is funded by Canon U.S.A., Inc. and jointly administered by the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Number awarded 8 each year: 1 winner and 1 honorable mention in each of the 4 disciplinary areas. Deadline May of each year.

[817] CARBOHYDRATE DIVISION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food carbohydrates. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research, a demonstrated scientific aptitude, and an interest in conducting research in the area of food carbohydrates. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Special features Funding for this fellowship is provided by the Carbohydrate Division of IFT. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[818] CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Carnegie Institution of Washington 1530 P Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005-1910 (202) 387-6400 Fax: (202) 387-8092 Web site: www.ciw.edu Purpose To fund doctoral thesis research in the sciences.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Eligibility Doctoral students from universities situated near Carnegie departments or other major universities may apply for funding to carry out their thesis research using Carnegie Institution facilities if they are working in the following areas: embryology, plant biology, or astronomy. Special consideration is given to applications submitted by women and minorities. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the scope of the funded research. Duration 1 academic year, generally starting in July. Special features The relevant Carnegie facilities are the Department of Embryology on the grounds of The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, Maryland), the Department of Plant Biology on the Stanford University campus (Stanford, California), and the Observatories situated near the California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, California). Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

[819] CAROL COSTANTE RESEARCH GRANT National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Purpose To provide funding to school nursing practitioners, educators, and students who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility Applicants for these grants must be 1) engaged in the practice of school nursing, the education of school nurses, or the study of school nursing as a graduate or undergraduate student; or 2) retired from school nursing. They must be interested in conducting research on 1 of the following topics: impact of school nursing interventions on education outcomes, impact of school nurse interventions for meeting managed care expectations, or cost effectiveness of school nursing services. Financial data Grants range from $2,000 to $4,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[820] CATHERINE H. BEATTIE FELLOWSHIPS FOR CONSERVATION HORTICULTURE Missouri Botanical Garden Attn: Center for Plant Conservation P.O. Box 299 St. Louis, MO 63166-0299 (314) 577-9450 Fax: (314) 577-9465 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mobot.org/CPC Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students interested in conducting research at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Plant Conservation. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in biology, horticulture, or a related field who are interested in rare plant conservation. Preference is given to students who will conduct research projects during the fellowship on the endangered flora of the Carolinas and the southeastern United States. Selection is based on the student’s personal and academic qualifications and

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the anticipated contribution of the project to the conservation of rare and endangered plants of the United States. Financial data Fellowships range from $1,000 to $4,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Fellows conduct research at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Plant Conservation, which administers the program. This program was established in 1983 as part of the scholarship program of the Garden Club of America. Information is also available from its Scholarship Committee, 14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022-1006, (212) 753-8287, Fax: (212) 753-0134, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[821] CHARLES R. MORRIS STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Attn: Executive Secretary P.O. Box 55722 Jackson, MS 39296 (601) 984-6060 Fax: (601) 984-6086 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaomr.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding student papers on oral and maxillofacial radiology. Eligibility This award is open to candidates from accredited dental and dental hygiene programs who, at the time the research was conducted, were full-time predoctoral or undergraduate students. The manuscript must be accompanied by a nomination from the institution in which the research was conducted. Applicants are judged on the following: clarity of conceptual definition, adequacy of literature review, originality, soundness of methodology, significance of contribution to the science of oral and maxillofacial radiology, and manuscript format and style. Students are encouraged to secure faculty guidance in designing the research project, in determining the extent of the literature review, and in composing the manuscript. All manuscripts must represent original research not submitted for publication elsewhere. Financial data The awardee receives a certificate, a check for $1,000, free registration, an invitation to present the research paper at the annual meeting, and free membership in the academy. Duration The prize is awarded annually. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[822] CHARLES S. HOUSTON AWARD Wilderness Medical Society 3595 East Fountain Boulevard, Suite A1 Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (719) 572-9255 Fax: (719) 572-1514 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wms.org Purpose To encourage medical students to conduct research in the fields of wilderness and environmental medicine. Eligibility This program is open to medical students at an accredited American or Canadian medical school who are interested in conducting research in the fields of wilderness and environmental medicine. A wide variety of research projects are

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES acceptable for submission, including clinical investigation, laboratory (“basic”) science, epidemiological surveys, development of new techniques or novel application of existing techniques, improvements in equipment design or use, and public information and injury prevention programs. Projects may be part of existing research programs, but they should be easily distinguishable as a separate component. Letters of support from faculty, sponsors, collaborators, and co-sponsoring funding agencies, if appropriate, must be included with the application. Financial data Up to $3,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations The successful applicant is expected to conduct the project during the ensuing year and present an abstract of the findings at the society’s next annual meeting. It is expected that the project will result in at least 1 article for publication in the peer-reviewed medical literature. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[823] CHARLES WALLACE SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Society for Physicians in Administration of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are interested in pursuing additional study or research. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are undertaking a course of study or a research project in management at an undergraduate or graduate institution that will strengthen the physician and administrator team approach to improve patient satisfaction. Applications should include a letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Deadline May of each year.

[824] CHARLOTTE MCGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American Holistic Nurses’ Association 2733 East Lakin Drive P.O. Box 2130 Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130 (520) 526-2196 (800) 278-AHNA Fax: (520) 526-2752 Web site: ahna.org/f_assistance.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies or research in holistic nursing. Eligibility This program is open to any licensed nurse or nursing student who is pursuing holistic education for personal and professional growth. Experience in holistic health care or alternative health practices is preferred. Membership in the American

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Holistic Nurses’ Association is required (at least 6 months for the undergraduate scholarship and 1 year for the graduate award). If applying for the A.D.N./B.S.N. scholarship, nursing prerequisites should have been completed with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Selection is based on personal data, educational background, employment history, personal interests, financial need, plans for integrating holistic nursing practice into professional and personal life, and letters of reference. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the funds available. Funds may be used to pay for college tuition/expenses for an accredited nursing program (A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., or Ph.D.), tuition/expenses for accredited programs in holistic health or alternative modalities (these programs must be approved by the association’s education committee), tuition/expenses for association certificate programs, and expenses for research related to holistic health. Duration 1 year. Special features These scholarships were first offered in 1987. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 for an A.D.N. or B.S.N. program and 1 for graduate study/research. Deadline March of each year.

[825] CHOW-TOGASKI-BREITENBACH SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[826] CIIT PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology Attn: Education Program Coordinator 6 Davis Drive P.O. Box 12137 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2137 (919) 558-1331 Fax: (919) 558-1300 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ciit.org Purpose To provide predoctoral training in toxicology at the Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology (CIIT) to students who

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS are completing advanced degrees, especially at universities in North Carolina. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students who are completing an advanced degree in toxicology or a related discipline (such as biochemistry, pharmacology, cell or molecular biology, genetics, immunology, chemistry, biophysics, mathematics, pathology, public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or aerosol science). Preference is given to students at institutions in the area of the institute (the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University, and North Carolina State University). CIIT scientists direct the research as adjunct faculty members at the students’ universities. Financial data The program provides support for dissertation research conducted at the institute’s laboratories, payment of tuition, and a small stipend. Duration 2 to 4 years. Number awarded A limited number of these fellowships are available each year.

[827] COCA-COLA FOUNDATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research and demonstrated scientific aptitude. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Special features Funds for this fellowship are provided by the Coca-Cola Foundation. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[828] COLLINS SCHOLARSHIP Autism Society of America Attn: Awards and Scholarships 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-0881 (800) 3AUTISM Fax: (301) 657-0869 Web site: www.autism-society.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students or postdoctorates who are interested in conducting research on autism. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students, postgraduates, and postdoctorates who are interested in conducting basic or applied research related to autism prevention, cure, or amelioration. Each candidate must submit 3 copies of the following: brief overview of the research project and biographies of all university staff researchers or professionals overseeing the project. Financial data The grant is approximately $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[829] COMMISSION ON GRADUATES OF FOREIGN NURSING SCHOOLS/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. Preference is given to research proposals related to international issues in nursing. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [830] CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAM Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc. Attn: Executive Director One Ferry Street Easthampton, MA 01027 (413) 529-9500 Fax: (413) 529-9501 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ctriver.org Purpose To provide funding to high school students, college/university students, graduate students, private individuals, and organizations interested in conducting conservation research related to the Connecticut River Valley. Eligibility First priority for these grants is given to students attending a college, university, or high school within the Connecticut River Watershed who are dedicated to understanding and studying environmental and biological issues. Second priority is given to nonprofit organizations and individuals in the watershed whose activities and products (such as audiovisual presentations and publications) will advance the protection and wise use of watershed resources. Third priority, if funds permit, is for students attending institutions outside the watershed for research on the Connecticut River and its watershed. Grants are awarded on the basis of: originality of proposal, perceived usefulness of the research or product produced, previous scholastic level and geographical distribution of grants awarded, preparation of the applicant to conduct the research or project, and budget available. Financial data Grants average from $100 to $500 and do not exceed $1,500. Funds may be used to cover such costs as purchase of materials and equipment, travel, publication and printing, lease and rental fees (e.g., computer time), and reasonable living expenses. Number awarded Varies; a total of $2,500 is available for these awards each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[831] CONSERVATION EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP/ASSISTANTSHIP PROGRAM Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation Attn: Director P.O. Box 1400 Sinton, TX 78387-1400 (361) 364-2643 Fax: (361) 364-2650 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: hometown.aol.com/welderwf/welderweb.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study in conservation education combined with work experience at the Welder Wildlife Refuge in Sinton, Texas. Eligibility This program is open to students pursuing a master’s degree in wildlife ecology, conservation, management, or a closely-related environmental science or natural resource conservation field, provided that their research is in the area of conservation education. Applicants must be interested in working on their master’s thesis while they complete an assistantship at the refuge. Financial data Students are provided with a stipend while they are on fellowship at their universities and equivalent hourly wages while on assistantship at the refuge. Housing is provided on the refuge. Duration 1 year.

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Special features As an assistant in the refuge’s conservation education program, students help plan and conduct both inhouse and outreach education/training programs for teachers and public school/university students. They also assist with workshops, field days, and symposia; public tours; preparation of educational materials; and maintenance of museum displays and biological collections. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[832] CORTICAL SCHOLAR PRIZE Cajal Club c/o Dr. David Whitlock University of Colorado Health Services Center Department of Cellular and Structural Biology, B-111 4200 East Ninth Avenue Denver, CO 80262 (303) 270-8201 Fax: (303) 270-4729 Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding predoctoral research on the cerebral cortex. Eligibility This award is open to predoctoral students who are conducting research on the cerebral cortex and/or its connections. Nominations of candidates for this award should be accompanied by the following information: 1) 6 copies of a letter of nomination from a club member; 2) 6 copies of a brief statement by the candidate on how the receipt of this award would aid in obtaining career objectives; 3) 6 copies of the candidate’s curriculum vitae; 4) 6 copies of the student’s professional school academic record; and 5) 6 copies of up to 2 reprints and/or manuscripts describing the candidate’s research (the candidate should be the primary author of these articles). Financial data The prize is $1,000, plus $250 in travel funds to support attendance at the annual club meeting. An inscribed certificate is also presented to each winner. Duration The prize is awarded annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[833] C.R. BARD FOUNDATION PRIZE National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To recognize and reward the outstanding talents and future potential of graduating underrepresented minority medical students who intend to practice in the field of cardiology or urology. Eligibility This award is open to African American, Native American, Mexican American, and mainland Puerto Rican students enrolled in accredited U.S. medical schools and planning to pursue careers in cardiology or urology. Candidates must be nominated by their medical schools during their senior year. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and potential to make significant contributions in their field. Financial data This honor includes a certificate of merit and a $5,000 award.

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Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This award was established in 1996 by C.R. Bard, Inc., a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of cardiovascular, urological, and surgical products. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by February of each year.

Special features Recipients work with a faculty sponsor on a research project related to cystic fibrosis. Limitations A final progress report must be submitted before the second payment installment will be issued. Deadline Applications are accepted throughout the year but should be submitted at least 2 months prior to the scheduled start date of the project.

[834] CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AWARDS

[836] DATA-DRIVEN CLINICAL PRACTICE GRANT

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Attn: Research and Education Department 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor New York, NY 10016-8804 (212) 685-3440 (800) 932-2423 Fax: (212) 779-4098 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ccfa.org Purpose To offer financial support to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in conducting research during the summer on topics related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate, medical, and graduate students (not yet engaged in thesis research) who are enrolled in an accredited institution in North America. They must be interested in conducting full-time research with a mentor investigating a subject relevant to IBD. Selection is based on novelty, feasibility, and significance of the proposal, attributes of the candidate, record of the mentor, evidence of institutional commitment, and the laboratory environment. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration At least 10 weeks, beginning in mid-June. Special features For the purposes of this program, “mentor” is defined as the person who is the head of the laboratory where the candidate will be trained and who will be responsible for the candidate’s research experience. Number awarded Up to 16 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[835] CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION STUDENT TRAINEESHIP Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Attn: Office of Grants Management 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-4422 (800) FIGHT CF Fax: (301) 951-6378 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cff.org Purpose To introduce undergraduate and graduate students to research related to cystic fibrosis. Eligibility Applicants must be students in or about to enter a doctoral program (Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.). Senior level undergraduate students planning to pursue graduate training also may apply. Previous research experience is not a requirement. Financial data The amount of the grant is $1,500, of which up to $300 may be used for laboratory expenses. The remainder must be used as a stipend for the trainee. Payments are made directly to the trainee in 2 equal installments. Duration 10 weeks or more; recipients may apply for support in the subsequent year.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who wish to use patientfocused data and/or previously generated research findings for critical care nursing research. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association may apply for these grants. They must be proposing to conduct research involving the use of patient-focused data and/or previously generated research findings to develop, implement, and evaluate changes in acute and critical care nursing practice. Funds may be awarded for new projects, projects in progress, and projects required for an academic degree. Eligible projects can include research utilization studies, CQI projects, or outcomes evaluation projects. Collaborative projects are encouraged and may involve interdisciplinary teams, multiple nursing units, home health, subacute and transitional care, other institutions, or community agencies. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Funds may be used to cover direct project expenses, such as printed materials, small equipment, and supplies, including computer software. Limitations Funds may not be used for salaries or institutional overhead. Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline February or September of each year.

[837] DEAN HAYDEN STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Purpose To provide funding to student members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility Applicants for these grants must be students in good academic standing and members of the association. They must be proposing a research project related to the field of nurse anesthesia. Financial data The amount of the grant depends on the nature of the proposal and the availability of funds. Duration 1 academic year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[838] DENTAL HYGIENE DEVELOPMENT GRANT

[840] DIANE H. RUSSELL AWARD

American Association of Dental Schools 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036-2212 (202) 667-9433 Fax: (202) 667-0642 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aads.jhu.edu Purpose To provide funding for research by dental hygiene faculty who are working on an advanced degree. Eligibility This program is open to dental hygiene faculty members who are working on completing an advanced degree (master’s of science degree in dental hygiene, Ph.D., or equivalent degree). Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in dental education, hold a full-time dental hygiene faculty appointment, have the commitment of their department chair or dean, and belong to the American Association of Dental Schools (AADS). Preference is given to candidates whose research is related to dental hygiene, higher education administration, dental and health care delivery, and the basic sciences. Interested applicants must submit a completed application form, a description of the proposed research project (up to 3 pages), a project budget, a letter of support from the director of dental hygiene or an institutional administrator where the candidate is employed, a letter of support from the candidate’s advisor, and a letter of commitment from the department chair. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds must be used to support the research project; this project must have been approved to fulfill the requirements of the dissertation or thesis for the advanced degree. Duration Up to 1 year. Special features This program is jointly sponsored by the AADS and the Young Dental Manufacturing Company. Limitations The recipient is encouraged to attend the association’s annual meeting, where the award will be presented. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 (800) 886-AWIS Fax: (202) 326-8960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.serve.com/awis Purpose To provide financial assistance to women interested in working on a doctoral degree in biochemistry or pharmacology. Eligibility This program is open to women graduate students in the fields of biochemistry or pharmacology. Winners traditionally have been at the dissertation level of their graduate work. Foreign students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, but U.S. citizens may be studying in the United States or abroad. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds may be used for tuition, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[839] DIANE DU PLESSIS SCHOLARSHIP Diane Du Plessis Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 760 Damariscotta, ME 04543 Purpose To provide funding to women college graduates (particularly from Maine) who are working on their doctoral dissertation. Eligibility This program is open to women college graduates who are pursuing graduate studies at the doctoral level. Priority is given to graduates of colleges and universities in Maine. Applicants must be working on their dissertation. Letters of recommendation are required. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year, depending upon the funds available and the needs of the recipient. Funds are paid to the recipient’s school. Duration Up to 2 years. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[841] DIBNER LIBRARY RESIDENT SCHOLAR PROGRAM Smithsonian Institution Libraries Attn: Resident Scholar Program 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., NMAH 1041 Washington, DC 20560-0672 (202) 357-1568 Fax: (202) 786-2866 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sil.si.edu Purpose To offer short-term research grants to graduate students, postdoctorates, and professionals interested in conducting research on the history of science and technology at the Smithsonian Institution’s Dibner Library. Eligibility This program is open to historians, librarians, doctoral students, and postdoctoral scholars interested in using the Dibner Library’s special collections on the history of science and technology. Applicants whose native language is not English must be able to demonstrate the ability to write and converse fluently in English. Selection is based on the quality of the research proposal (importance of the topic, originality, and sophistication of the approach, feasibility of research objectives, relevance to the collections) and evidence of the applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed research. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per month; the funds may be used for any purpose, including travel to Washington. Duration Up to 6 months. Special features The library provides study space and necessary equipment. Limitations Recipients must be in residence at the Dibner full time during the award period, devote full time to the proposed research, submit a final report no later than 30 days following the award period, and give credit to the program in any publication based on research performed during the award tenure. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [842] DOCTORAL DISSERTATION AWARD FOR ARTHRITIS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Arthritis Foundation Attn: Research Department 1330 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 965-7636 Fax: (404) 872-9559 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arthritis.org Purpose To provide funding to advance the research training of doctoral candidates interested in rheumatic diseases. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral candidates entering the research phase of their program. Their doctoral chair must approve the proposed project. The project must relate to arthritis management, comprehensive patient care in rheumatology practice, or arthritis research. Suitable studies include, but are not limited to, functional, behavioral, educational, nutritional, occupational, or epidemiological aspects of patient care and management. Drug studies and laboratory in vitro studies are not appropriate. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, members of their professional organization, and able to pursue their research under the direction of a supervisor who is a recognized expert in the candidate’s specific field of study. Preference is given to applicants who propose work on projects with demonstrable relationship to arthritis or who, with their mentor, have established a real working relationship with a clinical academic rheumatology or musculoskeletal unit. Selection is based on the proposed research environment, background and potential of the research, and potential significance and relevance of the project to rheumatic diseases. Financial data Up to $10,000 per year (depending upon the amount of time committed to research). Funds may be used for salary or research expenses. Indirect costs are not allowed. Duration 1 or 2 years. Deadline August of each year.

[843] DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IMPROVEMENT GRANTS IN THE DIRECTORATE FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological Sciences Attn: Division of Environmental Biology 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22230 (703) 292-8480 TDD: (703) 292-5090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsf.gov/bio Purpose To provide partial support for dissertation research in selected areas supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Biological Sciences (DBS). Eligibility Applications may be submitted through regular university channels by dissertation advisors on behalf of graduate students who have advanced to candidacy and have begun or are about to begin dissertation research. Students must be enrolled at U.S. institutions but need not be U.S. citizens. Proposals should focus on the ecology, ecosystems, systematics, or population biology programs in the DBS Division of Environmental Biology, or the animal behavior or ecological and evolutionary physiology programs in the DBS Division of Integrative Biology

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and Neuroscience. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Financial data Awards range from $3,000 to $10,000; funds may be used for travel to specialized facilities or field research locations, use of specialized research equipment, purchase of supplies and services not otherwise available, fees for computerized or other forms of data, and rental of environmental chambers or other research facilities. Duration Normally 2 years. Special features Information on programs in the Division of Environmental Biology is available at the address and telephone number above; information from the Division of Integrative Biology and Neuroscience is available at (703) 306-1420. Limitations Funding is not provided for stipends, tuition, textbooks, journals, allowances for dependents, travel to scientific meetings, publication costs, dissertation preparation or reproduction, or indirect costs. Number awarded 80 to 90 each year; approximately $800,000 is available for this program each year. Deadline November of each year.

[844] DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND POLICY RESEARCH IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS National Multiple Sclerosis Society Attn: Research Programs Department 733 Third Avenue, Sixth Floor New York, NY 10017-3288 (212) 986-3240 (800) Fight MS Fax: (212) 986-7981 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmss.org Purpose To provide financial support for dissertation research that focuses on issues relevant to people with multiple sclerosis or their families. Eligibility Applicants must be advanced to or nearing candidacy in a program leading to a Ph.D., D.P.H., Sc.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., or other relevant doctoral degree. No field of study is specified; psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, economics, political science, biostatistics, epidemiology, public policy, health care administration, and public health are among the acceptable disciplines, as long as the research relates to issues relevant to people with multiple sclerosis or their families. U.S. citizenship is not required. Financial data Awards up to $15,000 annually are available, consisting of a student stipend of up to $10,000 and institutional support of up to $5,000. Duration 1 or 2 years. Special features Fellows are expected to spend at least 10 percent of their time in professional contacts with people with multiple sclerosis or their families. Limitations Awards are for full-time dissertation research only, not for individuals whose primary responsibility is teaching. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Letters of intent must be submitted by September of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [845] DOLORES ZOHRAB LIEBMANN FELLOWSHIPS Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund c/o Chase Manhattan Bank 1211 Avenue of the Americas, 38th Floor New York, NY 10036 (212) 789-5255 Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate studies or research in any field. Eligibility Candidates for this fellowship must have received a baccalaureate degree and have an outstanding academic record. They must be U.S. citizens, be currently enrolled in an academic institution in the United States, be able to show promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen field of study, and be able to document financial need. They may request funds for degree work or for independent research or study projects. All applications must be submitted through the dean of their university (each university is permitted to submit only 3 candidates for review each year). Candidates may be working on a degree in any field (in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences) and be of any national descent or background. The trustees reserve the right to require applicants to submit an affidavit, sworn to or affirmed before a Notary Public, confirming that they do “not support, advocate or uphold the principles and doctrines of Communism.” Financial data Each fellowship covers tuition, room, board, and ordinary living expenses, as well as the income tax due on this grant. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 2 additional years. Limitations Recipients must submit periodic progress reports. They must study or conduct their independent research projects in the United States. Deadline January of each year.

[846] DONALD D. HAMMILL FOUNDATION RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS Donald D. Hammill Foundation 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, TX 78757 (512) 451-0784 Fax: (512) 451-8542 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral students who need to complete a dissertation that pertains to characteristics, services, or issues related to disability areas. Eligibility Applicants requesting financial aid to complete their dissertation must be 1) admitted to candidacy; 2) conducting a study pertaining to characteristics, services, or issues related to a disability area; and 3) planning to complete their study by the end of the award period. Selection is based on the perceived importance of the study, the academic background of the applicant, and the need for financial assistance. Preference is given to applicants who have a disability or who are experiencing serious financial distress. Financial data Up to $5,000 is awarded. Funds must be used for living expenses, materials, child care, data collections, clerical services, and other related activities. Duration Up to 1 year. Limitations Recipients must provide a brief progress report midway through the study and submit a copy of their dissertation upon completion. Publications that result from the funded research must acknowledge support of the foundation.

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Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline June of each year.

[847] DONALD L. BLIETZ FUND American Ornithologists’ Union c/o National Museum of Natural History Division of Ornithology Washington, DC 20560-0116 (202) 357-2051 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: pica.wru.umt.edu/AOU/AOU.html Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research in an area of avian biology. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who either are members of the American Ornithologists’ Union or who have no access to major funding agencies. To apply, students should send a cover letter (about 5 pages) describing their proposed project, a budget, and 1 letter of reference. Selection is based on significance and originality of the research question, clarity of the objectives, feasibility of the plan of research, appropriateness of the budget, and the letter of recommendation. Financial data Grants normally range from $800 to $2,000 per year. The maximum award is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional award. Special features Information is also available from the Committee Chair, Gary Ritchison, Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Biological Sciences, Richmond, KY 40475, (606) 622-1541, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Recipients must acknowledge their awards in publications resulting from the funded project. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[848] DOROTHY CORNELIUS, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [849] DR. B. OLIVE COLE GRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GRANT Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity Attn: Educational Grant Committee 2284 Diamond Point Drive Alpena, MI 49707 (517) 356-8797 (800) LKS-1913 Fax: (517) 356-6574 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Lambda Kappa Sigma, a pharmacy fraternity, for graduate pharmaceutical research or education. Eligibility Eligible are members in good standing with Lambda Kappa Sigma who are enrolled in programs of graduate study and research (master’s or doctoral). Applicants must have completed one fourth of the credits or 1 academic year required for the degree under study. Financial data The stipend is $1,000; funds may be used for tuition, books, thesis, living, or travel expenses. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[850] DR. FREDERICK E.G. VALERGAKIS RESEARCH GRANTS Hellenic University Club of New York Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 6882, F.D.R. Station New York, NY 10150-6882 (212) 720-3227 Fax: (914) 318-2752 Web site: www.hucny.org Purpose To support graduate or postdoctoral research in the sciences or behavioral sciences by students of Hellenic ancestry. Eligibility Candidates must meet all the following criteria: be of Hellenic ancestry, be either a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar engaged in research, be affiliated with an accredited university in the United States, and be conducting research in the biological, medical, or behavioral sciences. Financial data Grants average $1,000. Funds may be used for research only, not for tuition or living expenses. Duration Up to 1 year. Number awarded 4 to 6 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[851] DRUG INFORMATION WRITING COMPETITION FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS United States Pharmacopeia Attn: Office of External Affairs 12601 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 816-8282 Fax: (301) 816-8247 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.usp.org Purpose To recognize and reward medical students who write a patient drug information sheet. Eligibility Each school of medicine in the United States may nominate 1 student for this competition. Candidates must submit a patient information sheet on a drug of their choice. They must

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use 3 textbook references, 2 computer-based sources, and 1 physician consultation. Selection is based on accuracy and relevance of information; information completeness, appropriateness, organization, and format; appropriate use of language and terminology; creativity of the presentation; quality of the writing; and quality of the off-label uses addendum. Financial data First prize is $1,000, second prize is $600, and third prize is $400. Duration The prizes are awarded annually. Special features This program was established in 1995. Number awarded 3 national winners receive prizes each year.

[852] E. ALEXANDER BERGSTROM MEMORIAL RESEARCH AWARD Association of Field Ornithologists c/o Cecilia Riley Director, Gulf Coast Bird Observatory 9800 Richmond Avenue, Suite 150 Houston, TX 77042 (713) 789-GCBO Fax: (713) 789-4260 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nol.net/~criley Purpose To provide funding for field studies of birds in the Americas. Eligibility This program includes separate competitions for North American and Latin American researchers. The North American program is open to amateur bird watchers, undergraduates, and master’s degree students based and working in the United States or Canada; the Latin American program is open to all researchers. All applicants must be proposing to conduct field studies of birds to support a specific research or analysis project. In judging among proposals of equal quality, special consideration is given to those on avian life history, that use data collected all or in part by amateurs, and that employ bird-banding or other marking techniques. Financial data Maximum grants are $1,000 for North American projects or $1,500 for Latin American projects. Duration Up to 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 5 North American and 3 Latin American grants were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[853] EAS RESEARCH GRANTS American College of Sports Medicine Attn: Research Development Department 401 West Michigan Street P.O. Box 1440 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440 (317) 637-9200, ext. 125 Fax: (317) 637-7817 Web site: www.acsm.org/grantsApplications.htm Purpose To provide funding for research to graduate students who are members of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Eligibility This program is open to graduate students enrolled full time in programs in sports medicine or exercise science. Applicants must be current members of ACSM interested in conducting research in the areas of nutrition and human performance. Special consideration is given to research proposals for

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES new and innovative approaches to nutrition and the aspects of human performance. Financial data Grants up to $5,000 per year are provided. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Experimental and Applied Sciences (EAS). Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[854] EASTMAN KODAK DR. THEOPHILUS SORRELL AWARD National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers c/o Dr. Joseph Cannon P.O. Box 77040 Washington, DC 20013 (202) 806-6626 (800) 776-1419 Fax: (202) 667-1705 Web site: www.nobcche.org Purpose To provide research funding to African American doctoral candidates in chemistry, chemical engineering, or life sciences. Eligibility This program is open to African American candidates in a Ph.D. program for chemistry, chemical engineering, or life sciences. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation, a resume, official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate study, a description of their proposed research, and a statement of their career objective. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The grant is $13,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[855] EDNA BAILEY SUSSMAN ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIPS Edna Bailey Sussman Fund c/o Cornell University Graduate Fellowship Office Attn: Sarah Hale 155 Caldwell Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: cuinfo.cornell Purpose To provide funding to graduate students for shortterm environmental internships or research projects in the United States or its territories. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are working in areas related to the environment and are looking for funding to participate in a nonpaying environmental internship or research project in the United States or its territories. Appropriate areas include: agronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, computer science, forestry, marine sciences, medicine, meteorology, ornithology, toxicology, zoology, civil engineering, chemical engineering, sanitary engineering, demography, city planning, and environmental law. Interested students should submit a completed application form, a 500-word internship proposal, a curriculum vitae, a letter from the host organization that will accept the student as an intern, and a letter of endorsement from the student’s chairperson. Financial need is not considered in the selection pro-

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cess. Very low priority is given to students who have previously received an award from the fund. Financial data The grants range from $2,500 to $4,000. Funds can be used to support an internship or to pay travel and living expenses related to student research. Duration The length of the internship is flexible; 3 to 4 months is typical. Special features With this funding, recipients will be able to accept nonpaying internships or pursue research in areas related to the environment. Limitations Foreign projects are not supported. Students are responsible for contacting a host organization and establishing an internship or research appointment. The host organization must be a business entity, government agency, university, or nonprofit organization that can provide an eligible internship or research opportunity in environmental work. Recipients may not use their own academic institution as a host organization. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[856] E.I. DUPONT AWARD National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers c/o Dr. Joseph Cannon P.O. Box 77040 Washington, DC 20013 (202) 806-6626 (800) 776-1419 Fax: (202) 667-1705 Web site: www.nobcche.org Purpose To provide research funding to African American doctoral candidates in chemistry, chemical engineering, or life sciences. Eligibility This program is open to African American candidates working on a Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or life sciences. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation, a resume, official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate study, a description of their proposed research, and a statement of their career objective. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[857] ELEANOR LAMBERTSON SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[858] ELI LILLY AND COMPANY/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on specified topics. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research may relate to endocrine disorders, mental health, or women’s health. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Eli Lilly and Company. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[859] ELOISE GERRY FELLOWSHIPS Sigma Delta Epsilon–Graduate Women in Science, Inc. P.O. Box 240726 Apple Valley, MN 55124-0726 Web site: www.gac.edu/Groups/gwis/fellowships.html Purpose To encourage women to do research in the biological or chemical sciences. Eligibility Graduate and postdoctoral women in the biological or chemical sciences who show outstanding ability and promise in scientific research are eligible to apply. Appointments are made without regard to race, nationality, creed, national origin, or age. Selection is based on quality and worth of the proposed research, demonstrated research ability, letters of recommendation, and curriculum vitae of the applicant. Financial data The awards range from $2,000 to $3,000. The funds must be used for scientific research, including professional travel costs. They may not be used for tuition, child care, travel to professional meetings or to begin a new appointment, adminis-

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trative overhead or indirect costs, personal computers, living allowances, or equipment of general use. Duration 1 year; may be renewed in unusual circumstances, contingent upon receipt of an annual progress report. Special features Information is also available from the Eloise Gerry Fellowship Chair, Katherine Kelley, Ohio University, Department of Biological Sciences, Irvine Hall, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 593-9450, E-mail: [email protected] Limitations Applicants must either be members of Sigma Delta Epsilon–Graduate Women in Science or include a processing fee of $20 (the cost of a 1-year membership). Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of $13,000 was available for these fellowships. Deadline November of each year.

[860] EMERGENCY MEDICINE FOUNDATION/SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT Emergency Medicine Foundation c/o American College of Emergency Physicians 1125 Executive Circle Irving, TX 75038-2522 (972) 550-0911, ext. 3340 Fax: (972) 580-2816 Web site: www.acep.org Purpose To provide funding to medical students and residents interested in conducting research in emergency medicine. Eligibility This program is open to medical students and residents proposing to conduct investigations focused on basic science research, clinical research, preventive medicine, epidemiology, cost containment, and research in emergency medicine teaching and education. Applications must be submitted by institutions on behalf of the students or residents. Financial data The grant is $2,400. Duration 3 months. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[861] E.N. HUYCK PRESERVE GRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE RESEARCH GRANTS Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station Attn: Director P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 (518) 797-3440 Purpose To support graduate and postgraduate research utilizing the natural resources of the E.N. Huyck Preserve. Eligibility Both graduate and postgraduate investigators are eligible to apply. Research must be in basic or applied ecology, taxonomy, animal behavior, evolution, geology, land use history, and other areas of natural history. The proposal must contain an abstract of up to 200 words, a section describing the background and significance of the project, a section stating the main objectives of the study, and a methods section. There should also be a section describing other projects that the principal investigator has under way.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Financial data Up to $2,500. Funds may be used for equipment, travel, room and board, publication costs, and the researcher’s stipend. Duration Varies, depending upon the scope of the funded project. Special features The 2,000 acre Huyck Preserve is located on the Helderberg Plateau in the towns of Rensselaerville and Berne (30 miles southwest of Albany, New York). Habitats found on the preserve include northeast deciduous-hemlock forests, conifer plantations, old fields, permanent and temporary streams, 10 and 100 acre lakes, and a 150 foot waterfall. Limitations Recipients must use the natural resources of the Huyck Preserve. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[862] ENID A. HAUPT FELLOWSHIP IN HORTICULTURE Smithsonian Institution Office of Physical Plant Attn: Horticulture Services Division Arts and Industries Building, Room 2282 Washington, DC 20560-0420 (202) 357-1926 Fax: (202) 786-2026 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.opp.si.edu Purpose To provide financial support to graduate and postgraduate scholars interested in conducting research in horticulture at the Smithsonian Institution. Eligibility This program at the Smithsonian is open to students enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. degree program in horticulture, botany, landscape architecture, or a related field. Individuals who have already received such a degree are also eligible. Those whose native language is not English are expected to have the ability to write and converse fluently in English. Selection is based on the quality of the research proposal, the feasibility of the proposed research, its relevance to the Smithsonian’s resources, and evidence of the applicant’s ability to do the research. Financial data The stipend is $14,000 per year. A research allowance of up to $1,000 and a travel allowance of 1 round-trip airfare from the nearest major airport to Washington, D.C. are also available. Duration 12 to 24 months. Limitations Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence at the Smithsonian’s Horticulture Services Division throughout the duration of the fellowship award. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[863] EPILEPSY FOUNDATION HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS Epilepsy Foundation Attn: Department of Research and Professional Education 4351 Garden City Drive Landover, MD 20785-2267 (301) 459-3700 (800) EFA-1000 Fax: (301) 577-2684 TDD: (800) 332-2070 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.efa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical and health science students interested in working on an epilepsy project. Eligibility Medical and health science students may apply for these fellowships to carry out a project at a U.S. institution where there are ongoing programs of research, training, or service in epilepsy. A preceptor must accept responsibility for supervision of the student and the project. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. Financial data Stipends are $2,000. Duration 3 months. Number awarded Approximately 4 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[864] EPILEPSY FOUNDATION PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP Epilepsy Foundation Attn: Department of Research and Professional Education 4351 Garden City Drive Landover, MD 20785-2267 (301) 459-3700 (800) EFA-1000 Fax: (301) 577-2684 TDD: (800) 332-2070 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.efa.org Purpose To provide funding to doctoral candidates in designated fields for dissertation research on a topic related to epilepsy. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in biochemistry, genetics, neuroscience, nursing, pharmacology, pharmacy, physiology, or psychology. Applicants must be conducting dissertation research on a topic relevant to epilepsy under the guidance of a mentor with expertise in the area of epilepsy investigation. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Selection is based on the applicant’s qualifications, the mentor’s qualifications, the quality of the proposed dissertation research, and the adequacy of the facility. Financial data The grant is $15,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program began in 1998. Number awarded Depends on the availability of funds. Deadline August of each year.

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[867] FABER AWARD

Florida Office of Collegiate Volunteerism Attn Selection Committee 93 West Park Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32306-4180 (850) 922-2922 Fax: (850) 922-2928 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To recognize and reward dedicated college student volunteers in Florida. Eligibility Full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending a college or university in Florida are eligible. They must participate in community service activities that 1) benefit the campus and community, 2) address social, political, or economic issues, and 3) demonstrate leadership through advocacy for social change. Students must be nominated by a community agency supervisor or campus faculty or staff member. The nominees’ volunteer efforts must provide service for the community at large; religious, fraternal, or professional groups providing services only to members will not be considered. All volunteer efforts must have been performed in Florida or as part of a Florida campus-sponsored activity. The recipients are selected on the basis of their contributions to their communities during their college careers. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted in January.

Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections c/o Steven Krauth, Awards Chair University of Wisconsin Department of Entomology 346 Russell Laboratories 1630 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706-1598 (608) 262-0056 Fax: (608) 262-3322 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding for projects that deal with the management, care, conservation, or use of natural history collections. Eligibility This program is open to members of the sponsoring organization who are interested in working on projects that deal with collection management, collection care, conservation, and other collection-oriented aspects of natural history. Students are also encouraged to apply. Each applicant may submit only 1 proposal per funding period. The proposal should contain a cover sheet, a 100-word abstract describing the proposed project, a curriculum vitae, and a budget. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration Up to 1 year. Limitations Recipients must present a final or interim report at the next annual meeting of the society. They are also expected to publish the results of their project; the manuscript must be sent to the society for first right of refusal. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline November of each year.

[866] EXTENDED NEUROSCIENCE AWARD American Academy of Neurology Attn: Customer Service 1080 Montreal Avenue St. Paul, MN 55116-2325 (651) 695-1940 (800) 879-1960 Fax: (651) 695-2791 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aan.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding research papers written by medical students on neurology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited medical school in North America. They are invited to submit an original essay (not previously published) written about neurology for the general neurologist. Essays must be typewritten, double spaced, and up to 30 pages using a standard font. Applicants should submit 10 copies of the essay. Essays are not returned. Financial data The prize is $1,000. In addition, winners receive an award certificate, 1-year complimentary subscription to the journal Neurology, round-trip transportation plus a travel allowance to attend the academy’s annual meeting, and complimentary registration at the meeting. Duration The prize is awarded annually. Special features The award is presented at the academy’s annual meeting. Limitations Only deceased persons may be the subject of a biographical paper. Recipients are expected to make a poster presentation based on the selected manuscript at the academy’s annual program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[868] FELLOWSHIPS AT THE SMITHSONIAN MARINE STATION AT FORT PIERCE Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce Attn: Director 701 Seaway Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34949-7303 (561) 465-6630, ext. 100 Fax: (561) 461-8154 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.serc.si.edu/sms/SIfellow.htm Purpose To provide funding to pre- and postdoctoral scholars interested in conducting research at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce in Florida. Eligibility This program is open to scholars who are interested in conducting research in the marine sciences at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce. Applicants may be predoctoral fellows who have completed preliminary course work and examinations and are engaged in dissertation research, postdoctoral fellows who have held the degree for up to 7 years, or senior fellows who have held the degree for more than 7 years. The proposed research may cover the systematics, ecology, and functional morphology of algae; life histories of meiofaunal organisms, sipunculans, echinoderms, and molluscs; ecology of foraminifera, parasitic helminths, dinoflagellates, and mangroves; functional morphology, population genetics, and parasitization of molluscs; systematics, reproduction, and ecology of ecinoderms and crustacea; and studies in marine geology and physical processes. Financial data Stipends are $15,000 per year for predoctoral fellows or $30,000 per year for postdoctoral and senior fellows. All recipients are entitled to a research allowance of $2,000 per

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES year and 1 round-trip fare from the nearest major airport to the Smithsonian Marine Station. Duration 6 to 12 months for predoctoral fellows, 6 to 24 months for postdoctoral fellows, or 3 to 12 months for senior fellows. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[869] FELLOWSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Attn: Fellowship Coordinator 79 John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-3745 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: ksgnotes1.harvard.edu/bcsia/bcsia.nsf Purpose To provide funding for research (by professionals, postdoctorates, or graduate students) in areas of interest to the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Eligibility This program is open to recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree, university faculty members, and employees of government, military, international, humanitarian, and private research institutions who have appropriate professional experience. Applicants for predoctoral fellowships must have passed general examinations. Lawyers, economists, physical scientists, and others of diverse disciplinary backgrounds are welcome to apply. The program especially encourages applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries. All applicants must be seeking to conduct research in 1 of the 3 major program areas of the center: the international security program; the science, technology, and public policy program; or the environment and natural resources program. Fellowships may also be available in other specialized programs, such as domestic preparedness for terrorism; the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy; the Harvard Information Infrastructure Project; legal, political, and cultural studies of science and technology; the Managing the Atom Project; the Energy Technology Innovation Project; and the Global Environmental Assessment Project. Financial data The stipend is $31,000 for postdoctoral research fellows or $18,000 for predoctoral research fellows. Health insurance is also provided. Duration 10 months. Number awarded A limited number each year. Deadline January of each year.

[870] FIELD MUSEUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Field Museum of Natural History Academic Affairs Attn: Chair, Scholarship Committee Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605-2496 (312) 665-7627 Fax: (312) 665-7641 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fmnh.org/infor/scholar.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in pursuing graduate research in selected scientific areas.

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Eligibility Eligible to apply are doctoral candidates who are working on their dissertation in the following areas: anthropology, botany, geology, and zoology. Normally, candidates are expected to have formal involvement with the Field Museum of Natural History by having a curator serve on the student’s academic committee and by relying heavily upon the collections and facilities of the museum. Financial data Fellowships provide stipend and limited tuition support. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for these fellowships is provided through 2 funds: the Lester Armour Graduate Fellowship Fund and the William A. and Stella Rowley Graduate Fellowship Fund. Limitations Students must be in residence in the Chicago area and are expected to spend a significant portion of their research time at the museum. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[871] FIELD MUSEUM VISITING SCHOLAR FUNDS Field Museum of Natural History Academic Affairs Attn: Chair, Scholarship Committee Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605-2496 (312) 665-7627 Fax: (312) 665-7641 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fmnh.org/infor/scholar.htm Purpose To provide research opportunities for pre- and postdoctoral scholars who wish to utilize the research collections at the Field Museum of Natural History. Eligibility This program is open to senior researchers, including advanced graduate students, who need to visit the Field Museum to complete the museum phase of their research. Applicants may be residents of any country. The Karl P. Schmidt Fund and the Thomas J. Dee Fellowship Fund are designated primarily for short-term visits. The Rose M. Louer Fund is specifically for students from Illinois or students working on projects concerning Illinois natural history. The Prince Visiting Scholar’s Fund is designed to attract distinguished scientists and scholars from around the world to work with the collections and create a strong relationship between the museum and other institutions. The Borg-Warner Robert O. Bass Visiting Scientist Fund is for extended visits by distinguished national and international scientists. Financial data Funds are available for travel and subsistence while conducting research at the museum. For Bass awardees, a negotiable stipend is also included. Duration This program supports short-term visits, from a few days to several weeks, at the museum. The Bass awards may extend up to 1 year. Special features The Field Museum of Natural History houses some of the world’s finest collections in anthropology, botany, geology, and zoology. Deadline April or October of each year.

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[872] FITZGERALD HEALTH EDUCATION ASSOCIATES STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS

[874] FOOD PACKAGING DIVISION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: Foundation P.O. Box 12924 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 442-4262 Fax: (512) 442-6469 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to conduct research for a master’s degree project. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are enrolled in a formal master’s degree nurse practitioner program. Applicants must be the principal investigator on a research project that is to be used for their degree program. The research must have a primary care clinical focus. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from the AANP Foundation, Scholarship and Grants Program, P.O. Box 6840, Glendale, AZ 85312-6840. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food packaging. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program that is conducting fundamental investigations for the advancement of food packaging. They must be members of the Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division, scholastically outstanding, have above average interest and aptitude in research, be studying at an educational institution in the United States or Canada, and be interested in conducting research on food packaging. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food packaging. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the student is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[873] FIVE COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITY SCHOLARS Five Colleges, Incorporated Attn: Five Colleges Fellowship Program Committee 97 Spring Street Amherst, MA 01002-2324 (413) 256-8316 Fax: (413) 256-0249 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fivecolleges.edu Purpose To provide funding to minority graduate students who have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation and are interested in teaching at selected colleges in Massachusetts. Eligibility Fellows are chosen by the host department in each of the 5 campuses (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith, and the University of Massachusetts). Applicants must be minority graduate students who have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation and are interested in devoting full time to the completion of the dissertation. Financial data The stipend is $25,000, plus office space, library privileges, and housing assistance. Duration 9 months, beginning in September. Special features Although the primary goal is completion of the dissertation, each fellow also has many opportunities to experience working with students and faculty colleagues on the host campus as well as with those at the other colleges. The fellows are also given an opportunity to teach (generally as a team teacher, in a section of a core course, or in a component within a course). Fellows meet monthly with each other to share their experiences. At Smith College, this program is named Mendenhall Fellowships for Minority Scholars. Number awarded Approximately 4 to 6 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[875] FORD FOUNDATION DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES National Research Council Attn: Fellowship Office 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20418 (202) 334-2872 Fax: (202) 334-3419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www4.national-academies.org/osep/fo.nsf Purpose To provide funding to minority graduate students who need assistance in completing their dissertations. Eligibility Black/African American, Puerto Rican, Mexican American/Chicano, Native American Indian, Native Alaskan (Eskimo or Aleut), and Native Pacific Islander (Micronesian or Polynesian) graduate students who have completed all the requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation are eligible to apply. They must be citizens or nationals of the United States at the time of application. Awards are made for the final year of dissertation work in research-based Ph.D. or Sc.D. programs in the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, education, engineering, life sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences, or for interdisciplinary programs comprised of 2 or more eligible disciplines. Awards are not made in such areas as administration and management, audiology, business, educational administration and leadership, fine arts, health sciences, home economics, law, library science, medicine, nursing, performing arts, personnel and guidance, physical education, public health, social welfare, social work, or speech pathology. The fellowships are tenable at any accredited nonprofit institution of higher education in the United

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES States that offers Ph.D.s or Sc.D.s in the fields eligible for support. Awards are given to applicants who have demonstrated superior scholarship and show greatest promise for future achievement as scholars, researchers, and teachers in institutions of higher education. Financial data The stipend is $24,000 per year; stipend payments are made through fellowship institutions. Duration 9 to 12 months. Special features The competition for this program is conducted by the National Research Council on behalf of the Ford Foundation. Applicants who merit receiving the fellowship but to whom awards cannot be made because of insufficient funds will be given Honorable Mentions; this recognition does not carry with it a monetary award but honors applicants who have demonstrated substantial academic achievement. The National Research Council will publish a list of those Honorable Mentions who wish their names publicized. Limitations Fellows may not accept remuneration from another fellowship or similar external award while on this program; however, supplementation from institutional funds, educational benefits from the Veterans Administration, or educational incentive funds may be received concurrently with Ford Foundation support. Dissertation fellows are required to submit an interim progress report 6 months after the start of the fellowship and a final report at the end of the 12 month tenure. Number awarded Approximately 40 each year. Deadline November of each year.

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ter or summer habitat for threatened and endangered native birds. Eligibility Eligible to apply are college seniors and graduate students who wish to conduct research on habitat-related issues that benefit threatened or endangered bird species and lend useful information for land management decisions. Financial data The grant is $4,000. Special features This program was established in 1994 in cooperation with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Further information is available from Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850; Fax: (607) 254-2415, E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.birds.cornell.edu. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[878] FRITO-LAY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Ecological Society of America Attn: Executive Director 1707 H Street, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 833-8773 Fax: (202) 833-8775 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sdsc.edu/esa/esa.htm Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research in the hot deserts of North America. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students interested in conducting research in the Sonora, Mohave, Chihuahua, or Vizcaino deserts. The proposed research project should be clearly ecological and should increase understanding of the patterns and processes of deserts and/or desert organisms. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year.

Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research and demonstrated scientific aptitude. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Special features Funding for this fellowship is provided by Frito-Lay, Inc. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[877] FRANCES M. PEACOCK SCHOLARSHIP FOR NATIVE BIRD HABITAT

[879] FURNISS FOUNDATION/AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY FELLOWSHIPS

Garden Club of America Attn: Scholarship Committee 14 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022-1006 (212) 753-8287 Fax: (212) 753-0134 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gcamerica.org Purpose To enable college seniors or graduate students to conduct research on areas in the United States that provide win-

American Orchid Society 6000 South Olive Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33405-4199 (561) 585-8666 Fax: (561) 585-0654 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: orchidweb.org Purpose To provide funding to doctoral candidates who are conducting dissertation research related to orchids.

[876] FORREST SHREVE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD

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Eligibility This program is open to graduate students whose doctoral dissertation relates to orchids. Financial data The stipend is $9,000 per year. Duration Up to a maximum of 3 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

Special features This program began in 1979. Number awarded Varies; approximately $4,000 is available for this program each year. Deadline February of each year.

[880] G. MURRAY MCKINLEY RESEARCH FUND

Garden Club of America Attn: Scholarship Committee 14 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022-1006 (212) 753-8287 Fax: (212) 753-0134 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gcamerica.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research related to wetland conservation. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are interested in pursuing a program of their choice at a U.S. university that specializes in wetlands studies. Applicants must be interested in conducting research on the tidal or nontidal wetlands found in the coastal states, including those of the Great Lakes. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration These are 1-time awards. Special features This program was established in 1999 in cooperation with the College of William and Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Department of Resource Management and Policy, P.O. Box 1346, Gloucester Point, VA 23062-1346, (804) 642-7380, Fax: (804) 642-7179, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

University of Pittsburgh Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology Attn: Grants Award Committee 13142 Hartstown Road Linesville, PA 16424 (814) 683-5813 Fax: (814) 683-2302 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To support graduate and postdoctoral research in ecology during the summer. Eligibility Both graduate students and postdoctorates are eligible to apply for this support if they are interested in conducting research in ecology during the summer at the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology in Linesville, Pennsylvania. No formal application is required. Interested applicants should submit a description of the proposed research, its scientific justification, and a tentative budget. Financial data Up to $3,000. Duration Summer months. Special features The Pymatuning Laboratory is well equipped for a variety of field and laboratory investigations in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Lakes, reservoirs, streams, wetlands, and forest communities are available for study. Local sites have been designated as components of the Experimental Ecological Reserves (EER) network of research sites. Funds for this program are provided by the Pittsburgh Foundation. Limitations Funded work must be carried out at the facilities in western Pennsylvania. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[881] GAIGE FUND AWARD American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists c/o Robert K. Johnson, Secretary University of Charleston Grice Marine Laboratory 205 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 (843) 406-4017 Fax: (843) 406-4001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.utexas.edu/depts/asih Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) who wish to work on an advanced degree in herpetology. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are enrolled for an advanced degree. Applicants must be seeking funding for museum or laboratory study, travel, field work, or any other activity that will effectively enhance their professional development and their contributions to herpetology. Selection is based on merit and need. Financial data Awards range from $400 to $1,000. Duration 1 year.

[882] GCA AWARD IN COASTAL WETLAND STUDIES

[883] GCA FELLOWSHIP IN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION Garden Club of America Attn: Scholarship Committee 14 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022-1006 (212) 753-8287 Fax: (212) 753-0134 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gcamerica.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in studying or conducting research related to ecological restoration. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are interested in pursuing a program of study and research in ecological restoration, defined as “the process of assisting the recovery and management of ecological integrity [that] includes a critical range of variability in biodiversity, ecological processes and structures, regional and historical context, and sustainable cultural practices.” Financial data The stipend is $8,000. Duration These are 1-time awards. Special features This program was established in 2000 in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin’s Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI 53711, (608) 2622746, Fax: (608) 262-5209, E-mail: [email protected] Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Deadline January of each year.

[884] GCA SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP IN FIELD BOTANY Garden Club of America Attn: Scholarship Committee 14 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022-1006 (212) 753-8287 Fax: (212) 753-0134 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gcamerica.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary summer activities in field botany. Eligibility This program is open to college undergraduates following their freshman year and graduate students up to the master’s degree. Applicants must be interested in pursuing studies specifically related to field botany; laboratory and research work is not eligible. Examples of eligible studies include assisting a botanist with plant inventories, plant monitoring in a national forest, an internship on a special project in a botanical garden, or assisting a botanist with field studies. The work must be conducted in the United States. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 summer term. Special features This program began in 2000. Limitations Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[885] GCSAA ESSAY CONTEST Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Attn: Career Development 1421 Research Park Drive Lawrence, KS 66049-3859 (785) 832-3678 (800) 472-7878, ext. 678 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gcsaa.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding undergraduate and graduate essays written on golf course management by members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Eligibility This contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in turfgrass science, agronomy, or another field related to golf course management. The essay should focus on golf course management and be from 7 to 12 pages in length. References and/or a bibliography must be included. Essays should be original, compelling, well organized, readable, persuasive, and creative. Technical accuracy, composition skills (spelling, grammar, etc.), and the student’s adherence to the contest rules are considered in the selection process. Participants must be members of the association. Financial data First prize is $1,000; second prize is $600; and third prize is $400. Duration The competition is held annually. Special features Winning entries may be published or excerpted in 1 of the magazines published by the sponsoring organization. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[886] GERALD O. MOTT SCHOLARSHIP Agronomic Science Foundation 677 South Segoe Road Madison, WI 53711 (608) 273-8090 Web site: www.agronomy.org/asf Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding graduate students in crop science. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated are graduate students who hold a B.S. in agronomy, crop science, or a closely-related plant field; are enrolled at a U.S. institution of higher learning; and are studying in the United States at the time the scholarship is presented. Selection is based on academic achievement, research/teaching contributions, personal qualities, demonstrated leadership qualities, and participation and leadership in student and other organizations. Financial data The honorarium is $1,000. Winners are also offered 1 year’s membership in the foundation. Duration The prize is awarded annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[887] GERBER ENDOWMENT IN PEDIATRIC NUTRITION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on pediatric nutrition. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research, a demonstrated scientific aptitude, and an interest in conducting research in nutrition with an emphasis on pediatrics. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to pediatric nutrition. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [888] GERBER FELLOWSHIP IN PEDIATRIC NUTRITION National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide funding to underrepresented minority medical students and residents who are interested in conducting research on pediatric nutrition. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and mainland Puerto Ricans who are either students enrolled in accredited U.S. medical schools or medical residents in U.S. programs. Candidates must be nominated by their medical school deans or graduate education directors. They must be participating in ongoing research in the area of pediatric nutrition. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and the potential to make significant contributions to pediatric nutrition research. Financial data The award is $3,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This award was established in 1997 with grant support from the Gerber Companies Foundation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[889] GERMAIN S. KRYSAN, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[890] GERTRUDE B. ELION MENTORED MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS Triangle Community Foundation 100 Park Offices, Suite 209 P.O. Box 12834 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 549-9840 Fax: (919) 990-9066 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.trianglecf.org Purpose To support women medical students in North Carolina who are interested in pursuing health-related research projects. Eligibility Nominations may be submitted by medical schools in North Carolina (Duke University Medical Center, East Carolina University School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hills School of Medicine, and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center). Each medical school may nominate up to 2 students. Candidates must be women who are enrolled as full-time students and have completed at least 1 year of medical school prior to the start of the award. The candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada and must be proposing to conduct health-related research at the nominating institution. Selection is based on the candidate’s qualifications, the quality and relevance of the proposed health research, and the interest and support of the student’s scientific mentor. Consideration is also given to the institutional environment. Financial data The grant is $12,500. Duration Up to 1 year. Special features This fund was established in 1999. Limitations Recipients must provide a progress report outlining the research work and lessons learned. Scientific publications or presentations that result from the funded research should acknowledge support from this program. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[891] GINA FINZI MEMORIAL STUDENT SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS Lupus Foundation of America Attn: Education Services 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850-4303 (301) 670-9292 (800) 558-0121 Fax: (301) 670-9486 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lupus.org Purpose To provide financial support to conduct basic, clinical, or psychosocial research on lupus during the summer under the supervision of an established investigator. Eligibility Undergraduate, graduate, and medical students are eligible to apply, although preference is given to applicants with a college degree. The proposed research on lupus must be conducted during the summer in the United States. Applications are evaluated on the basis of 1) applicant’s past performance and competence to undertake the project; 2) institution where the project will be conducted; 3) originality and timeliness of the project; and 4) the project plan, including the design and methods, feasibility, relevance to lupus, and appropriateness of budget. Financial data Fellowships are $2,000. Duration Summer months; will not be renewed.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[892] GLAAD DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Defamation 150 West 26th Street, Suite 503 New York, NY 10001 (800) Gay Media E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.glaad.org/org/projects/center/index.html?record=170 Purpose To support doctoral research that contributes to an understanding of the relations among sexual orientation, gender identity, and media representation. Eligibility This program is open to all students currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a U.S. institution who have completed their pre-dissertation requirements and are interested in conducting research on the cultural, economic, or political dimensions of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender representation and how such representations are generated, interpreted, mobilized, and contested in a variety of genres and contexts. Examples of potential research topics include (but are not limited to): the effects of the economic and social organization of media industries on representations of sexual and gender identity; the formation and development of independent media sectors by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people; the reception of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender television characters by a range of audiences; the development and political intervention of anti-gay media campaigns; and media images of AIDS activism and of people with AIDS/HIV. The program encourages disciplinary and methodological diversity and is seeking proposals from the humanities, social sciences, public health, public policy, education, and allied fields. To apply, students must submit a cover sheet as well as 3 copies of 1) a 6- to 8-page project description, 2) a 2-page bibliography; and 3) 3 letters of recommendation. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must acknowledge this support in any academic publication. A copy of the finished dissertation must be filed with the sponsor. Recipients may be required to publish their research findings in 1 of the organization’s publications. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[893] GLAXO WELLCOME/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on irritable bowel syndrome. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in

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extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to irritable bowel syndrome. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Glaxo Wellcome. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[894] GLENN/AFAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN THE BIOLOGY OF AGING American Federation for Aging Research Attn: Executive Director 1414 Avenue of the Americas, 18th Floor New York, NY 10019 (212) 752-2327 Fax: (212) 832-2298 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afar.org Purpose To enable Ph.D. and medical students to undertake a research project on any subject related to the basic sciences and aging. Eligibility This program is open to medical and other doctoral candidates interested in conducting research in the biology of aging. Examples of promising areas of research include: oxygen free radicals/role in aging and disease; optimal nutrition; longevity determinant genes; vitamin supplementation; protein degradation; vascular changes with aging interventions; and neurodegenerative changes or interventions. Selection is based on the merit and feasibility of the proposed research project; the applicant’s ability and promise; qualifications of the designated mentor; and interest in gerontological issues as demonstrated by course work, independent study, and volunteer activities. Financial data The award is $5,000. Duration 3 months. Special features This program was established in 1994. Funding is provided by the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research. Research may be conducted in any nonprofit setting (university, medical school, hospital, nursing home, government agency, etc.). Limitations The research project must be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Number awarded Up to 30 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[895] GLORIA BARRON WILDERNESS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

[897] GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY

The Wilderness Society Attn: Ecology and Economics Research Department 900 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-2596 (800) THE WILD E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wilderness.org Purpose To provide funding for research to graduate students interested in the long-term protection of the wilderness in North America. Eligibility The program is open to graduate students in natural resources management, law, or policy programs. Applicants must be seeking support for research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness establishment, protection, or management. The work may apply to a particular landscape or it may address issues broadly. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

Entomological Society of America Attn: Entomological Foundation 9301 Annapolis Road Lanham, MD 20706-3115 (301) 731-4535 Fax: (301) 731-4538 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.entsoc.org Purpose To recognize and reward graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding research and leadership skills in entomology. Eligibility This program is open to master’s degree students in their final year and Ph.D. students in their first year. Applicants must have 1) conducted research in applied entomology; 2) demonstrated and documented capability in the areas of technical knowledge, communication, creativity, and leadership; 3) demonstrated ability to work effectively with entomologists and nonentomologists, as on interdisciplinary projects or cross-discipline committees; 4) demonstrated a broad interest in entomology and science; and 5) demonstrated ability to solve problems through cooperation and/or applications of unique solutions, research designs, or techniques. Financial data The award is $2,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Special features The award includes a trip to Indianapolis to meet key personnel of Dow AgroSciences, the award’s sponsor. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[896] GOALI GRADUATE STUDENT INDUSTRIAL FELLOWSHIPS National Science Foundation Attn: Directorate for Engineering GOALI Coordinator 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22230 (703) 292-8300 TDD: (703) 292-5090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.eng.nsf.gov Purpose To provide an opportunity for graduate students to work in industry as part of the Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Eligibility This program is open to graduate students (preferably Ph.D. students) in science and engineering fields of interest to NSF. Applicants must be proposing a program of full-time work in industry in an area related to their research under the guidance of an academic adviser and an industrial mentor. The program encourages participation by women and underrepresented minority students and those with disabilities. Financial data Graduate students may receive stipends from $1,500 to $2,000 per month plus transportation expenses. The faculty adviser may receive 10 percent of the total award for research-related expenses excluding equipment. The sponsoring academic institution may receive an additional allowance up to 10 percent of the total direct cost for administrative expenses in lieu of indirect costs. The total award may be up to $25,000 for a fellowship for a single student or up to $75,000 for a graduate student traineeship site (involving several students). Duration Up to 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year.

[898] GRANT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Parenteral Drug Association Foundation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc. P.O. Box 242 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 248-6713 Web site: www.millipore.com/corporate/pdaf Purpose To support graduate research in developing analytical methodology for peptides, polypeptides, and proteins. Eligibility Proposals may be submitted by faculty members for graduate students interested in developing analytical methodology for peptides, polypeptides, and proteins. It is expected the proposed methodology will be used in formulation and stability studies on bioengineered products. Submitted proposals must specify the following: research objective, experimental design, relevance of the work to parenteral science, facilities and equipment needed, background of the principal investigator, budget, and name of the graduate student. Selection is based on research objective, background presented, experimental plan, project relevance, and overall merit. Financial data The grant is $15,000 per year. Funds may not be used for benefits or overhead. Duration 2 years. Special features Funds for this program are provided by the Kapoor Charitable Foundation and the Parenteral Drug Association Foundation. Number awarded 1 every other year. Deadline July of odd-numbered years.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [899] GRANT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN GRADUATE SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. c/o Dr. Richard Mankin Chair, Science Student Grant Committee 503 N.W. 89th Street Gainesville, FL 32607-1400 (352) 374-5774 Fax: (352) 374-5781 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/organizations Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate or professional education to students with disabilities who are interested in studying science, mathematics, medicine, computer science, or engineering. Eligibility Eligible to apply are college seniors (who have been accepted to graduate or professional school) and graduate students who have some type of physical disability and are interested in working on a degree in an area of computer science, engineering, mathematics, medicine or science. Applications must include an essay (about 250 words) describing professional goals and objectives, as well as the specific purpose for which the grant would be used. Also included must be 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members, 1 of whom must be the student’s academic research advisor. Selection is based on financial need, sincerity of purpose, and scholarship and/or research ability. Financial data The award is $1,000. Funds may be used for an assistive device or instrument, as financial support to work with a professor on an individual research project, or for some other special need. Duration The award is granted annually. Special features The Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. is an affiliate society of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Limitations This award is made only to students who are beginning or continuing a graduate degree. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline November of each year.

[900] GRANTS FOR HEALTH SERVICES DISSERTATION RESEARCH Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Attn: Division of Grants Management 2101 East Jefferson Street, Suite 601 Rockville, MD 20852-4908 (301) 594-1843 Fax: (301) 594-3210 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahrq.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates engaged in research for a dissertation that examines some aspect of the health care system. Eligibility Eligible for these grants are registered doctoral candidates who have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree other than the dissertation. The dissertation topic must relate to health services research, including social, behavioral, biostatistical, epidemiological, economic, education, policy, management, medical, nursing, or health sciences. A special focus is on health issues related to priority populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, children, older adults, low income

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groups, and individuals with special health care needs (such as individuals with disabilities and individuals who need chronic care or end-of-life health care). U.S. citizenship is not required, but candidates who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents must apply through their institution. Financial data Total direct costs may not exceed $30,000. Funds may be used for the investigator’s salary, direct project expenses (travel, data purchasing, data processing, and supplies), and matriculation fees. The institution will receive facilities and administrative costs of 8 percent of total allowable direct costs exclusive of tuition and related fees, health insurance, and expenditures for equipment. Duration Normally for 12 months or less, but may be for up to 17 months. Number awarded Up to 30 each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[901] GRANTS FOR ORCHID RESEARCH American Orchid Society 6000 South Olive Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33405-4199 (561) 585-8666 Fax: (561) 585-0654 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: orchidweb.org Purpose To provide funding for experimental projects and fundamental and applied research on orchids. Eligibility Qualified research personnel associated with accredited institutions may apply for these grants. Also eligible are qualified graduate students with appropriate interests. Proposals for research on orchids may cover biological aspects (including taxonomy, genetics, anatomy, physiology, development, pathology, tissue culture, etc.), conservation, and ecology. Applications should be no more than 15 pages and contain all of the following information (arranged in this order): cover page, project summary, project description, time schedule, facilities, curriculum vitae, and budget. Financial data The amount granted varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the nature of the project. At present, grants typically range from $500 to $12,000. The salary of established scientists is not supported, but graduate students may apply for salary support. Duration Up to a maximum of 3 years. Limitations Travel to collect orchids is not supported. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications are reviewed by the research committee at the spring and fall meetings. Deadlines for receipt of full applications are July or December of each year.

[902] GRANTS IN PARENTERAL RESEARCH Parenteral Drug Association Foundation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc. P.O. Box 242 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 248-6713 Web site: www.millipore.com/corporate/pdaf Purpose To provide financial support for graduate research in parenteral sciences. Eligibility Proposals may be submitted by faculty members for graduate students interested in conducting research in parenteral

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS sciences. Opportunities for projects in parenteral science and technology may be found in such fields as biology, chemistry, engineering, manufacturing, microbiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacy, quality assurance, and other appropriate disciplines related to parenteral science and technology. Submitted proposals must specify the following: research objective, experimental design, relevance of the work to parenteral science, facilities and equipment needed, background of the principal investigator, budget, and name of the graduate student. Selection is based on research objective, background presented, experimental plan, project relevance, and overall merit. Financial data Up to $15,000 per year. Funds must be used for the direct support of the approved graduate student working on the proposal for which the grant was made. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this program are provided by the Pall Corporation, Warner-Lambert Company, and the Parenteral Drug Association Foundation. Number awarded 2 every other year. Deadline July of even-numbered years.

[903] GRASS FELLOWSHIPS IN NEUROSCIENCE Grass Foundation Attn: President 570 Liberty Street P.O. Box 850250 Braintree, MA 02185-0250 (781) 843-0219 Fax: (781) 843-0474 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mbl.edu/grassfdn Purpose To encourage independent research in neurophysiology by pre- or postdoctoral investigators at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts during the summer. Eligibility Individuals in the late predoctoral or early postdoctoral category who are academically prepared for independent neurophysiological research are eligible to apply for this grant. For the purposes of this program, neurobiological approaches used to study nervous system functions may include electrophysiology, experimental neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, cellular neurobiology, developmental neurobiology, tissue culture, and behavioral analysis. Applications to conduct research in any of these categories will be considered. The application process involves the presentation of a research proposal, a budget, and a letter of recommendation from a senior investigator familiar with the candidate’s work. Selection is based on the ability of the applicant to organize and present pertinent information and to work independently. Preference is given to applicants who have no prior research experience at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts and who have demonstrated a commitment to a research career. Financial data Fellowships provide funds to support an investigator and spouse/dependent children for 1 summer at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Laboratory research space, housing, and board are provided. Modest budgets for laboratory research expenses ($770) and personal expenses ($550) are also included. Travel expenses to and from the laboratory are covered. However, fellows coming from outside continental North America receive travel funds for the fellow only (not for their spouse or children). Duration 14 weeks, during the summer.

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[904] GROCERY MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research and demonstrated scientific aptitude. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Special features Funding for this fellowship is provided by Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[905] H. ALLEN MALI RESEARCH GRANTS Nature Conservancy–Connecticut Chapter Attn: Stewardship Ecologist 55 High Street Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 344-0716 Web site: www.tnc.org/infield/State/Connecticut Purpose To provide funding to graduate students and professionals interested in conducting biological research in Connecticut. Eligibility This program is open to conservation professionals and students at the master’s or doctoral level who reside in New England. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research related to the maintenance or enhancement of species or natural communities of concern within Connecticut. Selection is based on scientific merit, feasibility, and relevance to the conservation goals of the Nature Conservancy. Financial data Grants up to $3,500 per year are available. Funding is not provided for tuition or overhead costs. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

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[906] HAARMANN AND REIMER GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research and demonstrated scientific aptitude. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $1,250. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the student is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[907] HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Attn: Director of Research and Education 1700 Hawk Mountain Road Kempton, PA 19529-9449 (610) 756-6961 Fax: (610) 756-4468 Web site: www.hawkmountain.org Purpose To provide funding to undergraduate or graduate students interested in conducting research related to raptor biology. Eligibility Students on the undergraduate or graduate school level are eligible to submit proposals for research that will increase our understanding of raptor (bird-of-prey) biology. They should submit a brief (up to 5 pages) description of their proposed research, a budget that includes any other sources of funding, a curriculum vitae, and 2 letters of recommendation. Applications are welcome from anywhere in the world. Financial data The amount of funding awarded depends on the scope of the proposed research. Duration Up to 1 year. Special features Funds are provided by Carl Zeiss Optics, Inc. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[908] H.B. MUSSER TURFGRASS SCHOLARSHIP Musser International Turfgrass Foundation P.O. Box 124 Sharon Center, OH 44274 Purpose To provide funding for students working on a doctoral degree in turfgrass. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral candidates at recognized turfgrass universities, including the University of Arizona, Auburn University, Cornell University, University of Georgia, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers (The State University of New Jersey), University of Tennessee, and Texas A&M. Candidates must have at least a 3.4 grade point average, must be working on a doctoral thesis that directly benefits the science of turfgrass, and must use innovative approaches to find solutions for problems in the turfgrass industry (for golf courses, athletic fields, and home lawns). Financial data A stipend is offered. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Several each year.

[909] HCFA DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS Health Care Financing Administration Attn: Office of Strategic Planning C3-24-07 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 (410) 786-6644 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcfa.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates writing dissertations in various social science disciplines that focus on health care financing and delivery issues. Eligibility Students enrolled in an accredited doctoral degree program in social, management, or health sciences may apply for these research grants if they are sponsored by their universities and conducting or intending to conduct research on issues related to the delivery or financing of health care services. Topics of special interest to the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) include monitoring and evaluating health system performance, improving health care financing and delivery mechanisms, meeting the needs of vulnerable populations, and information on outcomes, quality, and performance. Applicants must have completed all course work and academic requirements for the doctoral degree, other than the research and dissertation. Applications from minority and women researchers are specifically encouraged. Selection is based on topic significance (25 points), research design (50 points), support structure (15 points), and budgetary appropriateness (10 points). Financial data The budget for direct costs (investigator’s salary, travel, data processing, and supplies) may be up to $30,000; the sponsoring university may receive indirect costs of up to 8 percent of direct costs. Limitations Applications must be submitted jointly by the student and the university, but funds are dispensed only to the university. Number awarded 10 to 15 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[910] HEALTH LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATES RESEARCH GRANT

[912] HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: Foundation P.O. Box 12924 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 442-4262 Fax: (512) 442-6469 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to conduct research. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are practicing nurse practitioners and new researchers (less than $5,000 in prior research funding). Applicants must be the principal investigator on a research project with a primary care clinical focus; preference is given to clinical outcomes studies. Financial data The award is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from the AANP Foundation, Scholarship and Grants Program, P.O. Box 6840, Glendale, AZ 85312-6840. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

Herb Society of America, Inc. 9019 Kirtland Chardon Road Kirtland, OH 44094 (440) 256-0514 Fax: (440) 256-0541 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.herbsociety.org Purpose To fund research involving the use of herbs. Eligibility This program is open to persons who are proposing a scientific, academic, or artistic investigation of herbal plants. Fields of study may include horticulture, science, literature, history, art, and/or economics. Although both undergraduate and graduate students may apply, they may use the funds only for specific research on herbal projects, not as financial aid for education. Research proposals may not exceed 500 words. Finalists will be interviewed. Financial data Up to $5,000 per year. Funds may not be used for travel. Duration Up to 1 year. Limitations Progress reports are required 3 times during the year. Number awarded 1 or more grants each year. Deadline January of each year.

[911] HENRY R. VIETS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. Attn: Research and Grants Committee 123 West Madison Street, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 853-0522 (800) 541-5454 Fax: (312) 853-0523 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.myasthenia.org Purpose To support research on the cause or treatment of Myasthenia Gravis by medical or graduate students. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate or medical school. They must be interested in conducting either basic or clinical research on the cause or treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. To apply, students must submit 8 copies of a cover letter, a summary of their research proposal and its relationship to Myasthenia Gravis or related neuromuscular conditions, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of recommendation from the proposed sponsor who will be supervising the research. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration Up to 1 year. Special features This program is named in honor of an internationally known neurologist, medical educator, author, and first chair of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation Medical Advisory Board. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[913] HERBERT AND BETTY CARNES FUND American Ornithologists’ Union c/o National Museum of Natural History Division of Ornithology Washington, DC 20560-0116 (202) 357-2051 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: pica.wru.umt.edu/AOU/AOU.html Purpose To provide funding to female graduate students interested in conducting research in ornithology. Eligibility This program is open to female graduate students who either are members of the American Ornithologists’ Union or have no access to major funding agencies. They must be nonsmokers (have not smoked in at least the previous 6 months). To apply, students should send a cover letter (about 5 pages) describing their proposed project, a budget, and 1 letter of reference. Selection is based on significance and originality of the research question, clarity of the objectives, feasibility of the plan of research, appropriateness of the budget, and the letter of recommendation. Financial data Grants normally range from $800 to $2,000 per year. The maximum award is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional award. Special features Information is also available from the Committee Chair, Gary Ritchison, Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Biological Sciences, Richmond, KY 40475, (606) 622-1541, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Recipients must acknowledge their awards in publications resulting from the funded project. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[914] HERCULES GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AWARD

[916] HHMI-NIH RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers c/o Dr. Joseph Cannon P.O. Box 77040 Washington, DC 20013 (202) 806-6626 (800) 776-1419 Fax: (202) 667-1705 Web site: www.nobcche.org Purpose To provide funding to African American doctoral students for research in chemistry, chemical engineering, or life sciences. Eligibility This program is open to African American candidates in a Ph.D. program for chemistry, chemical engineering, or life sciences. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation, a resume, official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate study, a description of their proposed research, and a statement of their career objective. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute One Cloister Court Bethesda, MD 20814-1460 (301) 951-6770 (800) 424-9924 Fax: (301) 951-6776 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hhmi.org/science/cloister Purpose To give outstanding students at U.S. medical or dental schools the opportunity to receive research training at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, Maryland. Eligibility To apply, students must be in good standing at a medical or dental school in the United States or Puerto Rico. There are no citizenship requirements, but applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Those who are enrolled in an M.D./Ph.D. program or who already have an M.D. or a Ph.D. in a natural science are not eligible. After the conclusion of the program year, a small number of outstanding Research Scholars are selected to receive continued support for up to 2 years while completing studies toward the M.D. degree. To be eligible for this support, Research Scholars must be returning directly to medical school at the conclusion of their participation in the Research Scholars Program, and they may not be enrolled in an M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D., or Sc.D. degree program. These awards are based on demonstrated research abilities, potential for future achievement in biomedical research, and career intentions (including any plans for additional research training upon completion of medical school). Students’ financial indebtedness resulting from school loans may also be considered as a secondary factor. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply. Financial data Research Scholars receive an annual salary of $17,800 for rent, food, and other living expenses. Scholars are also eligible for medical, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Students are reimbursed for round-trip moving expenses for personal belongings (not furniture) for themselves and their dependents from and back to medical school. In addition, tuition is paid for Research Scholars who wish to take courses from the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES). They also receive allowances for the purchase of textbooks and scientific journals related to their area of research and for travel to scientific meetings. Research Scholars who are chosen to receive support to complete their studies toward the M.D. degree are given an annual stipend of $16,000 and a $15,000 annual allowance toward tuition and other educationrelated expenses. Duration 1 year, beginning in July or August; may be extended for 2 additional years. Special features Research Scholars work as part of a research team in a laboratory at the NIH’s main campus in Bethesda, conducting basic research under the mentorship of an NIH senior investigator or preceptor. They learn the latest laboratory techniques and experience the creative thinking involved in at least 1 of the following biomedical areas: biochemistry, biophysics, biostatistics, cell biology, developmental biology, epidemiology, genetics, immunology, mathematical and computational biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, structural biology, and virology. This program is unique in that it does not require students to propose a research project or select a laboratory at the NIH as part of the application process. Instead, Research Scholars are encouraged to take their first couple of weeks in the program to interview investigators and explore different laboratories at the NIH before

[915] HEWLETT-PACKARD AACN CRITICAL CARE NURSING RESEARCH GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who wish to conduct research on specified topics related to critical care nursing. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association may apply for these grants. They may be proposing to conduct research for an academic degree. U.S. citizenship is required. Preference is given to topics that address the information technology requirements of patient management in critical care. Selection is based on scientific merit of the proposal, scientific and professional background of the applicant, adequacy of facilities and resources available for the research, originality, and potential benefits to the care of critically ill patients. Financial data The stipend is $30,000. Funds may not be used for salaries, travel to presentations, preparation of slides, presentation or publication of findings, or educational expenses (such as tuition or books). In addition, the award includes $2,000 for travel expenses, an HP Vectra personal computer, an HP LaserJet printer, and associated utility software. Special features This grant is sponsored by the HewlettPackard Company. Applications are available by contacting the Hewlett-Packard Company at (800) 934-7372 or by visiting their web site at www.hp.com/go/healthcare. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS making a selection. This program is jointly sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Institutes of Health—the largest private and public biomedical research institutions in the United States. It complements the HHMI Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students Program; students may not apply to both programs in the same year. Number awarded 40 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[917] HILDEGARD E. PEPLAU, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on psychiatric-mental health nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to psychiatricmental health nursing with an interpersonal relations focus. The research outcomes should advance the clinical practice of nursing and contribute to knowledge about psycho-social phenomena in nursing. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1995. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[918] HILL’S PET NUTRITION PUBLIC HEALTH AWARD FOR VETERINARY STUDENTS Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 710 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 371-9195 Fax: (202) 842-0773 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aavmc.org Purpose To recognize and reward veterinary students who have written outstanding papers. Eligibility This program is open to students at veterinary colleges in the United States or Canada. Applicants must submit papers on public health aspects of veterinary medicine, especially preventive health care. Financial data First prize is $1,000, second prize is $750, and third prize is $500. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 3 each year.

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[919] HIRSH AWARD American College of Legal Medicine Attn: Student Writing Competition 611 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 276-1881 (800) 433-9137 Fax: (414) 276-3349 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aclm.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding original papers on legal medicine written by graduate students in dentistry, podiatry, nursing, pharmacy, health science, health care administration, or public health. Eligibility This competition is open to currently-enrolled graduate students in health-related areas in the United States or Canada. They are invited to submit an original essay on legal medicine. The topic should stress the interface of law and medicine or law and health care, including delivery. Appropriate topics could address the ethical/moral issues of refusal of treatment, futile treatment, the right to die, patient rights, alternative care, or transfer trauma. No paper that has been previously published in any form will be considered. Papers must contain only uncollaborated original work. Financial data The prize is $1,000. Duration The prize is given annually. Special features All papers submitted are considered for publication in the Journal of Legal Medicine or other medical legal publications. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[920] HOWARD B. BURCHELL, M.D., PH.D., HEART SCHOLARSHIP American Heart Association–Northland Affiliate 4701 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 (612) 835-3300 (800) AHA-USA1 Fax: (612) 835-5828 Web site: www.americanheart.org Purpose To provide funding to medical students in Minnesota who are interested in conducting heart-related research. Eligibility This program is open to medical students currently enrolled in a teaching institution in Minnesota. Applicants must be interested in participating in a research project under the supervision of a sponsor. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 3 months; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[921] HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

[922] HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIPS IN ARMS CONTROL, NONPROLIFERATION AND DISARMAMENT

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Attn: Office of Grants and Special Programs 4000 Jones Bridge Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6789 (301) 215-8889 Fax: (301) 215-8888 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hhmi.org/fellowships Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students interested in pursuing research training. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in a medical school in the United States, although they may be citizens of any country. They must describe a proposed research project to be conducted at an academic or nonprofit research institution in the United States, other than a facility of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Research proposals should reflect the interests of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), especially in biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, biostatistics, cell biology, developmental biology, epidemiology, genetics, immunology, mathematical and computational biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, structural biology, and virology. Applications from women and minorities underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, and Native Pacific Islanders) are especially encouraged. Students enrolled in M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D., or Sc.D. programs and those who have completed a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in a laboratory-based science are not eligible. Selection is based on letters of reference, the research plan, and a mentor’s plans for training the student. Financial data Fellows receive a stipend of $16,000 per year; their institution receives an institutional allowance of $5,500 and a research allowance of $5,500. Research Training Fellows who are chosen to receive support to complete their studies toward the M.D. degree are given an annual stipend of $16,000 and a $15,000 annual allowance toward tuition and other educationrelated expenses. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for a second year of research. A small number of fellows may be allowed to return to medical school and continue receiving support for 2 additional years. Special features This program complements the HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program; students may not apply to both programs in the same year. Limitations Fellows may not be enrolled in an M.D./Ph.D. program. Number awarded Up to 60 each year. Deadline November of each year for initial awards; March of each year for continued awards.

Department of State Attn: Bureau of Arms Control 2201 C Street, N.W., Room 5643 Washington, DC 20520 (202) 736-7022 Purpose To support doctoral dissertation research on a topic related to arms control. Eligibility Applicants may be from a range of academic disciplines, including but not limited to political science, economics, law, sociology, psychology, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, philosophy, public policy, and operations research. They must be U.S. citizens or nationals, be working on a Ph.D. at an American university, have completed all academic requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation, and have had their dissertation proposal approved in accordance with university procedures. J.D. candidates preparing to enter their third or final year of law school are eligible if the proposed research project would represent a substantial amount of credit toward third-year requirements and would result in a paper that would, for example, be appropriate for publication in a law review. Proposed research should be designed to contribute to a better understanding of current and future arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament issues. Although special attention is paid to research with direct policy or technical implications, innovative theoretical or empirical efforts are also considered. Historical, quantitative, and policy analyses are all appropriate for this program. Applicants must submit a signed and completed application, a dissertation or J.D. research proposal (up to 5 pages), a concise bibliography of works related to the research topic, official transcripts of all graduate school course work, a signed statement by the applicant’s dissertation or research adviser that the proposal has been approved, and evaluation forms from 3 academic references. Selection is based on merit; proposals are evaluated on the basis of clarity of research goals, soundness of research design, originality, and relevance. Additional factors taken into consideration are the overall feasibility of the project, graduate course grades, and recommendations of the 3 references. Financial data Fellows receive a stipend of $8,000. All tuition and fees are paid, up to a maximum of $6,000. No dependents’ allowances are paid. Duration 12 months; may be renewed for up to 3 additional months. Special features This program was established in 1979 by the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, which became part of the Department of State in 1999. Limitations Fellows are required to submit quarterly progress reports and a copy of the final dissertation or research paper when completed and approved by the academic institution. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[923] HUBERT HUMPHREY RESEARCH GRANT

[925] IAGLR–C.S. MOTT SCHOLARSHIP

School Food Service Foundation Attn: Program Manager 700 South Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314-4287 (703) 739-3900, ext. 119 (800) 877-8822, ext. 119 Fax: (703) 739-3915 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asfsa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students who wish to conduct research that will advance the knowledge base of school food service and nutrition programs. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are members of the American School Food Service Association (ASFSA) or supervised on the grant by an active member of ASFSA, and studying foods and nutrition, food service management, nutrition education, or a related field at an accredited university with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Applicants must demonstrate competency to conduct a proposed research project applicable to school food service and child nutrition. Selection is based on significance and importance of the research to advance knowledge in the school food service and nutrition profession, understanding of the research problem, appropriateness of the research design and methodology, appropriateness of the budget request, practicality and realism of the time line to conduct the research, and completeness of the application. Financial data Awards are at least $2,500. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this grant is provided by Lincoln Foodservice Products Company, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

International Association of Great Lakes Research Attn: Business Office 2205 Commonwealth Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 665-5303 E-mail: officeiaglr.org Web site: www.iaglr.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested conducting research that is likely to make a significant contribution to the understanding of large lakes. Eligibility Any M.Sc. or doctoral student whose proposed research topic is relevant to large lakes research and who has not previously received the award is eligible. To apply, students must submit 1) a supervising professor’s letter of endorsement, 2) a brief title and extended abstract of the proposed research, and 3) a letter of application indicating degree sought and estimated time to complete, brief description of the proposed research, and relevance of the proposed research project to large lakes. Selection is based on scientific merit, presentation, originality, and contribution to the understanding or large lakes. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features The C.S. Mott Foundation helps to fund this grant. Recipients are also given a 1-year membership in the sponsoring organization and a subscription to the Journal of Great Lakes Research. Limitations Recipients may not keep the scholarship if they are awarded more than $5,000 from other scholarship sources (excluding graduate assistantships). They must attend school on a full-time basis. They must make an oral presentation of the research at the sponsor’s annual meeting and submit a precis of the research upon completion of the project. A copy of the completed thesis or dissertation must also be submitted. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[924] HUDSON RIVER GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Hudson River Foundation 40 West 20th Street, Ninth Floor New York, NY 10011 (212) 924-8290 Fax: (212) 924-8325 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hudsonriver.org Purpose To provide funding for research on the Hudson River to graduate students. Eligibility Eligible are graduate students who are interested in conducting research in estuarine science using the Hudson River as the subject of their research. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited doctoral or master’s program, must have a thesis advisor and advisory committee (if appropriate to the institution), and must have a thesis research plan approved by the student’s institution or department. Financial data Doctoral candidates receive a stipend of $15,000 and an incidentals research budget of up to $1,000. Master’s degree students receive a stipend of $11,000 and an incidentals research budget of up to $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be extended an additional 3 months to conduct research through an additional summer. Limitations The award is conditional upon a full tuition waiver or reimbursement by the recipient’s home university. Number awarded Up to 6 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[926] ICS-US SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION International College of Surgeons–United States Section Attn: Director, Continuing Medical Education 1516 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60610-1694 (312) 787-6274, ext. 3126 Fax: (312) 787-9289 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ics-us.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding research papers in general surgery and all surgical specialties. Eligibility This competition is open to students, residents, and fellows in general surgery and all surgical specialties (including anesthesiology, pathology, and radiology). Applicants must submit an original clinical research paper. Financial data First place is $3,000, second place is $2,000, and third place is $1,000. Duration These awards are presented annually. Limitations Recipients must attend and present their papers at the annual meeting of the International College of Surgeons–United States Section (ICS-US). Because recipients must pay their own travel and hotel expenses to attend the meeting, these scholarships are normally advertised and directed in the geographic area where the next meeting will be held.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[927] IDAHO MGMA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) in Idaho who are interested in pursuing continuing education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in Idaho and have been members of either the MGMA or Idaho MGMA for 2 years. Applicants must wish to pursue 1) a formalized degree program, 2) continuing education programs of the MGMA or Idaho MGMA, or 3) certification and fellowship activities in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in health care administration are also eligible. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; academic transcripts (if relevant); explanation of individual need for professional development and the specific continuing educational activity planned to meet this need (if relevant); and/or explanation of the research project addressing study design, time frame, and amount and use of money. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Payments for continuing education or applied research are disbursed upon receipt of documentation for expenses incurred. Duration 1 year. Deadline February of each year.

[928] INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research and demonstrated scientific aptitude. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry

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is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data Stipends range from $2,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 19 of these fellowships were awarded: 1 at $5,000, 3 at $2,500, and 15 at $2,000. Deadline January of each year.

[929] JAMES FORD BELL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research and demonstrated scientific aptitude. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Special features Funding for this fellowship is provided by General Mills, Inc. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the student is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[930] JAMES H. MOLLER, M.D., HEART SCHOLARSHIP American Heart Association–Northland Affiliate 4701 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 (612) 835-3300 (800) AHA-USA1 Fax: (612) 835-5828 Web site: www.americanheart.org Purpose To provide funding to medical students in Minnesota who are interested in conducting heart-related research. Eligibility This program is open to medical students currently enrolled in a teaching institution in Minnesota. Applicants must be interested in participating in a research project under the supervision of a sponsor. Financial data The stipend is $1,200. Duration 3 months; nonrenewable.

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[931] JANET M. GLASGOW ESSAY AWARD American Medical Women’s Association Foundation Attn: Special Programs Manager 801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314-1767 (703) 838-0500 Fax: (703) 549-3864 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amwa-doc.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding papers written by women medical students. Eligibility This award is presented for the best essay written (approximately 1,000 words) identifying a woman physician who has been a significant role model. Applicants must be student members of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). Financial data The award consists of $1,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Special features The winning paper may be published in AMWA’s journal. Number awarded 1 monetary award each year. Deadline May of each year.

[932] JEAN E. JOHNSON, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on reducing the impact of physical illness. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to reducing the negative impact of physical illnesses, especially cancer. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1999. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[933] JEFFREY CAMPBELL GRADUATE FELLOWS PROGRAM St. Lawrence University Jeffrey Campbell Graduate Fellowship Program Attn: Peter J. Bailey, Director Canton, NY 13617 Web site: www.stlawu.edu Purpose To provide funding to minority graduate students who have completed their course work and are interested in conducting research at St. Lawrence University in New York. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are members of racial or ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education (such as Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanics). Applicants must have completed their course work and preliminary examinations for the Ph.D. or M.F.A. in any of the following areas (all of which are offered as courses of study at St. Lawrence University): African studies, anthropology, applied statistics, Asian studies, biology, Canadian studies, Caribbean and Latin American studies, chemistry, computer science, cultural encounters, economics, English (literature and writing tracks), environmental studies, fine arts, gender studies, geography, geology, government, history, mathematics, modern languages (French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, multi-language), music, philosophy, physics, psychology, religious studies sociology, speech and theatre, sports, and leisure studies. Financial data The stipend is $25,000 per academic year. Additional funds may be available to support travel to conferences and professional meetings. Duration 1 academic year. Special features This program is named for 1 of the university’s early African American graduates. Office space and a personal computer are provided. Limitations Recipients must teach 1 course a semester in a department or program at St. Lawrence University related to their research interests. In addition, they must present a researchbased paper in the fellows’ lecture series each semester. Deadline February of each year.

[934] JEFFREY P. LAFAGE GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD Entomological Society of America Attn: Entomological Foundation 9301 Annapolis Road Lanham, MD 20706-3115 (301) 731-4535 Fax: (301) 731-4538 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.entsoc.org Purpose To encourage research by graduate students on the biology and control of termites or other insect pests in an urban environment. Eligibility Applicants must be candidates for a master’s or Ph.D. degree at an accredited university anywhere in the world. They must submit a proposal for innovative research that will significantly advance or contribute to the knowledge of the biology or control of pests in an urban environment, especially termites or other wood destroying organisms. Each application must include 10 copies of the following information: title, duration, and background information on the significance of the proposed research, materials and budget, 2 letters of recommendation, and

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES a photograph. Priority is given to proposals demonstrating a creative and realistic approach. Financial data Grants up to $2,000 are provided. Funds may be used for salaries, equipment, supplies, or travel to initiate, accelerate, augment, or expand the research project. Duration Up to 1 year. Special features Recipients are encouraged to present their research findings at a meeting of the Entomological Society of America. Funding for this program is provided by Rousell Bio, Dow AgroSciences, FMC Corporation, and other donors. Limitations Recipients are required to acknowledge the grant in any publication resulting from the funding. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline June of each year.

[935] JERALD A. BREITMAN AND STEPHEN J. DORN ENDOWED RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP American Academy of Physician Assistants Attn: Physician Assistant Foundation 950 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1552 (703) 519-5686 Fax: (703) 684-1924 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aapa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral students interested in conducting research on the contributions of physician assistants to medical care. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students who intend to devote their career to conducting research on the contributions of physician assistants to medical care. Selection is based on the candidate’s potential to contribute to the research capacity of the physician assistant profession. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Funds may be used to 1) offset the cost of fees and tuition, 2) purchase materials for research, or 3) support other direct dissertation-related costs. Duration Grants must be used within 3 years of the date of the award. Special features This program was established in 1998. Limitations Recipients must provide an annual summary of progress and expenditures of the grant to date; a final statement of the expenditure of funds and a copy of the completed work; at the conclusion of the research, a statement of how the fellowship has contributed to the candidate’s capacity to conduct physician assistant research; and a copy of the dissertation after its completion. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[936] JESSUP AWARD Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Attn: Chair, Jessup/McHenry Fund Committee 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103-1195 (215) 299-1000 Fax: (215) 299-1028 Web site: www.acnatsci.org Purpose To provide funding to pre- and postdoctoral students who are interested in conducting research under the supervision or sponsorship of a member of the curatorial staff of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.

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Eligibility These awards are intended to assist predoctoral and recent postdoctoral students. Students commuting within the Philadelphia area are ineligible. Proposed research may be in any specialty in which the Academy’s curators have expertise. Financial data The stipend for subsistence is $250 per week; round-trip travel is reimbursed up to $500 (or $1,000 for travel from outside North America). Duration From 2 to 16 weeks. Limitations Recipients are expected to give a seminar after their arrival and are encouraged to publish at least some of the work accomplished at the academy. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February or September of each year.

[937] JOSEPH A. CUSHMAN AWARD FOR STUDENT RESEARCH Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research c/o Jennifer A. Jett, Secretary/Treasurer Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History Department of Paleobiology Washington, DC 20560-0121 (202) 357-1390 Fax: (202) 786-2832 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding for graduate foraminiferal research. Eligibility Research supported by this award deals with foraminifera or allied groups. Proposals must be for M.S. or Ph.D. projects that are not currently funded through other grants. Proposals should be short (1 to 3 pages) and include a research summary, a curriculum vitae, and a budget. Submissions are judged on the basis of scientific merit. Financial data A maximum of $1,000 is awarded each year. Funds may not be used for travel to meetings or conferences. Duration The grant is awarded annually. Special features This program was established in 1999. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline September of each year.

[938] JOSEPH GRINNELL STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD Cooper Ornithological Society c/o Secretary, Eileen M. Kirsch BRD/USGS Upper Mississippi Science Center P.O. Box 818 La Crosse, WI 54602 (608) 783-6451 Fax: (608) 783-6066 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cooper.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting basic research in avian biology. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program. Applicants must be interested in conducting basic research in avian biology. They must submit an abstract, up to 1,600 words, of the proposed research. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Special features This award was first presented in 2000. Further information is available from the award committee chair, Carol Vleck, Iowa State University, Department of Zoology and Genetics, Ames, IA 50011, (515) 294-8646, Fax: (515) 294-8457, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[939] JOSSELYN VAN TYNE MEMORIAL RESEARCH FUND American Ornithologists’ Union c/o National Museum of Natural History Division of Ornithology Washington, DC 20560-0116 (202) 357-2051 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: pica.wru.umt.edu/AOU/AOU.html Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research in an area of avian biology. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who either are members of the American Ornithologists’ Union or who have no access to major funding agencies. To apply, students should send a cover letter (about 5 pages) describing their proposed project, a budget, and 1 letter of reference. Selection is based on significance and originality of the research question, clarity of the objectives, feasibility of the plan of research, appropriateness of the budget, and the letter of recommendation. Financial data Grants normally range from $800 to $2,000 per year. The maximum award is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional award. Special features Information is also available from the Committee Chair, Gary Ritchison, Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Biological Sciences, Richmond, KY 40475, (606) 622-1541, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Recipients must acknowledge their awards in publications resulting from the funded project. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[940] JULIA HARDY, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on health care systems. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be experienced researchers who have had more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. The proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to health care systems. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator.

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Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[941] KATHLEEN S. ANDERSON AWARD FOR PROMISING BIOLOGISTS Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences P.O. Box 1770 Manomet, MA 02345 (508) 224-6521 Fax: (508) 224-9220 Web site: www.manomet.org Purpose To encourage significant avian research and to help promising young biologists in their work. Eligibility Proposals may be submitted by citizens/residents of the United States or countries south of the United States. These proposals should deal with avian research in areas of interest to Kathleen Anderson and the Manomet Observatory. This includes requests for support of ecological and behavioral studies of birds, especially research furthering bird conservation (e.g., endangered or endemic species, population viability, effects of land uses, habitat requirements, migration ecology, feeding ecology, species interactions). Proposed projects must take place in the Americas. Any person, of any age, beginning a career in biology is eligible. Enrollment in an academic program is desirable but not required. Financial data A total of $1,000 is awarded each year, either to 1 person or divided among 2 or more recipients. Duration Up to 1 year. Special features This award was created to honor Kathleen S. Anderson’s outstanding contributions to bird conservation. Mrs. Anderson served as Manomet Bird Observatory’s executive director from 1969 to 1984. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline November of each year.

[942] LAWRENCE MEMORIAL AWARD Carnegie Mellon University Attn: Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation 5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890 (412) 268-2434 Web site: huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/HIBD/HuntInstitute.html Purpose To provide funding to doctoral students interested in conducting dissertation research in systematic botany or horticulture, or the history of the plant sciences. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students who have achieved official candidacy for their degrees and whose dissertation research would benefit significantly from travel. Candidates must be working in 1) systematic botany or horticulture, or 2) the history of the plant sciences, including literature and exploration. Direct applications are not accepted. Candidates must be nominated by their major professors. Financial data The grant is $1,000; funds are to be used for research travel only. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [943] LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY PRE-DOCTORAL MINORITY FELLOWSHIP Lawrence University Office of the Dean of the Faculty Appleton, WI 54912-0599 (920) 833-6528 Fax: (920) 832-6978 Purpose To provide an opportunity for minority doctoral students to teach and conduct research at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Eligibility This program is open to minority students who have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in the liberal arts except for the dissertation. Preference is given to minorities with U.S. citizenship (e.g., African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans). To apply, students should send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation (1 of which must be from their dissertation advisor), official graduate school transcripts, and an outline of their dissertation. Financial data The stipend is $27,500, plus $1,500 for research and travel. Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must teach 1 course each semester. They must be in residence for the complete academic year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[944] LEASURE K. DARBAKER PRIZE IN BOTANY University of Pittsburgh Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology Attn: Grants Award Committee 13142 Hartstown Road Linesville, PA 16424 (814) 683-5813 Fax: (814) 683-2302 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To support graduate and postdoctoral research in botany during the summer. Eligibility Both graduate students and postdoctorates are eligible to apply for this support if they are interested in conducting research in botany during the summer at the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology in Linesville, Pennsylvania. No formal application is required. Interested applicants should submit a description of the proposed research, its scientific justification, and a tentative budget. Financial data Up to $1,500. Duration Summer months. Special features The Pymatuning Laboratory is well equipped for a variety of field and laboratory investigations in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Lakes, reservoirs, streams, wetlands, and forest communities are available for study. Local sites have been designated as components of the Experimental Ecological Reserves (EER) network of research sites. Funds for this program are provided by the Pittsburgh Foundation. Limitations Funded work must be carried out at the facilities in western Pennsylvania. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[945] LESBIAN HEALTH FUND GRANTS Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Attn: Lesbian Health Fund 459 Fulton Street, Suite 107 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 255-4547, ext. 307 Fax: (415) 255-4784 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.glma.org Purpose To provide funding to pre- and postdoctoral investigators interested in conducting research related to the health of lesbians. Eligibility This program is open to investigators interested in conducting research in the following areas: determination of rates and risk factors for cancers, infection, and other diseases among lesbians; access to medical care for lesbians; mental health concerns of lesbians and their families; definition and investigation of lesbian family issues; or other relevant lesbian health areas. If the principal investigator is a student, a faculty supervisor must submit a letter of support. Selection is based on research design (40 points), feasibility of accomplishing the project (20 points), investigator’s qualifications (15 points), budget justification (10 points), and significance of the project to the lesbian community (15 points). Financial data Grants range from $500 to $10,000. Duration 1 year. Special features The Lesbian Health Fund (LHF) was established in 1992 to define, study, and educate lesbians and their health care providers about lesbian health issues. Limitations Interim 6-month and 12-month reports must be submitted by the principal investigator. Upon completion of the project, the investigator is expected to present the results at a conference selected by LHF. Within 6 months of project completion, the investigator is expected to submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal for publication. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline September of each year.

[946] LILLIAN SHOLTIS BRUNNER SUMMER FELLOWSHIP FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN NURSING University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Center for the Study of the History of Nursing Attn: Center Director 307 Nursing Education Building Philadelphia, PA 19104-6906 (215) 898-4502 Fax: (215) 573-2168 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursing.upenn.edu/history Purpose To support pre- and postdoctoral research to be conducted at the Center for the Study of the History of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the summer. Eligibility Although postdoctoral candidates are preferred, this fellowship is also open to those at the predoctoral level. Proposals should cover aims, background significance, previous work, methods, facilities needed, other research support needed, budget, and professional accomplishments. Selection is based on evidence of preparation and/or productivity in historical research related to nursing. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 6 to 8 weeks, during the summer.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Special features Brunner scholars work under the general direction of nurse historians associated with the center. Limitations Scholars must be in residence at the Center for the Study of the History of Nursing for the duration of the program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[947] LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROGRAM Los Alamos National Laboratory Attn: Human Resource Division Mail Stop P290 P.O. Box 1663 Los Alamos, NM 87545 (505) 667-0870 Fax: (505) 665-4562 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hr.lanl.gov/students Purpose To provide work experience throughout the year at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to interested graduate students. Eligibility Eligibility is limited to students who have completed their bachelor’s degree and are currently enrolled in a graduate program. The majority of the appointments are in the technical and scientific disciplines (chemistry, computer science, earth and space science, economics, engineering, health and environmental sciences, life sciences, materials sciences/metallurgy, mathematics, optics and electro-optics, physics, and astrophysics), but a few are made in other disciplines, such as business, law, and human resources. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required. In some cases, students can arrange to conduct master’s or doctoral thesis research at the laboratory. A special post-master category of this program applies to students who have been awarded a master’s degree but have not yet been accepted into another master’s program or a Ph.D. program. Financial data The stipend is paid at an annual rate that depends on the number of years since completion of a baccalaureate degree. The current range is from $29,000 to $41,000 for technical positions, $21,750 to $30,750 for the life sciences, or $26,000 to $36,000 for administrative positions. Duration From 90 days to 1 year. For candidates having only a bachelor’s degree, appointments may be renewed for up to a total of 4 years if pursuing a master’s degree, up to 7 years if pursuing a doctoral degree, and up to 8 years if pursuing both a master’s and a Ph.D. degree. For candidates who already have a master’s degree, appointments may be renewed for up to a total of 2 years if pursuing a second master’s degree, up to 4 years if pursuing a doctoral degree, and up to 6 years if pursuing another master’s and a Ph.D. degree. Special features Limited housing is available, on a first-come, first-served basis. Limitations Participants must remain enrolled at their university while working at Los Alamos during the academic year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

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[948] LUNG HEALTH RESEARCH DISSERTATION GRANTS American Lung Association Attn: Medical Affairs Division 1740 Broadway New York, NY 10019-4374 (212) 315-8793 (800) LUNG-USA Fax: (212) 265-5642 Web site: www.lungusa.org Purpose To provide funding for dissertation research on issues relevant to people with lung disease. Eligibility This program is open to full-time doctoral students in the behavioral and social sciences who have an academic career focus; fields of study include psychology, sociology, nursing, epidemiology, health economics, biostatistics, health policy, health care administration, and public health. Nurses in any field who are interested in lung disease may also apply. Individuals with an M.D. degree who wish to acquire a Ph.D. are not eligible. Generally, individuals conducting laboratory research that does not involve patients or patient data are not eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Canadian citizens, or permanent residents of the United States enrolled in a U.S. institution. Applications are especially encouraged from members of minority groups and candidates with an interest in tobacco control research. Financial data Up to $21,000 per year (including up to $16,000 for stipend and $5,000 for research support). Duration Up to 2 years. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline September of each year.

[949] M. LOUISE CARPENTER GLOECKNER, M.D. SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP MCP Hahnemann University Attn: Director, Archives and Art Program 3200 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 (215) 842-4700 Fax: (215) 843-0349 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mcphu.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to scholars and students interested in conducting research during the summer on the history of medicine at the Archives and Special Collections on Women in Medicine at MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. Eligibility This program is open to students at all levels, scholars, and general researchers. Applicants must be interested in conducting research utilizing the archives, which emphasize the history of women in medicine, nursing medical missionaries, and the American Medical Women’s Association. Preference is given to small scope research projects that can be completed in a year. Financial data The amount granted ranges up to $2,500. Duration 4 to 6 weeks, during the summer. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[950] MARGARET MORSE NICE FUND

[952] MAZAMAS RESEARCH GRANTS

American Ornithologists’ Union c/o National Museum of Natural History Division of Ornithology Washington, DC 20560-0116 (202) 357-2051 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: pica.wru.umt.edu/AOU/AOU.html Purpose To provide funding to female graduate students interested in conducting research in ornithology. Eligibility This program is open to female graduate students who either are members of the American Ornithologists’ Union or have no access to major funding agencies. To apply, students should send a cover letter (about 5 pages) describing their proposed project, a budget, and 1 letter of reference. Selection is based on significance and originality of the research question, clarity of the objectives, feasibility of the plan of research, appropriateness of the budget, and the letter of recommendation. Financial data Grants normally range from $800 to $2,000 per year. The maximum award is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional award. Special features Information is also available from the Committee Chair, Gary Ritchison, Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Biological Sciences, Richmond, KY 40475, (606) 622-1541, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Recipients must acknowledge their awards in publications resulting from the funded project. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

Mazamas Research Committee 909 N.W. 19th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 (503) 227-2345 Purpose To provide funding to graduate students or professionals conducting research on the conservation of mountain environments in the Pacific Northwest. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this funding are graduate students and professionals who are conducting research that involves the exploration and preservation of mountain environments in the Pacific Northwest. There is no application form. Interested individuals should submit a 250-word abstract on the projects and 3- to 5-page description of the project, an itemized budget, a resume of the principal investigator, and up to 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data Grants range up to $3,000. Duration Up to 1 year. Limitations Only nonprofit research is supported. Deadline January of each year.

[951] MAURICE J. ORINGER AWARDS American Academy of Dental Electrosurgery Box 374, Planetarium Station New York, NY 10024 (212) 595-1925 Purpose To recognize and reward students’ outstanding clinical and/or research activities in dental electrosurgery. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated are American and Canadian undergraduate dental students (must be nominated by the dean of their dental school) or graduate dental students (must be nominated by the chair of their graduate study department). The award recognizes their outstanding contributions to improvement of existing, or development of new, clinical therapeutic techniques and/or for comparative research investigations of the efficacy of clinical electrosurgical procedures versus that of lasers, manual instrumentation, biochemical, or genetic formulae that may be developed for comparable therapeutic use. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations Winning candidates are required to submit a paper (approximately 500 words) for possible publication. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 undergraduate and 1 graduate student. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by April of each year.

[953] MCHENRY FUND Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Attn: Chair, Jessup/McHenry Fund Committee 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103-1195 (215) 299-1000 Fax: (215) 299-1028 Web site: www.acnatsci.org Purpose To provide funding to pre- and postdoctoral students who are interested in conducting botanical research under the supervision or sponsorship of a member of the curatorial staff of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Eligibility These awards are intended to assist predoctoral and recent postdoctoral students. Students commuting within the Philadelphia area are ineligible. Proposed research must deal with botany. Financial data The stipend for subsistence is $250 per week; round-trip travel is reimbursed up to $500 (or $1,000 for travel from outside North America). Duration From 2 to 16 weeks. Limitations Recipients are expected to give a seminar after their arrival and are encouraged to publish at least some of the work accomplished at the academy. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February or September of each year.

[954] MEDICAL STUDENT EYE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Research to Prevent Blindness Attn: Grants Administrator 645 Madison Avenue, 21st Floor New York, NY 10022-1010 (212) 752-4333 (800) 621-0026 Fax: (212) 688-6231 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rpbusa.org Purpose To encourage medical students to consider careers in eye research.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled medical students. Only 1 nomination may be submitted from any department of ophthalmology. Nominations should include 25 copies of a cover letter from the ophthalmology department chair, a brief letter from the principal preceptor, letters of recommendation from faculty members, the nominee’s official transcript, and a completed application summary form. Financial data The stipend is $20,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Under this program, recipients are allowed to take a year off from their medical school studies and devote that time to the pursuit of a research project within a department of ophthalmology. Limitations Applications may not be faxed. While it is hoped that department heads will be able to attract talented students, it is not intended that the program become a vehicle to assure the candidate a future ophthalmologic residency or that the fellowship be utilized simply to provide the services of a technician within the department. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June or December of each year.

[955] MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation Attn: President 1100 15th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 (202) 835-3470 Fax: (202) 467-4823 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.phrmaf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical, dental, and veterinary students who wish to conduct research in pharmacology or clinical pharmacology. Eligibility Applicants must have completed 1 year of study in a U.S. medical, veterinary, or dental school and indicate a strong commitment to a career in the field of clinical pharmacology. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students who are not already in a training sequence leading to a research career or students already in an M.D./Ph.D. program for whom additional financial support is appropriate are both eligible to apply. The proposal must involve a full-time research effort within a pharmacology or clinical pharmacology unit either at the applicant’s own school or at another institution. Financial data The stipend is up to $1,000 per month; the maximum award is $12,000, even if the research continues more than 1 year. Duration From 3 to 24 months. Special features This program began in 1974. Limitations Awards are not made to students in M.D./Ph.D. programs who will complete the M.D. degree before commencing the fellowship. Number awarded Varies; typically, 4 to 8 awards are granted each year. Deadline September of each year.

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[956] MEDICAL STUDENT SUMMER RESEARCH PRECEPTORSHIPS IN RHEUMATOLOGY American College of Rheumatology Attn: Research and Education Foundation 1800 Century Place, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 633-3777 Fax: (404) 633-1870 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rheumatology.org Purpose To provide funding to medical students who are interested in participating in a rheumatology research program during the summer. Eligibility This program is open to students currently enrolled in medical school; M.D./Ph.D. students are not eligible. Applicants must be interested in participating in a research program under the supervision of a preceptor who is a member of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). Selection is based on scientific merit and relevance to rheumatic disease research (either clinical or basic science), the preceptor’s credentials as related to the project and previous experience as a mentor, appropriateness and feasibility of the students’ role in the project, and the institutional research environment (including any course work or seminars specifically for summer students). Financial data Awardees receive $3,000 as a stipend, up to $1,000 to cover related laboratory expenses, and travel funds to attend the ACR annual scientific meeting if their research is selected for presentation. Duration 8 weeks, during the summer. Number awarded Approximately 10 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[957] MEDICAL STUDENT/SCHOLAR ASSISTANT PROGRAM Radiological Society of North America Attn: Research and Education Foundation 820 Jorie Boulevard Oak Brook, IL 60523-2251 (630) 571-7816 Fax: (630) 571-7837 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rsna.org Purpose To provide funding to medical students who are interested in participating in a research project supported by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Eligibility This program is open to full-time students enrolled in recognized North American medical schools. Candidates must be nominated by a recipient of a current first-year RSNA Scholar grant to work on the funded research project. Nominees must demonstrate an interest in a career in academic radiologic research. Financial data The award is $5,000. Duration Recipients must spend 100 percent of their time on the research activity during vacation or elective and continue on a part-time basis throughout the academic year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted within 8 weeks after the RSNA Scholar is notified of the option to nominate a student.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [958] MEDIQUE NOVICE RESEARCHER GRANT American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Purpose To provide funding to novice investigators interested in conducting research on occupational and environmental health nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurse investigators who have received no more than $2,000 in previous research funding. Applicants must be proposing to conduct an individual research project contributing to the field of occupational and environmental health. The proposed research may be part of a formal educational program, such as a thesis or dissertation, or it may be a self-initiated research project for individual career advancement. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[959] MELBOURNE R. CARRIKER STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT National Shellfisheries Association, Inc. c/o Rick De Voe, Chair, Awards Committee South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium 287 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 (803) 727-2078 Fax: (803) 727-2080 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.shelfish.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students for shellfisheries research. Eligibility Applicants must be a member of the National Shellfisheries Association and currently working on a M.S. or Ph.D. at a recognized degree-granting institution anywhere in the world. They must need funding to conduct shellfisheries research. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Funds may be used to purchase supplies and equipment, but not for computers or travel. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Limitations Applications may be not be submitted by fax. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[960] MELVIN P. NELSON & ESTHER L. NELSON HEART SCHOLARSHIP American Heart Association–Northland Affiliate 4701 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 (612) 835-3300 (800) AHA-USA1 Fax: (612) 835-5828 Web site: www.americanheart.org Purpose To provide funding to medical students in Minnesota who are interested in conducting heart-related research.

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Eligibility This program is open to medical students currently enrolled in a teaching institution in Minnesota. Applicants must be interested in participating in a research project under the supervision of a sponsor. Financial data The stipend is $1,200. Duration 3 months; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 every other year. Deadline March of even-numbered years.

[961] MENTOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH GRANTS Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation c/o Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4710 (800) 229-7530 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rehabnurse.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students and professionals interested in conducting research into bladder management and urinary dysfunction. Eligibility The principle investigator for the research project must be a registered nurse who is active in rehabilitation or who has demonstrated interest in and significant contributions to rehabilitation nursing. Membership in the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses is not required. Graduate students may apply. Research proposals that address the clinical, educational, or administrative dimensions of bladder management and urinary dysfunction are requested. Financial data Up to $13,500 per year is available and may be awarded in the form of multiple grants. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Mentor HealthCare, Inc. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[962] MERCK COMPANY FOUNDATION/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on immunization or other topics. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research may relate to any topic, but preference is given to immunization research.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Merck Company Foundation. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[963] MERCK/AFAR RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS IN GERIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACY STUDENTS American Federation for Aging Research Attn: Executive Director 1414 Avenue of the Americas, 18th Floor New York, NY 10019 (212) 752-2327 Fax: (212) 832-2298 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afar.org Purpose To provide funding to medical and pharmacy students for a research project in geriatric pharmacology. Eligibility This program is open to medical students who have completed 1 year of medical school and Pharm.D. students who have completed 1 year of pharmacy school. Applicants must be interested in conducting a research project under faculty supervision in geriatric pharmacology drawn from the basic, clinical, behavioral, or health sciences. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on the applicant’s ability and promise as demonstrated by academic performance, statement of purpose, and letters of reference; interest in gerontological issues as demonstrated by course work, independent study, and volunteer activity; the qualifications of a designated mentor and her or his endorsement of the research project; and the merit and feasibility of the proposed research project. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Duration 8 to 12 weeks. Special features This program is sponsored by the Merck Company Foundation. Number awarded Up to 9 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[964] MEWALDT-KING STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD Cooper Ornithological Society c/o Secretary, Eileen M. Kirsch BRD/USGS Upper Mississippi Science Center P.O. Box 818 La Crosse, WI 54602 (608) 783-6451 Fax: (608) 783-6066 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cooper.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research that relates to the conservation of birds. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program. Applicants must be interested in conducting research in ornithology, especially studies that involve demographics, breeding biology, or dispersal biology. Special attention is given to proposals for studies of species that

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are 1) endangered, threatened, or otherwise “sensitive,” or 2) from threatened ecosystems, such as old growth forest or wetlands. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Further information is available from the award committee chair, John Faaborg, University of Missouri at Columbia, Division of Biological Sciences, 110 Tucker Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-7400, (573) 882-7541, Fax: (573) 882-0123, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[965] MICHAEL L. POLLOCK MEMORIAL GRANTS Life Fitness Academy Attn: Barbara Usmial 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park, IL 60131 (800) 735-3867, ext. 3617 Fax: (847) 288-3791 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to pre- and postdoctoral students interested in conducting research on the effects of physical activity on health. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students and to junior investigators who completed formal training within the past 3 years. Applicants must be interested in conducting human studies of the effects of physical activity on such health states as diabetes, osteoporosis, anorexia, hypertension, menopause, obesity, depression, stroke, back injury, asthma, cancer, arthritis, and visual impairment. Financial data Grants are $5,000 for junior investigators or $2,500 for graduate students. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 6 each year: 2 to junior investigators and 4 to graduate students. Deadline November of each year.

[966] MICHAEL PESSIN STROKE LEADERSHIP PRIZE American Academy of Neurology Attn: Customer Service 1080 Montreal Avenue St. Paul, MN 55116-2325 (651) 695-1940 (800) 879-1960 Fax: (651) 695-2791 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aan.com Purpose To recognize and reward future or emerging stroke neurologists who have demonstrated an active involvement in providing patients with the highest quality of compassionate care. Eligibility This program is open to medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty members involved in or considering a career in neurology, emphasizing the care of stroke patients. Special consideration is given to those involved in clinical research, aimed at enhancing the understanding of stroke or improving acute treatment protocols. Financial data The award consists of $1,500 and a certificate of recognition. Duration The prize is awarded annually. Special features This award was established in 1998. Number awarded 1 each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Deadline November of each year.

[967] MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION CONDUCT AND UTILIZATION OF RESEARCH IN NURSING AWARD Michigan Nurses Association 2310 Jolly Oak Road Okemos, MI 48864-4599 (517) 349-5640 Fax: (517) 349-5818 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.minurses.org Purpose To provide funding for research to members of the Michigan Nurses Association. Eligibility The principle investigator must be a registered nurse who is licensed to practice in Michigan, is a Michigan resident, is a member of the association, and has earned or is working on a master’s or doctoral degree. Proposals for clinical nursing studies that have direct impact on patient care receive priority. Multidisciplinary studies with a nursing focus will be considered. Applications requesting budgets totaling more than $2,000 will not be reviewed. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Recipients are asked to present their research at the association’s conference or to write an article for the association’s journal, the Michigan Nurse. Limitations An interim report is due in October and a final report is due upon completion of the project. Number awarded 1 or more every other year. Deadline June of each odd-numbered year.

[968] MILLIPORE/CHARLES P. SCHAUFUS GRANT IN PARENTERAL PROCESSING Parenteral Drug Association Foundation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc. P.O. Box 242 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 248-6713 Web site: www.millipore.com/corporate/pdaf Purpose To provide financial support for graduate research in parenteral processing. Eligibility Proposals may be submitted by faculty members for graduate students interested in conducting research in parenteral processing (including the investigation of aspects in bulk manufacture of parenteral drugs, such as fermentation and scale-up; intermediate steps, such as crystallization and purification; equipment surfaces, such as their contribution to particulate matter and their resistance to corrosion; and computer-assisted manufacture, such as software and its validation). Submitted proposals must specify the following: research objective, experimental design, relevance of the work to parenteral science, facilities and equipment needed, background of the principal investigator, budget, and name of the graduate student. Selection is based on research objective, background presented, experimental plan, project relevance, and overall merit. Financial data The annual grant is $10,000 plus up to $10,000 in Millipore equipment. Funds may not be used for benefits or overhead. Duration Up to 3 years.

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Special features Funds for this program are provided by Millipore Corporation. Number awarded 1 every 3 years (2001, 2004, etc.). Deadline July of the years of the awards.

[969] MINORITY ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY Environmental Protection Agency Attn: National Center for Environmental Research and Quality Assurance 401 M Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20460 (800) 490-9194 Web site: www.epa.gov/ncerqa Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students in minority academic institutions (MAIs) who are interested in majoring and conducting research in fields related to the environment. Eligibility Applicants for this program must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program in an academic discipline related to environmental management, including physical, biological, and social sciences and engineering. As part of their graduate degree program, applicants may conduct research outside the United States, but they must attend an MAI in this country, defined as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges (TCs). Financial data The maximum award is $34,000 per year, including a stipend of $17,000, an allowance of $5,000 for authorized expenses (including any foreign travel to conduct research), and up to $12,000 for tuition and fees. Duration Up to 2 years for master’s degree students; up to 3 years for doctoral students. Special features These fellowships were formerly known as Culturally Diverse Academic Institutions Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study. Number awarded Approximately 25 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[970] MINORITY FACULTY MENTORING PROGRAM FOR ABD FELLOWS Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Graduate School Attn: Martha J. Johnson, Assistant Dean 213 Sandy Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061-0325 (540) 231-4558 Fax: (540) 231-3714 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rgs.vt.edu/grads/ABD/ABDdocument.html Purpose To provide a teaching and research experience in a department at Virginia Tech for minority doctoral students who plan a career in academia and have completed all degree requirements except their dissertation. Eligibility This program is open to minority doctoral students who have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation (ABD). The university seeks individuals who have been or who are currently underrepresented in their discipline. Applicants should be preparing for a career in academia. They must be able

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS to demonstrate the potential for success as a faculty member. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Fellows receive up to $500 for travel and relocation expenses (e.g., mileage, airfare, lodging, meals), up to $1,000 to cover living expenses and other miscellaneous costs, and a salary of $6,000 for the summer or $25,000 for the academic year. Duration 1 summer or 1 academic year. Limitations Fellows must be in residence at Virginia Tech for the entire fellowship period. They are expected to teach but to emphasize research and make significant progress toward completing their degree. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline January of each year.

[971] MINORITY SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM Consortium for a Strong Minority Presence at Liberal Arts Colleges c/o Administrative Coordinator for Community Relations and Campus Master Plan Grinnell College P.O. Box 805 Grinnell, IA 50112-0810 (515) 269-3000 Purpose To make available the facilities of liberal arts colleges to minority scholars (African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American) who are working on their dissertation or who have recently received their doctoral/advanced degree. Eligibility There are 2 types of fellowships supported under this program: dissertation fellowships, open to minority scholars who have completed all the requirements for the doctorate (in the liberal arts or engineering) except the dissertation; and postdoctoral fellowships, open to minority scholars who have received the Ph.D. or M.F.A. degree within the past 5 years. None of the applicants should have more than 5 years of teaching or relevant work experience. Financial data Dissertation fellows receive a stipend equivalent to the average salary paid to instructors at the participating colleges; postdoctoral fellows receive a stipend equivalent to the average salary paid to beginning assistant professors there. Start-up funds (between $3,000 and $5,000) are also available to finance the fellow’s proposed research. Duration 1 year. Special features The following schools are participating in the program: Colby, Colorado, Grinnell, Haverford, Oberlin, Occidental, Pomona, Swarthmore, Vassar, and Wellesley Colleges. Limitations Fellows are expected to teach at least 1 course, participate in departmental seminars, and interact with students. Number awarded 1 to 2 at each participating school. Deadline November of each year.

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[972] MNRS DISSERTATION RESEARCH GRANT Midwest Nursing Research Society 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4711 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mnrs.org Purpose To provide funding for dissertation research to candidates for a doctorate in nursing in the midwestern states. Eligibility This program is open to nursing doctoral candidates at universities in the midwest. Applicants must be proposing to conduct quantitative or qualitative dissertation research on a topic relevant to the nursing profession. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[973] MORRIS K. UDALL ARCHIVES VISITING SCHOLARS RESEARCH TRAVEL GRANTS University of Arizona Library Special Collections, Room C206 P.O. Box 210055 Tucson, AZ 85721-0055 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: dizzy.library.arizona.edu/branches/spc/udall/grants.html Purpose To provide funding to students and scholars interested in using the Udall papers in the University of Arizona Library’s Special Collections department. Eligibility These grants are available to scholars, students, and independent researchers who are interested in using the papers of Morris K. Udall, Stewart L. Udall, David K. Udall, Levi Udall, and Jesse Udall in the University of Arizona Library’s special collections. Preference is given to projects that relate to issues addressed by Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall during their careers: environment, natural resources, Native American policy, conservation, nuclear energy, public policy theory, and environmental conflict resolution. Financial data The travel grant is $1,000. Funds are to be used to pay for travel to and lodging expenses in Tucson, Arizona. The funds cannot be used to support travel to other locations. Duration These are 1-time grants. Special features The library’s holdings also include related papers of noted politicians Lewis Douglas, Henry Ashurst, and George Hunt. Number awarded Up to 3 each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

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[974] MSA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

[976] NASN DIRECTED RESEARCH AWARDS

Mycological Society of America c/o Gary Samuels, Chair, Awards Committee USDA/ARS/Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory BARC West, Room 304, B011A 10300 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705-1523 (301) 504-8279 Fax: (301) 504-5810 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.erin.utoronto.ca/~w3msa Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study and research to members of the Mycological Society of America (MSA). Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are Ph.D. candidates at universities in the United States and Canada. Applicants may propose to utilize the funds in any way to further their graduate studies. Selection is based on scholastic merit, research ability, and promise as a mycologist. Financial data Stipends are $2,000 or $500. Duration 1 year. Special features The $500 fellowship is designated as the Myron P. Backus Graduate Fellowship (first awarded in 1994); 1 of the $2,000 fellowships is designated as the Memorial NAMA Fellowship (first awarded in 1995). The other fellowships were first awarded in 1963. Number awarded 4 each year: 3 for $2,000 and 1 for $500. Deadline March of each year.

National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) who are interested in conducting research on a school nursing issue. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting a research project. Applicants must be 1) engaged in the practice of school nursing, the education of school nurses, or the study of school nursing as a graduate or undergraduate student; or 2) retired from school nursing. They must be interested in conducting research on 1 of the following topics: nursing interventions that enhance the school success of students with ADHD, the effect of school nursing services on student attendance, nursing interventions that decrease absenteeism of children with recurrent or persistent infestations of head lice, or the effect of school nursing services on the mitigation or prevention of school violence. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[975] NASA SPACE PHYSIOLOGY RESEARCH GRANTS American College of Sports Medicine Attn: Research Development Department 401 West Michigan Street P.O. Box 1440 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440 (317) 637-9200, ext. 125 Fax: (317) 637-7817 Web site: www.acsm.org/grantsApplications.htm Purpose To provide funding for research to doctoral students who are members of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students enrolled full time in programs in sports medicine or exercise science. Applicants must be current members of ACSM interested in conducting research in the areas of exercise, weightlessness, and musculoskeletal physiology. Financial data The grant is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[977] NATA DOCTORAL RESEARCH GRANTS National Athletic Trainers’ Association Attn: Research and Education Foundation 2952 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75247-6103 (214) 637-6282 (800) TRY-NATA, ext. 121 Fax: (214) 637-2206 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nata.org Purpose To provide funding for research to doctoral candidates who are members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Eligibility Applicants must be current certified members of the association and doctoral candidates at the institution where they are proposing to conduct research. The proposed research may involve basic science, clinical studies, sports injury epidemiology, or observational studies. Areas of interest may include conditioning of the child athlete; prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of pediatric athletic injuries; exercise pathophysiology; injury mechanisms in children; musculoskeletal healing processes in children; rehabilitation modalities; and epidemiology of athletic injuries in children. Financial data The grant is $2,500 per year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[978] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL NURSES RESEARCH AWARDS

[980] NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE SYSTEM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) who are interested in conducting research on a school nursing issue. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting a research project. Applicants must be 1) engaged in the practice of school nursing, the education of school nurses, or the study of school nursing as a graduate or undergraduate student; or 2) retired from school nursing. They may be interested in conducting research on any topic related to school health or school nursing. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program includes the following named awards: the Lina Rogers School Nursing Research Award, the Lillian Wald School Nursing Research Award, and the Pauline Fenelon School Nursing Research Award. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management Attn: Estuarine Reserves Division Silver Spring Metro Center Building 4, 11th Floor 1305 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-3132, ext. 172 Fax: (301) 713-4363 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nos.noaa.gov/ocrm/nerr/nerrs_research.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students interested in conducting research within National Estuarine Research Reserves. Eligibility This program is open to students admitted to or enrolled in a full-time master’s or doctoral program at U.S. accredited universities. Applicants should have completed a majority of their course work at the beginning of their fellowship and have an approved thesis research program focused on improving coastal zone management while providing hands-on training in conducting ecological monitoring. Proposed research topics must address 1 of the following topics: 1) effects of nonpoint source pollution on estuarine ecosystems; 2) evaluative criteria and/or methods for estuarine ecosystem restoration; 3) importance of biodiversity and effects of invasive species on estuarine ecosystems; 4) mechanisms for sustaining resources within estuarine ecosystems; or 5) socioeconomic research applicable to estuarine ecosystem management. They must be willing to conduct their research within the National Estuarine Research Reserves. Minority students are encouraged to apply. Financial data Student awards up to $15,000 per year are available through this program; an additional $1,500 is provided to the sponsoring institution for overhead, so the total maximum grant is $16,500. The fellow’s university must provide an additional 30 percent of the total cost (or $7,072) as matching funds, so the maximum total project cost is $23,572. Funds may be used for any combination of salary, tuition, fees and/or research supplies, and living expenses. Duration Up to 3 years. Special features For a list of the National Estuarine Research Reserves, with the name and address of a contact person at each, write to the sponsor. Limitations Students are expected to provide up to 15 hours per week of assistance to the Reserve in which they are conducting research as part of their ecological monitoring education program. Number awarded Approximately 34 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[979] NATIONAL DAIRY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Milk Producers Federation Attn: NMPF Scholarship Contest 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 243-6111 Fax: (703) 841-9328 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmpf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students who are interested in conducting research on a topic of interest to milk marketing cooperatives and the dairy industry. Eligibility This program is open to students currently enrolled in a graduate program that is of potential benefit to dairy cooperatives and their producer members. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, animal health, environmental maintenance, food safety and quality assurance, genetics and herd management, marketing and price analysis, nutrition, and product development. Applicants must submit a proposal that describes how the research will benefit milk marketing cooperatives and their producer members. Financial data Grants are $3,000 or $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 4 of these awards (3 for $2,000 and 1 for $3,000) were provided. Deadline May of each year.

[981] NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY GRANTS FOR FIELD-BASED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH National Geographic Society Attn: Committee for Research and Exploration 1145 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-4688 (202) 857-7000 Fax: (202) 429-5729 Web site: www.nationalgeographic.com Purpose To support scientific research and exploration worldwide by providing grants for basic, original field research.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Eligibility Investigators may be citizens of any country who hold an advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) and affiliation with institutions of higher learning or other scientific or educational organizations or museums. Independent researchers and Ph.D. candidates may also apply, but they are less likely to receive a grant. Normally, applicants should have published at least 3 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The proposed research must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other fields, including anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, zoology, or multi-disciplinary efforts of an environmental nature. Proposals must be for field research, not for laboratory work or archival research. Applicants planning work in foreign countries should include at least 1 local collaborator as part of their research team. Financial data Grants range from $15,000 to $20,000 per year. Funds must be used for transportation, supplies, and daily subsistence; payment of overhead, indirect expenses, fringe benefits, or salaries is not allowed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 241 grants were authorized. Deadline Pre-proposals may be submitted at any time.

[982] NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION STUDENT FELLOWSHIP GRANTS National Osteoporosis Foundation Attn: Chair, Research Subcommittee 1232 22nd Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037-1292 (202) 223-2226 Fax: (202) 223-2237 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nof.org Purpose To provide funding to undergraduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral students interested in conducting research on osteoporosis during the summer. Eligibility Applicants for this funding must have a high school or undergraduate degree and have an interest in pursuing a career leading to a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree at an institution within the United States, its territories, or Puerto Rico. Postdoctoral fellows are also eligible if they have received a doctoral degree under special circumstances, such as graduate students or house officers who wish to spend an elective in a research setting devoted to basic or clinical research on osteoporosis under the supervision of an established investigator. Financial data The maximum stipend is $3,000. Duration Summer months. Special features This program began in 1987. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[983] NBASLH SCHOLARSHIP National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Attn: Executive Director P.O. Box 50605 Washington, DC 20004-0605 (202) 274-6162 Fax: (202) 274-6350 Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding research papers on communication sciences or disorders written by African American graduate students.

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Eligibility Any African American student who is enrolled at least half time in a master’s degree program in speech-language pathology, audiology, or the speech and hearing sciences is eligible to compete. Post-baccalaureate students who are working toward completing the professional academic requirements for entry to a master’s program are also eligible. These students are invited to submit a paper of scientific or scholarly merit that deals with issues in communication sciences and disorders. It is not required that the paper focus on African American speakers or multicultural issues. It may have 1 of the following thrusts: 1) an empirical investigation that requires data gathering and analysis; 2) an issue paper (that redefines, evaluates, and synthesizes existing knowledge in ways that offer a new conceptual framework or approach for doing research or clinical work), or 3) a description of a clinical case study that has implications for future research and clinical work. The manuscript should not exceed 8 typed pages (2,000 words). Selection is based on completeness, appropriateness, manuscript quality, and significance. Financial data The award is $1,000. In addition, the winner receives a travel allowance to attend the association’s convention (and read the paper there). Duration The award is presented annually. Special features The winning paper is published in ECHO, the association’s professional magazine. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[984] NELLCOR PURITAN BENNETT–AACN MENTORSHIP GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who are interested in conducting research under the direction of a mentor. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association and have limited or no research experience may apply for these grants. They must propose to conduct research under the direction of a mentor with expertise in the area of proposed investigation. The role of the mentor must be clearly defined. The recipient may use the proposed research to meet the requirements for an academic degree but the mentor may not. The mentor may not be a mentor on another Association Mentorship Grant in 2 consecutive years. Financial data The stipend is $10,000. Special features This grant is co-sponsored by AACN and Nellcor Puritan Bennett (a unit of Mallinckrodt Medical). Limitations Funds may not be used for an investigator’s salary, mentor’s salary/honorarium, travel to presentations, preparation of slides, presentation or publication of findings, or educational expenses (such as tuition or books). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [985] NEW ENGLAND BOTANICAL CLUB GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS New England Botanical Club Attn: Awards Committee 22 Divinity Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138-2020 (617) 308-3656 Fax: (617) 495-9484 Web site: www.herbaria.harvard.edu/Collections/nebc/nebc.html Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting botanical research on the flora of New England. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in systematic botany, biosystematics, plant ecology, or plant conservation biology. Applicants must be proposing to conduct botanical research on New England flora and to visit the New England region. Financial data Grants up to $2,000 are available. Number awarded Normally, 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[986] NEW HAMPSHIRE MGMA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) in New Hampshire who are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate education, continuing education, or applied research. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in New Hampshire and have been members of either the MGMA or New Hampshire MGMA for 2 years. Applicants must wish to 1) pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college; 2) attend conferences, workshops, and seminars sponsored by either nationally recognized professional associations or accredited universities and colleges; or 3) study a subject related to medical practice management that could result in potentially publishable work. Applications must include a letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; academic transcripts; explanation of individual need for professional development and the specific continuing education activity planned to meet this need (if relevant); and/or description of the research project (study design, time frame, and amount and use of money). Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Payments for continuing education or applied research are made upon receipt of documentation for expenses incurred. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

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[987] NEW YORK SEA GRANT AND HUDSON RIVER NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE COOPERATIVE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP New York Sea Grant Attn: Nordica Holochuck, Extension Specialist 74 John Street Kingston, NY 12401-3824 (914) 340-3983 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: flounder/seagrant/sunysb.edu/pages/HudsonRiverFellowship.htm Purpose To provide funding for master’s and doctoral candidates who are working on a thesis related to the Hudson River. Eligibility This program is open to master’s and doctoral candidates who are seeking funding for thesis research related to the Hudson River. Although they are preferred, the fellowship is not limited to students in New York state. Minority and female students are especially encouraged to submit applications. Although research in other areas relevant to the missions of the sponsors may be submitted, proposals that emphasize 1 or more of the following 4 areas are given priority: 1) develop evaluation techniques to measure restoration success and/or remediation techniques to restore disturbed coastal environments and habitat; 2) determine functional impacts/importance of introduced and native species on estuarine wetland ecosystem functioning and develop effective detection and control mechanisms; 3) identify and/or evaluate anthropogenic effects on estuarine wetland ecosystem functions; and 4) identify and/or evaluate relationships between wetland ecosystems and the drainage basin. Financial data The stipend is $14,000, plus $2,000 to cover operational costs (e.g., travel costs and supplies). Duration 1 year, beginning between June 1 and September 1. Special features This program is jointly sponsored by the New York Sea Grant and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. Information is also available from Charles Nieder, Research Coordinator, Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, c/o Bard College Field Station, Annandale, NY 12504, (914) 758-7013, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Recipients must submit a 6-month progress report and a final report. They must also make a final oral presentation and/or a poster of research results. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[988] NEW YORK SECTION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research and demonstrated scientific aptitude. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture,

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[989] NIH RESEARCH SUPPLEMENTS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Purpose To provide research funding to minority graduate students in the biomedical and behavioral sciences of concern to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Eligibility Any underrepresented minority (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander) graduate student who is actively pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in a biomedical or behavioral science is eligible for consideration. Students enrolled in a master’s degree program in nursing or social work may also be eligible. Minority students in a medical or other professional school are especially encouraged to use this program to gain research experience. Applications must be submitted by principal investigators at U.S. institutions with NIH research grants on behalf of the graduate student. Financial data The sponsoring institution provides support for a salary in addition to other necessary expenses to enable the minority individual to participate as a graduate research assistant in NIH-sponsored research projects. The requested salary must be in accordance with the salary structure of the grantee institution and the level of effort. Tuition remission is allowable as a form of compensation in lieu of wages. The maximum award for salary, tuition, and fringe benefits is $26,000 per year. Additional funds, up to $3,000 per year, may be requested for supplies and travel. Funds may not be used to purchase equipment. Duration 1 academic year or 3 months during the summer. Special features Students should contact their office of sponsored research to identify eligible principal investigators on NIH projects who are willing to apply for supplemental support. Number awarded Varies. Normally, only 1 graduate supplement is awarded for each parent grant. Deadline Principal investigators—in cooperation with the minority candidate—are encouraged to submit an application no later than 3 months before the anniversary date of the last 2 years remaining on the parent grant.

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[990] NORMAN R. DUBOIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Entomological Society of America Attn: Executive Director 9301 Annapolis Road Lanham, MD 20706-3115 (301) 731-4535 Fax: (301) 731-4538 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.entsoc.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on biologically-based technologies to protect and preserve forests in an environmentally acceptable manner. Eligibility This program is open to master’s and doctoral degree candidates at accredited universities. Applicants must be proposing research to advance knowledge of the most appropriate strategies to protect and preserve forests in an environmentally acceptable manner using biologically-based technologies, especially microbials and biorationals. Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[991] NORTH AMERICAN BLUEBIRD SOCIETY STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS North American Bluebird Society c/o Kevin Berner, Research Chair State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology Cobleskill, NY 12043 (518) 234-5252 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabluebirdsociety.org Purpose To support research on cavity-nesting birds by college students. Eligibility Currently-enrolled college students are eligible to apply, if they are attending school full time and need funding to conduct a research study on North American avian cavity-nesting species. Selection is based on the project design (up to 25 points), quality of presentation (up to 15 points), relevance of topic (up to 10 points), and ability of the applicant (up to 5 points). Financial data Up to $1,000. Grants may cover travel, supplies, and equipment, but do not include salaries or overhead charges to institutions or agencies. Duration Grants are offered annually. Number awarded Varies; a total of $7,000 is available each year for the Society’s grants in all categories. Deadline November of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [992] NSCA STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT National Strength and Conditioning Association 1955 North Union Boulevard P.O. Box 9908 Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0908 (719) 632-6722 Fax: (719) 632-6367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsca-lift.org Purpose To provide funding for research related to strength and conditioning by graduate student members of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are members of the association studying in the field of strength and conditioning. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member who will serve as a coinvestigator in the study. Financial data The maximum award is $2,500; funds may not be used for overhead costs. Special features The NSCA is a nonprofit organization of strength and conditioning professionals, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, educators, researchers, and physicians. Deadline February of each year for letters of intent; March of each year for final applications.

[993] NSF ARCTIC RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES National Science Foundation Attn: Office of Polar Programs 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22230 (703) 292-8030 TDD: (703) 292-5090 Web site: www.nsf.gov/od/opp Purpose To provide funding for research related to the Arctic. Eligibility This program is open to investigators affiliated with U.S. universities, research institutions, or other organizations, including local or state governments. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research in the 3 program areas of Arctic Natural Sciences (including atmospheric sciences, biological sciences, earth sciences, glaciology, and ocean sciences); Arctic Social Sciences (including anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, linguistics, political science, psychology, and sociology); and Arctic System Science (encompassing 5 components: 1) how will the Arctic climate change over the next 50 to 100 years? 2) how will human activities interact with future global change to affect the sustainability of natural ecosystems and human societies? 3) how will changes in Arctic biogeochemical cycles and feedbacks affect Arctic and global systems? 4) how will changes in Arctic hydrologic cycles and feedbacks affect Arctic and global systems; and 5) are predicted changes in the Arctic system detectable?). Proposals should involve field studies in the Arctic, although projects outside the Arctic but directly related to Arctic science and engineering are also considered, as are related laboratory and theoretical studies. The program particularly encourages proposals from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the nature of the proposal and the availability of funds. Number awarded Varies each year. Recently, this program planned to make from 130 to 160 awards with total funding of $20 to $25 million.

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[994] NURSING EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIP IN HEMOPHILIA National Hemophilia Foundation Attn: Coordinator of Research Programs 116 West 32nd Street, 11th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 328-3741 (800) 42-HANDI, ext. 3741 Fax: (212) 328-3788 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hemophilia.org Purpose To provide funding to registered nurses to conduct nursing research or clinical projects related to hemophilia. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses from an accredited nursing school enrolled in a graduate nursing program or practicing hemophilia nursing. Preference is given to applicants who are endorsed by a federally-funded hemophilia treatment center. Current topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the development of clinical pathways, measurable outcomes in hemophilia care, service utilization, epidemiology, patient and community education, rehabilitation, therapeutic modalities, psychosocial issues, women’s health, liver disease, and AIDS. Financial data Grants up to $10,000 are available. Duration 1 calendar year or 18 months. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[995] OLIN FELLOWSHIPS Atlantic Salmon Federation P.O. Box 429 St. Andrews, New Brunswick E0G 2X0 Canada (506) 529-1033 Fax: (506) 529-4438 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asf.ca Purpose To provide financial assistance for advanced study or research in Atlantic salmon biology, management, or conservation. Eligibility Legal residents of the United States or Canada may apply for these fellowships if they are seeking to improve their knowledge or skills in advanced fields while looking for solutions to current problems in Atlantic salmon biology, management, and conservation. They may plan a program of graduate study or research at any accredited university or research laboratory or in an active management program, but enrollment in a degree program is not necessary. Financial data Awards range from $C1,000 to $C3,000. Special features Fellowships may be held at any accredited university or research laboratory or in an active management program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [996] OMNII PRODUCTS RESEARCH AWARDS American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Attn: Foundation 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60611-2616 (312) 337-2169 Fax: (312) 337-6329 Web site: www.aapd.org Purpose To provide funding for research to graduate students in pediatric dentistry. Eligibility This program is open to pediatric dental graduate students who are in their last year of training and interested in conducting a research project. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Financial data The grant is $7,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1999. Funds are provided by OMNII Products. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[997] OTIS CLAPP NOVICE RESEARCHER GRANT American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Purpose To provide funding to novice investigators interested in conducting research on occupational and environmental health nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurse investigators who have received no more than $2,000 in previous research funding. Applicants must be proposing to conduct an individual research project contributing to the field of occupational and environmental health. The proposed research may be part of a formal educational program, such as a thesis or dissertation, or it may be a self-initiated research project for individual career advancement. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[998] OTOLOGIC FELLOWSHIP AWARDS Deafness Research Foundation Attn: National Hearing Research Grant Center 575 Fifth Avenue, 11th Floor New York, NY 10017 (212) 599-0027 (800) 535-3323 Fax: (212) 599-0039 TDD: (212) 599-0027 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.drf.org Purpose To encourage medical students to pursue otological research. Eligibility This program is open to promising third-year medical students who are willing to take 1 year off from medical school

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to gain valuable research experience. Applicants must receive a leave of absence from their school. Selection is based on academic record, letters of recommendation, and the quality of the research proposal. Financial data The grant is $15,000, including $11,500 for the fellowship and $3,500 for animals and consumable supplies. Duration 1 year, beginning in July. Special features This program was initiated in 1985. The Deafness Research Foundation is the largest national voluntary health agency devoted primarily to furthering research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of hearing loss and other ear disorders. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[999] PADI FOUNDATION GRANTS Padi Foundation Attn: President 9150 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300 Beverly Hills, CA 90212-3414 Fax: (310) 859-1430 Web site: www.padifoundation.org Purpose To provide funding for underwater science, environmental, and educational projects that “enrich mankind’s understanding of the aquatic environment and encourage sensitivity to and projection of the delicate ecological balance of underwater life.” Eligibility This funding is available to graduate students, postdoctorates, and professionals who are proposing projects that will add to the scientific understanding of our relationship and ability to survive in the underwater environment, the aquatic environment, and the ecological balance of underwater life. To apply, applicants must submit the following (in no more than 3 pages): title, 2-sentence description of the project, overall objective and significance of or benefit from the project, specific goals of the project, budget, and applicant’s affiliations. Financial data Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000 each. Annually, the foundation awards approximately $150,000. Duration Up to 1 year. Number awarded Varies; generally, 20 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[1000] PAULINE THOMPSON CLINICAL RESEARCH AWARD Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Attn: Awards Committee 2578 Interstate Drive P.O. Box 68525 Harrisburg, PA 17106-8525 (717) 657-1222 (888) 707-PSNA Fax: (717) 657-3796 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.psna.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to nurses in graduate school in Pennsylvania who are interested in conducting a clinical research project. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s of nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing or a doctorate of nursing program accredited by a regional association. The program must be located in Pennsylvania. Applicants must

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS be Pennsylvania residents; must have research interests that focus on a clinical research topic directly affecting patient/client care; have obtained no more than $5,000 in other research funds; be a member of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association; and be sponsored by an individual who can attest to the applicant’s ability to develop and conduct a research project. The proposed research must focus on a clinical topic that directly affects patient or client care. Financial data The amounts granted vary each year. Duration 1 year. Special features The recipient must attend the foundation’s annual banquet to receive the scholarship. The recipient will be the guest of the foundation at the banquet and financial support for travel and overnight accommodations will be provided if necessary. In addition, the recipient must submit a report annually or at the completion of the research project (whichever comes first). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1001] PETER K. NEW STUDENT PRIZE COMPETITION Society for Applied Anthropology P.O. Box 24083 Oklahoma City, OK 74124 (405) 843-5113 Fax: (405) 843-8553 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.telepath.com/sfaa/mead/mead.html Purpose To recognize and reward the best student research papers in applied social or behavioral sciences. Eligibility This competition is open to currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants must not have already earned a doctoral degree (e.g., a person with an M.D. degree who is now registered as a student in a Ph.D. program is not eligible). Eligible students are invited to submit a manuscript that reports on research which, in large measure, has not been previously published. Research should be in the domain of health care or human services (broadly defined). The competition is limited to manuscripts that have a single author; multiple-authored papers are not eligible. The paper should be double spaced and must be less than 45 pages in length, including footnotes, tables, and appendices. Selection is based on originality, research design/method, clarity of analysis and presentation, and contribution to the social/behavioral sciences. Financial data The winner receives $1,000 plus a $350 travel allowance to partially offset the cost of transportation and lodging at the society’s annual meeting. Duration The competition is held annually. Special features The winning paper is published in the society’s journal, Human Organization. Limitations Applicants who transmit their manuscripts by facsimile must pay a fee for duplication. Manuscripts may not be submitted electronically. The winner must attend the society’s annual meeting to present the paper. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[1002] PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN MINORITY SUMMER FELLOW PROGRAM American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Attn: Secretariat 2014 Broadway, Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 322-2075 Fax: (615) 343-0662 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acnp.org Purpose To provide funding for summer research to minority graduate students and residents who are interested in pursuing a career in psychopharmacology and the neurosciences. Eligibility Minority graduate students and residents interested in preparing for a career in psychopharmacology or the neurosciences and conducting research at a selected laboratory are eligible to apply. Selection is based on academic record and research/laboratory experience. Financial data The total grant is $6,000, which is distributed to cover room and board, transportation to and from the laboratory site, and attendance at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s (ACNP) annual conference. Just how the funds are distributed to each recipient is somewhat negotiable and depends in part on the trainee’s projected costs for living and travel. Duration 6 to 8 weeks during the summer. Special features Recipients carry out a research project in the laboratory of ACNP’s immediate past president. Funding for this program is provided by Pharmacia and Upjohn, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1003] PHYSICAL THERAPIST PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS California Chapter American Physical Therapy Association Attn: California Physical Therapy Fund 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95833-3294 (916) 929-2782 (800) 743-2782 Fax: (916) 646-5960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ccapta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a physical therapy program in California. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are students currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral physical therapist professional education program in California. Applicants must be residents of California and student members of the American Physical Therapy Association. They must have completed at least 1 quarter or semester of the program and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement (30 percent), financial need (30 percent), a statement on career plans (20 percent), and a letter of recommendation from a physical therapist (20 percent). Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Special features Applications may also be submitted for supplemental research funding from the following scholarships: the Clarence W. Hultgren Physical Therapist Professional Education Scholarship, the James B. McKillip Physical Therapist Professional Education Clinical Research Scholarship, and the Eugene Michels Physical Therapist Professional Education Scholarship.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Applicants for that supplemental funding must also provide a statement on the benefits of the research to the profession of physical therapy. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[1004] PINE FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Pine Family Foundation 401 West 37th Street Austin, TX 78705-1313 (512) 467-6166 Web site: www.som.ucsf.edu/education/student/research/Opps/pine.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students who are actively involved in research related to Alzheimer’s Disease and AIDS. Eligibility Applicants must be working on a graduate degree and be engaged in active research on the cure of Alzheimer’s Disease and/or AIDS. To apply, they must submit a letter from their supervising professor, a personal resume, and a letter detailing how funds are to be used. Financial data Grants range from $2,500 (for a semester) to $5,000 (for an academic year). Duration 1 semester or year; may be renewed. Special features The Pine Family Foundation was started and funded for the purposes of supporting research towards finding cures for “incurable” diseases. Additional information is also available from Sharron Pine Catledge, 1000 Jo Jo Road, Pensacola, FL 32514. Limitations Recipients must submit a progress report. Deadline March of each year.

[1005] POLAR RESEARCH GRANTS American College of Sports Medicine Attn: Research Development Department 401 West Michigan Street P.O. Box 1440 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440 (317) 637-9200, ext. 125 Fax: (317) 637-7817 Web site: www.acsm.org/grantsApplications.htm Purpose To provide funding for research to members of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Eligibility This program is open to current members of ACSM interested in conducting research on the application of heart rate monitoring for improving the health and well being of the population. Projects of interest include physical activity assessment, health and risk factor management, and training programs for various populations. Applicants may be any level of researcher, including students, new investigators, and experienced investigators. Financial data The grant is $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Polar Electro, Oy. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[1006] PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN NUTRITION RESEARCH American Society for Nutritional Sciences 9650 Rockville Pike, Suite L-4500 Bethesda, MD 20814-3990 (301) 530-7050 Fax: (301) 571-1892 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.faseb.org/asns Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral students interested in conducting research on nutrition. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students working on a doctorate in nutrition. Their proposed research should contribute to the knowledge of nutrition. Proposals are evaluated on the basis of significance, feasibility, communication and clarity, and overall scientific technical quality. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Special features These awards are sponsored by Gerber Companies Foundation, Hershey Foods Corporation, Kraft Foods, Inc., and Nabisco Inc. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[1007] PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research and demonstrated scientific aptitude. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Special features Funding for this fellowship is provided by Procter & Gamble Company. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[1008] PROCTER & GAMBLE FELLOWSHIP AWARD

[1010] PULP BIOLOGY RESEARCH AWARD

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers c/o Dr. Joseph Cannon P.O. Box 77040 Washington, DC 20013 (202) 806-6626 (800) 776-1419 Fax: (202) 667-1705 Web site: www.nobcche.org Purpose To provide funding to African American doctoral students for research in chemistry, chemical engineering, or life sciences. Eligibility This program is open to African American candidates in a Ph.D. program for chemistry, chemical engineering, or life sciences. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation, a resume, official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate study, a description of their proposed research, and a statement of their career objective. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The grant is $12,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

International Association for Dental Research Attn: Administrative Coordinator 1619 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3406 (703) 548-0066 Fax: (703) 548-1883 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iadr.com Purpose To recognize and reward dental investigators who have conducted outstanding research in pulp biology. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated for this award are dental researchers who have conducted work in pulp biology. Nominees may be a researcher, clinician, teacher, or student. Both basic and clinical research is eligible. Financial data The award consists of a cash prize and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Special features Support for this award is provided by the L.D. Caulk Division of Dentsply International. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[1009] PSYCHIATRIC CLINICAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MINORITY NURSES

[1011] PURINA MILLS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

American Nurses Association Attn: Ethnic/Racial Minority Fellowship Programs 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7245 Fax: (202) 651-7007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority nurses preparing for careers as psychiatric/mental health nurses who serve a minority population. Eligibility Applications are accepted from registered nurses who 1) are members of an ethnic or racial minority group, including but not limited to African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders; 2) U.S. citizens or permanent residents; 3) members of the American Nurses Association (ANA); 4) holders of master’s degrees; and 5) able to demonstrate a commitment to a research career related to ethnic/racial, underserved, and underrepresented minority populations. The proposed research training must relate to the clinical practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing and mental health service delivery to ethnic/minority communities. Financial data The maximum stipend is $11,748 per year. Duration Up to 3 years. Special features Funds for this program are provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Deadline January of each year.

Purina Mills, Inc. Attn: Research Fellowship Coordinator 1401 South Hanley Road P.O. Box 66812 St. Louis, MO 63166-6812 (314) 768-4614 Fax: (314) 768-4399 Purpose To provide funding for graduate research in food and companion animal sciences (primarily in the field of nutrition and interrelated disciplines as applied to animal, dairy, and poultry science). Eligibility Any individual interested in graduate study in an agricultural college is eligible to apply. To qualify, the application form must be completed and include the following: official transcripts of all previous college work, 3 grade report sheets if the applicant is entering graduate study for the first time (4 reports if the applicant has completed previous graduate work), 3 letters of recommendation, and a detailed description of the proposed research. Descriptions of the proposed research should be well defined, well documented (with a review of the pertinent research literature associated with the project), original, and creative. Awards are provided in the fields of poultry science, dairy science, and animal science. Financial data The award is $12,500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Limitations No more than $5,000 in fellowship aid from other source may be accepted by a recipient. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 in each of the fields. Deadline January of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [1012] PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION’S RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION GRANTS Purple Martin Conservation Association c/o James R. Hill, III, Grants Chair Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 734-4420 Fax: (814) 734-5803 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.purplemartin.org Purpose To provide funding to students, professionals, and other individuals interested in conducting research on the Purple Martin. Eligibility Funding is available to students, professionals, and other individuals who are interested in conducting research on Purple Martins. Under certain circumstances, funding is also available for research on other species of New World swallows, especially if the species is threatened or endangered. Funding is not available for projects that test marlin house design preferences or the placement of housing for strictly aesthetic or humanitarian purposes. Selection is based on relevance (30 percent), project design and presentation (30 percent), ability of the applicant (20 percent), and need for financial assistance (20 percent). Financial data Support ranges from $500 to $2,000, depending on the quality of the proposal. Funds are to be used to cover travel, supplies, and equipment, but not for salaries or overhead charges to institutions or agencies. Duration 1 year. Special features Funded research may be published in the association magazine, Purple Martin Update. Limitations Progress reports are due during and at the completion of the project. Credit must be given to the association in any publication that uses information obtained with funding from this program. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1013] RALPH H. POTTS MEMORIAL AWARD American Oil Chemists’ Society Attn: Amy Lydic 1608 Broadmoor Drive P.O. Box 3489 Champaign, IL 61821-5930 (217) 359-2344 Fax: (217) 351-8091 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aocs.org/awards.htm Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding graduate student research on the chemistry of fats and oils and their derivatives. Eligibility This award recognizes graduate student research on the chemistry of fats and oils and their derivatives. The type of research that qualifies for the award involves fatty acids and their derivatives, such as long-chain alcohols, amines, and other nitrogen compounds. Candidates must be nominated. Financial data The award consists of a $1,000 honorarium and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[1014] RALPH W. STONE AWARD National Speleological Society 2813 Cave Avenue Huntsville, AL 35810-4413 (256) 852-1300 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.caves.org info from prior entry. Purpose To provide funding for cave-related thesis research to members of the National Speleological Society (NSS). Eligibility To qualify, candidates must be graduate students, working on a cave-related thesis in the biological, social, or earth sciences, and members of the society. The proposed research may involve hydrology, geology, bats and other cave inhabitants, or related topics. The proposal package should include a project description, a personal resume, a detailed academic record, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data The award is $1,700. Duration 1 academic year. Special features NSS members currently pursuing thesis work anywhere in the world are eligible to apply. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1015] RANEY FUND AWARD American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists c/o Robert K. Johnson, Secretary University of Charleston Grice Marine Laboratory 205 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 (843) 406-4017 Fax: (843) 406-4001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.utexas.edu/depts/asih Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) who wish to work on an advanced degree in ichthyology. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are enrolled for an advanced degree. Applicants must be seeking funding for museum or laboratory study, travel, field work, or any other activity that will effectively enhance their professional development and their contributions to ichthyology. Selection is based on merit and need. Financial data Awards range from $400 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This program began in 1975. Number awarded Varies each year; approximately $4,000 is available for this program each year. Deadline February of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [1016] REEBOK RESEARCH GRANTS American College of Sports Medicine Attn: Research Development Department 401 West Michigan Street P.O. Box 1440 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440 (317) 637-9200, ext. 125 Fax: (317) 637-7817 Web site: www.acsm.org/grantsApplications.htm Purpose To provide funding for research to graduate students who are members of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Eligibility This program is open to graduate students enrolled full time in programs in sports medicine or exercise science. Applicants must be current members of ACSM interested in conducting research in exercise science with an emphasis on injury prevention and human performance. Financial data The grant is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Reebok. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1017] REFRIGERATED & FROZEN FOODS DIVISION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students interested in conducting research on refrigerated and frozen foods. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research, a demonstrated scientific aptitude, and an interest in conducting research in the area of refrigerated and frozen foods. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Special features The IFT Refrigerated and Frozen Foods Division cosponsors this program with the World Food Logistics Organization. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the student is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[1018] RESEARCH SUPPLEMENTS FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS WITH DISABILITIES National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Purpose To provide support to graduate students with disabilities who are interested in participating in an ongoing research project funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who meet the definition of disabled in the Americans with Disabilities Act: an individual who “has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits 1 or more major life activities.” A list of disabilities that might confer eligibility for supplemental awards under this program includes, but is not limited to, the following: total deafness in both ears, visual acuity less than 20/200 with corrective lenses, speech impairment, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, convulsive disorders, mental or emotional illness, learning disabilities, kidney dialysis, and severe distortion of the limbs and/or spine. In all cases, graduate students supported under this supplement must, with reasonable assistance, be able to contribute to the research supported by the parent grant. Any principal investigator at a domestic institution holding an eligible parent grant (funded by the NIH) is eligible—in cooperation with the disabled graduate student—to submit a request for a supplement to support the candidate with a disability. The candidate must currently be enrolled at an academic institution in a master’s or doctoral program in biomedical or behavioral sciences. Financial data Funding is available for salary support in addition to other necessary expenses, such as supplies and travel, to enable the individual to participate as a graduate research assistant in funded research projects. The requested salary must be in accordance with the salary structure of the grantee institution and consistent with the level of effort. The maximum award is $26,000 for salary, fringe benefits, and tuition, plus up to $3,000 for supplies and travel. Funds may also be requested to permit accommodation to the research environment. That may include research equipment, but only if it is directly related to the project and to accommodating the disabilities of the individual. Some types of accommodations that might be provided under this program include: specialized equipment, assistive devices, and personnel, such as readers, interpreters, or assistants. Duration 1 academic year or 3 months during the summer. Number awarded Varies. Usually, each parent grant may have only 1 supplement for a person with a disability. Deadline Principal investigators—in cooperation with the disabled candidate—are encouraged to submit an application no later than 3 months before the anniversary date of the last 2 years remaining on the parent grant.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [1019] RHONE-POULENC RORER PHARMACEUTICALS NEW INVESTIGATORS RESEARCH GRANTS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Purpose To provide funding to new researchers interested in exploring oncology nursing. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. The principal investigator must have less than a doctoral-level education and must not have received any previous research funding. Students working on a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation are eligible to apply for this funding. Financial data The grant is $4,250. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[1020] RHONE-POULENC RORER PHARMACEUTICALS RESEARCH GRANTS Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation c/o Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4710 (800) 229-7530 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rehabnurse.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students and professionals interested in conducting research on thrombosis. Eligibility The principle investigator for the research project must be a registered nurse who is active in rehabilitation or who has demonstrated interest in and significant contributions to rehabilitation nursing. Membership in the association is not required. Graduate students may apply. Research proposals that address the clinical, educational, or administrative dimensions of thrombosis are requested. Financial data Up to $18,000 per year is available and may be awarded in the form of multiple grants. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Rhône-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1021] RICHARD M. HOYT AWARD American Dairy Science Association Attn: Award Coordinator 1111 North Dunlap Avenue Savoy, IL 61874 (217) 356-3192 Fax: (217) 398-4119 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adsa.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding research related to the dairy industry conducted by graduate students or recent graduates.

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Eligibility This program is open to investigators who have conducted outstanding research with direct application to problems of the dairy industry. Nominees must be enrolled in or have completed within the preceding year a program leading to an advanced degree in a department of dairy science, dairy production, dairy processing, or food science, or in a department with a similar curriculum in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. They must be a member of the American Dairy Science Association or its Student Affiliate Division. Financial data The award consists of a plaque and a monetary stipend. Duration The award is presented annually. Special features Funds for this award, first presented in 1971, are provided by the National Milk Producers Federation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[1022] RNF NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation c/o Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4710 (800) 229-7530 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rehabnurse.org Purpose To encourage nurses who are novice researchers to conduct research on topics related to rehabilitation nursing. Eligibility This award is open to rehabilitation nurses who are interested in conducting research or graduate nursing students working on theses or dissertations. Applicants must not have conducted research at the doctoral level, must have a rehabilitation focus, and must not have had previous research funding of more than $5,000. Quantitative and qualitative research projects will be accepted for review. Membership in the association is not required. Financial data Up to $5,000 for rehabilitation nursing research. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1023] RNF RESEARCH FELLOW GRANTS Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation c/o Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4710 (800) 229-7530 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rehabnurse.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students and professionals interested in conducting research on topics related to rehabilitation nursing. Eligibility The principle investigator for the research project must be a registered nurse who is active in rehabilitation or who has demonstrated interest in and significant contributions to rehabilitation nursing. Membership in the association is not required. Graduate students may apply. Research proposals that address the clinical, educational, or administrative dimensions of rehabilitation nursing are requested. Quantitative and qualitative research projects will be accepted for review.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Financial data Up to $15,000 for rehabilitation nursing research is available each year and may be awarded in the form of multiple grants. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1024] ROBERT D. WATKINS MINORITY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP American Society for Microbiology Attn: Office of Education and Training 1325 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20005-4171 (202) 942-9295 Fax: (202) 942-9329 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asmusa.org Purpose To provide funding for research in microbiology to underrepresented minority doctoral students who are members of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Eligibility Eligible are African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, or Native Pacific Islanders enrolled as full-time graduate students who have completed their first year of doctoral study and who are members of the society. They must propose a joint research plan in collaboration with a society member scientist. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Individuals with a medical or veterinarian degree are not eligible. Selection is based on academic achievement, evidence of a successful research plan developed in collaboration with a research advisor/mentor, and relevant career goals in the microbiological sciences. Financial data Students receive up to $15,000 per year as a stipend; funds may not be used for tuition or fees. Duration 3 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[1025] ROBERT O. GILBERT FOUNDATION AWARD Robert O. Gilbert Foundation c/o International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses 1211 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 545-2843 (800) 826-2950 Fax: (215) 545-8107 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to members of the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses who are interested in conducting research on mental illness, children, adolescents, and/or their families. Eligibility This program is open to child or adolescent psychiatric nurses who 1) are active members of the association and 2) already have a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or are working on a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Applicants must be interested in conducting research (qualitative or quantitative) that is intervention-outcome oriented or exploratorydescriptive. The research must deal with mental health or mental illness, children, adolescents, and/or their families. Proposals (no more than 5 single-spaced pages) must include: title and purpose, background and significance, hypotheses and research questions, methods, budget, time line, and references. Financial data The grant is $1,000.

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Duration 1 year. Limitations Recipients must submit a written summary or completed research to the foundation and a copy of the manuscript to the association’s journal. They must acknowledge the support of the foundation in any published or presented manuscript that incorporates the funded research. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[1026] RUTH SATTER MEMORIAL AWARD Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 (800) 886-AWIS Fax: (202) 326-8960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awis.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to reentry women interested in working on a doctoral degree in the sciences. Eligibility Female students enrolled in any life science, physical science, social science, or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. degree are eligible to apply if they have had to interrupt their education for 3 or more years to raise a family. Winners traditionally have been at the dissertation level of their graduate work. Foreign students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, but U.S. citizens may study in the United States or abroad. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds may be used for tuition, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1027] SARNOFF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Stanley J. Sarnoff Endowment for Cardiovascular Science, Inc. Attn: Executive Director 731 G-2 Walker Road Great Falls, VA 22066 (703) 759-7600 (888) 4-SARNOF Fax: (703) 759-7838 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sarnoffendowment.org Purpose To provide medical students with an opportunity to conduct cardiovascular research. Eligibility This program is open to medical students who have completed their second or third year at a medical school in the United States. Applicants must be proposing to conduct cardiovascular research at a U.S. institution, other than the medical school they attend, in conjunction with a faculty member at their school who will help them plan their research and select a preceptor at the institution where the research will be conducted. Prior research experience is not required. Applicants must submit 2 essays: a personal statement and an essay on a topic related to an area of cardiovascular research; the research essay is not intended to be a proposal of the research the applicant intends to conduct, but a way to indicate how the applicant thinks about scientific problems. Semifinalists are interviewed in Boston. Financial data Fellows receive an annual stipend of $19,000, an allowance of up to $2,000 for moving expenses, an allowance of up to $2,000 for travel costs associated with selecting a labora-

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES tory, funds to attend several professional conferences, and funds to help cover the cost of health insurance. Duration 1 year, beginning in June. In exceptional circumstances, the fellowship may be renewed 1 additional year. Special features During the period of their research, fellows work with 3 mentors: the sponsor from their own medical school, the preceptor from the research institution, and a member of the Sarnoff Scientific Board who will also serve as an advisor throughout the fellowship. This program began in 1980. Number awarded At least 12 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1028] SAYRE MEMORIAL FUND SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to the interaction between clinical practice and the role of those occupying leadership/management positions. Preference is given to studies examining that relationship in a community or managed care setting (as opposed to acute care). Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[1029] SBB SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS American Association of Blood Banks Attn: Scholarship Award Program 8101 Glenbrook Road Bethesda, MD 20814-2749 (301) 215-6539 Fax: (301) 907-6895 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aabb.org Purpose To recognize and reward essays by students enrolled in programs accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in an accredited program for the education of Specialists in Blood Banking (SBB). Applicants must submit 1 of the following types of entries: 1) a scientific paper reporting experimental work (the work may be an original concept, extension of a major concept, or application of a new procedure in the basic sciences, clinical or laboratory medicine, or educational sciences); 2) an analytical

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or interpretational review suitable for publication in a professional journal; or 3) an innovative educational syllabus using traditional or advanced technology modalities. The essays or scientific papers must be less than 3,000 words on a subject pertaining to blood banking or a related field. Scientific papers should describe materials and methods used, including experimental design, in sufficient detail to enable other scientists to evaluate or duplicate the work. Reviews should analyze or interpret the subject and not just restate the literature. Educational entries should include a brief summary reviewing the need for the program, how the program is innovative, and a list of references. A student may submit more than 1 entry; however, no student may receive more than 1 award. Financial data The award is $1,500. Duration The competition is held annually. Special features This program began in 1968. Funding is provided by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Biotech North America, Fenwal Division. Limitations Winning entries may not be published or printed elsewhere without the prior approval of the AABB. Number awarded Up to 5 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1030] SCHWARTZ AWARD American College of Legal Medicine Attn: Student Writing Competition 611 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 276-1881 (800) 433-9137 Fax: (414) 276-3349 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aclm.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding original papers on legal medicine written by medical students. Eligibility This competition is open to currently-enrolled medical students in the United States or Canada. They must submit an original essay on legal medicine. Some examples: physicianpatient relationship under managed care; informed consent and referral; medical records (privacy and confidentiality); emergency care; physician-assisted suicide. No paper that has been previously published in any form will be considered. Papers must contain only uncollaborated original work. Financial data The prize is $1,000. Duration The prize is given annually. Special features All papers submitted are considered for publication in the Journal of Legal Medicine or other medical legal publications. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS [1031] SCOTTISH RITE SCHIZOPHRENIA DISSERTATION RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AWARDS Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Jurisdiction Supreme Council, 33° Attn: Education and Charity Fund P.O. Box 519 Lexington, MA 02420-0519 (781) 862-4410 Fax: (781) 863-1833 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.supremecouncil.org Purpose To give support to a limited number of exceptionally promising graduate students preparing their doctoral dissertations in fields of value to the study of schizophrenia. Eligibility Eligible to submit proposals are graduate students working on a dissertation in 1 of the following fields: biochemistry, genetics, neuroanatomy, neurobiology, pharmacology, physiology, psychiatry, psychology, sociology, or epidemiology. Their dissertation must deal with some aspect of schizophrenia. Selection is based on: 1) potential of the candidate for genuinely creative work; 2) likelihood that the candidate’s career will advance research on schizophrenia; 3) the educational and research training environment; and 4) the scientific merit of the proposed project. Financial data The fellowship stipend is $15,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Special features The fellowships are available at designated universities; for a list, write to the sponsor. Limitations Recipients are expected to pursue dissertation research on a full-time basis and must submit 1 copy of their completed dissertation to the Scottish Rite Schizophrenia Research Program library. Number awarded Up to 15 each year. Deadline Schools set their own deadlines but must submit the names of their designees by May of each year.

[1032] SEMICONDUCTOR SAFETY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Semiconductor Safety Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 1313 Dolley Madison Boulevard, Suite 402 McLean, VA 22101 (703) 790-1745 Fax: (703) 790-2672 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to graduate students in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental sciences, and risk control who are interested in preparing a scholarly paper on a subject approved by the Semiconductor Safety Association. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are graduate students who are preparing for a career in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental sciences, or risk control. Applicants must be enrolled in school full time. Subjects for the research paper include (but are not limited to) design for the environment, ISO 14000, S-2 update, energy and water conservation, process gas monitoring, ergonomics, electric safety, IH topics, and medical topics. Some specific examples of past paper topics: teratogenic risk assessment, hazards and protection associated with the use of compressed gases in the semiconductor industry, stainless steel canisters for chemical storage, laser

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safety, an evaluation of the cost of in-process recycling technologies in the printed circuit board industry. Papers are evaluated on timely and state-of-the-art applicability to the problems and processes in the high technology industry. Financial data Standard scholarships are $1,500 ($500 when selected and $1,000 when the paper is complete), plus round-trip airfare and expenses to attend the association’s international conference. In addition to the standard scholarship, the firstplace student receives $3,500, second-place student $1,500, and third-place student $1,000. Duration The award is granted annually. Limitations The submitted paper should not be the same paper submitted to the university as the applicant’s master’s degree thesis or doctoral dissertation. Number awarded Up to 20 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[1033] SENSORY EVALUATION DIVISION SILVER CELEBRATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research, a demonstrated scientific aptitude, and an interest in conducting research in sensory science. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Special features Funding for these fellowships is provided by the Sensory Evaluation Division of the Institute of Food Technologists. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [1034] SEXUALITY RESEARCH PROGRAM DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS Social Science Research Council 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 377-2700 Fax: (212) 377-2727 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ssrc.org Purpose To provide financial support for dissertation research on sexuality topics. Eligibility Students should have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation and be matriculating in a fulltime graduate program in the United States leading to the Ph.D. in a social or behavioral science. Students enrolled in a public health department or division of an accredited U.S. college or university are also eligible. Applications are invited from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to anthropology, demography, economics, education, ethics, history, cultural and women’s studies, political science, psychology, and sociology; applications from other fields, such as the nursing, law, and clinical/social work, are welcome as long as they are grounded in social science theory and methodology. The research proposals should seek to investigate a wide range of sexuality topics as conceptualized by the respective disciplines and conducted within the United States, including but not limited to: sexual/gender role socialization within the context of society and culture; historical, comparative, and/or cross-cultural analyses of sexuality; social construction analysis of sexuality; the diversity and distribution of sexual values, beliefs, and behaviors within different populations and their meanings for individuals; the link between sexuality and gender relations; sexual orientation; sexual coercion; the impact of economic change or of other institutional influences, such as religion or the media, on sexuality; and the formation of social policy based on cultural norms regarding sexuality. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. There are no citizenship, residency, or nationality requirements. Financial data The stipend of $28,000 covers direct research costs, matriculation fees, and living expenses. An additional $3,000 is awarded to the fellow’s host institution and $3,000 to the fellow’s research advisor or associate to defray expenses associated with the fellow’s training, including direct research. Duration Up to 12 months. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Ford Foundation. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[1035] SICB GRANTS-IN-AID OF RESEARCH Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611-4267 (312) 527-6697 (800) 955-1236 Fax: (312) 527-6705 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sicb.org Purpose To provide funding for research to graduate student members of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB). Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are active members of the society and currently enrolled in a degree

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program. Applicants must be interested in conducting research in the fields of integrative and comparative biology. Financial data Grants up to $1,000 are available, payable directly to the student. All funds must be used to support the proposed research; no part of an award may be used for the payment of indirect costs to the recipient’s institution. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of $12,000 was available for this program. Deadline November of each year.

[1036] SIGMA DELTA EPSILON FELLOWSHIPS Sigma Delta Epsilon–Graduate Women in Science, Inc. P.O. Box 240726 Apple Valley, MN 55124-0726 Web site: www.gac.edu/Groups/gwis/fellowships.html Purpose To assist women interested in conducting research in the natural sciences. Eligibility The program is open to women in the United States and Canada who are doing graduate or postdoctoral work in the natural sciences (defined as anthropology, computer sciences, environmental sciences, life sciences, mathematics, psychology, physical sciences, and statistics). Applicants must give evidence of outstanding ability and promise in scientific research. Financial data The awards range from $2,000 to $3,000. The funds must be used for scientific research, including professional travel costs. They may not be used for tuition, child care, travel to professional meetings or to begin a new appointment, administrative overhead or indirect costs, personal computers, living allowances, or equipment of general use. Duration 1 year; may be renewed in unusual circumstances, contingent upon receipt of an annual progress report. Special features Information is also available from the SDE Fellowship Chair, Kathleen Zahs, University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Physiology, 6-125 Jackson, 321 Church Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (612) 626-4884, Fax: (612) 6255149, E-mail: [email protected]. Limitations Applicants must either be members of Sigma Delta Epsilon–Graduate Women in Science or include a processing fee of $20 (the cost of a 1-year membership). Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of $7,000 was available for these fellowships. Deadline November of each year.

[1037] SIGMA THETA TAU–AACN CLINICAL CARE GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Purpose To provide funding to registered nurses who wish to conduct research directly related to the priorities of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who propose to conduct research on a topic that the association has identified as a priority for critical care nursing: incorporation of research findings into critical care nursing practice; levels of nursing competence (e.g. certification) and the effect on patient out-

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS comes; occupational hazards (e.g., HIV, noise, substance abuse, premature delivery); ethical issues related to initiation, maintenance, and withdrawal of life support technology (e.g. living wills); patient care delivery models for critical care; collaboration and communication among health care professionals; and role of critical care nurses in decisions regarding resuscitation status of critically ill patients. The proposed research may be used to meet the requirements for an academic degree. Preference is given to members of the association or Sigma Theta Tau. Financial data The stipend is $10,000. Funds may not be used for salaries, travel to presentations, preparation of slides, presentation or publication of findings, or educational expenses (such as tuition or books). Special features This grant is co-sponsored by AACN and Sigma Theta Tau International. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[1038] SIGMA XI GRANTS-IN-AID OF RESEARCH Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society Attn: Committee on Grants-in-Aid of Research 99 Alexander Drive P.O. Box 13975 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 549-4691 (800) 243-6534, ext. 206 Fax: (919) 549-0090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sigmaxi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for scientific research on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility Undergraduate and graduate students in degree programs may apply for these grants to support investigation in any scientific field. Social science applicants or their faculty advisor must be a Sigma Xi member. Applications are not accepted for the following: educational programs and curriculum development, stipends for applicants or assistants, manuscript preparation and publication costs, purchase of standard equipment and supplies that should normally be available in an institutional research laboratory, travel to scientific meetings or symposia, or requests for a third year of support. Financial data Awards are made up to a maximum of $1,000. Exceptions are in the fields of astronomy and eye or vision research, where special funds allow for awards up to a maximum of $2,500, and in plasma research, where the Sigma Xi–Consortium for Plasma Research Fund allows for awards of $5,000 to graduate and medical students and postdoctoral professionals. Funds are payable directly to individual recipients. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Number awarded Varies each year; several hundred are normally awarded. Deadline March or October of each year.

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[1039] SIGURD T. OLSON COMMON LOON RESEARCH AWARD Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Northland College Ashland, WI 54806-3999 (715) 682-1223 Fax: (715) 682-1218 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.northland.edu/soei Purpose To provide funding for original research that leads to better understanding and management of Upper Great Lakes loon populations. Eligibility These grants are available for research on the behavior, breeding ecology, migration, winter ecology, and evolution of the common Loon. Projects examining human-related disturbance, especially motorboat and personal watercraft use and shoreline development, are given consideration, as are education research proposals relating to loons and their aquatic habitats. In addition to these general categories, recent awards have given special consideration to 1) loon mortality, especially that which occurs as a result of intraspecific aggression; and 2) the economic value of the loon. While the sponsor does not fund course work, these grants may be used to cover partial costs of research projects leading to a master’s or Ph.D. degree. Financial data Grants range between $1,000 and $2,000. Duration 1 year. Special features This award is named after biologist Sigurd T. Olson, whose 1952 paper with William H. Marshall, “The Common Loon in Minnesota,” continues to be cited as 1 of the premier baseline reports on the biology of the common Loon. The award was established in 1986. Number awarded Generally, 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1040] SLOCUM-LUNZ FOUNDATION GRANTS Slocum-Lunz Foundation Attn: Chair, Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 12559 Charleston, SC 29422-2559 Purpose To provide funding for student research in marine biology. Eligibility Grants are available only to students (preference given to graduate students) enrolled in institutions of higher education located in South Carolina. They may submit proposals for research in the fields of marine biology and closely-related natural sciences. Financial data Up to $1,200. Funds are to be used for research only, not for living expenses or tuition. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [1041] SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMER HEALTHCARE/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on smoking cessation. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must be conducted in the area of smoking cessation. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by SmithKline Beecham. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[1042] SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS Smithsonian Institution Attn: Office of Fellowships and Grants 750 Ninth Street, N.W., Suite 9300 Washington, DC 20560-0902 (202) 275-0655 Fax: (202) 275-0489 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.si.edu/research+study Purpose To provide support to graduate students interested in conducting research at the Smithsonian Institution. Eligibility Applicants must be formally enrolled in a graduate program, have completed at least 1 semester of graduate school, and not have been advanced to candidacy in a doctoral program. All awards are based on merit. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic standing, scholarly qualifications, experience, the quality of the research project proposed, and its suitability to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and programs. Financial data The stipend is $350 per week. Duration 10 weeks. Limitations Fellows are expected to spend most of their tenure in residence at the Smithsonian, except when arrangements are made for periods of field work or research travel. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline January of each year.

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[1043] SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Smithsonian Institution Attn: Office of Fellowships and Grants 750 Ninth Street, N.W., Suite 9300 Washington, DC 20560-0902 (202) 275-0655 Fax: (202) 275-0489 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.si.edu/research+study Purpose To provide support to doctoral students interested in conducting research at the Smithsonian Institution. Eligibility Applicants must have completed preliminary course work and examinations for the doctoral degree, be engaged in dissertation research, and have the approval of their university to conduct their doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution. Selection is based on the significance of the work they propose, their ability to carry out the proposed research and study, and the extent to which the Smithsonian, through its staff members and resources, can contribute to the research. Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per year; also provided are a travel allowance and a research allowance of up to $2,000. Duration From 3 to 12 months. Limitations Fellows are expected to spend most of their tenure in residence at the Smithsonian, except when arrangements are made for periods of field work or research travel. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline January of each year.

[1044] SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC RESEARCH/SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC RESEARCH STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM Society for Pediatric Research/Society for Pediatric Research 3400 Research Forest Drive, Suite B-7 The Woodlands, TX 77381 (281) 419-0052 Fax: (281) 419-0082 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aps-spr.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to gifted medical students who are considering careers in research related to pediatrics. Eligibility This program is specifically designed for students seeking a research opportunity at an institution (in the United States or Canada) other than their own medical school. Applicants must be enrolled in a medical school in good standing at the time of their application. If they already have a medical degree, they are ineligible. Letters of recommendation are required. Financial data The stipend is $40.80 per day. Duration 8 to 10 weeks. Special features Participants choose or are assigned to leading research laboratories in the United States or Canada to work under the direct supervision of experienced scientists in the field of pediatrics. Deadline January of each year.

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[1045] SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

[1047] SOCIETY OF FLAVOR CHEMISTS MEMORIAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Society of Cosmetic Chemists 120 Wall Street, Suite 2400 New York, NY 10005-4088 (212) 668-1500 Fax: (212) 668-1504 Web site: www.scconline.org Purpose To provide funding for dissertation research in the sciences. Eligibility Fellowships are awarded for research leading to a doctoral degree in the physical, chemical, biological, medical, pharmaceutical, or behavioral sciences, or engineering. Financial data Grants range from $15,000 to $20,000 per year. Duration Up to 2 years. Number awarded Several each year.

Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students interested in conducting research on either flavor chemistry or a food technology area involving some aspect of flavor chemistry. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research, a demonstrated scientific aptitude, and an interest in conducting research either in flavor chemistry or in a food technology area involving some aspect of flavor chemistry. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists. Special features Funding for this fellowship is provided by the Society of Flavor Chemists. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the student is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1046] SOCIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 1010 North 12th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32501-3367 (850) 469-9777 Fax: (850) 469-9778 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.setac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for dissertation research to predoctoral students in fields related to environmental toxicology and chemistry. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are within 2 years of completing their doctoral degree and who would benefit from funding that would allow them to devote full time to their doctoral dissertation research. Preference is given to students pursuing their degree in some area of environmental toxicology, environmental chemistry, or risk assessment, especially if the research is clearly related to non-human target organisms and their environment. The dissertation director must be a member of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Interested students are invited to submit a proposal describing their dissertation research. Proposals are ranked for excellence in various categories, including curricular content and performance, objectives and rationale of the proposed studies, relevancy of the research, originality, soundness of the approach, feasibility of accomplishing stated objectives, organization and presentation of the proposal, and quality and quantity of research in progress. Financial data The stipend is $15,000. Funds are paid to the recipient’s institution. No overhead expenses are allowed. Duration 1 year. Special features Funds for this program are provided by the Procter & Gamble Company. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[1048] SOCIETY OF SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGISTS AWARDS FOR GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH Society of Systematic Biologists c/o Peggy Pagano, Journals Manager Taylor and Francis 47 Runway Road, Suite G Levittown, PA 19057-4700 (800) 821-8312, ext. 117 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.utexas.edu/ftp/depts/systbiol/info Purpose To provide funding for research to graduate student members of the Society of Systematic Biologists (SSB). Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are in their first 2 years of graduate study in systematics. Applicants must be seeking funding for collection of preliminary data to pursue additional sources of support. They may be from any country. Both master’s and doctoral students are eligible for these funds. Support is not limited to any particular kind of research but is available for field, museum, herbarium, and/or laboratory work. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features Information is also available from Elizabeth Zimmer, Smithsonian Institution, Museum Support Center,

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Molecular Systematics Laboratory, MRC 534, 4210 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

las, TX 75315, (214) 421-3466, ext. 234, Fax: (214) 428-4356, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1049] SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP AWARDS

[1051] SOUGERMAN DUNES ECOSYSTEM GRANTS

Society of Toxicology Attn: Education Committee 1767 Business Center Drive, Suite 302 Reston, VA 20190-5332 (703) 438-3115 Fax: (703) 438-3113 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.toxicology.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral student members of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) engaged in dissertation research. Eligibility This program is open to graduate student members of the society who have completed at least 1 year but not more than 3 years of graduate study and who are currently engaged in full-time study for a Ph.D. degree in the area of toxicology. Applicants must be enrolled in an appropriate department or interdepartmental program that has a doctoral program related to toxicology and receives supervision in dissertation research from a faculty member who belongs to the SOT. Selection is based on the originality of the dissertation topic, research productivity, relevance to toxicology, scholastic achievement, and letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $16,000. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, the Procter & Gamble Company, and, in alternate years, the Covance Corporation. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline September of each year.

Save the Dunes Conservation Fund Attn: Program Director 444 Barker Road Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 879-3564 Fax: (219) 872-4875 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www. savedunes.org/STDCFund/stdcfund.html Purpose To provide funding for graduate research dealing with the dunes ecosystem. Eligibility Proposals are solicited from master’s degree and doctoral students engaged in environmental studies of the dunes ecosystem. Although preference is given to work in Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties (Indiana), research in other areas will be considered. The study (either field, library, and/or lab research) may concern any environmental element: air, water, soil, plants, or animals. Applications must include a brief statement of the student’s environmental interest, a proposal for the planned or initiated study, a resume or curriculum vitae, a list of pertinent undergraduate and graduate courses, a photocopy of undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s major advisor. Financial data The grant is $1,000, paid in 2 equal installments: when the grant is awarded and when the final report is filed. Duration 1 year. Limitations The recipient is required to submit quarterly reports and a final report by the end of the grant year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[1050] SOCIETY OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

[1052] SOUTHERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION RESEARCH PROJECT FUND

Society of Vertebrate Paleontology 60 Revere Drive, Suite 500 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 480-9080 Fax: (847) 480-9282 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.museum.state.il.us/svp Purpose To provide funding for graduate research in vertebrate paleontology. Eligibility This funding is available to students in the final stages of their doctoral program (within 18 months of completion). Their research project must deal with vertebrate paleontology. Successful applicants are chosen on the basis of: scholarly contributions to the field of vertebrate paleontology (including the dissertation project), professional activity within the field, and promise of a productive and important professional role in the field. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Special features Information is also available from Anthony R. Fiorillo, Dallas Museum of Natural History, P.O. Box 150349, Dal-

Southern Medical Association Attn: Director of Internal Operations 35 Lakeshore Drive P.O. Box 190088 Birmingham, AL 35219-0088 (205) 945-8903 Fax: (205) 942-0642 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sma.org Purpose To provide funding for small research projects to physicians and medical students in southern states. Eligibility This program is open to physicians in housestaff training and medical students located at medical schools, medical centers, osteopathic schools, and affiliated hospitals. Established faculty investigators are not eligible. Applicants must be affiliated with an institution within the territorial boundaries of the association. Financial data Grants up to $2,500 are available. Funds are to be used primarily for the purchase of expendable items but may be used to pay research assistants if deemed appropriate for the proposed research. Travel expenses are not covered. Duration 1 year.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Special features The association covers the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1053] SOUTHERN NURSING RESEARCH SOCIETY/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to members of the Southern Nursing Research Society who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic, but applicants must be current society members. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by the Southern Nursing Research Society. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[1054] SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD DISSERTATION-YEAR FELLOWSHIP Southern Regional Education Board 592 10th Street N.W. Atlanta, GA 30318-5790 (404) 875-9211, ext. 269 Fax: (404) 872-1477 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sreb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students who wish to complete a doctoral dissertation while in residence at a university in the southern states. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are members of racial/ethnic minority groups (Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and African Americans) and have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. except the dissertation. Applicants must be in a position to write full time and must expect to complete the dissertation within the year of the fellowship. Eligibility is limited to individuals who plan to become full-time fac-

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ulty members at a southern institution upon completion of their doctoral degree. Financial data Fellows receive waiver of tuition and fees (in or out of state) and a stipend of $12,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program is part of the national Compact for Faculty Diversity, established in 1994 by the New England Board for Higher Education (NEBHE), the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) with assistance from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Ford Foundation, participating states, and doctoral universities. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications received by March of each year receive first consideration.

[1055] STANLEY D. TYLMAN RESEARCH GRANTS AND AWARDS American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics c/o Dr. Peter S. Lund 333 South Seventh Street, Suite 110 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Purpose To support graduate and postgraduate research in the field of fixed prosthodontics. Eligibility Students (in conjunction with a designated program director) in an accredited graduate and postgraduate prosthodontic program are eligible to apply. The program director is required to certify the existence of appropriate supervisory expertise, appropriate staff and student commitment, and appropriate facilities and equipment to ensure successful completion of the proposed research project. More than 1 student from an institution may apply. Selection is based on 1) significance of the research to the clinical practice of fixed prosthodontics and 2) scientific merit (experimental design, experimental method, and proposed data analysis). Financial data The grants are $2,000 each. Funds may be used for small equipment, supplies, contractual costs, and other specifically approved aspects of student research projects. Indirect administrative costs and travel costs may not be covered. Duration 1 year. Special features Each year, the author of the most outstanding research manuscript submitted as a requirement of the grant receives an award of $1,000 and funding to attend the next annual meeting of the academy and present a research report to the membership. The second-place winner receives an award of $500 and the third-place winner receives $300; those award recipients receive no funding to attend the meeting, but their conference fees are waived if they do attend. Limitations Within 15 months of the release of grant funds, the recipient must provide a manuscript that is appropriate for submission to the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry or another refereed journal and a statement of actual expenditures from the grant. Number awarded 6 to 8 grants are awarded each year. Deadline March of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [1056] STAR FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY Environmental Protection Agency Attn: National Center for Environmental Research and Quality Assurance 401 M Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-3837 (800) 490-9194 Fax: (202) 260-2039 Web site: www.epa.gov/ncerqa Purpose To provide financial support to graduate students planning to obtain advanced degrees and pursue careers in environmentally-related fields. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a fully-accredited U.S. college or university. They must be interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in an environmentally-related field of specialization. Students who have been enrolled for more than 2 years in a master’s program or 4 years in a doctoral program are not eligible. Women, minorities, and students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Financial data The total award is $34,000 per year, including a student stipend of $17,000, a student research expense allowance of $5,000, and an allowance of up to $12,000 for tuition and fees paid directly to the institution. Duration Up to 2 years for master’s students; up to 3 years for doctoral students. Special features This program is the graduate student component of the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program of the Environmental Protection Agency. Limitations Fellows may conduct research outside the United States, but no additional funding is provided for foreign travel or other expenses. Number awarded Approximately 100 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[1057] STEPHEN S. CHANG MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP Institute of Food Technologists Attn: Scholarship Department 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1291 (312) 782-8424 Fax: (312) 782-8348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ift.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on food science or food technology. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate studies leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in an approved program in food science or food technology at an educational institution in the United States or Canada. They must have an above average interest in research and demonstrated scientific aptitude. Research in such disciplines as genetics, horticulture, nutrition, microbiology, biochemistry, engineering, and chemistry is not eligible unless it is directly related to food science or technology. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they are members of the Institute of Food Technologists.

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Special features Funding for this fellowship is provided by Kalsec, Inc. Limitations Correspondence and completed applications must be submitted to the department head at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1058] STUDENT FELLOWSHIP AWARDS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE Society of Nuclear Medicine Education and Research Foundation c/o Sue Weiss, ERF Administrative Director Children’s Memorial Medical Center 2300 Children’s Plaza, Room 242 Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 880-4663 Fax: (773) 880-4455 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.snerf.org Purpose To enable undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to spend time assisting in clinical and basic research activities in nuclear medicine. Eligibility Applicants should be enrolled in either medical or graduate school, but undergraduate students who demonstrate competence in the physical and/or biological aspects of radioactivity may also apply. Applications must include detailed documentation of the proposed research project, as well as a letter of support from the nuclear medicine faculty advisor. Financial data Grants are limited to a maximum of $3,000 for at least 3 months of full-time research. Briefer fellowships will be considered (stipends will be $1,000 per month). Duration At least 2 months. Special features Awards are granted with the expectation that exposure to research will serve as an incentive to consider a career in nuclear medicine. Number awarded 10 to 15 each year. Deadline April or December of each year.

[1059] STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT IN CLINICAL OR REHABILITATIVE AUDIOLOGY American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Attn: Director of Programs and Corporate Development 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-3279 (301) 897-5700 (800) 498-2071 Fax: (301) 571-0457 TTY: (301) 897-0157 Web site: www.ashfoundation.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research in audiology. Eligibility This program is open to graduate and postgraduate students in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research in the area of clinical and/or rehabilitative audiology. Selection is based on the significance of the research and its potential impact on the clinical needs relevant to audiology, clearly stated project objectives, merits of the design for answering the question, management plan that clearly outlines the activities and timelines of the project, adequate provision for evaluating the results, facilities and resources to which the applicant would have access, and the

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS ability of the applicant to complete the proposed research within 1 year. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[1060] STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Attn: Director of Programs and Corporate Development 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-3279 (301) 897-5700 (800) 498-2071 Fax: (301) 571-0457 TTY: (301) 897-0157 Web site: www.ashfoundation.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research in childhood language development. Eligibility This program is open to graduate or postgraduate students in the field of communication sciences and disorders. The proposed research must be in the area of early childhood language development. Selection is based on the significance of the research and its potential impact on the clinical needs relevant to early childhood language development, clearly stated project objectives, merits of the design for answering the question, management plan that clearly outlines the activities and timelines of the project, adequate provision for evaluating the results, facilities and resources to which the applicant would have access, and the ability of the applicant to complete the proposed research within 1 year. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[1061] STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS IN MALACOLOGY Western Society of Malacologists c/o Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Attn: Department of Invertebrate Zoology 2559 Puesta del Sol Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 682-4711, ext. 334 Fax: (805) 963-9679 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sbnature.org/wsmgrant.htm Purpose To support student research in malacology. Eligibility Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. The thesis, dissertation, or research project for which they are requesting funding must be focused primarily on the systematics, biology, ecology, physiology, biochemistry, or paleontology of marine, terrestrial, or freshwater mollusks. Research currently in progress or beginning during the application year will be considered. Interested students must submit 6 copies of their proposal, which should consist of a cover application page, a 2-page discussion of the research project and its malacological significance, a budget, a resume or outline of the applicant’s academic background, a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s research advisor, and a list of grants and amounts currently being received.

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Financial data Research grants of up to $1,000 are available to be used for actual research costs, including but not limited to field and laboratory equipment, chemicals, photographic supplies, computer time and supplies, microscope usage fees, and reasonable research travel costs. Duration Up to 1 year. Special features This grant is offered jointly by the Western Society of Malacologists, the Santa Barbara Malacological Society, the San Diego Shell Club, and the Northern California Malacozoological Club. Limitations Applications may not be submitted electronically. Deadline April of each year.

[1062] SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MINORITY NURSES American Nurses Association Attn: Ethnic/Racial Minority Fellowship Programs 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7245 Fax: (202) 651-7007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for predoctoral research training to minority nurses pursuing careers in substance abuse prevention, intervention, or comorbidity in minority communities. Eligibility Applications are accepted from registered nurses who 1) are members of an ethnic or racial minority group, including but not limited to African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders; 2) U.S. citizens or permanent residents; 3) members of the American Nurses Association (ANA); 4) holders of master’s degrees; and 5) able to demonstrate a commitment to a research career related to ethnic/racial, underserved, and underrepresented minority populations. The proposed research training program must relate to substance abuse prevention, intervention, and comorbidity within the parameters of ethnic/minority and psychiatric/mental health issues. Financial data The maximum stipend is $11,748 per year. Duration Up to 3 years. Special features Funds for this program are provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Deadline January of each year.

[1063] SUMMER FELLOWSHIP IN ANGIOGENESIS RESEARCH Angiogenesis Foundation Attn: Fellowships Program P.O. Box 383011 Cambridge, MA 02238 (617) 576-5708 Fax: (617) 576-5808 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.angio.org Purpose To provide funding to medical students who are interested in participating in research related to angiogenesis during the summer. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in accredited medical schools in the United States, working towards an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be interested in

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working on a research project involving scientific or clinical investigations that relate to angiogenesis and vascular proliferative disorders. They must arrange with a senior investigator who will accept them into the laboratory. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration Summer months. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline May of each year.

mittee on Women in Agricultural Economics. Information is also available from the Sylvia Lane Fellowship Chair, Jean Kinsey, (612) 625-2744. Number awarded This award is not offered annually; it is granted only when funds are available. Deadline June of each year.

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Hudson River Foundation 40 West 20th Street, Ninth Floor New York, NY 10011 (212) 924-8290 Fax: (212) 924-8325 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hudsonriver.org Purpose To provide funding for research during the summer on the Hudson River to graduate or undergraduate students. Eligibility Eligible are undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in conducting research in estuarine science using the Hudson River as the subject of their research. Research in public policy that relates to the Hudson River Estuary is also eligible. Selection is based on quality of the proposal, availability and commitment of an academic sponsor, scientific merit, and ability of the student to conduct the proposed research. Financial data The award includes a summer stipend of $3,500 and limited research funds. Advisors receive a stipend of $500. Duration Research is conducted in the summer. Special features Funds for these fellowships come from the Hudson River Fund, first established in 1982, and administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Hudson River environmental organizations, and the Hudson River Foundation. Limitations Because of the training and educational aspects of this program, students must be sponsored by a major professor who is willing to commit sufficient time for supervision of the research and to attend 1 or more meetings. Number awarded 8 each year. Deadline March of each year.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 370 Dallas, TX 75244 (972) 855-1600 (888) 300-5582 Fax: (972) 855-1605 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.komen.org Purpose To provide funding for breast cancer research to doctoral students in the social and health sciences. Eligibility This program provides funding to doctoral candidates in the health and social sciences who are interested in conducting dissertation research on breast health and breast cancer. Financial data The grants range from $10,000 to $15,000 per year. Duration 2 years. Special features The foundation offers one of the country’s most innovative and responsive grant programs in breast cancer today. Deadline March of each year.

[1065] SYLVIA LANE MENTOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics c/o Janet E. Perry Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service 1800 M Street, N.W., Room 4116 Washington, DC 20036-5831 (202) 694-5583 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To enable graduate students, young professionals, and established professionals to conduct research in agricultural economics anywhere in the world. Eligibility These fellowships are awarded to mentee/mentor pairs of individuals. Mentees must have completed at least 1 year in residence in an accredited American graduate degree program in agricultural economics or a closely-related discipline; women with Ph.D. degrees and advanced graduate students are encouraged to apply. Mentors should be established experts on food, agricultural, or natural resource issues. The goal is to enable scholars, particularly women, to relocate in order to conduct research with an established expert at another university, institution, or firm, even though they may reside in different parts of the country or the world. Financial data Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000. Funds may be used to cover direct research costs, travel, and temporary relocation expenses. Duration Several weeks. Special features This program is sponsored by the American Agricultural Economics Association Foundation and by academic, foundation, and industry donors; it is administered by the Com-

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[1067] TIDAL WETLANDS RESEARCH GRANTS Nature Conservancy–Connecticut Chapter Attn: Stewardship Ecologist 55 High Street Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 344-0716 Web site: www.tnc.org/infield/State/Connecticut Purpose To provide funding to graduate students and professionals interested in conducting biological research in Connecticut. Eligibility This program is open to conservation professionals and students at the master’s or doctoral level who reside in New England. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research that will lead to an understanding of basic physical, ecological, and evolutionary processes and that is directly applicable to problems of conservation. Preference is given to proposals for applied research on both rare and endangered species, threatened communities, habitats and ecosystems, and nuisance species. Research must be conducted within the tidally influenced portions of the Housatonic and Connecticut Rivers. Selection is

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS based on scientific merit, feasibility, and relevance to the conservation goals of the Nature Conservancy. Financial data Grants up to $5,000 per year are available. Duration 3 years. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1068] TIOF ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS The International Osprey Foundation Attn: TIOF Endowment Fund P.O. Box 250 Sanibel, FL 33957-0250 Web site: www.sancap.com/osprey/endowment.htm Purpose To provide funding to graduate students interested in conducting research on ospreys. Eligibility Eligible to request funding are graduate students working on projects that focus on ospreys, other raptors, or areas of environmental concern as they related to the survival of birds and wildlife in general. Interested applicants should send a 2-page project description, including an itemized estimate of expenses and the name and address of the graduate supervisor. This information serves as the grant application; no further documentation is required. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration Up to 1 year. Special features This grant program started in 1989. Limitations A final report on the funded research is required. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1069] TONY J. CUNHA GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD Salt Institute 700 North Fairfax Street, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314-2040 (703) 549-4648 Fax: (703) 548-2194 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.saltinstitute.org Purpose To provide funding for graduate research on the role of salt in animal nutrition. Eligibility Graduate students interested in conducting research on the role of salt in animal diets and/or the benefits of salt as a carrier of trace minerals are eligible to apply. Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[1070] TOVA FELLOWSHIP Olfactory Research Fund 145 East 32nd Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10016-6002 (212) 725-2755 Fax: (212) 779-9058 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.olfactory.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students who are con-

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[1071] UNCF/MERCK GRADUATE SCIENCE RESEARCH DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3538 Fax: (703) 205-3574 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American graduate students who are interested in pursuing biomedical research. Eligibility This program is open to African American graduate students currently enrolled full time in a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral program in the life or physical sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents within 1 to 3 years of completing their dissertation. Financial data The total award is $40,000, including up to $30,000 as a stipend for the student (the maximum stipend is $20,000 for any 12-month period) and a department grant up to $10,000. Funds must be used for completing course work, conducting research, and preparing the dissertation. Duration 12 to 24 months. Special features This program is funded by the Merck Company Foundation. Number awarded At least 12 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[1072] UREP GRANTS FOR FIELD RESEARCH University of California Attn: University Research Expeditions Program One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 (530) 752-0692 Fax: (530) 752-0681 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: urep.ucdavis.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to University of California faculty/staff/graduate students (from any of the 9 campuses) who are interested in conducting a field research project through the University Research Expeditions Program (UREP). Eligibility Faculty members or staff researchers from any of the University of California campuses are eligible to apply for partial

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES or full funding. Principal investigator status is not required for consideration. Graduate students may apply as independent field directors with the sponsorship of a faculty advisor or receive partial or full funding under the program by assisting members of a faculty member’s staff. Selection is based on the scientific merits of the proposal and the feasibility of including donor-participants. Financial data Funding can be used for short- or long-term field research, as seed money for new research, to continue ongoing projects, to supplement other grants, to support graduate students, or to provide full funding for new or ongoing studies. Funds can be also be used for field and/or travel costs. Special features Since its inception, UREP has sponsored hundreds of field teams in more than 50 countries worldwide. These grants support investigations into issues of importance in animal behavior, archaeology/paleontology, the arts and humanities, environmental studies, and marine studies. Some of the recent projects funded include: stone age hunters in Germany, conserving Mai Po wetlands in China, and tropical forest birds in Costa Rica. Deadline April for projects between November and May; October for projects between June and October.

[1073] USP INFORMATION DIVISION FELLOWSHIPS United States Pharmacopeia Attn: Office of External Affairs 12601 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 816-8282 Fax: (301) 816-8247 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.usp.org Purpose To promote advanced graduate or postdoctoral research in areas related to drug use information. Eligibility Applicants must have been accepted for full-time study in a doctoral program, be enrolled in a fellowship program, or have a postdoctoral research (non-faculty) appointment. Foreign applicants must have a background in drug standards and currently be enrolled in an equivalent educational program. The proposed research must relate to drug use information, with preference given to proposals for research related to evidence-based decision making, cost effectiveness outcomes, usefulness determinations of patient education, pediatrics information, veterinary information, or off-label uses. Applicants must be sponsored by a faculty member at their university who currently serves as a member of the organization’s Committee of Revision or Advisory Panel. The member need not be the major professor supervising the fellow. Financial data Up to $15,000 per year. Money is sent directly to the recipient’s school. No university overhead or administrative expenses are allowed. Awards are to be used only to support the fellows (tuition, travel, clerical help, necessary equipment) and the cost of research as submitted by the fellows. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features Since the program was initiated in 1981, more than $1.7 million in fellowships has been distributed. Limitations Any resulting publication and/or thesis must acknowledge this program’s financial support. A copy of the work must be sent to the sponsor. A report on the research accomplishments must be provided by the fellow no later than 1 year after receipt of the award. Number awarded 6 per year. Deadline January of each year.

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[1074] USP STANDARDS DIVISION FELLOWSHIPS United States Pharmacopeia Attn: Office of External Affairs 12601 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 816-8282 Fax: (301) 816-8247 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.usp.org Purpose To promote advanced graduate research in areas related to drug standards. Eligibility Applicants must have completed their second year in a Ph.D. program. Foreign applicants must have a background in drug standards and currently be enrolled in an equivalent educational program. The proposed research must relate to compendial standards, with preference given to proposals for research related to biotechnology-based molecule characterization, methods for reducing solvent use, powder characterization, water adsorption/desorption, or pharmacy compounding. Applicants must be sponsored by a faculty member at their university who currently serves as a member of the organization’s Committee of Revision or Advisory Panel. The member need not be the major professor supervising the fellow. Financial data Up to $15,000 per year. Money is sent directly to the recipient’s school. No university overhead or administrative expenses are allowed. Awards are to be used only to support the fellows (tuition, travel, clerical help, necessary equipment) and the cost of research as submitted by the fellows. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Special features Since the program was initiated in 1981, more than $1.7 million in fellowships has been distributed. Limitations Any resulting publication and/or thesis must acknowledge this program’s financial support. A copy of the work must be sent to the sponsor. A report on the research accomplishments must be provided by the fellow no later than 1 year after receipt of the award. Number awarded 6 per year. Deadline January of each year.

[1075] V. DUANE RATH FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP International Association of Food Industry Suppliers Attn: IAFIS Foundation 1451 Dolley Madison Boulevard McLean, VA 22101-3850 (703) 761-2600 Fax: (703) 761-4334 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iafis.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students who are interested in conducting research in a field related to food science. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in fields relevant to food science. Age, sex, race, and financial need are not considered in the selection process. U.S. or Canadian citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $10,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Special features This program is administered by the IAFIS Foundation with funding provided by the V. Duane Rath Foundation.

GRADUATE FUNDING PROGRAMS Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[1076] VESSA NOTCHEV FELLOWSHIPS Sigma Delta Epsilon–Graduate Women in Science, Inc. P.O. Box 240726 Apple Valley, MN 55124-0726 Web site: www.gac.edu/Groups/gwis/fellowships.html Purpose To assist members of Sigma Delta Epsilon–Graduate Women in Science who are pursuing research in the natural sciences. Eligibility The program is open to members of the society in the United States and Canada who are doing graduate or postdoctoral work in the natural sciences (defined as anthropology, computer sciences, environmental sciences, life sciences, mathematics, psychology, physical sciences, and statistics). Applicants must give evidence of outstanding ability and promise in scientific research. Financial data The awards range from $2,000 to $3,000. The funds must be used for scientific research, including professional travel costs. They may not be used for tuition, child care, travel to professional meetings or to begin a new appointment, administrative overhead or indirect costs, personal computers, living allowances, or equipment of general use. Duration 1 year; may be renewed in unusual circumstances, contingent upon receipt of an annual progress report. Special features Information is also available from the Vessa Notchev Fellowship Chair, Sara Patterson, University of Wisconsin, Botany Department, B120 Birge Hall, 430 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706, (608) 233-6680, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of $2,800 was available for these fellowships. Deadline November of each year.

[1077] VIRGINIA CLELAND, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on health policy issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to nursing health policy issues. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year.

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Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[1078] VIRGINIA KELLEY, CRNA SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on women’s health issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to women’s health issues. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[1079] VIRGINIA STONE, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on clinical gerontological issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be experienced researchers who have had more than 3 researchbased publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. The proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to clinical gerontological nursing issues. Financial data The grants are $10,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [1080] WEATHERHEAD FELLOWSHIPS School of American Research Attn: Resident Scholar Program 660 Garcia Street P.O. Box 2188 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 (505) 954-7201 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sarweb.org Purpose To fund research residencies at the School of American Research in Santa Fe, New Mexico for pre- and postdoctoral scholars interested in the sciences or humanities. Eligibility This program is open to scholars, either pre- or postdoctoral, who are interested in conducting research in the humanities or the sciences. Projects that are narrowly focused (geographically or theoretically) or that are primarily methodological seldom receive strong consideration. Topics addressed by recent resident scholars have included the following: social implications of hydraulic systems in early complex society, the symbolism of death and the afterlife in ancient central Mexico, and the politics of gender and identity in post-colonial India. Predoctoral applicants must be nominated by their department or degree-granting program (only 1 nominee will be considered per department). Applications must include: 6 copies of a proposal (no more than 4 pages in length), 6 copies of the applicant’s curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of recommendation. Applications are evaluated on the basis of overall excellence and significance of the proposed project, in addition to such factors as clarity of presentation and the applicant’s record of academic achievement. Preference is given to applicants whose field work or basic research and analysis are complete and who need time to write up their research. Financial data The fellowship provides an apartment and office on the school’s campus, a stipend, library assistance, and other benefits. Duration 9 months, beginning in September. Special features Books written by recipients may be published by the School of American Research Press. Funding for this program is provided by the Weatherhead Foundation. Limitations Recipients are expected to reside at the school, in Santa Fe, for the tenure of the fellowship. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[1081] WELDER WILDLIFE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation Attn: Director P.O. Box 1400 Sinton, TX 78387-1400 (361) 364-2643 Fax: (361) 364-2650 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: hometown.aol.com/welderwf/welderweb.htm Purpose To support graduate field research in wildlife and wildlife-related problems. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students (on the master’s or doctoral degree level) whose GRE score is at least 1100 and who have earned at least a “B” average during the last 2 years of undergraduate or graduate work. They should be interested in conducting beginning field research in wildlife and wildlife-related problems. In the past, students have come from most

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of the sciences, including animal behavior, biology, botany, conservation education, ecology, genetics, ornithology, parasitology, range science, veterinary pathology, and fisheries sciences. Eligible to be considered for funding are, in descending order of priority: 1) studies already in progress that need to be extended into or through the coming year; 2) new studies that would be initiated at the foundation’s facility in Texas; 3) proposals having to do with problems or species on which the foundation has done some previous work or in which the foundation has a special interest; and 4) if any funds remain, other projects that would make the greatest overall contribution to the wildlife field in general, as long as the research is to be conducted within continental North America. Proposals should include the following: objectives, background and relevance, study site, methods, analytical procedures, itemized budget, and timetable. Financial data Stipends are $950 per month for full-time master’s degree candidates and $1,000 for full-time Ph.D. candidates. Funds are to be used to cover living costs, tuition, fees, and books. In addition, there are some funds available for equipment and supplies, and there is an annual $1,200 travel allowance. The foundation reimburses recipients for travel to 1 professional meeting, if they are presenting a paper there. Duration 1 year. Special features This program was established in 1956. Students working on or near the foundation are provided dormitoryapartment living quarters, utilities, and field/laboratory facilities. Limitations Recipients cannot receive any other scholarship support for the duration of this program. Progress reports must be submitted in June and in December. Number awarded 15 to 20 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[1082] WESLEY JESSEN EXCELLENCE AWARD Wesley Jessen Attn: Consumer Affairs 333 East Howard Avenue Des Plaines, IL 60018 (800) 952-2952 Web site: www.wesley-jessen.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding optometry student papers on contact lenses or cornea-related issues. Eligibility Currently-enrolled optometry students are eligible to submit original research papers that focus on contact lenses or cornea-related issues. Financial data The first-place winner receives a $3,000 scholarship and an all-expenses paid trip for 2 to attend the American Optometric Association Contact Lens Section’s annual symposium. Second- and third-place winners receive $2,000 and $1,000 scholarships, respectively. Fourth- and fifth-place winners each receive a $500 scholarship. Duration The competition is held annually. Special features This program began in 1989. Wesley Jessen was founded by optometry school professor Dr. Newton Wesley and his student Dr. George Jessen. The company is a leader in contact lens manufacturing and marketing. Number awarded 5 each year.

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[1083] WILDERNESS MEDICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH TRAINING AWARD

[1085] WILLIAM AND CHARLOTTE PARKS FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP IN ANIMAL WELFARE

Wilderness Medical Society 3595 East Fountain Boulevard, Suite A1 Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (719) 572-9255 Fax: (719) 572-1514 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wms.org Purpose To encourage health care professionals and scientists to conduct research in health-related aspects of outdoor and wilderness activities. Eligibility This program is open to 1) residents or fellows of accredited American or Canadian medical training programs or 2) graduate students in nursing, health care, or allied life sciences who are interested in conducting research in the field of wilderness and environmental medicine. A wide variety of research projects are acceptable for submission, including clinical investigation, laboratory (“basic”) science, epidemiological surveys, development of new techniques or novel application of existing techniques, improvements in equipment design or use, and public information and injury prevention programs. Projects may be part of existing research programs, but they should be easily distinguishable as a separate component. Letters of support from faculty, sponsors, collaborators, and co-sponsoring funding agencies, if appropriate, must be included with the application. Financial data Up to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Limitations The successful applicant is expected to conduct the project during the ensuing year and present an abstract of the findings at the society’s next annual meeting. It is expected that the project will result in at least 1 article for publication in the peer-reviewed medical literature. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

William and Charlotte Parks Foundation c/o Barbara Orlans 7106 Laverock Lane Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 229-7525 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to Ph.D. students who are interested in conducting research on animal welfare. Eligibility This program is open to students already enrolled in a Ph.D. program at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States. Interested students are invited to submit a 5-page description of the proposed project or work to be undertaken (including a timeline for accomplishment of specific tasks); a 1-page outline of departmental or institutional support for animal welfare activities in general and this project in particular; a description of the mentor’s interests in and commitment to animal welfare; and the proposed budget. Specifically excluded are projects that focus on the conservation and protection of wild animal populations. However, projects addressing companion animal, laboratory animal, and farm animal welfare are eligible. Projects are judged on 1) how creatively the proposal has addressed an animal welfare problem or project; 2) the importance of the issue in terms of animal welfare; 3) the possibility that the project will produce important new insights or developments for the promotion and development of animal welfare; and 4) the commitment of the sponsoring institution to examining and exploring issues in animal welfare. Financial data The total grant is $30,000 for the 3 year period; of this money, $24,000 may be used for stipendary support and up to $6,000 for the costs of the research project and relevant institutional expenses. Duration 3 years. Special features Information is also available from Randall Lockwood, HSUS, 2100 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[1084] WILLIAM AND CHARLOTTE CADBURY AWARD National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To recognize and reward minority medical school students’ outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Eligibility This award is open to minority students enrolled in their senior year at an accredited U.S. medical school. For the purposes of this program, “minority” is defined as African American, Native American, Mexican American, and mainland Puerto Rican. Candidates must be nominated by their medical school during the summer preceding their senior year. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data This honor includes a certificate of merit and a $2,000 award. Duration The award is presented annually. Special features This award was established in 1977. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by July of each year.

[1086] WILLIAM B. BEAN STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD American Osler Society c/o Lawrence D. Longo, Secretary-Treasurer Loma Linda University School of Medicine Center for Perinatal Biology Loma Linda, CA 92350 Purpose To provide financial support to graduate students interested in conducting research in the areas of medical history or medical humanism. Eligibility Candidates must be currently-enrolled students at approved schools of medicine in the United States or Canada. They must be interested in conducting research in the broad areas of medical history and medical humanism. The proposal package should include a title page, an abstract of the project, a goal statement, a statement of the background and relevance of the project, and a description of the methodology. In addition, the application must be accompanied by a letter from the proposed sponsor, outlining the sponsor’s interest in the project and willingness to provide guidance during the fellowship period. Financial data The grant is $1,000 (plus an additional $700 if the recipients are invited to present their research findings at the association’s annual meeting).

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Duration The grants are awarded annually. Special features Recipients may be invited to present a paper based on their findings at the annual meeting of the American Osler Society. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[1087] WILLIAM C. EZELL FELLOWSHIPS American Academy of Optometry Attn: American Optometric Foundation 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 506 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 984-4734, ext. 3007 Fax: (301) 984-4737 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ezell.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students working on a graduate degree or graduate research in optometric education. Eligibility Students entering or continuing a full-time program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree relating to optometric education are eligible to apply. Financial data Up to $8,000 per year. Funds are paid quarterly. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Special features This program was established in 1949 in honor of the first president of the American Optometric Foundation. Sponsors of the program include Bausch & Lomb, CIBA Vision, Essilor, and Vistakon. Limitations Recipients are expected to attend school on a fulltime basis (although other arrangements can be made). Number awarded Varies; recently, 9 of these fellowships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[1088] WILLIAM TOWNSEND PORTER FELLOWSHIP FOR MINORITY INVESTIGATORS Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory Attn: Fellowship Coordinator 7 MBL Street Woods Hole, MA 02543-1015 (508) 289-7441 Fax: (508) 457-1924 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mbl.edu Purpose To support underrepresented minority physiologists who wish to conduct research during the summer at the Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL). Eligibility This program is open to young scientists (undergraduates, senior graduate students, and postdoctoral trainees) who are from an underrepresented minority group (African Americans, Hispanics, or Native Americans), are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and are interested in conducting research in the field of physiology with senior investigators at MBL. Financial data Participants receive a stipend and a travel allowance. Duration Summer months. Special features This fellowship was first awarded in 1921. Funding is provided by the Harvard Apparatus Foundation. Number awarded Varies each year.

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[1089] WILLIAM V. SLITER RESEARCH AWARD Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research c/o Jennifer A. Jett, Secretary/Treasurer Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History Department of Paleobiology Washington, DC 20560-0121 (202) 357-1390 Fax: (202) 786-2832 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding for graduate foraminiferal research. Eligibility Research supported by this award deals with foraminifera or allied groups. Proposals must be for M.S. or Ph.D. projects that are not currently funded through other grants. Proposals should be short (1 to 3 pages) and include a research summary, a curriculum vitae, and a budget. Submissions are judged on the basis of scientific merit. Financial data A maximum of $1,000 is awarded each year. Funds may not be used for travel to meetings or conferences. Duration The grant is awarded annually. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline September of each year.

[1090] W.K. KELLOGG FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 110 West 32nd Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10001-3205 (212) 714-1007 Fax: (212) 239-9718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a doctoral program in health policy research who are committed to working with underserved populations. Eligibility This program is open to members of underrepresented minority groups (African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and mainland Puerto Ricans) who have been accepted or are already enrolled in a doctoral program in health policy research; members of non-minority groups are also eligible if they are committed to working with underserved populations upon completion of their doctorate. Applicants must include an essay of 500 to 1,000 words discussing their reasons for applying for a fellowship and how it will support their career plans, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts from all previous schools, and copies of any published articles, abstracts, or other work. Financial data The program provides an annual stipend to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses. Duration Up to 5 years: 2 years to do the necessary course work and 3 years to complete the dissertation. Special features The program was created in 1998 with grant support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. For its first year of operation (1999-2000), it operated at 3 institutions: the RAND Graduate School, the Heller School at Brandeis University, and the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Additional institutions are added periodically. Number awarded 10 each year.

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[1091] WOOD AWARD Forest Products Society Attn: Doris Robertson 2801 Marshall Court Madison, WI 53705-2295 (608) 231-1361, ext. 210 Fax: (608) 231-2152 Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding graduate student papers on the topic of wood. Eligibility This competition is open to all graduate students. The subject of the paper should be in the area of wood or wood products. The focus need not be limited to the fundamental properties of wood. The industry has a wide range of problems—starting with the harvesting of trees, extending through the development and manufacture of products, and ending with distribution and marketing. Any of these topics may be covered. The paper should be between 2,000 and 4,000 words; 4 copies must be submitted. Essays are rated on the basis of subject, skill of treatment, conclusions, applicability, and conformance to competition rules. Financial data First place: $1,000 and an engraved plaque; second place: $500 and an engraved plaque. Duration The competition is held annually. Special features This program is jointly sponsored by the Forest Products Society, the Coe Manufacturing Company, and Borden, Inc. Winners of the award will be invited to make a presentation at the society’s annual meeting. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline Tentative titles of all entries must be submitted by February of each year. Completed papers must be submitted to the applicant’s advisor or dean who, in turn, must submit them to the society by the beginning of March.

[1092] WOODROW WILSON–JOHNSON & JOHNSON DISSERTATION GRANTS IN CHILDREN’S HEALTH Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300 CN 5281 Princeton, NJ 08543-5281 (609) 452-7007 Fax: (609) 452-0066 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.woodrow.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates interested in conducting dissertation research on issues related to child health from a public policy perspective. Eligibility This program is open to students in doctoral programs in nursing, public health, anthropology, history, sociology, psychology, social work, and other related health fields. Applicants must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements at graduate schools in the United States and be interested in conducting research on issues related to children’s health. They must submit graduate school transcripts, letters of reference, a dissertation prospectus, a selected bibliography, a statement of interest in children’s health, and a timetable for completion of the dissertation. Selection is based on originality, scholarly validity, and significance of the dissertation topic; the applicant’s academic preparation and ability to accomplish the work; and whether or not

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the dissertation will be completed within a reasonable time period. Financial data Winners receive grants of $2,000 to be used for research expenses connected with the dissertation (travel, books, microfilming, photocopying, taping, and computer services). Special features Funding for this program is provided by Johnson & Johnson. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[1093] WOODROW WILSON–JOHNSON & JOHNSON DISSERTATION GRANTS IN WOMEN’S HEALTH Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300 CN 5281 Princeton, NJ 08543-5281 (609) 452-7007 Fax: (609) 452-0066 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.woodrow.org Purpose To encourage original and significant research on issues related to women’s health. Eligibility This program is open to students in doctoral programs in nursing, public health, anthropology, history, sociology, psychology, social work, and other related health fields. Applicants must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements at graduate schools in the United States and be interested in conducting research on issues related to women’s health. They must submit graduate school transcripts, letters of reference, a dissertation prospectus, a selected bibliography, a statement of interest in women’s health, and a timetable for completion of the dissertation. Selection is based on originality, scholarly validity, and significance of the dissertation topic; the applicant’s commitment to women’s health, academic preparation, and ability to accomplish the work; and whether the dissertation will be completed within a reasonable time period. Financial data Winners receive grants of $2,000 to be used for research expenses connected with the dissertation (travel, books, microfilming, photocopying, taping, and computer services). Special features Funding for this program is provided by Johnson & Johnson. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[1094] WYETH LEDERLE VACCINES/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on vaccines or other topics. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research may be related to any topic but preference is given to work on vaccines. Financial data The grant is $6,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Wyeth Lederle Vaccines. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[1095] WYETH-AYERST WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 488-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/anf Purpose To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research related to women’s health. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $3,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must deal with women’s health; preference is given to proposals investigating issues related to contraception and reproductive endocrinology. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Special features Funding for this program is provided by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Limitations There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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FINANCIAL AID BOOKSHELF General Directories [1096] Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources. Annual. Nearly 3,000 programs (representing over $100 billion in aid) sponsored by government agencies, private foundations, corporations, unions, church groups, and educational and professional associations are described in the latest edition of this directory. The programs provide grant support in the humanities, international affairs, race and minority concerns, education, environmental and urban affairs, social sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, technology, and other areas. Each entry contains the following information: organization name; address and telephone number; major field(s) of organizational interest; name(s) of grant program(s); purpose; nature of support available; amount of support per award; number of applicants and recipients for the most recent years; legal basis for program; eligibility requirements; application instructions; and deadline. The work is indexed by subject, sponsor, geographic requirements, and personnel. Price: $199.95, hardcover. Available from: R.R. Bowker, 121 Chanlon Road, New Providence, NJ 07974. Telephone: (908) 464-6800. Toll-free: (888) 269-5372. Web site: www.reedref.com/

[1097] Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Annual. This is the “what’s what” of government grant programs. It is the single source of information on programs administered at the federal level. Over 1,000 domestic assistance programs and activities, administered by at least 60 different federal agencies and departments, are described in this annual publication: grants, loans, loan guarantees and shared revenue; provisions of federal facilities, direct construction of goods and services; donation or provision of surplus property, technical assistance and counseling; statistical and other information services; and service activities and regulatory agencies. These assistance programs are available to state and local governments, public and private organizations and institutions, and individuals. Excluded are automatic payment programs not requiring application; personal recruitment programs of individual federal departments (other than the civil service program); and inactive or unfunded programs. Program entries provide information on purpose, availability, authorizing legislation, administering agency, and sources of additional information. Each annual edition contains more than 1,000 pages of information, making the listing cumbersome to use, even though there is extensive cross indexing. Users may find it easier to access the Catalog through the various software programs now available, or through the Federal Assistance Program Retrieval System (FAPRS), the official computerized guide to all federal grants found in the Catalog. With FAPRS, and your modem, you can link up with the Catalog’s database directly. Price: $72, paper. Available from: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 152507954. Telephone: (202) 512-1800, press 1. Toll-free: (800) 6698331.

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[1098] Directory of Research Grants. Annual. In the latest edition, more than 4,000 grants, contracts, fellowships, and loan programs for research, training, and innovative effort sponsored by 600 organizations are described. The emphasis is on U.S. programs, although some sponsored by other countries are included. Entries are arranged by program title. Annotations include requirements, restrictions, financial data (but not for all entries), name and addresses, and application procedures. The programs are indexed by subject. The information presented in this publication is also available online (through Dialog) as GRANTS, on CD-ROM with monthly supplements, as an Internet subscription (www.grantselect.com), and in a number of derivative publications, including the Directory of Biomedical and Health Care Grants. Price: $135, paper. Available from: Oryx Press, P.O. Box 33889, Phoenix, AZ 85067-3889. Telephone: (602) 265-2651. Toll-free: (800) 279ORYX. Web site: www.oryxpress.com/

[1099] Foundation Grants to Individuals. 12th ed. While most foundation grants are for agencies and institutions, some funding opportunities (including a number of scholarships and loans) have been set up specifically for individual applicants. You can find out about these opportunities in the Foundation Center’s Foundation Grants to Individuals. The current edition identifies more than 3,200 foundations that annually make grants of at least $2,000 to individuals. The work is organized by type of grant awarded (e.g., scholarships, general welfare, medical assistance) and subdivided by eligibility requirements and means of access (including some “Grants to Foreign Individuals” and “Grants to Employees of Specific Companies”). Collectively, these grants total nearly $100 million each year. However, most of these programs are limited geographically and will related only to very small segments of the population. Price: $65, paper. Available from: Foundation Center, 79 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003-3076. Telephone: (212) 620-4230. Toll-free: (800) 424-9836. Web site: www.fdncenter.org/

[1100] Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans. Annual. Although this directory will be too expensive for most students (or their parents) to consider buying, it should not be overlooked; many larger libraries have the title in their reference collection. Described here are more than 3,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans available to undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctorates in the United States and Canada. Each entry identifies qualifications, funds, purposes, application process, and background. The Vocational Goals Index in the front of the volume summarizes, in chart form, the characteristics of each award (e.g., level of study, subject of study, geographic restrictions, citizenship requirements). Price: $161, hardcover. Available from: Gale Group, 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535. Telephone: (248) 699-4253. Toll free: (800) 877-4253. Web site: www.galegroup.com/

FINANCIAL AID BOOKSHELF Subject/Activity Directories [1101] ARIS Funding Messenger: Biomedical Sciences Report. 8 times/yr. Started in 1976, this current awareness service presents upto-date information on grant and fellowship opportunities, agency activities, new programs, and funding policies in the biomedical sciences. The emphasis is on biomedical research, health care and services, and the general biological sciences. Both public and private programs are described. Each entry provides address, telephone numbers, concise guidelines, and deadline dates. Reports are issued every six weeks and supplements are issued as needed to list program deadlines and RFPs announced after a report’s publication date. This report is also available on IBM PC-compatible diskettes (3.5“ diskette with Word 6 for Windows format: $45 per year, in addition to the regular subscription prices listed below). Recently, access to a portion of the data included in this resource was made available, without charge, on ARIS’s web site. Users can also purchase a web subscription ($25 and up) to all records in ARIS’s biomedical sciences database. Price: $115, individuals; $240, institutions. Paper Available from: Academic Research Information System, The Redstone Building, 2940 16th Street, Suite 314, San Francisco, CA 94103. Telephone: (415) 558-8133; Fax: (415) 558-8135. Web site: www.arisnet.com/

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postdoctorates. A companion volume (described below) identifies funding opportunities for study and training abroad. Price: $45, hardcover. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

[1104] Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad. Published every odd-numbered year. If you want to go abroad to study and you need money to do so, this is the directory for you. Described here are 1,100 scholarships, fellowships, loans, and grants that Americans can use to support structured or unstructured study abroad, including money for formal academic classes, training courses, degreegranting programs, independent study, seminars, workshops, and student internships. Detailed information is provided for each program: address, telephone number (including fax, toll-free, and e-mail), purpose, eligibility, amount awarded, number awarded, duration, special features, limitations, and deadline date. There’s also a currency conversion table and an annotated bibliography of key resources that anyone (interested in study abroad or not) can use to find additional funding opportunities. Price: $39.50, hardcover. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

[1102] Directory of Biomedical and Health Care Grants. Annual. Use this directory to locate descriptions of nearly 3,000 funding sources in the biomedical and health care areas. The programs described here are sponsored by corporations, foundations, professional organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. Each program profile describes purpose, remuneration, eligibility, renewability, application deadlines, and sources of additional information. The entries are listed by program title and indexed by sponsoring organization, sponsoring organization by type (e.g., business and professional organizations, government agencies), and specific subject terms. The programs listed in the directory are taken from Oryx’s GRANTS database, which is also the source for the Directory of Research Grants; consequently, many of the programs included in the two publications are duplicates. Price: $84.50, paper. Available from: Oryx Press, P.O. Box 33889, Phoenix, AZ 85067-3889. Telephone: (602) 265-2651. Toll-free: (800) 279ORYX. Web site: www.oryxpress.com/

[1103] Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad. Published every odd-numbered year. This directory will help Americans tap into the millions of dollars available for research, lectureships, exchange programs, work assignments, conference attendance, professional development, and creative projects abroad. The 1,300 listings cover every major field of interest, are tenable in practically every country in the world, are sponsored by more than 500 different private and public organizations and agencies, and are open to all segments of the population, from high school students to professionals and

[1105] Grants and Awards Available to American Writers. Annual. Grants and awards in excess of $500, available to American writers for use in the United States and abroad, are described in this directory. According to the editors, this is the only reference work “which combines both domestic and foreign grants for American writers.” Additional sections identify grants and awards available to Canadian writers and state arts councils. The listing is wide-ranging but not comprehensive. The 500 entries each year are arranged alphabetically by organization and indexed by award title, type of literature, and sponsoring organization. There is no subject index. Each listing specifies purpose of the award, amount available, eligibility, and application procedures. The programs covered are open to playwrights, poets, journalists, fiction writers, researchers, and scholars. Since many of the awards described here require prior publication or are open only to nominees, this listing will prove most useful to writers with experience and reputation. To update the annual listing, use the P.E.N. American Center Newsletter. Price: $18, paper. Available from: P.E.N. American Center, 568 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Telephone: (212) 334-1660. Web site: www.pen.org

[1106] Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences. Published every odd-numbered year. This directory is aimed at graduate students looking for funding in the biological and health sciences. Described here are 1,100 fellowships, grants, and awards set aside just for students interested in working on a master’s or doctoral degree in agricultural sciences, biology, botany dentistry, genetics, medicine,

FINANCIAL AID BOOKSHELF nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, zoology, or any other biological or health field. Each funding program is clearly described, with detailed information given on purpose, eligibility requirements, financial data, duration, special features, limitations, number awarded, and deadline date. Entries are grouped by purpose (research or study) and indexed by sponsor, geographic coverage, subject, and deadline. This title is part of the four-volume RSP Graduate Funding Set; the other volumes cover graduate funding in the social/behavioral sciences, physical/earth sciences, and the humanities. Price: $42.50, comb binding. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

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has been designed so that they can quickly identify available funding by specific subject, sponsor, title, residency requirements, where the money can be spent, type of funding, and deadline date. More than 1,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships set aside for Asian Americans are described here. Full information is provided for each of these programs: purpose, eligibility, financial data, duration, special features, limitations, number awarded, and deadline date. This directory is part of Reference Service Press’s 4-volume Minority Funding Set, which replaced the Directory of Financial Aids for Minorities in 1997. Price: $35, hardcover. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

Special Groups [1110] [1107] Directory of Financial Aids for Women. Published every oddnumbered year. Are you looking for financial aid for women? Or, do you know women who are? If so, take a look at the Directory of Financial Aids for Women. Here, in one place, are descriptions of 1,400 funding programs—representing billions of dollars in financial aid set aside just for women. Each of these programs can be accessed by program title, sponsoring organization, geographic coverage, deadline date, and subject. There’s also a list of key sources that identify additional financial aid opportunities. Price: $45, hardcover. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans. Published every oddnumbered year. One of the 4 new titles in Reference Service Press’s Minority Funding Set (which replaced the Directory of Financial Aids for Minorities in 1997), this directory identifies the 1,300 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships available to Hispanic Americans, including Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, and others of Latin American origin. The directory is organized by program type and indexed by sponsoring organization, program title, geographic coverage, subject focus, and deadline date. Detailed program entries provide information on purpose, eligibility, financial data, duration, special features, number awarded, limitations, and deadline. Price: $37.50, hardcover. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

[1108] Financial Aid for African Americans. Published every oddnumbered year. If you are a Black or African American looking for financial aid, this is the directory for you. Described here are 1,300 scholarships, fellowships, grants, loans, awards, prizes, and internships—representing billions of dollars—open specifically to Black/African Americans. This money can be used to support a whole range of activities, including study, training, research, creative activities, future projects, professional development, and work experience. The listings cover every major subject area and are sponsored by hundreds of private and public agencies and organizations. This directory is part of Reference Service Press’s 4-volume Minority Funding Set, which replaced the Directory of Financial Aids for Minorities in 1997. Price: $37.50, hardcover. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

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Financial Aid for Asian Americans. Published every oddnumbered year. This directory is aimed at Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, or other Asian ancestry. The book

Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families. Published every even-numbered year. There are more than 1,000 funding opportunities available to meet the individual needs of America’s largest minority: 43 million

Financial Aid for Native Americans. Published every oddnumbered year. Detailed information on 1,300 funding opportunities open to American Indians, Native Alaskans, and Native Pacific Islanders (including Native Hawaiians and Samoans) is presented in this new directory. Program entries are arranged by target group and type of funding; additional access is provided by the subject, title, sponsor, residency, tenability, and deadline date indexes. Plus, the directory contains an annotated bibliography of 60 key directories that identify even more financial aid opportunities. This directory is part of Reference Service Press’s 4-volume Minority Funding Set, which replaced the Directory of Financial Aids for Minorities in 1997. Price: $37.50, hardcover. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

FINANCIAL AID BOOKSHELF persons with disabilities and their children or parents. To find out about this funding, use Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families. All disabilities are covered, including visual impairments, hearing impairments, orthopedic disabilities, learning disabilities, and multiple disabilities. The following information is provided for each entry: program title, sponsoring organization address and telephone numbers, purpose, eligibility, financial data, duration, special features, limitations, number awarded, and deadline date. To meet the needs of students with visual impairments, information on programs just for them is also available in a large print report ($30) and on an IBM- or Mac-compatible disk ($50). Price: $40, hardcover. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

[1113] Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Dependents. Published every even-numbered year. Veterans, military personnel, and their dependents (spouses, children, grandchildren, and dependent parents) make up more than one third of America’s population today. Each year, public and private agencies set aside billions of dollars in financial aid for these groups. This directory identifies, in one source, all the federal, state, and privately-funded scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants/grants-in-aid, awards, and internships aimed specifically at individuals with ties to the military. More than 1,100 programs are described in the latest edition. These opportunities are open to applicants at all levels (from high school through postdoctoral) for education, research, travel, training, career development, or emergency situations. The detailed entries are indexed by title, sponsoring organization, geographic coverage, subject, and deadline dates. Price: $40, hardcover. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

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Awards and Contests [1115] Awards, Honors, and Prizes. Annual. While this massive set is not the kind of publication you’re likely to buy for your own financial aid bookshelf, you will definitely want to look at it at a library. It contains the most extensive and up-to-date listing of awards, honors, and prizes available anywhere. It covers all subject areas, all areas of the world, and all types of awards, except scholarships, fellowships, prizes received only as a result of entering contests, and local or regional awards. Price: Volume 1 (U.S. and Canada): $220; Volume 2 (other countries): $245, hardcover. Available from: Gale Group, 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535. Telephone: (248) 699-4253. Toll free: (800) 877-4253. Web site: www.galegroup.com/

Internships [1116] America’s Top Internships. Annual. Unlike Peterson’s Internships directory (described below), this listing is selective rather than comprehensive. It describes in detail the “top” 100 internships in America, as selected by the Princeton Review and Student Access. Each program entry (generally three pages) provides information on: application process, selection process, compensation, quality of the work experience, locations, duration, prerequisites, and sources of additional information. Price: $21, paper. Available from: Random House, 400 Hahn Road, Westminster, MD 21157. Telephone: (212) 751-2600. Toll-free: (800) 7333000. Web site: www.randomhouse.com/

[1117] [1114] Hillel/FACETS National Guide to Scholarships, Fellowships, and Financial Support for Jewish Students. 1998. Prepared by Hillel/FACETS, which was founded in 1990 to “meet the special concerns Jewish students encounter when selecting a college,” this directory identifies more than 120 scholarships, fellowships, loans, awards, and internships available to Jewish students for study, research, or other activities in the United States or abroad (particularly in Israel). Each page contains just one program description and is formatted the same: a bar across the top that identifies the sponsoring organization and four boxes that contain information on: contact, eligibility, background, and application process. The program profiles are grouped by type (e.g., Jewish studies programs, Jewish communal fellowships, study in Israel programs) and indexed by program requirements (e.g., level of students, residency requirements, need-based requirements). One section identifies campus-based scholarships. Price: $18, paper. Available from: Hillel/FACETS, 1600 Campus Road, Box F-8, Los Angeles, CA 90041. Telephone: (213) 259-2959.

Directory of International Internships. 4th ed. 1998. An internship can serve as a bridge between education and preparation for a career. International internships can offer several additional advantages: cross-cultural exposure, an increase in foreign language competency, learning to adapt to different environments, and international contacts for the future. This directory identifies 500 international internships available to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for an international career. Indexing is by subject and geographic location. Even a comprehensive sources like Peterson’s Internships cannot match the number of international internships identified here. Price: $25, paper. Available from: Michigan State University, Attn: Career Services and Placement, 113 Student Services, East Lansing, MI 48824-1113. Telephone: (517) 355-9510. Web site: www.csp.msu.edu/

[1118] Peterson’s Internships. Annual. Work experience gained through an internship in a chosen field can provide an advantage in a student’s job search. Plus, internships can provided cash for college (in stipends, subse-

FINANCIAL AID BOOKSHELF quent scholarships, or both). One of the best ways to find out about internship opportunities is with a copy of the latest edition of this directory, which identifies more than 1,300 organizations offering more than 30,000 on-the-job training opportunities in such fields as architecture, business, communications, and sciences. Program entries describe length and duration of the position, rates of pay, desired qualifications, duties, training involved, availability of college credit, and application contacts, procedures, and deadlines. International internships are also listed, as well as specific information for interns working abroad and nonU.S. citizens applying for U.S. internships. Price: $24.95, paper. Available from: Peterson’s Guides, 202 Carnegie Center, P.O. Box 2123, Princeton, NJ 08543-2123. Telephone: (609) 243-9111, ext. 660. Toll-free: (800) 338-3282, ext. 660. Web site: www.petersons.com/

Nothing Over $4.95 [1119] AFL-CIO Scholarship Guide. Annual. Unions have an outstanding record of providing financial assistance to members and their families. In this selective booklet, funding opportunities worth in excess of $3 million are described. The programs are sponsored by international and national unions, local unions, and AFL-CIO state and local central bodies. They are intended to aid union members, their dependents, and certain non-union students in search of financial assistance to cover the cost of attending college or other postsecondary institutions. However, this listing just scratches the surface of the labor scholarship offerings available from many of the 60,000 international and national unions, local unions, and AFLCIO state and local central bodies. So, be sure to check what your local unions offer as well. Do this even if you’re not a union member; not all awards will require applicants to belong to a union. Price: $3 (free to union members), paper. Available from: AFL-CIO, Attn: Publications Department, 815 16th Street, N.W., Room 209, Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 637-5041. Toll free: (800) 342-1235. Web site: www.aflcio.org/

[1120] Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents. Annual. This is one of the federal government’s all-time best-selling publications. The annual pamphlet provides a comprehensive summary of federal government benefits (not all of which are monetary) available to veterans and their dependents. It is updated annually and contains information on alcoholism treatment programs, aid for the blind, burial assistance, clothing allowances, compensation for service-connected disabilities, death payments, dental treatment, dependents’ education, education and training loans, etc. Price: $5.50, paper. Available from: U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9328. Telephone: (202) 512-1800, press 1 Web site: www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/

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[1121] Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Annual. If you are going to be in college next year, you need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). By filling out this form, you can start the application process for any of these federal programs: Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Stafford/Ford Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Work-Study, Title VII, and Public Health Act Programs. Fill out this form even if you are not interested in getting (or don’t think you can qualify for) federal aid; many privately-sponsored programs require students to have submitted FAFSA before applying for their funding. Help in completing the FAFSA is available online. The address is: www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FAFSA. Students can speed up the FAFSA application process by downloading a free Windows-based program for IBM-compatible computers called FAFSA Express; using it can cut weeks off the application process and eliminate the mistakes and problems that sometimes arise when filling out the paper FAFSA form. To download the software, go to the web site listed below. Price: Free, paper or downloadable Windows-based program for IBM-compatible computers. Available from: U.S. Department of Education. To receive a copy, call (800) 4-FED-AID or download FAFSA Express at the web site listed below: Web site: www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/express.html/

[1122] Fulbright and Related Grants for Graduate Study and Research Abroad. Annual. The Fulbright Student Program is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master’s degree and doctoral candidates, young professionals, and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. This annual pamphlet, available without charge from the Institute of International Education (IIE), lists Institute-administered Fulbright fellowships and grants available to U.S. graduate students for study and research abroad. The arrangement is by country in which the recipient will study or conduct research. Entries specify recommended fields of study or investigation, language requirements, duration, selection procedures, financial data, application process, special features, and limitations. A similar publication for more advanced applicants is Fulbright Scholar Program, also available without charge from IIE. Price: Free, paper. Available from: Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017-3580. Telephone: (212) 8838200. Web site: www.iie.org/

[1123] Getting Your Share of Federal Aid. 2001. This is a basic primer for getting federal aid. Described here are all the major federal programs, the information needed to fill out federal applications, the major points to keep in mind when filling out these applications, and a list of common errors to avoid. Price: $4.50, paper. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

FINANCIAL AID BOOKSHELF [1124] National Science Foundation Guide to Programs. Annual. The National Science Foundation (NSF) was founded in 1950 to promote and advance scientific programs. Over the years, it has established a wide range of programs to support scientific, mathematical, and engineering research and education. These programs are described in this annual guide, which is distributed without charge by the foundation. For a print version, write to the address below. The guide is also available at NSF’s web site. Entries provide information on program title, contact address, eligibility requirements, application deadline, program purpose, application procedure, and type and amount of assistance available. Also covered are programs administered in cooperation with foreign countries. Use the monthly NSF Bulletin to update the listings in this annual guide (also available in print or on NSF’s web site). Price: Free, paper. Available from: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703) 306-1234 Web site: www.nsf.gov/

[1125] Need a Lift? To Educational Opportunities, Careers, Loans, Scholarships, Employment. Prep. by the American Legion Educational and Scholarship Program. Annual. What started as just a listing of financial aid offered by American Legion affiliates around the country has grown to become a sizable general financial aid listing (each edition is generally 150 pages or more). While American Legion educational assistance on the national and state level is still covered, much more is now presented in each annual issue: information on calculating financial need, a chart describing the major federal programs, some information on funding for veterans and their dependents, and short descriptions of some other types of financial aid. There is even a list of postsecondary schools nationwide, which gives phone number, enrollment by gender, SAT scores, tuition costs, costs for room and board, deadlines for admissions and financial aid, and what financial aid forms are required. All this for $3. That’s a bargain. Price: $3, paper. Available from: American Legion, Attn: National Emblem Sales, P.O. Box 1050, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1050. Telephone: (317) 630-1207. Toll-free: (888) 4-LEGION. Web site: www.legion.org/

[1126] Scholarship Search Strategies. 2001. There are billions of dollars in financial aid available every year. But, it’s not easy to get this funding. If it were, everyone would have it. What can you do to increase the chances of getting your share? You’ll find the best strategies outlined in this booklet. Price: $4.50, paper. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

[1127] Speaking the Language: Your Financial Aid Dictionary. 2001. It’s hard to be successful when you don’t understand the language. How do you get to be an “independent student”? What

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defines “financial need”? What’s the difference between FAFSA and FAF? The answers are in this booklet. Price: $4.50, paper. Available from: Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 9399620. Web site: www.rspfunding.com/

[1128] The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Annual. Of the $70 billion in student aid currently available, close to one half of it (almost $32 billion) will be supplied by the federal government. And, most of the federal funds will be channeled through a handful of programs: Pell Grants, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Perkins Loans. Get information about these programs straight from the source, in this free booklet issued by the U.S. Department of Education. For each program, official information is provided on purpose, financial support offered, application procedures, eligibility, recipient responsibilities, and notification process. The Guide is available in print or can be downloaded from the Department of Education’s World Wide Web site. Price: Free, paper. Available from: U.S. Department of Education, c/o Federal Student Information Aid Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC 20044. Telephone: (800) 4-FED-AID. Web site: www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/

Cyberspace Sites [1129] College Quest. One part of this search service identifies scholarships, awards, and prizes available to support college study. To conduct a free financial aid search, students must first register and, as part of that process, supply a password to enter or reenter the service. After registering, students answer a few questions and then wait for a minute or two for the results. Very brief information for each match is presented on a form, which covers sponsor, type of award, deadline, number awarded, renewability, what’s required in the application process, and contact. Some programs also include award descriptions, but many do not. Available on the Internet at: www.petersons.com/

[1130] ExPAN Scholarship Search. ExPAN Scholarship Search, on the College Board’s Scholarship Search Page, is a free web version of the Board’s FUND FINDER (a product aimed at career counselors, financial aid officers, and librarians that costs from $295 to $995 per year). Described here are scholarships, fellowships, loans, internships, and other types of financial aid programs sponsored by approximately 3,000 federal, state, and private sources. The search interface is relatively easy to use, but the database is only updated annually. Available on the Internet at: www.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html/

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FASTaid. Billing itself as the “World’s largest FREE online scholarship database,” this service is a product of the National Scholarship Research Service, a scholarship search service directed by Daniel J. Cassidy, the author of The Scholarship Book (described above). Thousands of financial aid programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and beyond are briefly described in the database. Available on the Internet at: www.fastaid.com/

Sallie Mae’s Online Scholarship Service This service gives students access to CASHE (College Aid Sources for Higher Education), a financial aid database describing scholarships, fellowships, grants, work study programs, loan programs, tuition waivers, internships, competitions, and work cooperative programs. The database contains listings of privatesector awards from 3,600 sponsors. Students fill out a Student Profile Form; the information provided is matched with the CASHE holdings, to identify appropriate funding opportunities. Available on the Internet at: scholarships.salliemae.com/

[1132] fastWEB: Financial Aid Search Through the Web. FastWEB advertises itself as “The Internet’s largest free scholarship search.” It contains concise descriptions of financial aid offered by 3,000 sponsoring organizations (the same information you can find in Dan Cassidy’s popular $25 Scholarship Book! There is also a version of the database for Canadian students called fastWEB Canada. If you take the time to fill out their 6-page questionnaire online (this can take up to 20 minutes, depending upon connection speed), fastWEB will set up a mailbox for you and deliver a list of scholarships based on the information you supplied. Check the mailbox periodically for search updates. Bonus: each of the entries offers you a form letter, so you can easily request an application form from the sponsors of the programs that are of interest to you. Available on the Internet at: www.fastWeb.com/

[1133] FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid. Sporting a spiffy new look, this popular web site (formerly known as the “Financial Aid Information Page,”) offers a number of short lists of financial aid opportunities available to specific groups, including women, minorities, international students, etc. Much more comprehensive is the bibliography of financial aid resources (print, electronic, and web based), but this area has not been kept up to date. Available on the Internet at: www.FinAid.org/

[1134] MACH25. CollegeNET offers a guide to colleges and universities in the United States (and selected other countries). Its scholarship database, MACH25, is a free web version of the Wintergreen/Orchard House Scholarship Finder, which contains information on private and school-based financial aid programs offered by 1,500 sponsors. It is updated annually. The database is similar to fastWEB, but not as easy to use. When constructing your search, remember to change the academic criteria page to reflect your own personal characteristics; otherwise, it defaults to someone with a 4.0 grade point average and 1600 on the SATs! You can view the results of your search in brief or detailed formats, save individuals awards in your profile, and generate letters to request additional information. You may get more “hits” with your MACH25 search than with either fastWEB or SRN, but your search results will probably be less precise; so, be prepared to sift through a number of irrelevant “leads” to find ones that exactly match your requirements. For another web site also using the Wintergreen/Orchard House database, see www.collegeedge.com/ Available on the Internet at: www.collegenet.com/mach25/

[1136] SRN Express. Extracted from Scholarship Resource Network (SRN), a scholarship search service, this abbreviated web version can be accessed by students directly, without charge. Students have to register (and give out their phone number), but in return they get a chance to search a portion of SRN’s scholarship database, which lists primarily private-sector aid offered by 1,500 sponsors. Single-school awards are not included. Although the database is updated throughout the year, there is no way for users to save their profiles, and SRN does not produce automatic updates the way that fastWEB does (see above). Available on the Internet at: www.srnexpress.com/express.htm/

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Sponsoring Organization Index The Sponsoring Organization Index makes it easy to identify agencies that offer the financial aid programs described in this book. In this index, the sponsoring organizations are listed alphabetically, word by word. In addition, we’ve used an alphabetical code (within parentheses) to help you identify the focus of the funding offered by the organizations: S = Study and Training; R = Research and Creative Activities. For example, if the name of a sponsoring organization is followed by (S) 241, a program sponsored by that organization is described in the Study/Training section, in entry 241. If that sponsoring organization’s name is followed by another entry number—for example, (R) 990—the same or a different program sponsored by that organization is described in the Research/Creative Activities section, in entry 990. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, (R) 936, 953 ACIL, (S) 10 Agronomic Science Foundation, (S) 283, (R) 886 Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club of Washington, D.C., (S) 20 Air Traffic Control Association, (S) 125 Aircast, Inc., (S) 468 Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, (S) 21 Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf, (S) 24 Allegiance Healthcare Corp., (S) 482 Allflex Tags, (S) 121 Alpha Chi, (S) 299 Alpha Epsilon Iota, (S) 27 Alpha Kappa Alpha, (S) 28–29 Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity, (S) 30, 628 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, (R) 777 Alpha Tau Delta, (S) 31 Alzheimer’s Association, (R) 778 AMBUCS, (S) 33 American Academy of Dental Electrosurgery, (R) 951 American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, (R) 1055 American Academy of Neurology, (R) 866, 966 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, (S) 3, 146, 359, (R) 766, 872, 910 American Academy of Optometry, (S) 138, 745, (R) 1087 American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, (R) 821 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, (R) 996 American Academy of Periodontology, (S) 165 American Academy of Physician Assistants, (S) 584, (R) 935 American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, (S) 370 American Agricultural Economics Association Foundation, (R) 1065 American Art Therapy Association, Inc., (S) 35, 464, 605 American Association for the Advancement of Science, (R) 816 American Association of Airport Executives Foundation, (S) 9 American Association of Blood Banks, (R) 1029 American Association of Bovine Practitioners, (S) 55

American Association of Cereal Chemists, (S) 1 American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, (S) 653 American Association of Critical–Care Nurses, (S) 185, (R) 764, 779, 836, 915, 984, 1037 American Association of Dental Schools, (S) 2, (R) 838 American Association of Japanese University Women, (S) 36 American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Neuroscience Nursing Foundation, (S) 263, 498 American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 147–148, 203, 224, 300, 344, 355, 372, 378, 400, 408, 428, 489–490, 561, (R) 837 American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., (S) 23, 37, (R) 767, 958, 997 American Association of Retired Persons. Andrus Foundation, (S) 4 American Association of Swine Practitioners, (S) 38, 188 American Association of University Women, (S) 5, 643, (R) 768 American Association of University Women. Wilmington, Delaware Branch, (S) 706 American Brain Tumor Association, (R) 770 American Business Women’s Association, (S) 7, 251, 288, 627, 676 American Cancer Society, (S) 157, 425, 591 American Cancer Society. New England Division, (R) 808 American College of Healthcare Executives, (S) 22, 220 American College of Legal Medicine, (R) 919, 1030 American College of Medical Practice Executives, (S) 8, 11, 87, 123, 137, 182, 269, 301, 303, 429, 438–439, 503, 614–615, (R) 823, 927, 986 American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, (R) 1002 American College of Nurse–Midwives, (S) 91, 559 American College of Rheumatology, (R) 956 American College of Sports Medicine, (S) 39, (R) 780, 853, 975, 1005, 1016 American Council of the Blind, (S) 76, 176, 217

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX American Dairy Science Association, (S) 15, (R) 1021 American Dental Association. ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund, (S) 12, 448 American Dental Hygienists’ Association, (S) 13–14, 164, 319–320, 347, 404, 655, (R) 772 American Diabetes Association, (R) 781–782 American Dietetic Association, (S) 40, 156, 596 American Digestive Health Foundation, (R) 773 American Ex–prisoners of War, Inc. Columbia River Chapter, (S) 572 American Federation for Aging Research, (R) 894, 963 American Fisheries Society, (S) 326 American Foundation for Aging Research, (R) 783 American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education, (S) 130, 349, 365, 402, 432, 574–575, 578–579, 582, 610 American Foundation for the Blind, (S) 153, 567, 625 American Foundation for Vision Awareness, (S) 41 American Foundation for Vision Awareness of Washington, (S) 42 American Fund for Dental Health, (S) 448 American Gastroenterological Association, (R) 773 American Health Information Management Association, (S) 79, 89, 178, 219, 314, 358, 699 American Heart Association. Northland Affiliate, (S) 279, (R) 920, 930, 960 American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, (S) 522 American Holistic Nurses’ Association, (S) 124, (R) 824 American Indian Graduate Center, (S) 258 American Indian Science and Engineering Society, (S) 83, 197 American Iris Society, (R) 784 American Legion. Americanism and Children & Youth Division, (S) 186 American Legion. Illinois Auxiliary, (S) 444 American Legion. Wisconsin Auxiliary, (S) 297 American Liver Foundation, (R) 785 American Lung Association, (R) 948 American Medical Association, (S) 333, 348, 621 American Medical Women’s Association Foundation, (S) 744, (R) 931 American Mensa Education and Research Foundation, (S) 335 American Museum of Natural History, (S) 43, (R) 786 American Mushroom Institute, (S) 173 American Nephrology Nurses’ Association, (S) 58, 230, 238, 369, (R) 796 American Nurses Association, (S) 602, 678, (R) 1009, 1062 American Nurses Foundation, (R) 771, 779, 787–788, 798, 806, 825, 829, 848, 857–858, 889, 893, 917, 932, 940, 962, 1028, 1041, 1053, 1077–1079, 1094–1095 American Occupational Therapy Foundation, (S) 257, 410, 592, 600, (R) 789–790 American Oil Chemists’ Society, (R) 1013 American Orchid Society, (R) 879, 901 American Ornithologists’ Union, (R) 774, 802, 847, 913, 939, 950 American Osler Society, (R) 1086 American Osteopathic Association, (S) 61, (R) 799 American Osteopathic Foundation, (S) 665, 761 American Otological Society Research Fund, (R) 791 American Pediatric Society, (R) 1044 American Physical Therapy Association, (S) 222, 415 American Physiological Society, (S) 449, 747 American Podiatric Medical Association, (S) 229 American Psychological Association, (S) 191, 290, 433–434, 595

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American Psychological Foundation, (S) 282, 401 American Radio Relay League, (S) 377, 413, 759 American Radiological Nurses Association, (S) 161 American Respiratory Care Foundation, (S) 233, 746 American Sephardi Federation, (S) 102 American Sheep Industry Association, (S) 485 American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, (R) 776 American Society for Enology and Viticulture, (S) 44 American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators, (S) 98 American Society for Microbiology, (R) 1024 American Society for Nutritional Sciences, (R) 1006 American Society of Agronomy, (S) 283 American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, (S) 45 American Society of Extra–Corporeal Technology, Inc., (S) 53–54, 331, 334, 411, 570, 586 American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, (S) 231, (R) 881, 1015 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, (S) 46 American Society of Plant Taxonomists, (R) 792 American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants, (S) 760 American Society of Safety Engineers. North Florida Chapter, (S) 534 American Speech–Language–Hearing Foundation, (S) 47–48, 360, 383, (R) 1059–1060 American Wholesale Marketers Association, (S) 49 American Wine Society Education Foundation, (S) 50 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Jurisdiction, (R) 1031 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. Supreme Council, (S) 648 Angiogenesis Foundation, (R) 1063 Animal Behavior Society, (R) 794 Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., (S) 58 ARC of Washington Trust Fund, (S) 63 Arkansas Department of Higher Education, (S) 65–68 Arkansas Nurses Foundation, (S) 69 Armenian Mission Association of America, Inc., (S) 71 Armenian Relief Society of Eastern U.S.A., Inc., (S) 72 Armenian Students’ Association of America, Inc., (S) 73 Army Aviation Association of America Scholarship Foundation, (S) 74–75 Arthritis Foundation, (R) 842 Arthur and Doreen Parrett Scholarship Foundation, (S) 77 Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, (S) 4 Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, (S) 284 Association for Women in Science, (S) 56, 80, 155, 629, (R) 793, 803, 840, 1026 Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, (S) 268, (R) 918 Association of Field Ornithologists, (R) 852 Association of Government Accountants, (S) 81 Association of Graduates, (S) 82 Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, (S) 62, (R) 800–801 Association of Sikh Professionals, (S) 656 Association of Surgical Technologists, (S) 679 Association of University Programs in Health Administration, (S) 198 Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, (S) 86

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc., (S) 644 Atlantic Salmon Federation, (S) 550, (R) 995 Audio–Digest Foundation, (S) 333 Autism Society of America, (R) 828 Auxiliary to the Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine, (S) 85 A.V. Stout Fund, (R) 805 Aventis Pasteur, (R) 806

Barking Foundation, (S) 90 Bausch & Lomb, (S) 745, (R) 1087 Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Fenwal Division, (R) 1029 Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc., (S) 88, 103, 162, 223, 267, 342, 346, 612, 642 Big Y Foods, Inc., (S) 100, 565 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, (S) 234 Biomet, Inc., (S) 560 Blanche Naugher Fowler Charitable Scholarship Trust, (S) 96 Blinded Veterans Association, (S) 368 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, (R) 810–811 Bob Hoffman Foundation, (S) 537 Borden, Inc., (R) 1091 Boscov Department Store, (S) 293 Bush Foundation, (S) 106 Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of New York State, (S) 254 Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, (S) 116, 757 Business Products Industry Association, (S) 107

Cajal Club, (R) 832 California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program, (S) 114 California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, (S) 108 California Cattlemen’s Association, (S) 109, 120–121 California Chapter American Physical Therapy Association, (S) 392, 450, 583, 624, (R) 1003 California Japanese American Alumni Association, (S) 128 California. Office of the Governor, (S) 253 California Scottish Rite Foundation, (S) 110 California State University. Office of the Chancellor, (S) 111 California Student Aid Commission, (S) 255 Californians for Disability Rights, (S) 112 Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association, (S) 540 Canon U.S.A., Inc., (R) 816 Carnegie Institution of Washington, (R) 818 Carnegie Mellon University. Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, (R) 942 Cascade Arabian Horse Club of Washington, (S) 118 Catholic Daughters of the Americas, (S) 119 Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology, (R) 826 Chinese American Medical Society, (S) 113, (R) 814–815 Chinese American Physicians Society, (S) 115 CIBA Vision, (S) 745, (R) 1087 Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, (S) 712 Civitan International Foundation, (S) 167 Clare Boothe Luce Fund, (S) 129 Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund, (S) 131

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Coca–Cola Foundation, (R) 827 Coe Manufacturing Company, (R) 1091 Colgate–Palmolive Company, (S) 448 College Fund/UNCF, (S) 250, 703, (R) 1071 College of William and Mary. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, (R) 882 College Planning Network, (S) 732 College Student of the Year, Inc., (S) 214 Colorado Commission on Higher Education, (S) 133–134 Colorado Division of Wildlife, (S) 132 Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, (R) 829 Committee on Institutional Cooperation, (S) 127 Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics, (R) 1065 Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc., (S) 677 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., (S) 136 Connecticut Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 408 Connecticut Forest and Park Association, (S) 329 Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc., (R) 830 Consortium for a Strong Minority Presence at Liberal Arts Colleges, (R) 971 Cooper Ornithological Society, (R) 938, 964 Cornell University. Lab of Ornithology, (R) 877 Corning Incorporated, (S) 138 Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, (S) 122 Covance Corporation, (R) 1049 C.R. Bard, Inc., (R) 833 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, (R) 834 C.S. Mott Foundation, (R) 925 Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research, (R) 937, 1089 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, (R) 835

Dairy Recognition and Education Foundation, (S) 427 Danish Sisterhood of America, (S) 142 Datatel Scholars Foundation, (S) 57, 143 Daughters of Penelope, (S) 144, 660 David L. Jelinek Agency, (S) 344 Deafness Research Foundation, (R) 998 Delaware Higher Education Commission, (S) 150–151 Delaware State Dental Society, (S) 168 Delta Epsilon Sigma, (S) 212 Delta Gamma Foundation, (S) 153 Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Century City Alumnae Chapter, (S) 416 DeMolay Foundation Incorporated, (S) 261 Dentsply International, (R) 765 Dentsply International. L.D. Caulk Division, (R) 1010 Dermatology Nurses’ Association, (S) 154 Dermik Laboratories, (S) 154 Diane Du Plessis Scholarship Fund, (R) 839 Digital Voice, Inc., (S) 178 Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund, (S) 158, (R) 845 Donald D. Hammill Foundation, (R) 846 Dosatron International, Inc., (S) 162 Dow AgroSciences, (R) 897, 934

Easter Seals Iowa, (S) 180 Ecological Society of America, (R) 876 Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station, (R) 861

R–Research and Creative Activities

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Edna Bailey Sussman Fund, (R) 855 Eight and Forty, (S) 186 Elanco Animal Health, (S) 55, 188 Eli Lilly and Company, (S) 55, 188, 190, 385, (R) 858 Elsie B. Moore Trust, (S) 194 Emergency Medicine Foundation, (R) 860 Emergency Nurses Association, (S) 430 Emergency Nurses Association Foundation, (S) 195–196, 366 Entomological Society of America, (S) 673, (R) 897, 934, 990 Epilepsy Foundation, (S) 93, (R) 807, 863–864 Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island, (S) 60, 170, 177, 241, 646 Ernst & Young LLP, (S) 198 Essilor, (S) 745, (R) 1087 Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, (S) 187 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, (S) 169 Experimental and Applied Sciences, (R) 853

310

General Mills, Inc., (R) 929 Georgia Student Finance Commission, (S) 244–246, 292 Gerber Companies Foundation, (R) 888, 1006 Glaxo Wellcome, (S) 250, 582, (R) 893 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research, (R) 894 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, (R) 885 Good Samaritan Foundation, (S) 252 Grass Foundation, (R) 903 The Great 100, Inc., (S) 260 Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, (S) 521 Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc., (R) 904 Grotto Humanitarian Foundation, (S) 261 Gulfstream International Airlines, (S) 214

Family Health Foundation of Iowa, (S) 316 Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund, (S) 205 Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc., (S) 206 Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, (S) 619 Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism, (S) 204 Field Museum of Natural History, (R) 870–871 Fieri National Scholarship Fund, (S) 210 First Presbyterian Church, (S) 211 Five Colleges, Incorporated, (R) 873 Fleet Reserve Association, (S) 213, 639, 674 Florida Department of Education, (S) 215–216, 350 Florida Education Fund, (S) 426 Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., (S) 18, 171, 184, 412, 716, 729 Florida Leader Magazine, (S) 214 Florida Office of Collegiate Volunteerism, (R) 865 FMC Corporation, (R) 934 Ford Foundation, (S) 218, 491, 743, (R) 875, 1034, 1054 Forest Products Society, (R) 1091 Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc., (S) 227, 379, 563, 603, 733, 758, 763 Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, (S) 221 Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc., (S) 259, (R) 899 Foundation for the Carolinas, (S) 530 Frank H. and Eva B. Buck Foundation, (S) 225 Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, (S) 95 Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research, (R) 771 Frito–Lay, Inc., (R) 878 Furbearers Unlimited, (S) 179

H. Fletcher Brown Trust, (S) 264 Harvard Apparatus Foundation, (R) 1088 Harvard University. AIDS Institute, (S) 78 Harvard University. John F. Kennedy School of Government, (R) 869 Hawai’i Community Foundation, (S) 172, 697, 721 Hawaii. Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, (S) 272 Hawaii. Office of Hawaiian Affairs, (S) 541 Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu, (S) 271 Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, (R) 907 Health Careers Foundation, (S) 274 Health Physics Society, (S) 276 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, (S) 616 Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, (S) 278 Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund, (S) 280 Hellenic University Club of New York, (R) 850 Hemophilia Health Services, (S) 337, 617, 696 Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, (S) 78 Herb Society of America, Inc., (R) 912 Herschel C. Price Educational Foundation, (S) 286 Hershey Foods Corporation, (R) 1006 Hewlett–Packard Company, (R) 915 Hinckley Fund, (S) 289 Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, (S) 265 Houston Underwater Club, Inc., (S) 641 Howard Hughes Medical Institute, (S) 287, 295–296, (R) 916, 921 Howmedica, (S) 468 Hudson River Foundation, (R) 924, 1066 Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve, (R) 987 Hydro Agri North America, Inc., (S) 283 Hydrocephalus Association, (S) 247

Gallaudet University Alumni Association, (S) 99, 145, 262, 330, 341, 548, 730 Garden Club Federation of Maine, (S) 236 Garden Club of America, (S) 235, 367, (R) 797, 820, 877, 882–884 Garden Club of Ohio, (S) 232 Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Defamation, (R) 892 Gay and Lesbian Medical Association. Lesbian Health Fund, (R) 945 Genentech, Inc., (S) 238

Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 300 Illinois Department of Public Health. Center for Rural Health, (S) 305, 308, 310 Illinois Farm Bureau, (S) 306 Illinois Hospital & HealthSystems Association, (S) 307 Illinois State Board of Higher Education, (S) 309 Illinois Student Assistance Commission, (S) 311 Immune Deficiency Foundation, (S) 302 Independent Colleges of Southern California, (S) 384 Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs, (S) 313

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311

Innovision Imaging, Inc., (S) 314 Institute of Food Technologists, (R) 817, 827, 874, 878, 887, 904, 906, 928–929, 988, 1007, 1017, 1033, 1047, 1057 Inter–Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., (S) 440 International Association for Dental Research, (R) 1010 International Association of Food Industry Suppliers, (S) 15, 427, (R) 1075 International Association of Great Lakes Research, (S) 566, (R) 925 International College of Surgeons. United States Section, (R) 926 International Foodservice Editorial Council, (S) 315 International Foundation for Ethical Research, (R) 795 International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons, (S) 275 The International Osprey Foundation, (R) 1068 International Society for Measurement and Control. New Jersey Section, (S) 266 International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers, (S) 242 International Women’s Fishing Association Scholarship Trust, (S) 324 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, (S) 316 Iowa Nurses’ Foundation, (S) 317 Islamic Medical Association of North America, (S) 312 Italian Cultural Society, (S) 323

Korean American Scholarship Foundation. Midwest Region, (S) 442 Korean American Scholarship Foundation. Southern Region, (S) 668 Korean American Scholarship Foundation. Western Region, (S) 739 Kosciuszko Foundation, (S) 175, 375 Kraft Foods, Inc., (R) 1006 Kurzweil Foundation, (S) 76, 176, 217

J.A. & Flossie Mae Smith Scholarship Fund, (S) 327 James C. & Elizabeth R. Conner Foundation, (S) 328 Japanese American Citizens League, (S) 6, 126, 174, 281, 393, 523, 604, 609 Japanese Medical Society of America, Inc., (S) 332 J.O. Pollack L.L.C., (S) 339 Joanna F. Reed Medical Scholarship Trust, (S) 340 John G. Williams Scholarship Foundation, (S) 345 John O. Butler Company, (S) 347 Johnson & Johnson Long Term Care Business Group, (S) 466 Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc., (R) 765, 1092–1093 Joseph Anthony Beirne Memorial Foundation, Inc., (S) 351 Joseph Collins Foundation, (S) 352 Josephine De Kármán Fellowship Trust, (S) 353

Maids of Athena, (S) 394 Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 428 Maine Community Foundation, (S) 139, 163 Maine Dental Association, (S) 32 Maine Education Services, (S) 396 Maine. Finance Authority, (S) 395 Maine Osteopathic Association, (S) 92, 397–398 Mallinckrodt Medical, (R) 984 MANA, A National Latina Organization, (S) 399 Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, (R) 941 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, (S) 403 Marine Corps Tankers Association, (S) 343 Martin Barnes Scholarship Fund, (S) 409 Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., (S) 140 Maryland Higher Education Commission, (S) 419–424, 647 Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women’s Clubs, (S) 175 Mazamas Research Committee, (R) 952 McNeil Consumer Products Company, (S) 469 MCP Hahnemann University, (R) 949 Medical Education Systems, Inc., (S) 734 Medtronic Cardiopulmonary, Inc., (S) 411 Medtronic Physio–Control Corporation, (S) 430 Mennonite Health Services, (S) 193 Mentor HealthCare, Inc., (R) 961 Merck Company Foundation, (S) 703, (R) 962–963, 1071 Merial, (S) 55 Methodist Federation for Social Action. Nebraska Chapter, (S) 608 Metropolitan Life Foundation, (S) 436 Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority, (S) 441 Michigan Nurses Association, (R) 967 Midwest Nursing Research Society, (R) 972 Midwestern Higher Education Commission, (S) 443 Millipore Corporation, (R) 968

K Medic, (S) 560 Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, (S) 355 Kalsec, Inc., (R) 1057 Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate, (S) 271–272, 541, 598 Kansas Board of Regents, (S) 361–364 Kapoor Charitable Foundation, (R) 898 Kappa Epsilon, (S) 365 Kappa Gamma Pi, (S) 189 Kendall Healthcare Products, (S) 369 Kentucky Board of Nursing, (S) 371 Kentucky Department of Education, (S) 607 Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, (S) 701 Kentucky Medical Association, (S) 626 Kentucky Nurses Foundation, (S) 374 Kentucky Safety and Health Network, Inc., (S) 497 Korean American Scholarship Foundation. Eastern Region, (S) 181

S–Study and Training

Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity, (S) 166, (R) 849 Lawrence University. Office of the Dean of the Faculty, (R) 943 League of United Latin American Citizens, (S) 390 Leopold Schepp Foundation, (S) 381 Life Fitness Academy, (R) 965 Lighthouse International, (S) 256 Lilly Schizophrenia Reintegration Awards Office, (S) 385 Lincoln Foodservice Products Company, Inc., (R) 923 Los Alamos National Laboratory, (R) 947 Los Angeles Hillel Council, (S) 388 Louisiana. Office of Student Financial Assistance, (S) 622 Lupus Foundation of America, (R) 891

R–Research and Creative Activities

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Minnesota Department of Health, (S) 446 Minnesota Higher Education Services Office, (S) 445 Miss America Pageant, (S) 26, 293 Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association, (S) 452 Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid, (S) 453–456, 669 Missouri Botanical Garden, (R) 797 Missouri Botanical Garden. Center for Plant Conservation, (R) 820 Missouri Department of Health, (S) 457 Montana Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 400 Morris Scholarship Fund, (S) 460 Mount Olivet Foundation, (S) 461 Musser International Turfgrass Foundation, (S) 273, (R) 908 Mustard Seed Foundation, (S) 270 Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc., (R) 911 Mycological Society of America, (S) 463, (R) 974

Nabisco Inc., (R) 1006 National Alliance for Excellence, (S) 471 National Arab American Medical Association Foundation, (S) 465 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, (S) 17 National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care, (S) 466–467 National Association of Hispanic Nurses, (S) 472 National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc., (S) 473 National Association of Neonatal Nurses, (S) 474 National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, (S) 468, 560 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, (S) 469 National Association of School Nurses, (R) 804, 819, 976, 978 National Association of University Women, (S) 475 National Association of Water Companies, (S) 338 National Athletic Trainers’ Association, (S) 470, (R) 977 National Basketball Trainers Association, (S) 613 National Black Association for Speech–Language and Hearing, (R) 983 National Black Nurses Association, Inc., (S) 486 National Collegiate Athletic Association, (S) 487, 731 National Community Pharmacists Association, (S) 488 National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM), (S) 237 National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc., (S) 476 National Dairy Shrine, (S) 373 National Environmental Health Association, (S) 494 National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, (S) 477 National Federation of Republican Women, (S) 481 National Federation of the Blind, (S) 201, 285, 294, 370, 376, 431, 462, 478 National Food Processors Association, (S) 479 National Geographic Society, (R) 981 National Gerontological Nurses Association, (S) 417 National Hemophilia Foundation, (R) 994 National Interfraternity Foundation, Inc., (S) 386 National Italian American Foundation, (S) 117, 141, 248, 323, 520, 585, 618 National Medical Association, (S) 524 National Medical Fellowships, Inc., (S) 78, 226, 298, 322, 436, 524–525, 658, 750, 756, (R) 833, 888, 1084, 1090

S–Study and Training

312

National Milk Producers Federation, (R) 979, 1021 National Multiple Sclerosis Society, (R) 844 National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, (R) 854, 856, 914, 1008 National Organization of Italian American Women, (S) 520 National Osteoporosis Foundation, (R) 982 National Park Foundation, (R) 816 National Research Council, (S) 218, 295, (R) 875 National Safety Council. Campus Safety Division, (S) 540 National Science Foundation. Directorate for Biological Sciences, (R) 843 National Science Foundation. Directorate for Engineering, (R) 896 National Science Foundation. Office of Polar Programs, (R) 993 National Shellfisheries Association, Inc., (R) 959 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, (S) 25, 318 National Society for Histotechnology, (S) 482, 717 National Society of Black Engineers, (S) 228 National Speleological Society, (R) 1014 National Strength and Conditioning Association, (S) 537, 594, (R) 992 National Student Nurses’ Association, (S) 483–484 National Trappers Association, Inc., (S) 179 Nature Conservancy. Connecticut Chapter, (R) 905, 1067 Nesbitt Medical Student Foundation, (S) 496 Nevada State Medical Association, (S) 500 Nevada Women’s Fund, (S) 501 New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 489 New England Assembly of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 490 New England Board of Higher Education, (S) 491, 502 New England Botanical Club, (R) 985 New England Newspaper Advertising Executives Association, (S) 240, 495 New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 224 New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, (S) 681 New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission, (S) 504 New Jersey Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 372 New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, (S) 505 New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, (S) 451 New Jersey Osteopathic Education Foundation, (S) 506 New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, (S) 406 New Jersey State Nurses Association, (S) 291, 389, 435, 657 New Mexico Commission on Higher Education, (S) 507, 509–513, 515 New Mexico Veterans’ Service Commission, (S) 508, 514 New York Sea Grant, (R) 987 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, (R) 1066 New York State Education Department, (S) 516–517 New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, (S) 518–519 Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Inc., (R) 805 North American Bluebird Society, (R) 812, 991 North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, (S) 526 North Carolina Bar Association, (S) 528 North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, (S) 529 North Carolina Foundation for Nursing, (S) 387 North Carolina League for Nursing, (S) 530

R–Research and Creative Activities

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX North Carolina Nurses Association Council of Nurse Practitioners, (S) 387 North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, (S) 97, 527, 531–532 North Dakota Board of Nursing, (S) 533 Northern California Malacozoological Club, (R) 1061 Northland College. Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, (R) 1039 Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation, (S) 535 NovaCare, Inc., (S) 47 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, (S) 241, 302, (R) 1049 Nurses Educational Funds, Inc., (S) 199, 391, 492–493 Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin, Inc., (S) 538 Nursing Economics Foundation, (S) 539 Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania, (R) 1000

Odwalla, Inc., (S) 209 Ohio Board of Regents, (S) 542 Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, (S) 257 Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 561 Oklahoma. Physician Manpower Training Commission, (S) 545, 547 Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, (S) 543–544, 546 Old Dominion University, (S) 549 Olfactory Research Fund, (R) 1070 OMNII Products, (R) 996 Oncology Nursing Foundation, (S) 101, 200, 239, 354, 536, 552–554, 576–577, 590, (R) 1019 Oral–B Laboratories, (S) 448, (R) 765 Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, (S) 558 Oregon Nurses Association, (S) 551 Oregon Sheep Growers Association, Inc., (S) 556 Oregon Student Assistance Commission, (S) 380, 407, 555, 557–558, 572, 606, 645 Ortho Biotech, Inc., (S) 468 Ortho–McNeil Pharmaceutical Corporation, (S) 559 Osteotech, Inc., (S) 560

Padi Foundation, (R) 999 Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, (S) 16 Pall Corporation, (R) 902 Pampers Parenting Institute, (S) 356 Parenteral Drug Association Foundation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc., (R) 898, 902, 968 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, (S) 564 P.E.O. Sisterhood, (S) 569 Peter and Alice Koomruian Armenian Education Fund, (S) 571 Pew Charitable Trusts, (S) 491, 743, (R) 1054 Pfizer Inc., (S) 573 Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation, (S) 207–208, (R) 955 Pharmacia and Upjohn, Inc., (S) 576–577, (R) 1002 Phi Kappa Phi, (S) 580–581 Phi Lambda Sigma, (S) 582 Philadelphia General Hospital Training School for Nurses. Alumni Association, (R) 775 Pine Family Foundation, (R) 1004 Pisacano Leadership Foundation, (S) 587

S–Study and Training

313

P.L.A.T.O., (S) 588 Polar Electro, Oy, (R) 1005 Portuguese Foundation, Inc., (S) 589 Potash & Phosphate Institute, (S) 325 Power Students Network, (S) 593 Power Systems Inc., (S) 594 Pratt Pharmaceutical, (S) 387 Presbyterian Church (USA), (S) 597 Presbyterian Church (USA). Presbytery of South Dakota, (S) 160 President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, (S) 187 Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club, (S) 598 Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc., (S) 560 Procter & Gamble Company, (S) 356, 448, (R) 765, 1007, 1046, 1049 Psi Iota Xi, (S) 47 Publix Supermarkets, (S) 214 Purdue Pharma L.P., (S) 560 Purina Mills, Inc., (R) 1011 Purple Martin Conservation Association, (R) 1012

Quarter Century Wireless Association, (S) 603 Quest Medical, Inc., (S) 586

Radiological Society of North America, (R) 957 Reebok, (R) 1016 Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation, (R) 961, 1020, 1022–1023 Research to Prevent Blindness, (R) 954 Rho Chi, (S) 610 Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Association, (S) 611 Rhône–Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc., (R) 1020 Richard–Allan Scientific, (S) 482 Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation, (R) 831, 1081 Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation, (S) 680–681 Robert O. Gilbert Foundation, (R) 1025 Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, (S) 64 Roothbert Fund, Inc., (S) 623 Rousell Bio, (R) 934 Ryu Family Foundation, Inc., (S) 630

Sakura Finetek, U.S.A., Inc., (S) 482 Salt Institute, (R) 1069 San Diego Shell Club, (R) 1061 San Francisco Foundation, (S) 680 Santa Barbara Malacological Society, (R) 1061 Save the Dunes Conservation Fund, (R) 1051 Schering–Plough Corporation, (S) 610 Scholarships Foundation, (S) 638 School Food Service Foundation, (S) 599, (R) 923 School of American Research, (R) 1080 Scudder Association, Inc., (S) 640 Seaspace, Inc., (S) 641 Semiconductor Safety Association, (R) 1032 Sertoma International, (S) 135 Sheriffs’ Association of Texas, (S) 149, 336, 620, 632, 649–652

R–Research and Creative Activities

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Sigma Delta Epsilon–Graduate Women in Science, Inc., (R) 859, 1036, 1076 Sigma Theta Tau International, (R) 1037 Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, (R) 1038 Slocum–Lunz Foundation, (R) 1040 SmithKline Beecham, (R) 765, 1041 Smithsonian Institution. Horticulture Services Division, (R) 862 Smithsonian Institution Libraries, (R) 841 Smithsonian Institution. Office of Fellowships and Grants, (R) 1042–1043 Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, (R) 868 Social Science Research Council, (R) 1034 Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, (R) 860 Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, (S) 190 Society for Applied Anthropology, (R) 1001 Society for Epidemiologic Research, (R) 769 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, (R) 1035 Society for Pediatric Research, (R) 1044 Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, (R) 867 Society of Cosmetic Chemists, (R) 1045 Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, (R) 1046 Society of Flavor Chemists, (R) 1047 Society of Nuclear Medicine, (R) 1058 Society of Systematic Biologists, (R) 1048 Society of Toxicology, (R) 1049 Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, (R) 813, 1050 South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, (S) 661 South Carolina League for Nursing, (S) 662 South Carolina State Employees Association, (S) 59 South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, (S) 663 South Dakota Board of Regents, (S) 664 South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, (S) 636 Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society, (S) 666 Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, (S) 304, 309 Southern Medical Association, (S) 667, (R) 1052 Southern Nursing Research Society, (R) 1053 Southern Regional Education Board, (S) 670, (R) 1054 The Sperry Fund, (S) 94 Spina Bifida Association of America, (S) 635 St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C., (S) 671 St. Anthony Publishing, Inc., (S) 358 St. David’s Society of the State of New York, (S) 672 St. Lawrence University, (R) 933 Stanley J. Sarnoff Endowment for Cardiovascular Science, Inc., (R) 1027 State Medical Education Board of Georgia, (S) 243 State University System of Florida, (S) 152 Sun Trust, (S) 214 Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, (R) 1064 Swiss Benevolent Society of New York, (S) 568, 659

Tailhook Educational Foundation, (S) 682 Tennessee Education Association, (S) 159 Texas. Center for Rural Health Initiatives, (S) 683, 689 Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, Inc., (S) 249 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, (S) 684, 686, 688, 691–694

S–Study and Training

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Texas Knights Templar Educational Foundation, (S) 685 Texas Medical Association, (S) 687 Texas Physical Therapy Association, (S) 690 Texas Veterans Commission, (S) 695 Triangle Community Foundation, (R) 890 Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, (S) 700 Turlock Social Club of California, (S) 523 Ty Cobb Educational Foundation, (S) 702

Ukrainian Fraternal Association, (S) 202 An Uncommon Legacy Foundation, Inc., (S) 382 The Union and League of Romanian Societies of America, Inc., (S) 704 United Daughters of the Confederacy, (S) 357, 654 United Methodist Church, (S) 705 United Negro College Fund, (S) 234 United States Pharmacopeia, (R) 851, 1073–1074 University of Arizona. Library. Special Collections, (R) 973 University of California. University Research Expeditions Program, (R) 1072 University of Nevada. School of Medicine, (S) 499 University of Pennsylvania. Center for the Study of the History of Nursing, (R) 775, 946 University of Pittsburgh. Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology, (R) 880, 944 University of Virginia. Blandy Experimental Farm, (R) 809 University of Wisconsin. Madison Arboretum, (S) 235, (R) 883 U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, (R) 900 U.S. Air Force, (S) 19 U.S. Army. Dental Corps, (S) 708 U.S. Army. Medical Corps, (S) 709 U.S. Army. Medical Service Corps, (S) 707, 710 U.S. Army. Veterinary Corps, (S) 711 U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, (S) 105 U.S. Corporation for National Service, (S) 51–52 U.S. Department of Commerce. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (R) 980 U.S. Department of State, (R) 922 U.S. Department of the Interior. National Park Service, (R) 816 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, (S) 458–459, 720, 728 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, (S) 197, 447, 675, (R) 969, 1056 U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, (R) 909 U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, (S) 480, 683 U.S. Indian Health Service, (S) 277 U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (R) 975 U.S. National Institutes of Health, (S) 287, (R) 916, 989, 1018 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Mental Health, (S) 290, 434, 595 U.S. Navy. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, (S) 70 U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (S) 433, 602, 678, (R) 1009, 1062 USA Group, (S) 712 Utah Department of Health. Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health Systems, (S) 713 Utah Nurses Foundation, (S) 714

V. Duane Rath Foundation, (R) 1075

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Vasa Order of America, (S) 192, 321, 562, 715 Ventana Medical Systems, (S) 717 Venture Clubs of the Americas, (S) 718 Vermont–NEA, (S) 719 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, (S) 558 Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, (S) 104, 752 Virginia Department of Health, (S) 414, 724–725 Virginia Department of Veterans’ Affairs, (S) 727 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Graduate School, (R) 970 Virginia. State Council of Higher Education, (S) 722–723, 726 Vistakon, (S) 745, (R) 1087

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., (S) 631, 762 Zonta Club of Washington, D.C., (S) 183

3M Health Care, (S) 53, (R) 765

Warner–Lambert Company, (S) 2, (R) 765, 902 Warner–Lambert/Parke–Davis Company, (S) 734 Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, (S) 735–736 Washington Optometric Association. Auxiliary, (S) 42 Washington Women in Need, (S) 737 Weatherhead Foundation, (R) 1080 Wesley Jessen, (R) 1082 West Allis Radio Amateur Club, Inc., (S) 733 West Virginia. State College and University Systems, (S) 738 Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, (S) 601, 740, 743 Western Society of Malacologists, (R) 1061 Whitaker Foundation, (S) 741 White Earth Tribal Council, (S) 742 Whitestone, (S) 467 Wilcox Health Foundation, (S) 633 Wilderness Medical Society, (R) 822, 1083 The Wilderness Society, (R) 895 William and Charlotte Parks Foundation, (R) 1085 Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, (S) 749 Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board, (S) 748 Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc., (S) 437 W.K. Kellogg Foundation, (S) 136, 750, (R) 1090 Woman’s Missionary Union, (S) 405 Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, (S) 34, 418, 637, 753 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, (S) 754 Women’s National Farm and Garden Association, (S) 634 Woodmen of the World, (S) 755 Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, (R) 1092–1093 Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, (R) 903, 1088 Worcester County Horticultural Society, (S) 698 World Food Logistics Organization, (R) 1017 Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, (S) 751 Wyeth Lederle Vaccines, (R) 1094 Wyeth–Ayerst Laboratories, (S) 756–757, (R) 1095

Young Dental Manufacturing Company, (R) 838 Young Ladies’ Radio League, (S) 758

ZAMI, Inc., (S) 84 Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, (S) 761

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Residency Index Some programs listed in this book are restricted to residents of a particular city, county, state, or region. Others are open to applicants wherever they may live. The Residency Index will help you pinpoint programs available only to residents in your area as well as programs that have no residency restrictions at all (these are listed under the term “United States”). To use this index, look up the geographic areas that apply to you (always check the listings under “United States”), jot down the entry numbers listed after the program purpose that interests you (study/training or research/creative activities), and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. To help you in your search, we’ve provided some “see also” references in each index entry. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Alabama: Study and Training: 21, 84, 96, 340, 473. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Alaska: Study and Training: 63, 413, 439, 535, 601, 712, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities Arizona: Study and Training: 203, 209, 439, 601, 666, 700, 712, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Arkansas: Study and Training: 65–69, 84, 211, 473. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Atlanta, Georgia: Study and Training: 436. See also Georgia Aurora, Illinois: Study and Training: 436. See also Illinois Austin, Texas: Study and Training: 436. See also Texas

773, 791, 817, 822, 827, 834, 852, 866, 874, 878, 887, 903–904, 906, 918–919, 928–929, 948, 951, 957, 974, 988, 995–996, 1007, 1017, 1021, 1030, 1033, 1036, 1044, 1047, 1057, 1075–1076, 1083, 1086. See also Foreign countries Caribbean: Study and Training: 50; Research and Creative Activities: 941. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries Central America: Research and Creative Activities: 852, 941. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries Chicago, Illinois: Study and Training: 436. See also Illinois Cochise County, Arizona: Study and Training: 700. See also Arizona Colorado: Study and Training: 85, 132–134, 209, 439, 601, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Connecticut: Study and Training: 100, 206, 329, 436, 565, 568, 589, 630, 659. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Contra Costa County, California: Study and Training: 225. See also California

Bahamas: Study and Training: 50. See also Caribbean; Foreign countries Bangor, Maine: Study and Training: 92. See also Maine Bay County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida Boston, Massachusetts: Study and Training: 436. See also Massachusetts Bronx County, New York. See New York, New York Bronx, New York. See New York, New York Brooklyn, New York. See New York, New York

Dallas, Texas: Study and Training: 436. See also Texas Dayton, Ohio: Study and Training: 436. See also Ohio DeKalb County, Illinois: Study and Training: 496. See also Illinois Delaware: Study and Training: 150–151, 168, 194, 264, 568, 585, 630, 659, 671, 706. See also Northeastern states; Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Denver, Colorado: Study and Training: 436. See also Colorado District of Columbia. See Washington, D.C.

Calhoun County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida California: Study and Training: 36, 108–110, 112, 114, 120–121, 128, 146, 209, 225, 253, 255, 289, 384, 388, 392, 439, 450, 583, 680, 740; Research and Creative Activities: 1003. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Canada: Study and Training: 15, 22, 44, 50, 55, 57, 88, 103, 135, 143–144, 162, 165, 167, 193, 202, 220, 223, 267, 275, 312, 325, 342, 346, 351, 427, 449, 463, 465, 550, 562, 569, 612, 642, 660; Research and Creative Activities: 770,

Escambia County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida

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Georgia: Study and Training: 84, 137, 209, 243–246, 292, 677, 702. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Graham County, Arizona: Study and Training: 700. See also Arizona Greenlee County, Arizona: Study and Training: 700. See also Arizona Greenville, South Carolina: Study and Training: 436. See also South Carolina Gulf County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida

Harbor City, California. See Los Angeles, California Hawaii: Study and Training: 146, 172, 271–272, 439, 541, 598, 601, 633, 697, 712, 721, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Hollywood, California. See Los Angeles, California Holmes County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida Houston, Texas: Study and Training: 436. See also Texas

Idaho: Study and Training: 63, 301, 413, 439, 535, 601, 740; Research and Creative Activities: 927. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Illinois: Study and Training: 146, 209, 300, 304–308, 310–311, 438, 444, 496. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Indiana: Study and Training: 313, 367, 438, 712. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Iowa: Study and Training: 180, 316–317, 438, 460. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Jackson County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida

Kansas: Study and Training: 361–364, 443, 712. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Kentucky: Study and Training: 84, 371, 374, 497, 607, 626, 701. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Kings County, New York. See New York, New York

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Latin America. See Caribbean; Central America; Mexico; South America Long Island, New York: Study and Training: 436. See also New York Los Angeles, California: Study and Training: 436. See also California Louisiana: Study and Training: 84, 209, 211, 473, 622. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and parishes

Maine: Study and Training: 32, 90, 92, 131, 139, 163, 236, 395–398, 428, 489, 630; Research and Creative Activities: 839. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Manhattan, New York. See New York, New York Marin County, California: Study and Training: 436. See also California Maryland: Study and Training: 140, 146, 209, 227, 323, 419–424, 477, 585, 619, 647, 671, 712. See also Northeastern states; Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Massachusetts: Study and Training: 60, 100, 170, 177, 241, 489, 565, 585, 630, 646; Research and Creative Activities: 808. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Mexico: Study and Training: 15, 44, 50, 135; Research and Creative Activities: 852, 941. See also Foreign countries Miami, Florida: Study and Training: 436. See also Florida Michigan: Study and Training: 203, 209, 367, 438, 440–441, 443; Research and Creative Activities: 810–811, 967. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Minnesota: Study and Training: 106, 209, 298, 438, 443, 445, 742. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Mississippi: Study and Training: 84, 452–456, 473, 669, 712. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Missouri: Study and Training: 443, 457, 473. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Montana: Study and Training: 400, 413, 439, 535, 601, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Napa County, California: Study and Training: 225. See also California Nebraska: Study and Training: 438, 443, 608. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Nevada: Study and Training: 209, 439, 500–501, 601, 712, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities New England states: Study and Training: 240, 495, 502, 681, 698; Research and Creative Activities: 830, 905, 1067. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific states New Hampshire: Study and Training: 224, 410, 489, 503–504, 630; Research and Creative Activities: 986. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New Jersey: Study and Training: 95, 146, 209, 266, 268, 291, 372, 389, 406, 435–436, 451, 505–506, 568, 585, 630, 657, 659, 671. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

RESIDENCY INDEX New Mexico: Study and Training: 209, 439, 507–515, 601, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New York: Study and Training: 146, 254, 516–519, 568, 585, 592, 630, 638, 659; Research and Creative Activities: 987. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New York County, New York. See New York, New York New York, New York: Study and Training: 436. See also New York North Carolina: Study and Training: 84, 97, 260, 387, 526–532, 600, 671; Research and Creative Activities: 890. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties North Dakota: Study and Training: 106, 438, 533, 601, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities Northeastern states: Study and Training: 256, 352. See also United States; names of specific states

Oakland, California: Study and Training: 436. See also California Ohio: Study and Training: 232, 367, 438, 542. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Okaloosa County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida Oklahoma: Study and Training: 211, 543–547. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Oregon: Study and Training: 63, 209, 380, 407, 413, 439, 535, 555–558, 572, 601, 606, 645, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Pacific Islands: Study and Training: 712. See also Foreign countries; names of specific islands Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 209, 345, 367, 568, 585, 630, 659, 671, 759; Research and Creative Activities: 1000. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 436. See also Pennsylvania Phoenix, Arizona: Study and Training: 436. See also Arizona Pima County, Arizona: Study and Training: 700. See also Arizona Pinal County, Arizona: Study and Training: 700. See also Arizona Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 436. See also Pennsylvania Providence, Rhode Island: Study and Training: 436. See also Rhode Island Puerto Rico: Study and Training: 70, 116, 287; Research and Creative Activities: 916. See also Caribbean; United States

Queens County, New York. See New York, New York Queens, New York. See New York, New York

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Rensselaer, New York: Study and Training: 436. See also New York Rhode Island: Study and Training: 60, 170, 177, 241, 489, 611, 630, 646. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities Richmond County, New York. See New York, New York

Sacramento County, California: Study and Training: 225. See also California San Francisco, California: Study and Training: 436. See also California San Joaquin County, California: Study and Training: 225. See also California San Mateo County, California: Study and Training: 436. See also California San Pedro, California. See Los Angeles, California Santa Cruz County, Arizona: Study and Training: 700. See also Arizona Santa Rosa County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida Scotland: Study and Training: 671. See also Foreign countries Scranton, Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 436. See also Pennsylvania Solano County, California: Study and Training: 225. See also California South America: Research and Creative Activities: 852, 941. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries South Carolina: Study and Training: 59, 84, 661–663; Research and Creative Activities: 1040. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties South Dakota: Study and Training: 106, 160, 438, 636, 664, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Southern states: Study and Training: 352, 670; Research and Creative Activities: 1054. See also United States; names of specific states St. Petersburg, Florida: Study and Training: 436. See also Florida Staten Island, New York. See New York, New York Sweden: Study and Training: 562. See also Foreign countries

Tampa, Florida: Study and Training: 436. See also Florida Tennessee: Study and Training: 84, 159, 473. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Texas: Study and Training: 84, 146, 149, 209, 211, 249, 252, 336, 473, 620, 632, 649–652, 683–686, 688–695. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Tulsa, Oklahoma: Study and Training: 211, 436. See also Oklahoma

United States: Study and Training: 1–17, 19, 22–31, 33–35, 37–41, 43–58, 61–62, 64, 68, 70–76, 78–83, 86–89, 91, 93–94, 96, 98–99, 101–103, 105, 107, 111, 113, 115–117, 119, 122–127, 129–130, 133, 135–136, 138, 141–145, 147–148, 153–158, 160–162, 164–167, 169, 173–176, 178–179, 181–182, 185–193, 195–202, 204–205, 207–208,

RESIDENCY INDEX 210–214, 217–226, 228–231, 233–235, 237–239, 242, 247–248, 250–252, 257–259, 261–263, 265, 267–270, 273–288, 290, 293–296, 298–299, 302–303, 309, 312, 314–316, 318–322, 324–328, 330–335, 337–339, 341–344, 346–349, 351, 353–360, 365–370, 373, 375–379, 381–383, 385–388, 390–391, 393–394, 399, 401–405, 408–409, 411, 413, 415–418, 425–434, 436, 442, 446–449, 458–472, 474–476, 478–488, 490–494, 498–499, 507, 520, 522–526, 536–537, 539–540, 543, 546, 548–554, 559–562, 564, 566–567, 569–582, 584, 586–588, 590–600, 602–605, 609–610, 612–618, 621, 623–625, 627–631, 633–635, 637–644, 648, 653–656, 658, 660–661, 665, 667–668, 671–676, 678–679, 682, 687, 693, 696, 698–699, 703–705, 707–712, 715, 717–718, 720, 723–724, 728, 730–731, 734, 736, 738–739, 741–747, 750–751, 753–763; Research and Creative Activities: 764–807, 809, 812–864, 866–889, 891–904, 906–926, 928–966, 968–985, 987–999, 1001–1002, 1004–1039, 1041–1053, 1055–1066, 1068–1095. See also names of specific cities, counties, states, and regions Utah: Study and Training: 209, 439, 601, 713–714, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Utica, New York: Study and Training: 436. See also New York

Vermont: Study and Training: 489, 630, 719. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Virgin Islands: Study and Training: 116. See also Caribbean; United States Virginia: Study and Training: 84, 104, 146, 209, 323, 414, 461, 585, 671, 722–727, 752. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

Wales: Study and Training: 672. See also Foreign countries Walton County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida Warwick, Rhode Island: Study and Training: 436. See also Rhode Island Washington: Study and Training: 42, 63, 77, 118, 146, 209, 413, 439, 535, 601, 732, 735, 737, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Washington County, Florida: Study and Training: 340. See also Florida Washington, D.C.: Study and Training: 20, 183, 209, 323, 436, 461, 585, 671. See also Northeastern states; Southern states; United States West Virginia: Study and Training: 286, 367, 521, 671. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities Wilmington, California. See Los Angeles, California Wilmington, Delaware: Study and Training: 706. See also Delaware Wisconsin: Study and Training: 106, 209, 297, 437–438, 538, 563, 733, 748–749. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Wyoming: Study and Training: 439, 601, 712, 740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Yolo County, California: Study and Training: 225. See also California

Yuma County, Arizona: Study and Training: 700. See also Arizona

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Tenability Index Some programs listed in this book can be used only in specific cities, counties, states, or regions. Others may be used anywhere in the United States (or even abroad). The Tenability Index will help you locate funding that is restricted to a specific area as well as funding that has no tenability restrictions (these are listed under the term “United States”). To use this index, look up the geographic areas where you’d like to go (always check the listings under “United States”), jot down the entry numbers listed after the program purpose that interests you (study/training or research/creative activities), and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. To help you in your search, we’ve provided some “see also” references in each index entry. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Alabama: Study and Training: 21, 84, 96, 667–668; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Alaska: Study and Training: 63, 413, 439, 601, 739–740. See also Northwestern states; United States; names of specific cities Albuquerque, New Mexico: Study and Training: 743. See also New Mexico Amherst, Massachusetts: Research and Creative Activities: 873. See also Massachusetts Ann Arbor, Michigan: Study and Training: 127, 750; Research and Creative Activities: 1090. See also Michigan Appleton, Wisconsin: Research and Creative Activities: 943. See also Wisconsin Arctic region: Research and Creative Activities: 993. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries Arizona: Study and Training: 439, 601, 666, 739–740; Research and Creative Activities: 876. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Arkansas: Study and Training: 65, 67–68, 84, 667–668; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Arlington, Virginia: Study and Training: 129. See also Virginia Athens, Georgia: Study and Training: 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Georgia Atlanta, Georgia: Study and Training: 436. See also Georgia Auburn, Alabama: Study and Training: 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Alabama Aurora, Illinois: Study and Training: 436. See also Illinois Austin, Texas: Study and Training: 436. See also Texas

Berne, New York: Research and Creative Activities: 861. See also New York Bethesda, Maryland: Study and Training: 287; Research and Creative Activities: 916. See also Maryland Blacksburg, Virginia: Research and Creative Activities: 970. See also Virginia Bloomington, Indiana: Study and Training: 127. See also Indiana Boston, Massachusetts: Study and Training: 78, 129, 436. See also Massachusetts Boulder, Colorado: Study and Training: 743. See also Colorado Bronx County, New York. See New York, New York Bronx, New York. See New York, New York Brooklyn, New York. See New York, New York

California: Study and Training: 36, 108–110, 112, 114, 120–121, 128, 146, 253, 255, 384, 388, 392, 439, 450, 583, 601, 680, 739–740; Research and Creative Activities: 876, 1003. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Cambridge, Massachusetts: Research and Creative Activities: 869. See also Massachusetts Canada: Study and Training: 15, 22, 44, 50, 55, 57, 88, 103, 135, 143–144, 162, 165, 167, 193, 202, 220, 223, 267–268, 275, 312, 325, 342, 346, 351, 427, 449, 463, 465, 550, 569, 612, 621, 642, 660, 715, 732; Research and Creative Activities: 770, 773, 791, 817, 822, 827, 834, 852, 866, 874, 878, 887, 904, 906, 918–919, 928–929, 951, 957, 974, 988, 995–996, 1007, 1017, 1021, 1030, 1033, 1036, 1044, 1047, 1057, 1075–1076, 1083, 1086. See also Foreign countries Canton, New York: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also New York Caribbean: Study and Training: 50; Research and Creative Activities: 941. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries Central America: Research and Creative Activities: 852, 941. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries

Bahamas: Study and Training: 50. See also Caribbean; Foreign countries Baltimore, Maryland: Research and Creative Activities: 818. See also Maryland Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Study and Training: 66. See also Louisiana

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Champaign, Illinois: Study and Training: 127. See also Illinois Charlottesville, Virginia: Study and Training: 724. See also Virginia Chesterfield, Missouri: Study and Training: 66. See also Missouri Chicago, Illinois: Study and Training: 66, 127, 436; Research and Creative Activities: 870–871. See also Illinois Claremont, California: Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also California Clarke County, Virginia: Research and Creative Activities: 809. See also Virginia Cleveland, Ohio: Study and Training: 66. See also Ohio College Park, Maryland: Study and Training: 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Maryland College Station, Texas: Study and Training: 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Texas Colorado: Study and Training: 132–134, 439, 601, 739–740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Colorado Springs, Colorado: Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also Colorado Columbia, Missouri: Study and Training: 66. See also Missouri Columbus, Ohio: Study and Training: 127, 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Ohio Connecticut: Study and Training: 100, 181, 206, 224, 329, 408, 428, 436, 490, 565, 568, 630, 659; Research and Creative Activities: 905, 1067. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

1010, 1014, 1026, 1065, 1072. See also names of specific continents; names of specific countries Fort Pierce, Florida: Research and Creative Activities: 868. See also Florida Fort Worth, Texas: Study and Training: 436. See also Texas

Dallas, Texas: Study and Training: 66, 436. See also Texas Davenport, Iowa: Study and Training: 66. See also Iowa Dayton, Ohio: Study and Training: 436. See also Ohio Delaware: Study and Training: 150, 181, 568, 630, 659, 671. See also Northeastern states; Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Denmark: Study and Training: 142, 715. See also Europe; Foreign countries Denver, Colorado: Study and Training: 436. See also Colorado Des Moines, Iowa: Study and Training: 66. See also Iowa District of Columbia. See Washington, D.C.

Iceland: Study and Training: 715. See also Europe; Foreign countries Idaho: Study and Training: 63, 301, 413, 439, 601, 739–740; Research and Creative Activities: 927. See also Northwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Illinois: Study and Training: 146, 300, 304–306, 308–311, 438, 442, 444, 496. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Indiana: Study and Training: 313, 438, 442. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Indianapolis, Indiana: Study and Training: 127; Research and Creative Activities: 897. See also Indiana Iowa: Study and Training: 180, 316–317, 438, 442, 460. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Iowa City, Iowa: Study and Training: 127. See also Iowa Irving, Texas: Study and Training: 66. See also Texas Ithaca, New York: Study and Training: 43, 273; Research and Creative Activities: 786, 908. See also New York

East Lansing, Michigan: Study and Training: 127, 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Michigan Eugene, Oregon: Study and Training: 743. See also Oregon Europe: Study and Training: 732. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries Evanston, Illinois: Study and Training: 127. See also Illinois

Fairbanks, Alaska: Study and Training: 743. See also Alaska Finland: Study and Training: 715. See also Europe; Foreign countries Florida: Study and Training: 18, 84, 146, 152, 171, 184, 214–216, 350, 412, 426, 534, 667–668, 716, 729; Research and Creative Activities: 865, 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Foreign countries: Study and Training: 56, 80, 155, 204, 270, 295, 381, 447, 471, 580, 629, 720; Research and Creative Activities: 768, 778, 793, 797, 803, 840, 934, 959, 969, 981,

Georgia: Study and Training: 84, 137, 245–246, 292, 667–668; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Grand Forks, North Dakota: Study and Training: 743. See also North Dakota Greenville, South Carolina: Study and Training: 436. See also South Carolina Grinnell, Iowa: Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also Iowa

Harbor City, California. See Los Angeles, California Haverford, Pennsylvania: Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also Pennsylvania Hawaii: Study and Training: 146, 271–272, 439, 541, 598, 601, 633, 697, 721, 739–740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Hollywood, California. See Los Angeles, California Houston, Texas: Study and Training: 436. See also Texas

Johnson City, Tennessee: Study and Training: 724. See also Tennessee

Kansas: Study and Training: 361–362, 442–443. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

TENABILITY INDEX Kansas City, Missouri: Study and Training: 66. See also Missouri Kentucky: Study and Training: 84, 181, 497, 607, 626, 667, 701; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Kings County, New York. See New York, New York Knoxville, Tennessee: Study and Training: 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Tennessee

La Porte County, Indiana: Research and Creative Activities: 1051. See also Indiana Lake County, Indiana: Research and Creative Activities: 1051. See also Indiana Laramie, Wyoming: Study and Training: 743. See also Wyoming Latin America. See Caribbean; Central America; Mexico; South America Lincoln, Nebraska: Study and Training: 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Nebraska Linesville, Pennsylvania: Research and Creative Activities: 880, 944. See also Pennsylvania Logan, Utah: Study and Training: 743. See also Utah Long Island, New York: Study and Training: 436. See also New York Los Alamos, New Mexico: Research and Creative Activities: 947. See also New Mexico Los Angeles, California: Study and Training: 436; Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also California Louisiana: Study and Training: 84, 622, 667–668; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and parishes Louisville, Kentucky: Study and Training: 66. See also Kentucky

Madison, Wisconsin: Study and Training: 127. See also Wisconsin Maine: Study and Training: 92, 131, 139, 163, 181, 224, 396–398, 428, 489–490, 630. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Manhattan, New York. See New York, New York Marietta, Georgia: Study and Training: 66. See also Georgia Marin County, California: Study and Training: 436. See also California Maryland: Study and Training: 146, 181, 419–424, 647, 667, 671; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Northeastern states; Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Massachusetts: Study and Training: 60, 100, 170, 177, 181, 224, 241, 428, 489–490, 565, 630, 646; Research and Creative Activities: 808. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Memphis, Tennessee: Study and Training: 66. See also Tennessee Mexico: Study and Training: 15, 44, 50, 135; Research and Creative Activities: 852, 876, 941. See also Foreign countries Miami, Florida: Study and Training: 436. See also Florida

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Miami Shores, Florida: Study and Training: 66. See also Florida Michigan: Study and Training: 438, 440–443; Research and Creative Activities: 810–811, 967. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Midwestern states: Research and Creative Activities: 972. See also United States; names of specific states Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Study and Training: 127. See also Wisconsin Minneapolis, Minnesota: Study and Training: 127, 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Minnesota Minnesota: Study and Training: 106, 279, 298, 438, 442–443, 445–446; Research and Creative Activities: 920, 930, 960. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Mississippi: Study and Training: 84, 454–456, 667–668; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Missoula, Montana: Study and Training: 743. See also Montana Missouri: Study and Training: 148, 442–443, 457, 667; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Montana: Study and Training: 413, 439, 601, 739–740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Moscow, Idaho: Study and Training: 743. See also Idaho

Nashville, Tennessee: Study and Training: 66. See also Tennessee Nebraska: Study and Training: 438, 442–443, 608. See also United States; Midwestern states; names of specific cities and counties Nevada: Study and Training: 439, 499, 501, 601, 739–740. See also United States; names of specific cities New Brunswick, New Jersey: Study and Training: 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also New Jersey New England states: Study and Training: 491, 502, 681, 698; Research and Creative Activities: 805, 830, 985. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific states New Hampshire: Study and Training: 181, 224, 410, 428, 489–490, 503–504, 630; Research and Creative Activities: 986. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New Haven, Connecticut: Study and Training: 43; Research and Creative Activities: 786. See also Connecticut New Jersey: Study and Training: 95, 146, 181, 291, 389, 435–436, 451, 505, 568, 630, 657, 659, 671. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New Mexico: Study and Training: 439, 507–515, 601, 739–740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New Orleans, Louisiana: Study and Training: 66. See also Louisiana New York: Study and Training: 146, 181, 224, 254, 428, 490, 516–519, 568, 630, 638, 659; Research and Creative Activities: 924, 1066. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New York County, New York. See New York, New York

TENABILITY INDEX New York, New York: Study and Training: 43, 66, 129, 436; Research and Creative Activities: 786. See also New York Norfolk, Virginia: Study and Training: 549, 724. See also Virginia North Carolina: Study and Training: 84, 97, 260, 387, 526–532, 667–668, 671; Research and Creative Activities: 890, 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties North Dakota: Study and Training: 106, 438, 442, 533, 601, 740. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities Northampton, Massachusetts: Research and Creative Activities: 873. See also Massachusetts Northeastern states: Study and Training: 256, 352. See also United States; names of specific states Northwestern states: Research and Creative Activities: 952. See also United States; names of specific states Norway: Study and Training: 715. See also Europe; Foreign countries Notre Dame, Indiana: Study and Training: 129. See also Indiana

Oakland, California: Study and Training: 436. See also California Oberlin, Ohio: Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also Ohio Ohio: Study and Training: 257, 438, 442, 542, 561. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Oklahoma: Study and Training: 543–547, 667–668; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Study and Training: 66. See also Oklahoma Omaha, Nebraska: Study and Training: 129. See also Nebraska Oregon: Study and Training: 63, 380, 407, 413, 439, 551, 555, 557–558, 601, 606, 645, 739–740. See also Northwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

Pacific Northwest. See Northwestern states Pasadena, California: Research and Creative Activities: 818. See also California Pasadena, Texas: Study and Training: 66. See also Texas Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 150, 181, 568, 630, 659, 671; Research and Creative Activities: 1000. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 436; Research and Creative Activities: 775, 936, 946, 949, 953. See also Pennsylvania Phoenix, Arizona: Study and Training: 436. See also Arizona Pikeville, Kentucky: Study and Training: 724. See also Kentucky Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 436. See also Pennsylvania Pocatello, Idaho: Study and Training: 743. See also Idaho Porter County, Indiana: Research and Creative Activities: 1051. See also Indiana

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Poughkeepsie, New York: Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also New York Providence, Rhode Island: Study and Training: 436. See also Rhode Island Puerto Rico: Study and Training: 52, 70, 116, 490. See also Caribbean; United States Pullman, Washington: Study and Training: 743. See also Washington

Queens County, New York. See New York, New York Queens, New York. See New York, New York

Reno, Nevada: Study and Training: 743. See also Nevada Rensselaer, New York: Study and Training: 436. See also New York Rensselaerville, New York: Research and Creative Activities: 861. See also New York Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: Research and Creative Activities: 826. See also North Carolina Rhode Island: Study and Training: 60, 170, 177, 181, 224, 241, 428, 489–490, 611, 630, 646. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities Richmond County, New York. See New York, New York Richmond, Virginia: Study and Training: 724. See also Virginia

Salt Lake City, Utah: Study and Training: 743. See also Utah San Francisco, California: Study and Training: 436. See also California San Lorenzo, California: Study and Training: 66. See also California San Mateo County, California: Study and Training: 436. See also California San Pedro, California. See Los Angeles, California Santa Clara, California: Study and Training: 129. See also California Santa Fe, New Mexico: Research and Creative Activities: 1080. See also New Mexico Santa Monica, California: Study and Training: 750; Research and Creative Activities: 1090. See also California Scotland: Study and Training: 671. See also Foreign countries Scranton, Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 436. See also Pennsylvania Sinton, Texas: Research and Creative Activities: 831, 1081. See also Texas South America: Research and Creative Activities: 852, 941. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries South Carolina: Study and Training: 84, 661–663, 667–668; Research and Creative Activities: 1040, 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties South Dakota: Study and Training: 106, 438, 442, 664, 740. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties South Hadley, Massachusetts: Study and Training: 129; Research and Creative Activities: 873. See also Massachusetts

TENABILITY INDEX South Orange, New Jersey: Study and Training: 129. See also New Jersey Southern states: Study and Training: 352, 670; Research and Creative Activities: 1054. See also United States; names of specific states St. Louis, Missouri: Study and Training: 66; Research and Creative Activities: 820. See also Missouri St. Petersburg, Florida: Study and Training: 436. See also Florida Stanford, California: Research and Creative Activities: 818. See also California Starkville, Mississippi: Study and Training: 66. See also Mississippi Staten Island, New York. See New York, New York Stillwater, Oklahoma: Study and Training: 66. See also Oklahoma Swarthmore, Pennsylvania: Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also Pennsylvania Sweden: Study and Training: 715. See also Europe; Foreign countries

Tahlequah, Oklahoma: Study and Training: 66. See also Oklahoma Tampa, Florida: Study and Training: 436. See also Florida Tempe, Arizona: Study and Training: 743. See also Arizona Tennessee: Study and Training: 84, 159, 667–668; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Texas: Study and Training: 84, 146, 249, 252, 667–668, 683–684, 686–695; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Tucson, Arizona: Study and Training: 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908, 973. See also Arizona Tulsa, Oklahoma: Study and Training: 66, 436. See also Oklahoma Tuskegee, Alabama: Study and Training: 66. See also Alabama

United States: Study and Training: 1–17, 19–20, 22–35, 37–42, 44–59, 61–62, 64, 69–77, 79–83, 85–95, 98–103, 105, 107, 111, 113, 115–119, 122–126, 129–131, 135–136, 138, 140–145, 147, 149–151, 153–158, 160–162, 164–169, 172–176, 178–179, 182, 185–205, 207–213, 217–240, 242–244, 247–248, 250–251, 257–259, 261–272, 274–278, 280–286, 288–290, 293–299, 302–303, 307, 312, 314–315, 318–349, 351, 353–360, 363–383, 385–386, 388, 390–391, 393–395, 397–406, 409, 411, 413, 415–419, 423, 425, 427–434, 436–437, 447–449, 452–453, 456, 458–488, 492–496, 498, 500, 504, 506, 510, 512–513, 520, 522–525, 530, 532, 535–537, 539–540, 545–548, 550, 552–554, 556, 559–560, 562–567, 569–582, 584–600, 602–606, 609–621, 623–625, 627–644, 648–656, 658, 660, 663, 665, 669, 671–679, 682, 685, 696, 698–700, 702–715, 717–721, 725, 728, 730–732, 734, 736, 741–742, 744–747, 750–751, 753–763; Research and Creative Activities: 764–774, 776–785, 787–804, 806–807, 812–817, 819, 821–825, 827–829, 831–840, 842–860, 863–864, 866–867, 872, 874–875, 877–879, 881–889, 891–902, 904, 906–907, 909–915, 917–919, 921–923, 925–926, 928–929, 931–932,

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Vermont: Study and Training: 181, 224, 428, 489–490, 630. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Virgin Islands: Study and Training: 52, 116. See also Caribbean; United States Virginia: Study and Training: 84, 104, 146, 181, 414, 667, 671, 722–723, 725–727, 752; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

Wales: Study and Training: 672. See also Foreign countries Waltham, Massachusetts: Study and Training: 750; Research and Creative Activities: 1090. See also Massachusetts Warwick, Rhode Island: Study and Training: 436. See also Rhode Island Washington: Study and Training: 63, 77, 118, 146, 413, 439, 601, 735, 737, 739–740. See also Northwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Washington, D.C.: Study and Training: 129, 136, 181, 183, 436, 667, 671; Research and Creative Activities: 841, 862, 1042–1043, 1052. See also Northeastern states; Southern states; United States Waterville, Maine: Study and Training: 129; Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also Maine Wellesley, Massachusetts: Research and Creative Activities: 971. See also Massachusetts West Lafayette, Indiana: Study and Training: 127, 273; Research and Creative Activities: 908. See also Indiana West Virginia: Study and Training: 181, 286, 521, 667, 671, 738; Research and Creative Activities: 1052. See also Southern states; United States; names of specific cities Wilmington, California. See Los Angeles, California Wisconsin: Study and Training: 106, 438, 442, 538, 733, 748–749. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Woods Hole, Massachusetts: Study and Training: 595; Research and Creative Activities: 903, 1088. See also Massachusetts Wyoming: Study and Training: 439, 601, 739–740. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Subject Index Use the Subject Index when you want to identify available funding programs in a particular subject area. To help you pinpoint your search, we’ve also included scores of “see” and “see also” references. In addition to looking for terms that represent your specific subject interest, be sure to check the “General programs” entry; many programs are listed there that can be used to support study, research, or other activities in any subject area (although the programs may be restricted in other ways). Remember: the numbers cited in this index refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Accounting: Study and Training: 517. See also Finance; General programs Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. See AIDS Acting. See Performing arts Actuarial sciences: Study and Training: 752. See also General programs; Statistics Addiction. See Alcohol use and abuse; Drug use and abuse Administration. See Business administration; Management; Nurses and nursing, administration; Personnel administration; Public administration Adolescents: Study and Training: 114, 473; Research and Creative Activities: 1025. See also Child development; General programs Aeronautical engineering. See Engineering, aeronautical Aerospace sciences. See Space sciences African studies: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Humanities Aged and aging: Study and Training: 4, 466–467; Research and Creative Activities: 783, 894, 963. See also General programs; Social sciences Agribusiness. See Agriculture and agricultural sciences; Business administration Agricultural economics. See Economics, agricultural Agriculture and agricultural sciences: Study and Training: 106, 173, 206, 232, 236, 283, 325, 327, 367, 426–427, 452, 476, 509, 556, 585, 634, 636, 729; Research and Creative Activities: 885–886, 979, 1011, 1065. See also General programs; Ranching; Rural affairs; Sciences Agronomy. See Agriculture and agricultural sciences AIDS: Study and Training: 78, 290; Research and Creative Activities: 994, 1004. See also Disabilities; General programs; Immunology; Medical sciences Alcohol use and abuse: Study and Training: 277, 433, 481, 678; Research and Creative Activities: 1062. See also Drug use and abuse; General programs; Health and health care Alzheimer’s Disease: Research and Creative Activities: 778, 1004. See also Aged and aging; Disabilities; General programs; Medical sciences American Indian affairs. See Native American affairs Anatomy: Research and Creative Activities: 903, 1031. See also General programs; Medical sciences; Physiology

Anesthetic nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, anesthesiology Animal rights: Research and Creative Activities: 1085. See also General programs; Veterinary sciences Animal science: Research and Creative Activities: 795, 861, 1011, 1069. See also General programs; Sciences; names of specific animal sciences Anthropology: Study and Training: 93; Research and Creative Activities: 807, 870–871, 933, 981, 993, 1034, 1036, 1076, 1092–1093. See also General programs; Social sciences Aquatic sciences. See Oceanography Archaeology: Research and Creative Activities: 816, 981, 993, 1072. See also General programs; History; Social sciences Architecture: Study and Training: 106, 294, 517, 601; Research and Creative Activities: 1070. See also Fine arts; General programs Arithmetic. See Mathematics Armament and disarmament: Research and Creative Activities: 922 Armed services. See Military affairs Art: Study and Training: 270; Research and Creative Activities: 912, 1072. See also Education, art; General programs; names of specific art forms Art education. See Education, art Art therapy: Study and Training: 35, 464, 605. See also General programs; Therapy Arthritis: Research and Creative Activities: 842, 956. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Asian studies: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Humanities Astronomy: Study and Training: 127, 218; Research and Creative Activities: 818, 981. See also General programs; Physical sciences Athletic training: Study and Training: 39; Research and Creative Activities: 780, 853, 975, 1005, 1016. See also Athletics; General programs Athletics: Study and Training: 470, 487, 517, 537, 594, 613, 731; Research and Creative Activities: 933, 977, 992. See also Athletic training; Education, physical; General programs; Sports medicine; names of specific sports

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SUBJECT INDEX Atmospheric sciences: Research and Creative Activities: 809, 816, 993. See also General programs; Physical sciences Attorneys. See Legal studies and services Audiology: Study and Training: 33, 135, 517, 532; Research and Creative Activities: 983, 1059. See also General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Autism: Research and Creative Activities: 828. See also Disabilities; General programs Automation. See Computer sciences; Information science; Technology Avian science. See Ornithology Aviation: Study and Training: 9. See also General programs; Space sciences

Beef industry: Study and Training: 109, 120–121. See also General programs Behavioral sciences: Study and Training: 80, 93–94, 218; Research and Creative Activities: 794, 803, 807, 843, 850, 875, 900, 948, 989, 1001, 1018, 1045. See also General programs; Social sciences; names of special behavioral sciences Biological sciences: Study and Training: 10, 43, 56, 65, 80, 116, 129, 132, 155, 173, 176, 190, 197, 218, 237, 250, 287, 292, 295–296, 309, 326, 338, 426, 447, 463, 476, 491, 511, 532, 540, 550, 567, 595, 629, 641, 703, 741, 752, 757; Research and Creative Activities: 774, 783, 786, 793, 803, 816, 818, 820, 826, 830, 840, 843, 850, 854, 856, 859, 864, 875, 879, 894, 901, 903, 905, 914, 916, 921–922, 933, 937, 941, 947, 969, 974, 981, 989, 993, 995, 1008, 1014, 1018, 1024, 1026, 1031, 1035–1036, 1045, 1048, 1067, 1070–1072, 1076, 1089. See also General programs; Sciences; names of specific biological sciences Biomedical engineering. See Engineering, biomedical Birth control. See Family planning Blindness. See Visual impairments Botany: Study and Training: 18, 95, 184, 206, 232, 236, 325, 476, 716; Research and Creative Activities: 784, 792, 797, 816, 862, 870–871, 884, 942, 944, 953, 981, 985. See also Biological sciences; General programs Brain research. See Neuroscience Business administration: Study and Training: 51, 72, 79, 83, 89, 106, 116, 140, 144, 178, 219, 253, 267, 269, 314, 328, 338, 358, 426–427, 509, 579, 616, 643, 660, 663, 699, 742; Research and Creative Activities: 947. See also General programs; Management

Canadian studies: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Humanities Cancer: Study and Training: 101, 157, 200, 239, 354, 425, 536, 552–554, 576–577, 590–591; Research and Creative Activities: 770, 783, 808, 1019, 1064. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Cardiac nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, cardiology Cardiology: Study and Training: 53–54, 331, 334, 411, 430, 570, 586; Research and Creative Activities: 833, 920, 930, 960, 1027. See also General programs; Medical sciences Cattle ranching. See Ranching Chemical engineering. See Engineering, chemical Chemistry: Study and Training: 1, 10, 65, 127, 129, 155, 176, 190, 197, 218, 237, 250, 264, 292, 295, 338, 349, 426, 481,

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491, 532, 540, 752; Research and Creative Activities: 783, 826, 840, 854, 856, 859, 864, 903, 914, 922, 933, 947, 1008, 1013, 1031, 1045–1047. See also Engineering, chemical; General programs; Physical sciences Child development: Study and Training: 473; Research and Creative Activities: 1025, 1060, 1092. See also Adolescents; General programs Chiropractic: Study and Training: 66, 221, 453, 517, 532, 689. See also General programs; Medical sciences City and regional planning: Study and Training: 18, 206, 232, 236, 412, 476, 716, 742; Research and Creative Activities: 855. See also General programs Civil engineering. See Engineering, civil Colitis: Research and Creative Activities: 834. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Colleges and universities. See Education, higher Commerce. See Business administration Communication disorders: Study and Training: 135; Research and Creative Activities: 983. See also Disabilities; General programs Communications: Study and Training: 47, 270, 315, 333. See also General programs; Humanities Community colleges. See Education, higher Community services. See Social services Computer sciences: Study and Training: 79, 89, 111, 116, 127, 129, 140, 178, 218–219, 237, 259, 277, 314, 358, 426, 509, 532, 567, 616, 699, 742, 752; Research and Creative Activities: 899, 933, 947, 1036, 1076. See also General programs; Libraries and librarianship; Mathematics; Technology Computers. See Computer sciences Conservation. See Environmental sciences; Preservation Continence. See Nurses and nursing, wound, ostomy and continence Cooking. See Culinary arts Counseling: Study and Training: 93, 277, 473, 544; Research and Creative Activities: 807. See also Behavioral sciences; General programs; Psychiatry; Psychology Criminal justice: Study and Training: 106, 253. See also General programs; Legal studies and services Critical care nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, critical care Crohn’s Disease: Research and Creative Activities: 834. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Culinary arts: Study and Training: 315. See also Food service industry; General programs; Home economics Cystic fibrosis: Research and Creative Activities: 835. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences

Dairy science: Study and Training: 15, 373, 427; Research and Creative Activities: 979, 1011, 1021, 1075. See also Agriculture and agricultural sciences; General programs Data entry. See Computer sciences Deafness. See Hearing impairments Defense. See Military affairs Demography. See Population studies Dental hygiene: Study and Training: 13–14, 164, 319–320, 347, 404, 517, 532, 655, 736; Research and Creative

SUBJECT INDEX Activities: 765, 772, 821, 838. See also Dentistry; General programs Dentistry: Study and Training: 2, 12, 32, 66, 70, 77, 113, 116, 144, 165, 168, 174, 180, 204, 261, 264, 275, 277, 287, 305, 395, 422, 448, 465, 516, 532, 546, 601, 660, 670, 689, 702, 708, 736, 752; Research and Creative Activities: 765, 814, 821, 838, 916, 919, 951, 996, 1010, 1055. See also General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Developmental disabilities. See Disabilities, developmental Diabetes: Research and Creative Activities: 781–782. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Dietetics. See Nutrition Disabilities: Study and Training: 76, 187, 292; Research and Creative Activities: 846. See also General programs; Rehabilitation; Therapy; names of specific disabilities Disabilities, developmental: Study and Training: 193, 292. See also Disabilities; General programs Disabilities, hearing. See Hearing impairments Disabilities, learning: Study and Training: 292. See also Disabilities; General programs Disabilities, visual. See Visual impairments Disarmament. See Armament and disarmament Documentaries. See Filmmaking Domestic science. See Home economics Drug use and abuse: Study and Training: 277, 433, 481, 678; Research and Creative Activities: 898, 902, 968, 1062, 1073–1074. See also General programs; Health and health care

Early childhood education. See Education, preschool Earth sciences: Study and Training: 43, 218, 237, 292, 647; Research and Creative Activities: 786, 947, 993, 1014. See also General programs; Natural sciences; names of specific earth sciences Ecology. See Environmental sciences Economic planning. See Economics Economics: Study and Training: 72, 93, 197, 270, 557; Research and Creative Activities: 807, 816, 844, 869, 900, 912, 922, 933, 947–948, 993, 1034. See also General programs; Social sciences Economics, agricultural: Study and Training: 427; Research and Creative Activities: 1065. See also Agriculture and agricultural sciences; Economics; General programs Education: Study and Training: 67, 79, 89, 106, 116, 153, 178, 219, 234, 253, 289, 314, 358, 532, 640, 663, 699, 719; Research and Creative Activities: 875, 892, 1034. See also General programs; specific types and levels of education Education, art: Study and Training: 663. See also Art; Education; General programs Education, elementary: Study and Training: 292, 742. See also Education; General programs Education, gifted/talented: Study and Training: 292. See also Education; General programs Education, higher: Study and Training: 270, 549; Research and Creative Activities: 838. See also Education; General programs Education, music: Study and Training: 663. See also Education; General programs; Music Education, physical: Study and Training: 114, 537, 594; Research and Creative Activities: 992. See also Athletics; Education; General programs

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Education, preschool: Study and Training: 292. See also Education; General programs Education, secondary: Study and Training: 65, 83, 292, 742. See also Education; General programs Education, special: Study and Training: 65, 76, 292, 544, 625, 647, 663. See also Disabilities; Education; General programs Education, vocational: Study and Training: 292. See also Education; General programs Electrical engineering. See Engineering, electrical Elementary education. See Education, elementary Embryology: Research and Creative Activities: 818. See also Biological sciences; General programs; Medical sciences Emergency nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, emergency Emotional disabilities. See Mental health Employment: Study and Training: 728. See also General programs; Occupational therapy Energy: Research and Creative Activities: 869, 973. See also Environmental sciences; General programs; Natural resources Engineering: Study and Training: 10, 77, 80, 83, 106, 116, 127, 129, 140, 176, 218, 228, 234, 259, 264, 266, 294, 309, 326, 328, 338, 379, 426, 447, 491, 509, 511, 517, 532, 567, 629, 741, 743, 752; Research and Creative Activities: 803, 875, 896, 899, 922, 947, 969, 1026, 1045. See also General programs; Physical sciences; names of specific types of engineering Engineering, aeronautical: Study and Training: 129. See also Engineering; General programs Engineering, biomedical: Study and Training: 741, 752, 757. See also Engineering; General programs Engineering, chemical: Study and Training: 197; Research and Creative Activities: 854–856, 914, 1008. See also Chemistry; Engineering; General programs Engineering, civil: Study and Training: 129, 277; Research and Creative Activities: 855. See also Engineering; General programs Engineering, electrical: Study and Training: 111, 129. See also Engineering; General programs Engineering, industrial: Study and Training: 616. See also Engineering; General programs Engineering, mechanical: Study and Training: 129. See also Engineering; General programs Engineering, nuclear: Study and Training: 129. See also Engineering; General programs; Nuclear science English as a second language: Study and Training: 292. See also General programs; Language and linguistics English literature. See Literature, English Enology and viticulture: Study and Training: 44, 50. See also Agriculture and agricultural sciences; General programs Enterostomal therapy nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, wound, ostomy and continence Entomology: Study and Training: 43, 197; Research and Creative Activities: 786, 897, 934. See also General programs; Zoology Environmental sciences: Study and Training: 10, 18, 132, 179, 197, 206, 232, 235–236, 412, 447, 476, 540, 550, 566, 622, 641, 666, 675, 680–681, 716; Research and Creative Activities: 805, 809, 816, 822, 830–831, 843, 855, 861, 869, 876, 880, 883, 905, 924–925, 933, 941, 947, 952, 964, 969, 973, 980–981, 987, 990, 995, 999, 1032, 1036, 1046, 1051, 1056, 1066–1068, 1072, 1076, 1083. See also General programs; Sciences

SUBJECT INDEX Epidemiology: Study and Training: 287; Research and Creative Activities: 769, 826, 844, 900, 916, 948. See also General programs; Medical sciences Epilepsy: Study and Training: 93; Research and Creative Activities: 807, 863–864. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Ethics: Research and Creative Activities: 1034. See also General programs; Humanities Ethnic affairs. See Minority affairs Evolution: Study and Training: 43; Research and Creative Activities: 786, 843, 861, 1067. See also Biological sciences; General programs; Sciences Exercise science. See Athletic training Eye doctors. See Ophthalmology; Optometry Eye problems. See Visual impairments

Family planning: Research and Creative Activities: 1095. See also General programs; Population studies Farming. See Agriculture and agricultural sciences Feminist movement. See Women’s studies and programs Fertility. See Family planning Filmmaking: Study and Training: 270; Research and Creative Activities: 892. See also General programs Finance: Study and Training: 81, 270, 557. See also Accounting; Economics; General programs Fine arts: Study and Training: 94; Research and Creative Activities: 933, 1072. See also General programs; Humanities; names of specific fine arts Fire science: Study and Training: 420. See also General programs; Sciences Fishing industry: Study and Training: 132, 326, 550; Research and Creative Activities: 959, 995. See also General programs Flight science. See Aviation Floriculture. See Horticulture Flying. See Aviation Food. See Culinary arts; Food technology; Nutrition Food science. See Food technology Food service industry: Study and Training: 40, 98, 156, 315, 596, 599; Research and Creative Activities: 923. See also General programs Food technology: Study and Training: 1, 315, 427, 479; Research and Creative Activities: 817, 827, 874, 878, 887, 904, 906, 928–929, 988, 1007, 1017, 1033, 1047, 1057, 1075. See also Food service industry; General programs; Nutrition Foreign affairs. See International affairs Foreign language. See Language and linguistics Forensic science: Study and Training: 45. See also Criminal justice; General programs Forestry management: Study and Training: 18, 106, 206, 232, 236, 329, 476, 622, 716, 742; Research and Creative Activities: 990, 1091. See also General programs; Management Fossils. See Paleontology French language. See Language, French

Gardening. See Horticulture Gay men and women. See Homosexuality Gender. See Women’s studies and programs

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General programs: Study and Training: 5–7, 9, 16–17, 20–21, 24, 28–29, 34, 36, 49, 51–52, 57, 59–60, 64, 68, 71, 73–75, 81–82, 84, 90, 94, 96, 99–100, 102, 104–105, 107–108, 111–112, 118–119, 122, 125, 128, 131, 133–134, 141–145, 149–150, 152, 158–160, 167, 170, 177, 179, 181, 187, 189, 201–202, 205, 210–215, 217, 225, 227, 240–242, 245–247, 249, 251, 254–256, 258, 262, 265, 271–272, 278, 280–281, 285–286, 288, 293, 297, 299, 302, 304, 311, 313, 321, 330, 335–337, 341, 343, 345, 350–351, 353, 361–362, 368, 370, 375–377, 379, 381–382, 385–386, 390, 393–394, 396, 399, 405–407, 409, 413, 416, 418–419, 423, 426, 431, 437, 440–445, 451, 458–462, 471, 475, 477–478, 487, 495, 501–502, 505, 507–509, 511, 514–515, 518–520, 522–523, 527–529, 541–543, 548–549, 555, 557–558, 562–565, 568–569, 571–573, 580–581, 588–589, 593, 598, 603–604, 606, 608–609, 611, 617–618, 620, 623, 627, 630, 632, 635, 637–639, 644–646, 648–652, 656, 659–661, 664, 668, 671–672, 674, 676, 682, 685, 693–697, 701, 704–706, 712, 715, 718–723, 726–728, 730–733, 735, 737, 739–740, 748–749, 753–755, 758–759, 762–763; Research and Creative Activities: 768, 839, 845, 865, 873, 943, 970–971, 1042–1043, 1054 Genetics: Study and Training: 250, 287, 295–296, 641; Research and Creative Activities: 826, 864, 916, 921, 979, 1031. See also General programs; Medical sciences Geography: Research and Creative Activities: 933, 981, 993. See also General programs; Social sciences Geology: Study and Training: 10, 127; Research and Creative Activities: 809, 816, 861, 870–871, 933, 981, 1014. See also Earth sciences; General programs; Physical sciences Geosciences. See Earth sciences Geriatric nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, geriatrics Geriatrics. See Aged and aging German language. See Language, German Gerontology. See Aged and aging Gifted and talented. See Education, gifted/talented Golf course management: Study and Training: 611; Research and Creative Activities: 885. See also Management; General programs Government. See Political science and politics; Public administration Grade school. See Education, elementary Graphic arts: Study and Training: 315. See also Art; General programs Guidance. See Counseling Gynecology: Study and Training: 308, 480, 626, 683, 724. See also General programs; Medical sciences

Handicapped. See Disabilities Hawaiian language. See Language, Hawaiian Hawaiian studies: Study and Training: 598. See also General programs Health and health care: Study and Training: 8, 11, 22–23, 37, 79, 87, 89, 98, 106, 123, 137, 172, 178, 182, 198, 204, 209, 219–220, 233, 253, 269, 274–277, 301, 303, 307, 314, 358, 374, 380, 384, 389, 429, 438–439, 453–454, 466–467, 494, 499, 503, 532, 540, 601, 614–616, 631, 683, 689, 699, 746, 750, 757; Research and Creative Activities: 767, 810–811, 823, 838, 842, 844, 863, 890, 900, 909, 919, 927, 940, 945, 947–948, 958, 965, 986, 997, 1001, 1077–1078, 1083, 1090,

SUBJECT INDEX 1092–1093, 1095. See also General programs; Medical sciences Hearing impairments: Study and Training: 47–48, 292, 360, 383, 473; Research and Creative Activities: 998, 1059. See also Disabilities; General programs; Rehabilitation Heart disease. See Cardiology Hemophilia: Research and Creative Activities: 994. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences High schools. See Education, secondary Higher education. See Education, higher Histology: Study and Training: 482, 717. See also Anatomy; General programs; Biological sciences; Medical sciences History: Study and Training: 72, 357; Research and Creative Activities: 775, 912, 933, 946, 949, 993, 1034, 1086, 1092–1093. See also Archaeology; General programs; Humanities; Social sciences; specific types of history History, natural: Study and Training: 43; Research and Creative Activities: 786, 861, 867, 871. See also Sciences; specific aspects of natural history History, nursing. See Nurses and nursing, history History, Polish: Study and Training: 375. See also General programs History, science: Research and Creative Activities: 841, 942. See also General programs; History; Sciences Holistic health nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, holistic health Home economics: Study and Training: 663. See also General programs Homosexuality: Research and Creative Activities: 892. See also General programs Horticulture: Study and Training: 18, 88, 95, 103, 162, 171, 206, 223, 232, 236, 267, 325, 342, 346, 367, 476, 612, 619, 634, 642, 698, 716; Research and Creative Activities: 820, 862, 879, 885, 901, 912, 942. See also Agriculture and agricultural sciences; General programs; Landscape architecture; Sciences Hospitality industry. See Hotel and motel industry Hospitals. See Health and health care Hotel and motel industry: Study and Training: 315. See also General programs Human resources. See Personnel administration Human services. See Social services Humanities: Study and Training: 94, 116, 218, 323, 353; Research and Creative Activities: 795, 875, 892, 1072, 1080, 1086. See also General programs; names of specific humanities Hydrology: Study and Training: 197; Research and Creative Activities: 809, 1014. See also Earth sciences; General programs

Immunology: Study and Training: 287, 295–296; Research and Creative Activities: 826, 916, 921. See also General programs; Medical sciences Industrial engineering. See Engineering, industrial Industrial hygiene: Study and Training: 497; Research and Creative Activities: 1032. See also General programs; Health and health care; Safety studies Information science: Study and Training: 79, 89, 178, 219, 314, 358, 532, 616, 699. See also Computer sciences; General programs; Libraries and librarianship Insurance. See Actuarial sciences

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Interior design: Study and Training: 517. See also Architecture; General programs; Home economics International affairs: Study and Training: 36, 72, 270; Research and Creative Activities: 869. See also General programs; Political science and politics International relations. See International affairs

Japanese language. See Language, Japanese Jobs. See Employment Journalism: Study and Training: 72, 106, 270, 315, 348, 598, 658; Research and Creative Activities: 795. See also Communications; General programs; Writers and writing Junior colleges. See Education, higher Jurisprudence. See Legal studies and services

Kidney disease: Study and Training: 58, 230, 238, 369; Research and Creative Activities: 796. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences

Labor unions and members: Study and Training: 106. See also General programs Landscape architecture: Study and Training: 18, 95, 206, 232, 236, 273, 476, 517, 619, 716; Research and Creative Activities: 862, 908. See also Botany; General programs; Horticulture Language and linguistics: Study and Training: 47, 65, 67, 544; Research and Creative Activities: 933, 993, 1060. See also General programs; Humanities; names of specific languages Language, French: Study and Training: 292, 663; Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Language and linguistics Language, German: Study and Training: 292, 663; Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Language and linguistics Language, Hawaiian: Study and Training: 598. See also General programs; Language and linguistics Language, Japanese: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Language and linguistics Language, Latin: Study and Training: 292, 663. See also General programs; Language and linguistics Language, Polish: Study and Training: 375. See also General programs; Language and linguistics Language, Russian: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Language and linguistics Language, Spanish: Study and Training: 292, 663; Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Language and linguistics Language, Welsh: Study and Training: 672. See also General programs; Language and linguistics Latin. See Language, Latin Latin American studies: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Humanities Law. See Legal studies and services Law enforcement. See Criminal justice Lawyers. See Legal studies and services

SUBJECT INDEX Leadership: Study and Training: 106. See also General programs; Management Learning disabilities. See Disabilities, learning Legal studies and services: Study and Training: 72, 76, 104, 106, 116, 264, 294, 422, 460, 517, 546, 565, 643; Research and Creative Activities: 855, 869, 895, 919, 922, 947, 993, 1030, 1034. See also Criminal justice; General programs; Social sciences Leisure studies: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs Lesbianism. See Homosexuality Librarians. See Libraries and librarianship Libraries and librarianship: Study and Training: 234, 544, 601, 663. See also General programs; Information science; Social sciences Life insurance. See Actuarial sciences Life sciences. See Biological sciences Linguistics. See Language and linguistics Literature: Research and Creative Activities: 912. See also General programs; Humanities; Writers and writing; specific types of literature Literature, English: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Literature Literature, Polish: Study and Training: 375. See also General programs; Literature Literature, Welsh: Study and Training: 672. See also General programs; Literature Long–term care nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, long–term care Lung disease: Study and Training: 186; Research and Creative Activities: 948. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Lung disease nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, lung and respiratory disease

Magazines. See Journalism; Literature Management: Study and Training: 4, 8, 11, 22, 79, 87, 89, 106, 123, 137, 178, 182, 198, 219–220, 301, 303, 314–315, 358, 429, 438–439, 503, 579, 614–615, 666, 699; Research and Creative Activities: 823, 900, 927, 947–948, 986. See also General programs; Social sciences Management, nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, administration Marine sciences: Study and Training: 18, 324, 622, 641, 716; Research and Creative Activities: 868, 882, 980, 999, 1040, 1061. See also General programs; Sciences; names of specific marine sciences Marketing: Study and Training: 267, 315, 579, 757; Research and Creative Activities: 979, 1070. See also General programs Mass communications. See Communications Materials sciences: Study and Training: 127; Research and Creative Activities: 947. See also General programs; Physical sciences Mathematics: Study and Training: 65, 67, 83, 116, 127, 129, 140, 218, 234, 237, 253, 259, 292, 295, 309, 426, 491, 509, 511, 532, 544, 616, 663, 743, 752; Research and Creative Activities: 826, 875, 899, 933, 947, 1036, 1076. See also Computer sciences; General programs; Physical sciences; Statistics Mechanical engineering. See Engineering, mechanical Media. See Communications; Radio; Television

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Media specialists. See Libraries and librarianship Medical sciences: Study and Training: 19, 25–27, 70, 72, 77, 83, 97, 104, 113, 115–117, 126, 140, 144, 169, 175, 180, 183, 192, 194, 204, 226, 243, 248, 250, 259, 261, 264, 275, 277, 279, 284, 287, 289, 294–296, 298, 307–308, 312, 316, 318, 322, 328, 332–333, 340, 348, 352, 357, 380, 388, 393, 395, 420, 422, 436, 453, 465, 470, 480, 496, 499–500, 510, 516, 521, 524–526, 532, 537, 546–547, 584, 587, 594, 601, 621, 626, 631, 633, 640, 643, 658, 660, 667, 670, 677, 683, 687, 689, 702, 709, 724, 736, 738, 744, 752, 756–757; Research and Creative Activities: 764, 773, 777, 785, 791, 797, 808, 810–811, 814–815, 822, 833–834, 836, 850, 860, 863, 890–891, 899–900, 902, 915–916, 919, 921, 926, 931, 935, 945, 949, 977, 982, 984, 989, 992, 1002, 1018, 1027, 1029–1030, 1037, 1045, 1052, 1058, 1063, 1070, 1083–1084, 1086. See also General programs; Health and health care; Sciences; names of specific diseases; names of medical specialties Medical technology: Study and Training: 274, 380, 532. See also General programs; Medical sciences; Technology Mental health: Study and Training: 139, 193, 433–434, 473, 602; Research and Creative Activities: 1009. See also General programs; Health and health care; Psychiatry Mental health nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, psychiatry/mental health Mental retardation: Study and Training: 63, 473. See also Disabilities, developmental; General programs; Medical sciences Metallurgy: Research and Creative Activities: 947. See also General programs; Sciences Meteorology: Study and Training: 129. See also Atmospheric sciences; General programs Microcomputers. See Computer sciences Microscopy. See Medical technology Midwifery. See Nurses and nursing, midwifery Military affairs: Research and Creative Activities: 922. See also General programs Minority affairs: Study and Training: 290, 433–434. See also General programs; names of specific ethnic minority groups Missionary work. See Religion and religious activities Motel industry. See Hotel and motel industry Multiple sclerosis: Research and Creative Activities: 844. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences Museums: Research and Creative Activities: 867, 936. See also General programs; Libraries and librarianship Music: Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also Education, music; Fine arts; General programs; Humanities; Performing arts Music education. See Education, music Myasthenia Gravis: Research and Creative Activities: 911. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences

Narcotics. See Drug use and abuse National security. See Military affairs Native American affairs: Research and Creative Activities: 973. See also General programs; Minority affairs Natural history. See History, natural Natural resources: Study and Training: 83, 132, 550, 680; Research and Creative Activities: 895, 973, 995, 1065. See also General programs; names of specific resources

SUBJECT INDEX Natural sciences: Study and Training: 94, 237, 294; Research and Creative Activities: 924, 936, 1036, 1040, 1066, 1076. See also General programs; Sciences; names of specific sciences Neonatal and perinatal nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, neonatal and perinatal Nephrology. See Kidney disease Nephrology nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, nephrology Neuroscience: Study and Training: 263, 282, 287, 295–296, 352, 401, 498, 595; Research and Creative Activities: 770, 783, 832, 864, 866, 903, 916, 921, 966, 1002, 1031. See also General programs; Medical sciences Neuroscience nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, neuroscience Newspapers. See Journalism Nuclear engineering. See Engineering, nuclear Nuclear science: Research and Creative Activities: 1058. See also General programs; Physical sciences Nurses and nursing, administration: Study and Training: 474, 539; Research and Creative Activities: 1028. See also General programs; Management; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, anesthesiology: Study and Training: 46, 147–148, 203, 224, 300, 344, 355, 372, 378, 400, 408, 428, 446, 484, 489–490, 561; Research and Creative Activities: 837. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, cardiology: Study and Training: 430. See also Cardiology; General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, critical care: Study and Training: 185, 430, 484; Research and Creative Activities: 764, 779, 836, 915, 984, 1037. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, dermatology: Study and Training: 154. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, emergency: Study and Training: 195–196, 366, 430, 484. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, general: Study and Training: 3, 31, 69, 111, 146, 199, 204, 252, 260, 274, 277, 289, 291, 306–307, 317, 339, 359, 371, 374, 380, 384, 387, 389, 391, 414, 422, 424, 430, 435, 446, 455–457, 472, 480, 483, 486, 492–493, 499, 504, 512, 517, 530–533, 538, 545, 551, 640, 654, 657, 662, 683–684, 686, 688–689, 691–692, 713–714, 725, 736; Research and Creative Activities: 766, 771, 787–788, 798, 806, 825, 829, 844, 848, 857–858, 872, 889, 893, 900, 910, 919, 932, 940, 962, 967, 972, 989, 994, 1000, 1028, 1034, 1041, 1053, 1077–1078, 1083, 1092–1095. See also General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences; names of specific nursing specialties Nurses and nursing, geriatrics: Study and Training: 4, 417, 725; Research and Creative Activities: 1079. See also Aged and aging; General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, history: Research and Creative Activities: 775, 946. See also General programs; History; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, holistic health: Study and Training: 124; Research and Creative Activities: 824. See also General programs; Health and health care; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, long–term care: Study and Training: 466–467, 484. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general

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Nurses and nursing, lung and respiratory disease: Study and Training: 186; Research and Creative Activities: 948. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, midwifery: Study and Training: 91, 277, 446, 480, 499, 517, 559, 725, 736. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, neonatal and perinatal: Study and Training: 86, 403, 474. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general; Nurses and nursing, pediatrics; Pediatrics Nurses and nursing, nephrology: Study and Training: 58, 230, 238, 369, 484; Research and Creative Activities: 796. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, neuroscience: Study and Training: 93, 263, 498; Research and Creative Activities: 807, 864. See also General programs; Neuroscience; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, occupational health: Study and Training: 23, 37; Research and Creative Activities: 767, 958, 997. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, oncology: Study and Training: 101, 157, 200, 239, 354, 425, 484, 536, 552–554, 576–577, 590; Research and Creative Activities: 932, 1019. See also Cancer; General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, operating room: Study and Training: 62, 484; Research and Creative Activities: 800–801. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general; Surgery Nurses and nursing, orthopedics: Study and Training: 468, 484, 560. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nurses and nursing, pediatrics: Study and Training: 238, 356, 469, 484, 725; Research and Creative Activities: 806, 1025. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general; Pediatrics Nurses and nursing, psychiatry/mental health: Study and Training: 139, 318, 602, 678; Research and Creative Activities: 858, 917, 1009, 1025, 1062. See also General programs; Mental health; Nurses and nursing, general; Psychiatry Nurses and nursing, radiology: Study and Training: 161. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general; Radiology Nurses and nursing, rehabilitation: Study and Training: 180, 484; Research and Creative Activities: 961, 1020, 1022–1023. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general; Rehabilitation Nurses and nursing, school health: Research and Creative Activities: 804, 819, 976, 978. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general; Nurses and nursing, pediatrics Nurses and nursing, wound, ostomy and continence: Study and Training: 751. See also General programs; Nurses and nursing, general Nutrition: Study and Training: 40, 98, 114, 156, 209, 274, 277, 315, 596, 599, 689; Research and Creative Activities: 773, 853, 887–888, 923, 979, 1006, 1011, 1065, 1070. See also General programs; Home economics; Medical sciences

Obstetrics: Study and Training: 308, 480, 626, 683, 724. See also General programs; Medical sciences Occupational health nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, occupational health

SUBJECT INDEX Occupational safety: Study and Training: 497; Research and Creative Activities: 1032. See also General programs; Employment; Health and health care Occupational therapy: Study and Training: 33, 216, 257, 274–275, 384, 410, 421, 454, 517, 532, 592, 600–601, 607; Research and Creative Activities: 789–790. See also Counseling; Employment; General programs; Therapy Oceanography: Study and Training: 326, 641; Research and Creative Activities: 981, 993, 999. See also General programs; Marine sciences Oncology. See Cancer Oncology nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, oncology Opera. See Music Operations research: Study and Training: 616; Research and Creative Activities: 922. See also General programs; Mathematics; Sciences Ophthalmology: Research and Creative Activities: 954. See also General programs; Medical sciences Optics: Research and Creative Activities: 947. See also General programs; Physics Optometry: Study and Training: 41–42, 66, 70, 138, 204, 277, 363, 395, 517, 532, 546, 601, 669–670, 689, 710, 745; Research and Creative Activities: 1082, 1087. See also General programs; Medical sciences Orchestras. See Music Ornithology: Research and Creative Activities: 774, 802, 812, 847, 852, 877, 907, 913, 938–939, 941, 950, 964, 991, 1012, 1039, 1068. See also General programs; Zoology Orthopedic nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, orthopedics Orthopedics: Study and Training: 468, 560. See also General programs; Medical sciences Osteopathy: Study and Training: 19, 27, 61, 66, 70, 85, 92, 194, 243–244, 264, 277, 308, 364, 395, 397–398, 465, 480, 506, 513, 532, 535, 546, 601, 643, 653, 665, 669–670, 700, 709, 724, 736, 738, 744, 761; Research and Creative Activities: 799. See also General programs; Medical sciences Ostomy. See Nurses and nursing, wound, ostomy and continence

Painting. See Art Paleontology: Study and Training: 43; Research and Creative Activities: 786, 813, 937, 981, 1050, 1072, 1089. See also Archaeology; General programs; Geology; General programs Pathology: Research and Creative Activities: 826, 926. See also General programs; Medical sciences Peace studies: Research and Creative Activities: 922. See also General programs; Political science and politics Pediatric nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, pediatrics Pediatrics: Study and Training: 238, 308, 480, 626, 683, 708, 724; Research and Creative Activities: 887–888, 996, 1044. See also General programs; Medical sciences Performing arts: Study and Training: 94, 270; Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; names of specific performing arts Perinatal nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, neonatal and perinatal Personnel administration: Research and Creative Activities: 947. See also General programs; Management

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Pharmaceutical sciences: Study and Training: 130, 155, 166, 207–208, 250, 274–275, 277, 295, 307, 349, 365, 402, 422, 432, 481, 488, 517, 521, 532, 546, 574–575, 578–579, 582, 601, 610, 689, 734, 736, 757; Research and Creative Activities: 826, 840, 849, 851, 864, 902, 919, 955, 963, 1002, 1031, 1045, 1073–1074. See also General programs; Medical sciences Philology. See Language and linguistics Philosophy: Research and Creative Activities: 922, 933. See also General programs; Humanities Photography: Study and Training: 315. See also Fine arts; General programs Physical education. See Education, physical Physical sciences: Study and Training: 80, 116, 140, 309, 328, 447, 511, 532, 567, 629, 703; Research and Creative Activities: 803, 816, 869, 875, 969, 1026, 1036, 1045, 1071, 1076. See also General programs; Sciences; names of specific physical sciences Physical therapy: Study and Training: 33, 180, 216, 222, 274–275, 277, 384, 392, 415, 421, 450, 454, 517, 532, 537, 583, 594, 601, 607, 624, 690; Research and Creative Activities: 992, 1003. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care; Rehabilitation Physics: Study and Training: 10, 65, 127, 129, 176, 218, 237, 276, 295, 426, 491, 647, 752; Research and Creative Activities: 783, 826, 922, 933, 947. See also General programs; Mathematics; Physical sciences Physiology: Study and Training: 295–296, 449, 747; Research and Creative Activities: 864, 903, 921, 975, 1031, 1088. See also General programs; Medical sciences Podiatry: Study and Training: 66, 229, 277, 310, 453, 517, 532, 601, 670, 760; Research and Creative Activities: 919. See also General programs; Medical sciences Poisons. See Toxicology Police science. See Criminal justice Polish history. See History, Polish Polish language. See Language, Polish Polish literature. See Literature, Polish Political science and politics: Study and Training: 72, 93, 106; Research and Creative Activities: 807, 844, 922, 973, 993, 1034. See also General programs; Public administration; Social sciences Pollution: Study and Training: 680. See also Environmental sciences; General programs Population studies: Research and Creative Activities: 855, 1034. See also Family planning; General programs; Social sciences Posters. See Graphic arts Poultry science: Research and Creative Activities: 1011. See also Agriculture and agricultural sciences; Animal science; General programs Preschool education. See Education, preschool Preservation: Research and Creative Activities: 867. See also General programs; specific types of preservation Press. See Journalism Print journalism. See Journalism Prints. See Art; Graphic arts Psychiatric nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, psychiatry/mental health Psychiatry: Study and Training: 352, 602, 621; Research and Creative Activities: 1009, 1025, 1031. See also Behavioral sciences; Counseling; General programs; Medical sciences; Psychology

SUBJECT INDEX Psychology: Study and Training: 93, 191, 277, 282, 290, 401, 426, 434, 454, 473, 481, 517, 689, 707; Research and Creative Activities: 795, 807, 844, 864, 922, 933, 948, 993, 1031, 1034, 1036, 1070, 1076, 1092–1093. See also Behavioral sciences; Counseling; General programs; Psychiatry; Social sciences Public administration: Study and Training: 51, 72, 106, 253, 270, 557, 750; Research and Creative Activities: 844, 869, 892, 895, 922, 924, 933, 973, 1066, 1090. See also General programs; Management; Political science and politics; Social sciences Public affairs. See Public administration Public health: Study and Training: 40, 51, 79, 89, 114, 136, 277, 319, 380, 494, 532, 601, 708, 757; Research and Creative Activities: 810–811, 826, 892, 918–919, 1034, 1092–1093. See also General programs; Health and health care Public policy. See Public administration Public relations: Study and Training: 315. See also General programs; Marketing Public sector. See Public administration Public service: Study and Training: 72, 648. See also General programs; Public administration; Social services Publicity. See Public relations

Radio: Study and Training: 270; Research and Creative Activities: 892. See also Communications; General programs Radiologic nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, radiology Radiology: Study and Training: 274, 277, 689; Research and Creative Activities: 926, 957. See also General programs; Medical sciences; Nurses and nursing, radiology Ranching: Study and Training: 109, 120–121. See also Agriculture and agricultural sciences; General programs Reentry programs: Study and Training: 5, 34, 62, 84, 104, 106, 108, 116, 223, 249, 274, 284, 291, 418, 471, 477, 501, 629, 637, 753, 757; Research and Creative Activities: 941, 1026. See also General programs Regional planning. See City and regional planning Rehabilitation: Study and Training: 76, 93, 153, 180, 625, 689; Research and Creative Activities: 807, 961, 1020, 1022–1023. See also General programs; Health and health care; specific types of therapy Religion and religious activities: Study and Training: 160, 204, 289, 393, 418, 597, 637, 640; Research and Creative Activities: 933. See also General programs; Humanities; Philosophy Reproduction. See Family planning Respiratory disease nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, lung and respiratory disease Respiratory therapy: Study and Training: 274, 277. See also General programs; Health and health care; Therapy Restaurants. See Food service industry Retardation. See Mental retardation Risk management: Research and Creative Activities: 993, 1032. See also Actuarial sciences; Business administration; Finance; General programs Romanian studies: Study and Training: 704. See also General programs; Humanities Rural affairs: Study and Training: 742. See also Agriculture and agricultural sciences; General programs; Sociology Russian language. See Language, Russian

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Safety studies: Study and Training: 534, 540. See also Engineering; General programs Schizophrenia: Research and Creative Activities: 1031. See also General programs; Health and health care; Medical sciences School health nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, school health Schools. See Education Science, history. See History, science Sciences: Study and Training: 30, 65, 67, 83, 106, 228, 234, 253, 259, 266, 323, 379, 544, 628, 647, 663, 673, 743, 752; Research and Creative Activities: 776, 795, 838, 855, 869, 896, 899, 912, 1038, 1080–1081. See also General programs; names of specific sciences Scottish studies: Study and Training: 671. See also General programs; Humanities Secondary education. See Education, secondary Security, national. See Military affairs Sexuality: Research and Creative Activities: 1034. See also General programs; Medical sciences; Social sciences Sight impairments. See Visual impairments Sikh studies: Study and Training: 656. See also General programs; Humanities; Religion and religious activities Smoking. See Tobacco consumption Social sciences: Study and Training: 80, 116, 218, 447, 629; Research and Creative Activities: 803, 816, 875, 892, 900, 909, 948, 969, 1001, 1014, 1026, 1072. See also General programs; names of specific social sciences Social services: Study and Training: 241, 640; Research and Creative Activities: 1001. See also General programs; Public service; Social work Social work: Study and Training: 4, 51, 93, 106, 277, 532, 591, 677; Research and Creative Activities: 807, 844, 989, 1034. See also General programs; Social sciences Sociology: Study and Training: 93, 326, 481; Research and Creative Activities: 807, 816, 844, 933, 948, 993, 1031, 1034, 1070, 1092–1093. See also General programs; Social sciences Soils science: Study and Training: 283, 325. See also Agriculture and agricultural sciences; General programs; Horticulture Songs. See Music South American studies. See Latin American studies Space sciences: Study and Training: 292, 647; Research and Creative Activities: 947. See also General programs; Physical sciences Spanish language. See Language, Spanish Special education. See Education, special Speech impairments: Study and Training: 47–48, 360, 383, 454; Research and Creative Activities: 983. See also Communication disorders; Disabilities; General programs; Speech therapy Speech pathology: Study and Training: 33, 110, 135, 151, 274, 292, 517, 532; Research and Creative Activities: 983. See also General programs; Medical sciences; Speech impairments; Speech therapy Speech therapy: Study and Training: 47–48, 473, 544. See also General programs; Health and health care; Therapy; Speech impairments Sports. See Athletics Sports medicine: Study and Training: 39; Research and Creative Activities: 780, 853, 975, 1005, 1016. See also General programs; Medical sciences Stage design. See Performing arts

SUBJECT INDEX Statistics: Study and Training: 287, 295; Research and Creative Activities: 826, 844, 900, 916, 933, 948, 1036, 1076. See also General programs; Mathematics Substance abuse. See Alcohol use and abuse; Drug use and abuse Surgery: Study and Training: 679; Research and Creative Activities: 926. See also General programs; Medical sciences

Taxonomy: Research and Creative Activities: 861. See also Biological sciences; General programs; Zoology Teaching. See Education Technology: Study and Training: 89, 284, 532, 663, 752; Research and Creative Activities: 841, 869, 1032. See also Computer sciences; General programs; Sciences Teenagers. See Adolescents Television: Study and Training: 270; Research and Creative Activities: 892. See also Communications; General programs Theater. See Performing arts Theology. See Religion and religious activities Therapy: Study and Training: 33, 180. See also General programs; Health and health care; names of specific types of therapy Tobacco consumption: Research and Creative Activities: 1041. See also General programs; Medical sciences Toxicology: Study and Training: 197, 208, 578, 641; Research and Creative Activities: 826, 1046, 1049. See also General programs; Medical sciences Trade unions. See Labor unions and members Tuberculosis. See Lung disease TV. See Television

Unions and unionization. See Labor unions and members Universities. See Education, higher Unrestricted programs. See General programs Urban planning. See City and regional planning Urology: Research and Creative Activities: 833. See also General programs; Medical sciences

Veterans. See Military affairs Veterinary sciences: Study and Training: 38, 55, 66, 163, 188, 268, 395, 517, 532, 546, 556, 601, 670, 711; Research and Creative Activities: 794, 918. See also Animal science; General programs; Sciences Video. See Filmmaking; Television Visual arts. See Art Visual impairments: Study and Training: 153, 285, 292, 625; Research and Creative Activities: 954. See also Disabilities; General programs; Health and health care Viticulture. See Enology and viticulture Vocational education. See Education, vocational

Water resources: Study and Training: 338; Research and Creative Activities: 987. See also Environmental sciences; General programs; Natural resources Welfare. See Social services

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Welsh language. See Language, Welsh Welsh literature. See Literature, Welsh Wine making. See Enology and viticulture Women’s studies and programs: Study and Training: 756; Research and Creative Activities: 858, 933, 949, 1034, 1078, 1093, 1095. See also General programs Wood industry: Research and Creative Activities: 1091. See also Forestry management; General programs Wool industry: Study and Training: 485. See also Agriculture and agricultural sciences; General programs; Ranching Work. See Employment World literature. See Literature Wound, ostomy and continence nurses and nursing. See Nurses and nursing, wound, ostomy and continence Writers and writing: Research and Creative Activities: 769, 810, 821, 832, 851, 918–919, 926, 931, 983, 1001, 1029–1030, 1082, 1091. See also General programs; Literature; specific types of writing

Youth. See Adolescents; Child development

Zoology: Study and Training: 231, 641; Research and Creative Activities: 870–871, 881, 981, 1015, 1061. See also General programs; Sciences; names of specific zoological subfields

Calendar Index Since most financial aid programs have specific deadline dates, some may have already closed by the time you begin to look for funding. You can use the Calendar Index to identify which study or research programs are still open. To do that, go to the type of program that interests you, think about when you’ll be able to complete your application forms, go to the appropriate months, jot down the entry numbers listed there, and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. Keep in mind that the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book. Note: not all sponsoring organizations supplied deadline information to us, so not all programs are listed in this index.

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437–439, 469, 475, 485, 495, 503–504, 520, 522, 525, 546, 563, 585, 603, 614–615, 618, 655, 660, 663, 672, 685, 689, 699, 733, 735, 744, 758, 760, 763 June: 26, 35, 46–49, 68, 83, 105, 179, 181, 197, 206, 215, 233, 255, 345, 360, 383, 414, 420–421, 424, 442, 446, 449, 451, 461, 464–465, 510, 512–513, 516, 524–525, 533, 556, 605, 656, 658, 668, 682, 702, 725, 746–747 July: 12, 68, 77, 190, 226, 253, 417, 448, 457, 500, 530, 593, 726, 751 August: 70, 109, 120–121, 160, 196, 265, 366, 415, 571, 673 September: 8, 36, 62, 115, 207–208, 210, 250, 286, 293, 322, 395, 452, 461, 469, 479, 505, 544, 644, 685, 689, 726 October: 32, 52, 94, 105, 108, 149, 166, 298, 336, 345, 427, 468, 487, 534, 560, 601, 616, 620, 632, 636, 649–652 November: 16, 23, 37, 68, 106, 218, 237, 259, 270, 295–296, 354, 436, 447, 564, 591, 630, 675, 700, 726 December: 2, 5, 53–54, 78, 157, 183, 225, 228, 291, 331, 334, 381, 389, 396, 411, 425, 435, 457, 461, 504, 569–570, 586, 611, 647, 657, 680, 718, 741 Any time: 21, 252, 311, 445, 459, 471, 499, 638, 683, 690, 707–708, 710–711, 713, 720, 728, 742, 748–749

January: 4, 39, 41–42, 56, 73, 80, 100–101, 131, 155, 158, 167, 175, 191, 193, 200, 214, 222, 228, 232, 235, 239, 257, 263, 268, 287, 325, 333, 353, 365, 367, 375, 377, 385, 403, 406, 410, 413, 426, 433–434, 449, 460, 470, 473, 481, 483–484, 494, 498, 517, 535–536, 549, 552–554, 565, 576–577, 580, 582, 584, 590, 592, 595, 600, 602, 610, 623, 629, 631, 641, 643, 659, 662, 678, 689, 703, 705–706, 719, 731, 747, 759, 761–762 February: 15, 28–30, 34, 40, 44, 57, 59, 61, 76, 82, 90–91, 93, 98, 111, 130, 142–143, 149, 156, 168, 172, 176, 180, 192, 198–199, 212, 217, 221, 231, 236, 254, 272, 276, 280, 283–284, 299, 301, 304, 309, 321, 324, 326, 332, 335–336, 349, 352, 357, 380, 391–392, 402, 407, 418, 422–423, 432, 441, 450, 466–467, 476, 492–493, 501, 521, 537, 541–542, 555, 557–559, 562, 566, 568, 572–575, 578–579, 583, 587, 596, 606, 620, 624, 628, 632, 637, 645, 649–652, 654, 679, 681, 697, 715, 721, 732, 739, 753, 756 March: 1, 6, 20, 22, 24, 45, 50, 52, 62–63, 65, 72, 81, 96, 104, 107, 110, 113–114, 124, 126, 128, 132, 135, 151, 153, 161, 169, 174, 195, 201, 209, 220, 243, 247, 256, 261, 266, 274–275, 279, 281, 285–286, 290, 294, 296–297, 315, 329, 338–339, 343, 345, 350–351, 370, 373, 376, 386, 388, 393, 399, 416, 431, 441, 444, 461–463, 477–478, 480, 487–488, 511, 523, 540, 550–551, 593, 604, 609, 626, 635, 648, 671, 677, 714, 745, 752, 755 April: 3, 10, 17–18, 25, 33, 55, 60, 64, 68–69, 74–75, 88–89, 92, 95, 99, 103, 105, 112, 116, 118, 122, 125, 138–139, 145–148, 150, 162, 170–171, 173, 177, 184, 189, 194, 203, 213, 216, 223–224, 241, 262, 264, 267, 271, 277, 300, 307, 318, 330, 337, 341–342, 344, 346, 348, 355–356, 359, 363–364, 368, 372, 378, 382, 397–398, 400, 408, 412, 428, 453–456, 472, 474, 486–487, 489–490, 496, 504, 506, 518–519, 526, 528, 538–539, 543, 548, 561, 567, 588, 594, 598–599, 612, 617, 621, 625, 633–634, 639, 642, 646, 653, 666, 669, 674, 696, 698–699, 704, 712, 716, 729–730, 734, 736, 757 May: 9, 11, 13–14, 27, 31, 67, 71, 79, 85, 87, 89, 102, 117, 119, 123, 137, 141, 144, 164–165, 178, 182, 185–187, 195, 202, 205, 211, 219, 227, 229, 240, 242, 244, 248, 258, 260, 269, 282, 302–303, 305, 308, 310, 314, 317, 319–320, 323, 340, 347, 358, 371, 374, 379, 381, 401, 404, 409, 429–430,

Research and Creative Activities: January: 765, 770, 772, 774, 777, 780–782, 785, 791, 793–794, 797, 800–804, 817, 819, 827, 834, 840, 845, 847, 853, 860–861, 865, 869–870, 873–874, 877–878, 882–884, 887, 891, 900, 904–906, 912–913, 916, 919, 926, 928–929, 935, 938–939, 949–950, 952, 956, 963–964, 970, 972, 975–976, 978, 983–984, 988, 1005, 1007, 1009, 1011–1012, 1016–1017, 1026–1027, 1030, 1033, 1039, 1042–1044, 1047, 1057, 1062, 1067–1068, 1071, 1073–1074, 1088 February: 784, 790, 792, 799, 807–808, 831, 833, 836, 839, 841, 852, 855, 862–863, 868, 881, 894–895, 918, 925, 927, 933, 936, 944, 953, 977, 985, 992–993, 999, 1003, 1015, 1091 March: 773, 814, 822, 824, 879–880, 885–886, 890, 911, 920–922, 924, 930, 960–961, 974, 987, 994–995, 1000, 1002, 1004, 1014, 1020, 1022–1023, 1029, 1038, 1050, 1052, 1054–1055, 1064, 1066, 1072, 1083, 1086–1087 April: 766, 771, 776, 779, 787–788, 790, 795, 798, 806, 810–811, 813, 825, 828–829, 848, 857–858, 871–872, 889,

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