Fall 2023 Events & Workshops
Fall 2023 EVENTS:
National and Prestigious Fellowships & Scholarships
Nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships provide opportunities to help students realize their goals. There are fellowships and scholarships to help pay for graduate school; to fund professional development opportunities through internships; to conduct research; to study abroad; and to work for the good of your community. Applying for a prestigious fellowship or scholarship can be a rewarding and valuable experience. Winning the award is the ultimate goal, but the process of applying creates an opportunity for self-discovery and self-definition.
This spotlight presentation provides an overview of the types of fellowships and scholarships available; offers advice on selecting a fellowship opportunity; and suggests strategies on making you a competitive applicant. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.
When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 12:45pm to 2pm
Where: NVC Room 3-125
Fellowships in Public Service / Civic Engagement (ex. Truman Scholarships, PPIA and NYC Urban Fellows Program)
This spotlight presentation provides an overview of fellowships in public service and civic engagement such as the Truman Scholarship, the PPIA, and the NYC Urban Fellows Program. There are fellowships and scholarships to help pay for graduate school; to fund professional development opportunities through internships; to volunteer; to teach abroad; and to work for the good of your community. The session offers advice on selecting a fellowship opportunity; and gives suggestions on competition strategies.
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship provides funding for graduate school as preparation for a career in government or public service. Truman Scholars participate in leadership development programs & have special opportunities for internships & employment with the federal government. U.S. citizens & nationals who are in their junior year of full time undergraduate study are eligible to apply.
Public Policy & International Affairs Junior Summer Institute A 7 week program structured to introduce or strengthen skills in economics, statistics, policy analysis, writing, public speaking and organization/time management. Fellows go on to complete master’s degrees in Public Affairs, Public Administration or International Affairs.
The NYC Urban Fellows Program is designed to introduce America’s finest college students and graduates to local government and public service. It is a nine month fellowship that provides recipients an opportunity to work in government or city agencies.
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 12:45pm to 2pm
Where: NVC Room 3-125
Foreign Language Focused Study Abroad Funding (Critical Language Scholarships/Boren Scholarships)
Want to learn a foreign language? Want to do it in a fully immersive environment? Wondering how to pay for it?
At this information session, we will explain the different scholarship opportunities for foreign language learning, discuss the application process, talk about preparing a competitive study abroad scholarship application, and give you tips on how to plan ahead—academically, financially and personally. Some opportunities we will discuss include the Critical Language Scholarships and Boren Scholarships. This is also a great opportunity for you to ask questions.
When: Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 12:45pm to 2pm
Where: NVC Room 3-125
Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship – VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship is a three-year program that provides unprecedented opportunities to remarkable students to further their personal, professional, and cultural potential including paid summer internships and other unique professional experiences in NYC, the U.S. and abroad, and a Discovery Fund for self-designed experiences. Eligible candidates must be in their 1st or 2nd year of undergraduate study. This presentation provides a detailed overview of the JK Watson program, and reviews the competition timeline and major application components. All Baruch First-Year Students, Sophomores, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.
When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 1pm to 2pm
Where: NVC Room 3-125
Spring 2023 Recorded Virtual Events:
Study Abroad Scholarships – VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
Planning to study abroad, but wondering how to pay for it? At this information session, we will examine the different study abroad funding opportunities available. We will discuss the application process, talk about preparing a competitive study abroad scholarship application, and give you tips on how to plan ahead—academically, financially and personally. The study abroad scholarships that will be highlighted include: The Gilman Scholarships and the Freeman-ASIA Awards. This is also a great opportunity for you to ask questions.
Recording: Study Abroad Info. Session Recording
Schwarzman Scholars Program & Fellowships for Business – INFORMATION SESSION
Schwarzman Scholars is a highly-selective, fully-funded program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. It offers a Master’s Degree in Global Affairs (taught in English) at Beijing’s prestigious Tsinghua University.
Other fellowships in business fields include opportunities for professional development, funding for internships, pre-MBA programs, and to fund graduate school. Fellowships that will be highlighted include: Venture for America Fellowships and Fulbright Awards in Business. The event will offer advice on selecting a fellowship opportunity; and suggest strategies on making you a competitive applicant.
When: Spring 2024
Where: TBD
Fulbright U.S. Student Program – INFORMATION SESSION
The U.S. Student Fulbright Program provides grants in ALL fields of study for graduate study, research projects or English Teaching Assistantships in a country outside the U.S. This spotlight presentation provides a detailed overview of the Fulbright program, discusses the differences between study, research and English Teaching Assistantship grants, offers advice on selecting a Fulbright destination, and reviews the Fulbright competition timeline and major application components.
When: Spring 2024
Where: TBD
Prestigious Scholarships for Graduate School – INFORMATION SESSION
Grants for Graduate Study in the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom or Around the World.
We explore the outstanding funding opportunities to pursue a graduate degree in the U.S. and around the world. The presentation focuses on the Knight-Hennessey Graduate Scholarship to Stanford University; the Rhodes Scholarship and the Marshall Scholarship to the UK; and the Mitchell Scholarship to Ireland as well as other funding options for graduate study around the world. The session reviews the purpose, criteria and application process for each of these awards and discusses strategies on how to be a competitive applicant.
When: Spring 2024
Where: TBD
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