Postgraduate Scholarships

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Postgraduate Scholarships

• Cristy Cornell
• National/International Scholarships Coordinator
• University Honors Program
• ccornell_at_purdue.edu
• www.purdue.edu/honors

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National/International Scholarships Coordinator

• raise awareness among students, faculty and staff
  of external scholarship opportunities such as the
  Rhodes, Marshall, Jack Kent Cooke, Hertz,
  Churchill, and Truman
• identify and encourage qualified students to
  apply for scholarships
• provide accurate scholarship information
• offer skills workshops (writing personal
  statements, interviewing)
• coordinate screening process for scholarships
  that require institutional nomination
• identify opportunities to enhance students
  competitiveness

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Purpose of Scholarships

• to further the vision of the individual or
  organization that funds the scholarship
• sustained commitment to service and community
• outstanding record of leadership
• academic excellence and intellectual
  distinction
• potential to make a significant contribution to
  society
• promise of effective service to the world in the
  decades ahead
• intended for graduate study
• covers tuition, fees, and provides a stipend
• dollar amount and duration varies by award
• eligible degree programs vary by award

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Application Process

• begins months in advance of deadlines
• internal deadline vs. national deadline
• significant investment of time, energy and work
• thorough self-reflection, identification of
  academic and professional goals
• multiple drafts of a personal statement
• 3, 5 or more detailed letters of recommendation
• application form, transcript, writing samples,
  resume
• institutional nomination

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Characteristics of a Competitive Candidate

• high GPA (recipients usually have 3.7 GPA)
• research and/or internship experience
• meaningful community or public service experience
• leadership experience
• strong relationships with faculty
• study abroad experience, language skills
• well rounded, passionate individual
• clear sense of how further education will enable
  talents to be used for the greater good
• researched scholarships and has applied only to
  those that are a strong match given
  qualifications and interests

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Rhodes Scholarshipwww.rhodesscholar.org

• Oldest of the international fellowships,
  initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in
  1902. Brings outstanding students from many
  countries around the world to the University of
  Oxford. The first American scholars were elected
  in 1904.
• 32 scholars each year from the United States. The
  fifty states are divided into 16 districts, each
  of which elects two scholars.
• Two years of study at the University of Oxford,
  with the possibility of renewal for a third year.
• Scholars can pursue a second BA or a higher
  degree offered at Oxford including Bachelor of
  Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of
  Letters, Master of Science by Research or Doctor
  of Philosophy. Scholars are not permitted to
  pursue an MBA.
• Program of study applicant desires must be
  available at Oxford and must be completed in two
  years.
• October 2007 national deadline.

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Rhodes Scholarshipwww.rhodesscholar.org

• Eligibility
• U.S. citizen
• Senior standing in fall semester of application
  year
• 18-24 years of age
• Recommended 3.7GPA
• Applicants must be endorsed by Purdue. Internal
  application deadline is Monday, August 27, 2007.
• Oxford University
• www.ox.ac.ak
• learn more about individual programs of study
• determine if Oxford is the best match given your
  interests

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Marshall Scholarshipwww.marshallscholarship.org

• Marshall Scholarships were established in 1953 as
  a gesture of thanks to the people of the United
  States for assistance received under the Marshall
  Plan.
• 40 scholarships are awarded each year. Eight
  regional panels are responsible for selection of
  recipients.
• Two years of study at any British university,
  with the possibility of renewal for a third year.
  Degree program must be available at the
  university of an applicants choice and completed
  in two years. Commission doesnt fund MBA degree.
• Applicants must indicate preferred institution,
  but the Commission decides final placement.
• October 2007 national deadline.

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Marshall Scholarshipwww.marshallscholarship.org

• Eligibility
• U.S. citizen
• not less than 3.7 GPA
• must have completed B.A. before taking up
  scholarship
• Applicant must be endorsed by Purdue. Internal
  application deadline is Monday, August 27, 2007.
• Review tenable institutions at Marshall
  Scholarship website. Applicants must show strong
  motivation and purpose for their chosen
  institution and degree program.

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Mitchell Scholarshipwww.us-irelandalliance.org

• The Mitchell Scholarship was established in 1998
  by the US-Ireland Alliance and is designed to
  introduce and connect generations of future
  American leaders to the island of Ireland, while
  recognizing and fostering intellectual
  achievement, leadership, and a commitment to
  public service and community.
• 12 scholarships are awarded each year.
• One year of study at any university in Ireland or
  Northern Ireland. Applicants must indicate
  preferred institution, but the Mitchell program
  decides final placement.
• October 2007 national deadline.

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Mitchell Scholarshipwww.us-irelandalliance.org

• Eligibility
• U.S. citizen
• 18-30 years of age
• must have completed B.A. before taking up
  scholarship
• Recommended 3.7 GPA
• Applicants must be endorsed by Purdue. Internal
  application deadline is Monday, August 27, 2007.
• Review tenable institutions at Mitchell
  Scholarship website. Applicants must show strong
  motivation and purpose for their chosen
  institution and degree program.

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Jacob Javits Scholarshipwww.ed.gov/programs/jacob
javits

• The Jacob Javits provides fellowships to students
  of superior academic abilityselected on the
  basis of demonstrated achievement, financial
  need, and exceptional promiseto undertake study
  at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in
  selected fields of arts, humanities, and social
  sciences.
• Scholarship continues for lesser of two years or
  completion of degree.

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Jacob Javits Scholarshipwww.ed.gov/programs/jacob
javits

• Eligibility
• U.S. citizen
• pursuing a doctorate or terminal masters degree
  in an eligible field of study (list of fields of
  study is online)
• Applicants must be seniors or graduate students
  who have not yet completed one year of graduate
  education.
• Must use scholarship at an accredited U.S.
  university. Foreign institutions are not
  eligible.
• Must demonstrate financial need by filing the
  FAFSA.

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First Steps

• Research scholarships to become fully aware of
  eligibility requirements, selection criteria,
  application process, deadlines, etc. Apply only
  for those awards for which you are a strong
  match.
• Complete the Preliminary Application and return
  to the National/International Scholarship
  Coordinator by June 1, 2007.
• Over the summer, begin drafting your personal
  statement. Arrange for letters of recommendation.
• Stay in close contact with the National/Internatio
  nal Scholarship Coordinator regarding your
  application.
• Be aware of and meet the internal application
  deadline.