Graduate Opportunities
NYU Steinhardt Study Abroad Opportunities
Our faculty and students live and learn in the cosmopolitan setting of New York City - a global center for the arts, culture, and finance. It is a natural step to move beyond our boundaries and explore unique learning opportunities in cities around the world. For more information about the opportunities, call 212.992.9380, e-mail steinhardt.summerabroad@nyu.edu or visit the NYU Study Abroad website at www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/summerabroad
University of Minnesota Human Resources and Industrial Relations Master: The University of Minnesota offers a full-time and part-time Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Resources and Industrial Relations (HRIR), which is a professional degree preparing students for private, and public sector employment in human resource management, labor relations, and related fields. Entering students have undergraduate degrees in many subjects ranging from the fine arts to engineering. The most common majors include psychology, business, economics, human resources, and communications. Minnesota's HRIR graduate programs are widely recognized as the very best in the field and consequently attract individuals from throughout the United States and the world. Financial aid offers, including a fellowship stipend and waiver of tuition are offered to nearly one-third of incoming students each fall.More information regarding the program can be found at http://www.csom.umn.edu/Page5876.aspx
Alan Ruvelson Fellowship
RAIN Source Capital is offering a $10,000 fellowship to honor Alan K. Ruvelson, known as the "grandfather" of the modern venture capital industry and mentor of many in the Twin Cities. The Fellowship provides a $10,000 award and a learning adventure for a college junior entering their senior year interested in learning about private equity investing by working side-by-side with angel investors. Interested juniors from accredited institutions of higher education in MN, IA, ND, SD, MT are invited to apply. See on-line video and get brochures and applications at www.RAINSourceCapital.com. Questions? Contact the Fellowship Project Manager, Candace Campbell, at (612) 827-7988 or ccampbell@cdc-associates.com
Graduate Study in English - Minnesota State University Mankato
www.english.mnsu.edu
Philip G. Hubbard Law School Preparation Program to Support Diversity http://www.law.uiowa.edu/hubbard/
The University of Baltimore Graduate Tax Program
The University of Baltimore offers, through its School of Law and Robert G. Merrick School of Business, a unique graduate program geared toward working professionals leading to:
- Master of Laws in Taxation for attorneys
- Master of Science in Taxation for accountants
http://law.ubalt.edu/gradtax or call 410.837.4470
The Carroll & Milton Petrie New York Teacher Fellowship Program
Teachers College, Columbia University, is bringing the best and the brightest to careers as teachers in New York City public schools. More information at www.tc.columbia.edu
Savannah College of Art and Design
Scholarships and fellowships are available for educators in the amount of $10,000 per year. For details, visit www.scad.edu/educators
Sotheby's Institute of Art Programs in London – 6 MA Programs
http://www.sothebysinstitute.com/summer-study.html or contact info@sothebysinstitute.com.
Philanthropy Degree Opportunity at Indiana University
Offers two Master's level programs, a distance learning option, and dual degrees combining philanthropic studies with nonprofit management, history, nursing or economics.
Call: 1-800-854-1612 or visit http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/Education/fellowships.aspx
International MBA Program at The University of Memphis
IMBA, a program of the Wang Center for International Business (CIBER), is tailored to meet the goals of individuals interested in exploring a career in international business, by offering:
Country Business Track – For US students with 3 years of foreign language.
World Region Business Track – For U.S. students without a foreign language U.S. Business Track – For international students only
For more information visit http://imba.memphis.edu
Families USA Social Justice in Health Care Graduate Fellowships
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing on challenges facing communities of color. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. One must be willing to contribute to social justice work after a year of hands-on, salaried experience as a fellow. The application deadline is February 6, 2009. Information/application can be found at http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html
View the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice here (pdf)
Villers Fellows work in Families USA's health policy department and assist the organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. You can find more information, including an application form, on the Villers web site. If you have any questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact villersfellowship@familiesusa.org.
Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions in Families USA's office in Washington, DC.
View the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice here (pdf)
Graduate Fellowship on Philanthropy and Human Rights 2007-2008
The Graduate Fellowship on Philanthropy and Human Rights is a year-long research opportunity for students of all academic disciplines. The Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students of color who are historically underrepresented in higher education and who are studying or will be studying in Minnesota.
Information sessions will be scheduled and posted soon. For additional information, upcoming information sessions, and to download the application, please visit our website: http://www.hecua.org/grad_level.html
To Apply: Direct applications and questions to:
Charissa Blue, Graduate Fellowship Coordinator
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
2233 University Ave. W, Suite 210
St. Paul, MN 55114
E-mail: fellowship@hecua.org
Direct: 651-287-3305
Main: 651-646-8831
Toll-Free: 800-554-1089
Institute of Labor & Industrial Relations
The Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers one of the top educational experiences for graduate students in the field of Human Resources and Industrial Relations.
- The average starting salary for an entry-level human resource professional from ILIR in 2005-2006 was $66,126. This is a tremendous economic gain for a liberal arts or social science major.
- Competitive financial aid offers, including a fellowship stipend and waiver of tuition are offered to nearly one-third of incoming students each fall.
More information regarding the program can be found at www.ilir.uiuc.edu.
Democracy Studies Fellowship Programs
IFES Democracy Fellowships – two $5,000 annually for research
Manatt Fellowship – for outstanding graduate students from universities in the American Midwest
Hybl Fellowship – program awards 8 to 10 week fellowships to graduate students from universities in the Rocky Mountain region of the USA.
Information, deadlines and application directions visit www.ifes.org/arc-fellowships.html
Newhouse Graduate Newspaper Fellowship and Apprenticeship for Minorities Program
The Newhouse Graduate Fellowship and Apprenticeship in Newspaper Journalism for Minorities seeks students with outstanding qualifications and the potential to make significant contributions to the field of newspaper journalism. It also seeks to increase the number of minority journalists in the country.
A highly competitive program, it provides two generous awards each year to minority students who have majored in subjects other than journalism as undergraduates.
To Apply: You can view more information on the program, and find the online application and deadline to apply at http://newhouse.syr.edu/prospective/grad/newhouseFellowship/
Adventures in Veterinary Medicine
Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
North Grafton, Massachusetts
Adventures in Veterinary Medicine is a unique career exploration program for adults, college students, high school students, and middle school students.
Our applications are available online in early November. Applicants will be notified of their status beginning in February. For more information visit www.tufts.edu/vet/avm or contact us at AVM@tufts.edu or by phone at 508-839-7962.
New York University School of Law
New York, NY
New York University School of Law sent MSUM Career Services a CD-ROM that presents the Law School's engaged intellectual community in a multimedia, interactive format along with NYU's scholarship brochure.
Visit them at http://www.law.nyu.edu/admissions/index.htm for updates and more information.
They recommend that prospective applicants attend an Admissions Information Session. The schedule of J.D. Admissions Information Sessions is posted here.
Our telephone number is 212-998-6060.
Northern Illinois University - Visual Disabilities Program
DeKalb, IL
Note: The information below was shared in 11/2005.
Go to their website below for the latest information.
There are three programs at Northern Illinois University to train students to work with children and/or adults with visual disabilities. Student support is available on a competitive basis.
Rehabilitation Teaching:Counsel and teach the skills of independent living to adults who have visual disabilities. Graduate program only. Contact: Gaylen Kapperman (815)-753-8453, e-mail gkapperman@niu.edu, FAX (815)-753-8594.
Orientation & Mobility:Teach the skills of independent travel, sensory development, concept development, and techniques of non-visual travel including use of the long cane. Graduate program only. Contact: Jodi Sticken (815)-753-8456, e-mail jsticken@niu.edu.
Visual Disabilities Program:Teach youngsters with visual disabilities in any type of educational setting as a certified special educator. Graduate and undergraduate programs. Contact: Dr. Gaylen Kapperman at (815)-753-8453, e-mail gkapperman@niu.edu, FAX (815)-753-8594
Visit: http://www.cedu.niu.edu/tlrn/visualdisabilities for the latest information.
NCAA Ethnic Minority & Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Program's Scholarship for Careers in Athletics
Awardees of the scholarship must be entering their initial postgraduate studies during the 2006-2007 academic years, and they must be a full-time student at all times while using the award.
The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Program Postgraduate Scholarship application is only available online (no hard copy application available) at the Web site below.
http://www1.ncaa.org/.../minority-womens_scholarships.html
If you have any questions please call 317-917-6222.
Emerging Infectious Diseases Advanced Laboratory Training Fellowship: This is a one-year fellowship program designed for bachelor’s or master’s level scientists. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s level degree in biology, chemistry, virology, or a related scientific discipline, or completed an accredited medical technologist program. Applicants must be US citizens and begin appointment at host laboratory (local, state, or CDC public health laboratory) following the program timeline. Annual stipend begins at $28,000. Medical insurance and travel allowance are provided.
Number of Fellows: Up to 45 fellows are recruited each year for assignments at local, state, or CDC public health laboratories.
For more information:
APHL
8515 Georgia Avenue
7th Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
MBA International Business - European Business School London
The European Business School London is a unique UK higher education institution. Most graduates now work in high-profile jobs throughout the world, particularly in the fields of banking and finance, marketing and communications, public relations and consultancy. Increasingly, our graduates are also setting up their own companies as well as continuing a well-established trend of working within family business. The high graduate employment level at EBS London, a key indicator of success, continues to be the guiding principle of our academic mission.
For further information on the program, visit http://www.ebslondon.ac.uk
AustraLearn has been working with hundreds of eager students, and helping them to study abroad in Australia and New Zealand. They have developed a range of high-quality work placements in a variety of fields of study in Australia and continue to offer students the opportunity to pursue a graduate, internship, or undergraduate degree abroad.
For more information visit the Web Site at: www.australearn.org
Asia Pacific Leadership Program
The East-West Center is an internationally recognized organization established by the U.S. Congress to promote understanding and cooperation among the governments and peoples of Asia, the Pacific and the United States through research, education, and seminar programs.
For more information, dates and deadlines visit www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp
National Research Council Associateship ProgramsWashington, DC
To Apply: Find research opportunities that match your interests by visiting http://www.national-academies.org/rap.
Contact prospective Research Adviser(s) to discuss your interests. Adviser contact information can be found on the web site. Note that you may apply for up to three laboratories with one application.
Fellowships Office of Policy and Global Affairs
This office administers predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral fellowship programs in research-based fields of study. They have a variety of fellowships with different requirements including some to promote diversity.
Visit http://national-academies.org/fellowships to get up-to-date information on these many opportunities, application directions and deadlines.