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American Honda Foundation - Grants for Youth Education (STEM)

The American Honda Foundation is making available one-year grants from $20,000 to $60,000 for youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), the environment, job training and literacy.

 

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Friday, September 28, 2012 - Thursday, November 1, 2012
Qualifications: 

Guidelines

The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. When considering the American Honda Foundation as a potential funding source, please note the following:
 

Eligible Organizations:

Nonprofit charitable organizations classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service, or a public school district, private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
 
To be considered for funding organizations MUST have two years of audited financial statements examined by an independent CPA for the purpose of expressing an opinion if gross revenue is $500,000 or more. If gross revenue is less than $500,000, and the organization does not have audits, it may submit two years of financial statements accompanied by an independent CPA’s review report instead.

Funding Provided: 

Funding Priority:
Youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy

Application Method: 

Interested applicants are asked to submit a preliminary application to my office by September 28, 2012 (electronic submission to or@research.uci.edu is preferred), with the following information:

 

  • Brief project summary (up to three pages),
  • Bio-sketches or abbreviated CV (no more than two pages each) of the primary applicant.
  • Support letter from the Dean (or the equivalent in units without a Dean).

 

If necessary, an ad hoc committee, including members of the Council on Research, Computing and Libraries (CORCL), will convene to review the internal applications.  The selected PI will be notified in time to meet American Honda’s November 1, 2012 deadline for full proposals.

 

More information about this award may be found at http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf.  Questions about our internal campus review process may be directed to Greg Ruth at greg.ruth@uci.edu or x4-0372.

Links to more information: 
More Information
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
Greg Ruth
Email Address: 
greg.ruth@uci.edu

Nominations for The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award

The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award recognizes graduate students who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education; whose work reflects a strong emphasis on teaching and learning; and who demonstrate a commitment to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others.

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Monday, October 1, 2012
Qualifications: 

All doctoral-level graduate students who are planning a career in higher education are eligible, regardless of academic department. Graduate students in fields where the Master’s degree is the terminal degree, such as the MFA, are also eligible. (Nominees must hold student status in January 2013.)

Applicants must demonstrate:

  1. Leadership ability or potential for exercising leadership in teaching and learning, with a strong commitment to academic and civic responsibility
  2. Leadership or potential leadership in the development of others as leaders, scholars, and citizens
Funding Provided: 

The Award
The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award provides financial support for graduate students to attend AAC&U's 2013 Annual Meeting, which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, January 23-26, 2013. All award recipients are required to attend the conference.

The award includes travel, lodging, conference registration, and a one-year affiliation with AAC&U, including subscriptions to all AAC&U periodicals.

The awards will be announced in December 2012, and recognized at AAC&U's Annual Meeting in January.

Application Method: 

Nomination Process
A faculty member or administrator must nominate the student, with a supporting letter from a second faculty member or administrator. The following materials must be submitted for an application to be considered:

  1. A nomination letter from a faculty member or administrator
  2. A supporting letter from a second faculty member or administrator
  3. A statement from the student indicating how he or she meets the award criteria
  4. A copy of the student's curriculum vitae

Nominations can be submitted anytime, but no later than October 1, 2012. Nominees must also complete an online form with all contact information. Only complete nominations will be considered.

Links to more information: 
K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders page
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
Suzanne Hyers
Email Address: 
hyers@aacu.org
Office Phone: 
(202)387-3760

OCAEP 2012 Scholarship

The Orange County Chapter of the Association of Environmental Professionals (OCAEP) believes in the importance of supporting the educational goals of our future leaders. To show our support, we are pleased to offer three scholarships to students pursuing careers in the environmental field. Students currently attending four- year colleges and universities in Orange County are encouraged to apply. Winners will be chosen based on their outstanding contributions to the fields of environmental science, policy, research, design, law, and/or other related disciplines.

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Qualifications: 
  1. Students must currently be studying the fields of environmental science, policy, research, design, law, and/or other related disciplines.
  2. Students must attend a four-year college/university or graduate program located within Orange County.
  3. Applicants must have been enrolled in an environmental major at an Orange County school during the 2011- 2012 school year. Current high school seniors, incoming transfers from an unrelated major, or incoming transfers from a non-Orange County school are not eligible for the scholarship program.
  4. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. 5. Each scholarship winner must provide proof of enrollment for Fall 2012 before the award is disbursed.
Funding Provided: 
  • $2,500 award for a full-time graduate student (12 units or more)
  • $1,000 award for a part-time graduate student (6 to 11 units)
  • $1,500 award for a full-time undergraduate student (12 units or more)
Application Method: 

The application form is available for download in MS Word format at www.ocaep.com. All application materials must be postmarked by June 30, 2012 for consideration by the OCAEP Educational Scholarship Committee. Notification of awards will be made by August 15, 2012. Refer to the application form for a detailed description of the application process and requirements – official transcripts, a written essay, and letters of recommendation are necessary.

Links to more information: 
Orange County Association of Environmental Professionals (OCAEP)
PDF Flier: 
application/pdf iconScholarship Packet
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
Alan Ashimine
Email Address: 
aashimine@rbf.com

Southern California Academy of Sciences (SCAS) Grant Program

The Board of Directors of the Southern California Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce its annual SCAS Student Research Grant. Students presently in an Undergraduate, Masters or Doctoral program may apply by completing the grant application. Proposals will be considered in any field of science with an emphasis on the southern California area. Research will be funded for a period of one year. Recipients of the awards will be expected to present their research at the upcoming 2012 Annual Meeting.

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Funding Provided: 

$500-$2,000

Application Method: 

Submit applications as a PDF Daniel J. Pondella, II, no later than February 15, 2012

Links to more information: 
SCAS Student Grants and Awards
Links to more information: 
SCAS Grant Program (Word Document)
Links to more information: 
SCAS Annual Meeting
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
Daniel J. Pondella, II
Email Address: 
pondella@oxy.edu

Graduate Women in Science - 23rd Science Conference

OC Graduate Women in Science Conference

The OC GWIS annual Science Symposium is held each March and is specifically geared to encourage student participation in all areas of scientific research. The gathering creates a forum for students to present their accomplishments in front of a panel of qualified judges and a mixed audience. Students compete for monetary prizes in one of three categories: Undergraduate, Master's, or Ph.D.

 

 

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Monday, February 20, 2012
Qualifications: 

Abstracts will be accepted from female and male students who can document that research was carried out within the past two years at or under the auspices of a college, university, or other degree-granting institution in Southern California. The student must have played an integral role in the research project that is presented as verified by the student’s advisor.

Funding Provided: 

Awards will be given for 1st ($200) and 2nd ($100) place winners (oral and poster presentations) in each category: undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. candidate.

Application Method: 

Feb 20: Research abstract for oral or poster presentations emailed OCGWIS@gmail.com. Please address all emails in the subject line with : Last name of student, First initial, and one word description of the document.  (e.g. Smith, J Abstract).

Feb 29: Student presenter registration ONLINE or by filling out this PDF and mailing it in along with conference registration fee. At this time, we can only accept the conference fee by check through the mail. The registration fee for students is $15 and for non-students $20. You will be informed of registration when we receive both form and payment.  Non-presenters must register ONLINE.

 

Links to more information: 
OC GWIS Spring Science Symposium
PDF Flier: 
application/pdf iconOC Graduate Women in Science Symposium Flyer
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
Orange County Graduate Women in Science (OC GWIS)
Email Address: 
ocgwis@gmail.com

Think Swiss Research Scholarship

ThinkSwiss offers scholarships for a research stay in Switzerland. It supports highly motivated and qualified U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to do research at a public Swiss university or research institute for 2 to 3 months. The scholarship is open to students of all fields.

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Qualifications: 
  • Be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. university/college
  • Be a graduate student or an undergraduate student who will have completed your sophomore year by the time the research stay in Switzerland begins
  • Provide a written confirmation from a professor at a Swiss university that he/she will accept you for a research stay in his/her group
Funding Provided: 

apx. $1,000 USD/month for 2-3 months

Application Method: 

Please send the following documents by e-mail to the contact address below:

  • Cover letter, including information about your educational and professional background, goals for your research stay in Switzerland, why you have chosen that particular Swiss university, give one reason why you would make an excellent student “ambassador” and suggest an activity with which you could promote Swiss research at your U.S. university
  • Résumé
  • Letter of acceptance by a professor at a Swiss university into his/her research group
  • A current official university/college transcript
  • A letter of reference from a senior academic in your field of study

Contact
Embassy of Switzerland, Office of Science, Technology and Higher Education (OSTHE),
2900 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
E-mail: was.science@eda.admin.ch , Phone: (202) 745-7958

Links to more information: 
Think Swiss Research Scholarship
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
Contact Embassy of Switzerland, Office of Science, Technology and Higher Education (OSTHE)
Email Address: 
was.science@eda.admin.ch
Office Phone: 
(202)745-7958

2011-2012 Women's Environmental Council Scholarship Program

The Women's Environmental Council (WEC) is a nonprofit organization with three chapters in Southern California – Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. WEC functions as a professional networking organization whose members primarily work for environmental consulting firms or local, state, and federal government agencies that oversee environmental activities.

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Qualifications: 
  • Female college students (Undergraduate or Graduate) pursuing a career in the environmental field
  • Attending institutes of higher learning in Los Angeles, Orange, or San Diego counties
  •  
Funding Provided: 

At least $1,000
Complimentary one-year membership to the Woment's Environmental Council (WEC)

Application Method: 

Applications are available at http://www.wecweb.org/Scholarships/scholarships.html. The WEC Scholarship application package must be received by email or postmarked on or before January 12th, 2012. The application has a block for applicants to paste an image. The image can be anything from an environmentally inspired photo, project drawing or photo, a personal photo, or a logo and can be discussed further in the personal statement. A complete application packet includes:

  • Application Form
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts (may be official or unofficial)
  • Letter of Reference

 

If your reference chooses to submit their letter directly to the WEC scholarship committee, please notify the scholarship chair before submittal of application. Letters of reference must be received or postmarked prior to January 12th 2012.

All applicant material is subject to verification.

Submit application packet by email to: sarah.anunsen@gmail.com OR by mail to: Women’s Environmental Council, Attn: Scholarships, P.O. Box 36, Solana Beach, CA 92075

PDF Flier: 
application/pdf icon2011-12 WEC Scholarship Application Instructions
PDF Flier: 
application/msword icon2011-12 WEC Scholarship Application Form
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
Sarah Anunsen, Scholarship Chair
Email Address: 
sarah.anunsen@gmail.com

NRS Mildred E. Mathias Graduate Student Research Grant Program

The Natural Reserve System provides grants to support graduate students at all UC campuses except UCSF for their independent and field science studies at NRS reserves. These grants not only encourage students to conduct research, but also provide experience in applying for grants, meeting deadlines, and managing a budget. Awardees are expected to produce a paper or report, or present their findings in a suitable forum.

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Monday, October 17, 2011
Qualifications: 

Graduate students enrolled at any University of California campus (excluding San Francisco) who ar eusing one or more of the 38 sites in the Natural Reserve System.

Funding Provided: 

$3,000 per year maximum

Application Method: 

Grant applications and all supporting material will be submitted electronically.  More information about the Mathias Grants and a link to the application system can be found at http://nrs.ucop.edu/grants/mathias/index.htm .

Links to more information: 
Mathias Graduate Student Research Grant 2011-12
PDF Flier: 
application/pdf iconMathias Graduate Student Research Grant 2011-12 Flyer
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
Mike Dorward, UC Natural Reserve System
Email Address: 
mike.dorward@ucop.edu

Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success (MS PHD’S) in Earth System Science Initiative

The MS PHD’S ® Professional Development Program facilitates mentoring and networking activities for minority undergraduate and graduate earth system science and engineering (ESSE) majors; and provides a supportive environment in which participants develop strategies and professional skills necessary to excel in Earth system science and engineering fields.

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Qualifications: 
  • U.S. Citizen

 

Funding Provided: 

See description for "benefits"

Application Method: 
  • Completed Application
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
Links to more information: 
MS PHD'S Homepage
Links to more information: 
Mentee's Application
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
Lois Ricciardi, MS PHD'S Coordinator
Email Address: 
pdp@msphds.org

AAUW International Fellowships for Women

Description: AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. These Fellowships are available for master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral students/professionals. The fellowships are for 1 year for $20,000.

Opportunity Information
Deadline: 
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Qualifications: 
  • Women doctoral candidates only
  • Not a U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • Apply anytime during your graduate or postdoctoral career
Funding Provided: 

$20,000

Application Method: 

Apply online: http://www.act.org/aauw/internat/

Links to more information: 
http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellows_directory/index.cfm
Contact Information

For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: 
AAUW Iowa City office staff (ext. 60)
Email Address: 
aauw@act.org
Office Phone: 
(319)337-1716