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Financial Assistance
Sally and Alan Cone Scholarships
Financial Information for Scholarships and Special Projects
Women's and Gender Studies Major Scholarship
Eligibility: Currently enrolled undergraduates; declared Women's and Gender Studies major; completion of WGS/WGS 250; GPA of at least 3.0
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Each year, one $1,500 scholarship is available to an undergraduate Women’s and Gender Studies major. Selection will be made on the basis of need, academic standing, and commitment to Women’s and Gender Studies. The applicant must be a currently enrolled undergraduate declared as a Women’s and Gender Studies major, have completed WGS 250, and have a GPA of at least 3.0. The application should include an essay of no more than 500 words that states, clearly and compellingly, the applicant’s goals as a Women’s and Gender Studies major and the place of women’s and gender studies in the applicant’s development. Applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from a UNCG faculty member and are due May 1 for the following fall.
Applications for both scholarships are available on this website, in the Women’s and Gender Studies office, 200 Foust and the Office of Financial Aid, 723 Kenilworth Street.
Sally and Alan Cone Course Scholarship
Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate status; interest in Women's and Gender Studies
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Each semester, at least three $450 scholarships will be available for undergraduate or graduate students seeking to enroll in a Women’s and Gender Studies course. The applicant must be currently enrolled or have been admitted as an undergraduate or graduate student. Selection will be made on the basis of financial need, life and work experience, community service and/or leadership. The application must include an essay of no more than 500 words that addresses the selection criteria above and states, clearly and compellingly, the applicant’s interest in women’s and gender studies and how the course supports her/his goals. Applications are due by March 16 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Graduate students admitted during the spring semester who have not yet enrolled will be considered without separate application.
Sally and Alan Cone Award to Students for Outstanding Work in Women's and Gender Studies
Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate status
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program will present a cash award annually of at least $200 to at least one undergraduate and one graduate student whose projects are judged to make the most significant contribution to the field of women’s and gender studies. Any creative and/or intellectual contribution that meaningfully addresses women’s studies, feminism, or gender studies is eligible, including, but not limited to, an academic paper of any length, creative project, performance, program or work of art.
Project descriptions and supporting documents (papers, slides, recordings, programs, etc) must be submitted by March 1 for works completed during the previous spring or fall semester. Submissions must be accompanied by a letter of support from a UNCG faculty member; this letter should indicate whether the work was done to meet the requirements of a particular class at UNCG. The student’s address, phone number, and email address should be included.
Committee members will evaluate each project based upon their relevance to women’s and gender studies and the quality, coherence, and significance of the project.
Sally and Alan Cone Student Grant for Special Projects in Women's and Gender Studies
Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate status
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Each year, grants will be awarded to UNCG students to support projects in women’s and gender studies that may require a limited amount of special funding. Preference will be given to undergraduate students but applications from graduate students will be considered as well. Possible uses for the grants include, but are lot limited to, travel for research or artistic purposes, presenting or attendance at conferences, research/creative project support in the form of supplies, photocopying, payment for laboratory subjects or other expenses, or support of a community service project or internship.
Applications must be accompanied with a recommendation from the faculty advisor for the project, a budget delineating the planned use of the requested funds, and an essay or letter explaining the significance of the project for women’s studies, feminism or gender studies. The research methodology or development process of the project should also be explained in detail. A brief bibliography or list of relevant performances or exhibits should also be included. Graduate student applications should include a literature review. Requests for travel must be made prior to the trip. Materials should be submitted to the Women's and Gender Studies Office, 200 Foust, between August 15 and April 1 for a decision within a month.
Applications for all awards are available on the web at : http://wgs.uncg.edu/financial.html. Applications for the scholarships are also available in the Office of Financial Aid, 723 Kenilworth Street.
College of Arts and Sciences Scholarships
Gene and Pat Holder Scholarship
Eligibility: Fulltime undergraduate with financial need majoring in a field of study within the College of Arts & Sciences
Minimum annual award of $1000; may be renewed for students in good
academic standing with continued financial need.
Chris Velonis Miller Scholarship
Eligibility: Fulltime undergraduate majoring in a field of study within the College of Arts & Sciences with financial need
Annual awards up to $3000
Linda Arnold Carlisle Faculty Research Grant
Eligibility: Full-time, tenure-track faculty; cannot have received the grant within the past three years
Linda Arnold Carlisle Faculty Research Grants are awarded to UNCG faculty to support research or creative activity related to women's and gender studies. All full-time faculty who have not received the Carlisle Grant within the past three years are eligible to apply. Grants will be awarded based on the quality and completeness of the proposal, significance of the project, its implication for women's and gender studies, and the significance of the project to the applicant's career and future plans
Carlisle Faculty grants provide a stipend of $1000 to support tenure-track faculty research expenses for a project relating to Women’s and Gender Studies. Grant applications are due March 17. Applicants will be notified about the grant by April 15.
Either complete an application on your computer and deliver it to Women's and Gender Studies (200 Foust) or pick up an application from the office.
Linda Arnold Carlisle Professorship
Eligibility: A full professor who has contributed to the Women's and Gender Studies Program. Candidates in all disciplines and departments are invited to apply.
The Linda Arnold Carlisle Distinguised Excellence Professorship was established by the UNCG Friends of Women's and Gender Studies for the purpose of enhancing the academic and co-curricular programs of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at UNCG. Specifically, it will simultaneously reward the most promising faculty research agendas while using that selected research focus to build energy throughout the WGS Program and the campus community. The Professorship will be awarded for a period of four academic years. The same person may hold the appointment more than once but must apply in each case through the normal process Contact the WGS Office for more information.
UNESCO Laura W. Bush Fellowship
Tue, January 27, 2009
The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet had not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations. During his/her travel, the recipient should be willing to participate in public diplomacy events arranged with the pertinent U.S. State Department Consulate, Mission, and/or Embassy. Following the travel, the recipient agrees to submit a report describing experiences and analyzing objectives achieved; share his/her experiences with others; and be available to make a presentation at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO.
Eligibility:
Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for foreign travel
Must be at least 18 years old and not older than 25 at the time of application
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university in the United States
The Fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet have not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations. More information on the program can be found at: www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25462/htm. Thus far, U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellows have traveled to and conducted meaningful work in: Honduras, Guatemala, India, Afghanistan, Dominican Republic, and Kyrgyzstan.
The Commission has opened the next call for the Spring/Summer 2009 round of applications for the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship for those traveling between May and August 2009. The deadline for applications will be March 1, 2009 (5:00pm EST). Eligibility and details about the application process are posted at: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25426.ht
Graduate Fellowship, Scholarship and Grant Information, Spring 2009
Title: Possible Woman Foundation Scholarship
General Info: The Mission of the Possible Woman Foundation International is to change the lives of women and girls globally through inclusive and collaborative leadership, integrity, and lifelong learning.
Deadline: April 1
Website: http://www.possiblewomanfoundation.org/scholarships.html
Title: Women’s Research and Education Institute-Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy
General Info: Congressional Fellowships designed to train women as potential policy leaders. Involves work in a U.S. Congressional Office as a legislative aide on policy issues affecting women. Applicants must be women and U.S. citizens and applicants with at least 9 hours of previous graduate coursework preferred.
Deadline: May 20
Website: http://www.wrei.org/Fellows.htm
Title: Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Scholarship (NC)
Info: A variety of awards and scholarships for women who are or will enter into business in NC
Deadline: varies
Form: http://www.bpwnc.org/forms/scholarship.htm
Title: Ford Foundation Fellowships
General: Pre-doctoral, postdoctoral and dissertation fellowships in various fields
Deadlilne: September
Website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/index.html
Title: Women’s Research Awards
General Information: National Association of Women in Education awards of $750 to encourage and support excellence in research by, for and about women. Two awards are presented annually: 1) Graduate student competition for research by a graduate student on any topic relevant to the education and personal and professional development of women and girls.
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