National Student Scholar Recognition Program

Award

Purpose

Eligibility

Number Nominated

Other Requirements

Deadline

Goldwater
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To promote students majoring in math, science and engineering; to encourage careers in STEM fields

US Citizen, US Nationals or permanent residents

College Juniors

College Seniors

Science, math, technology majors

Min. B average

4/Institution

300 awards/year

Must have faculty representative

~Dec 1, 2008

Kyle Voyles (940) 898-3641 or jvoyles@twu.edu

Guy Litton (940) 898-2337 or alitton@twu.edu

Truman
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To find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and

To provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service.

Scholars selected from 2005 on are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a condition

US citizen or US national

Junior students with extensive records of public and community service, who are committed to careers in government or elsewhere in public service, and have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills

4/institution

Plus

May nominate 3/institution more if student attended community college for at least one year

Must have faculty representative

Requires on-campus Committee interview

Requires regional/national interview

~Dec 1, 2008

Kyle Voyles (940) 898-3641 or jvoyles@twu.edu

Guy Litton (940) 898-2337 or alitton@twu.edu

Javits
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To support outstanding students who will undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) level in selected fields of the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Financial need

Eligible for Federal Assistance

Unlimited

Must take the GRE

Must complete FAFSA

~Sept 14, 2008

Amy Parsons-O'Keefe (940) 898-3227 or aparsonsokeefe@twu.edu

Rotary
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Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to $25,000 [US] or its equivalent

Citizens of a country w/a Rotary club

Undergraduate students (minimally Juniors)

Graduate students

May not be/be related to a Rotarian

Some language proficiency may be required

Unlimited

800 awarded each year

Depend on each “home town” Rotary organization

Juanita Duenez-Lazo (940) 898-3338 or jduenezlazo@twu.edu

Fulbright
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International Positions:

English Teaching Assistant positions;

University coursework; Independent library or field research;

Conservatory or art school classes;

Special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination

US Citizens

In good health

Have not lived in other country for more than 6 months

College senior

B.S./B.A. graduates, Masters and Doctoral candidates

Some language proficiency may be required

Unlimited

All applicants are sent forward with Committee rating, even those non-recommended

Over 500 awarded/year

Must have faculty representative

Requires on-campus committee interview

~Sept 14, 2008

Or

Paper: 10/22/08

Juanita Duenez-Lazo (940) 898-3338 or jduenezlazo@twu.edu

Stephen Souris (940) 898-2343 or ssouris@twu.edu

USA Today All-USA College Acadmeic Team
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This program honors students who have not only challenged themselves and excelled in their course work, but extend their academic and broader intellectual abilities beyond the classroom to benefit their schools, communities and society.

Nominees must be undergraduates of at least sophomore standing at a four-year institution of higher education in the USA or its territories.

The nominee must be a full-time student as defined by his or her institution, typically carrying at least 12 credits toward a baccalaureate degree, when nominated. Students taking the current school year off are not eligible.

U.S. citizenship is not required.

Nominees may not have received a baccalaureate degree prior to the nominating period. Students in five-year or other combined undergraduate/graduate programs who have not yet received a bachelor's degree are eligible. Those who have one bachelor's degree and are seeking another are not.

20 winners named to the All-USA College Academic First Team

$2,500 cash award and trophy

Photo and accomplishments spotlighted in USA Today’s Life Section

40 winners named to the All-USA College Academic Second and Third Teams

December 1, 2008

Nancy Murphy-Chadwick
940-898-3676
nmurphychadwick@twu.edu