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Opportunity TitleBrief DescriptionEligibility RequirementsOpportunity WebsiteFaculty Support ContactFaculty Support Contact E-mailsStudent Support ContactStudent Support Contact E-mail

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Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund Travel GrantThe Travel Grants, in the amount of $500, enable student recipients to attend professional meetings to present their research. The first 2010 Travel Grant application deadline is April 15, 2010. Jerry Soffen, a biologist by training, led a distinguished career in NASA, including serving as the Project Scientist for Viking and as an architect for the NASA Astrobiology Institute. The Travel Grant continues Jerry’s dedication to educating and involving future generations in space science and engineering pursuits.undergraduate or graduate in aerospace-related sciences or engineering fields (astrobiology, astronomy, earth and space science, engineering, etc.) to attend a meeting at which they will present their research.http://nasa-academy.org/soffen/travelgrant/Allison Willinghamawilling@mix.wvu.edu

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FulbrightJ. William Fulbright Scholarships enable students to spend a year studying, researching or teaching abroad in one of more than 100 countries. In general, transportation, living expenses, language training, and tuition are covered: details vary by country. Senior / Graduate Studentshttp://www.fulbrightonline.org/Lisa DeFrank-ColeLisa.DeFrank-Cole@mail.wvu.edu

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GatesGates Scholarships award full tuition and fees, travel, and living expenses for students who are interested in pursuing one and two-year undergraduate and graduate programs at the University of Cambridge. Senior / Graduate Studentshttp://trust.gatesscholar.org/Lisa DeFrank-ColeLisa.DeFrank-Cole@mail.wvu.edu

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Glamour's Top Ten College WomenBased on Leadership experience, personal involvement in community and campus affairs, and academic excellence.Junior / Womanhttp://www.glamour.com/images/pdfs/glamour-top-ten-college-women-application.pdf

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GoldwaterBarry Goldwater Scholarships provide up to $7,500 for tuition, fees, books, room and board to students who intend to pursue a career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Sophomore / Juniorwww.act.org/goldwater/Lisa DeFrank-ColeLisa.DeFrank-Cole@mail.wvu.eduKerri Phillips, Emily Calandrellikphilli2@mix.wvu.edu, ecalandr@mix.wvu.edu

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MarshallGeorge C. Marshall Scholarships provide tuition and personal stipends to students to pursue a graduate degree in any field at any British college or university for two years. Senior / Graduate Students with min cumulative GPA 3.7 after freshman yearhttp://www.marshallscholarship.org/Lisa DeFrank-ColeLisa.DeFrank-Cole@mail.wvu.edu

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MitchellGeorge Mitchell Scholarships award full tuition, travel, and personal stipends for one year to students wishing to pursue graduate study in any field in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Seniors / Graduate Students no older than 30http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=34Lisa DeFrank-ColeLisa.DeFrank-Cole@mail.wvu.edu

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RhodesRhodes Scholarships fund tuition, travel, and living expenses for up to three years of undergraduate or graduate study in any field at the University of Oxford.Seniors / Graduate Students no older than 24http://www.rhodesscholar.org/Lisa DeFrank-ColeLisa.DeFrank-Cole@mail.wvu.edu

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TrumanHarry S. Truman Scholarships recognize students who excel academically and are committed to careers in public service, broadly defined. Scholarships provide $30,000 in funding for graduate study in any field. Juniorshttp://www.truman.gov/Lisa DeFrank-ColeLisa.DeFrank-Cole@mail.wvu.eduEmily Calandrelliecalandr@mix.wvu.edu

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USA TODAY Academic All USA TeamsThe program honors full-time undergraduates at four-year colleges, who not only excel academically but extend their reach beyond the classroom to benefit society.Juniors or Abovehttps://www.all-usanomination.com/login.aspxLisa DeFrank-ColeLisa.DeFrank-Cole@mail.wvu.eduKerri Phillips, Emily Calandrellikphilli2@mix.wvu.edu, ecalandr@mix.wvu.edu

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Amelia Earhart FellowshipThe Amelia Earhart Fellowships are awarded annually to women pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$6,000 may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees. Students must be registered in a Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received. Current fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and will undergo the same application and evaluation procedures as firsttime
applicants.		Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record in the field of aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering are eligible. Please note that defense-related and post-doctoral research programs are not eligible for the Fellowship. Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are also not eligible to apply for the Fellowships.http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_ae_fellowshipsKerri Phillipskphilli2@mix.wvu.edu

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ARLEN G. & LOUISE STONE SWIGER
DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP		The Swiger Doctoral Fellowships provide an annual stipend of $22,000 plus remission of tuition. Fellows are expected to contribute to the teaching mission of their colleges (see VIIC). Mandatory special fees "A" are paid for fellowship students from the endowment; optional student service may be purchased at the time of registration.U.S. citizens; received baccalaureate degree from an accredited university; admitted to a graduate or professional degree program at WVU; students beginning doctoral study (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) the succeeding fall semester or students in their first year of doctoral study; selection is based on academic merit and standardized test scores.http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/students/scholarship-details.php?id=12&title=Arlen+G.+%26+Louise+Stone+Swiger+Doctoral+Fellowship&level= OR http://graduateeducation.wvu.edu/r/download/19327 AND http://graduateeducation.wvu.edu/r/download/19326Kerri Phillipskphilli2@mix.wvu.edu

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