Reminder!
Applications for the Dryfoos Music Award are due tomorrow, April 15th! The prize is $1000 and goes to the best performance by a current UW freshman. All genres and musical styles are welcome, and all UW freshmen are eligible.
To apply, email an MP3 file of your music to cristi@uw.edu by April 15, 2011.
Good luck!
The School of Music is now accepting auditions for the Barbara, Walt, and David Dryfoos Award. A $1,000 prize will go to the best performance by a UW Freshmen* (see details below). All musical styles and genres are welcome!
To apply, email an MP3 file of your audition to cristi@uw.edu by Friday, April 15, 2011 by 5 p.m.
*Qualifying applicants must currently be registered as a University of Washington freshman student and registered as a sophomore for the 2011/12 academic year. You do NOT need to be a Music Major to apply; however, you must be taking lessons and/or classes or performing in an ensemble at the School of Music to qualify. Prize winner will be determined through a live musical competition by the top three applicants.
The prepares undergraduates for doctoral study through involvement in research and scholarly activities (This includes minimum $2,800 research stipend). For more information please go to: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/index.htm
You will find the online application in printable PDF in: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/McNair.Application.2011.pdf
We will accept applications anytime until the final deadline on Friday, April 1, 2011 by 5pm.
In order to apply for the McNair Program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria, set by the U.S. Department of Education. Because this is a federally funded program, these are strict requirements.
To be eligible, you:
1Post-baccalaureate students and students who already have one bachelors degree are not eligible for the program.
2Students whose career goals include a medical (MD) or other professional degree (JD, MBA, PharmD, etc.) are not eligible for the program.
We will accept applications anytime until the final deadline on Friday, April 1, 2011 by 5pm.
Business Plan Competition
The UW Business Plan Competition is the marquee event for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business. In the past thirteen years, the Business Plan Competition has successfully:
Learn more via competition FAQs or by contacting Sarah Massey at masses@uw.edu or 206.685.9868.
Can non-business students enter the competition?
Yes. The Business Plan Competition is open to ALL students who are currently enrolled in a degree program in the state of Washington.
If I don’t find any team members that really seem like “the right fit” during the Networking Nights, is it OK to have a “team” of just one person?
It is OK to have just one person on a team. However, if you advance to the Investment Round, you’ll want to add a few people to your team to help you pitch to judges.
Can we submit a business plan into the competition for a business that is or may become a nonprofit / social business in the future?
The competition is open to all types of businesses. Every year there are nonprofit or socially responsible businesses in the competition.
Is there a BPC archive that has a synopsis of the BPC plans submitted so far?
Yes, but you must come to CIE to look at it. Be sure to call or email the CIE Office to set-up a time.
Can a student submit plans for more than one team?
You are allowed to participate in the Business Plan Competition with more than one team. It can be a logistical challenge to do that at the Investment Round and Sweet 16, but it is possible.
Am I allowed to have a faculty member as a mentor for the BPC?
You can have a faculty member as a mentor. We’re also happy to try to pair you with a professional in the field who could coach and mentor you through the process. Note, it’s much more effective if you have an idea of who you would like to talk to more about your idea. Coming and simply asking for a mentor will make it challenging for you to find the right person. You should do research to find out who you want to talk to.
I am part of a company looking to recruit students to assist in taking my idea through the Business Plan Competition. How should I go about doing this?
Here are two ways to meet students:
Can I compete two years in a row?
Students are welcome and encouraged to participate as many times as they want – as long as they are a student (enrolled in a degree seeking program in Washington state) or have a student on their team.
Can I change the name of the business at some point during the competition?
You are allowed to change your company name during the competition. We recommend that you reference the name change in your documents (one-page executive summary or business plan).
Can I have more than 4 members on my team?
You can have as many people on your team as your like; there is no official limit. Most teams are 3-5 people, but you can do whatever makes the most sense for you. However, only four teammates can pitch at a time during the Investment Round. If you have more than four team members, you can tradeoff.
Is the list of judges for the Business Plan Competition available to the participants?
We don’t release our judge lists for any of the rounds.
Do judges or coaches usually sign NDAs (non-disclosure agreements)?
Judges and coaches do not sign NDAs. This is common practice in the entrepreneurial world, especially when you are pitching your idea to investors. You should figure out a way to talk about your business, but not give away the confidential information that could be patented, trademarked, or that is simply your secret sauce.
Contact Sarah Massey at masses@uw.edu or 206.685.9868 for more information.
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award - Campus Deadline: Jan. 10, 2011 – for graduating seniors and recent alums planning to start graduate school in fall 2011 in Art, Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Design, Drama/Theatre Arts, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Music, Radio/TV/Film fields. Provides up to $50,000/year for up to 3 years of graduate study in the US or abroad.
Beinecke Scholarship - Campus Deadline: Jan. 11, 2011 – for juniors (based on graduation date) with financial need planning to graduate between Dec. 2011 and Aug. 2012 and planning to attend graduate school in Arts, Humanities or Social Science fields. Provides $34,000 for graduate study in the US or abroad.
Boren Scholarship - Campus Deadline: Jan. 11, 2011 – provides up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study languages abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. This application cycle is for students planning to study abroad during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Of course, these are just a few of the scholarships with deadlines this month. Undergraduate students (and advisers) are encouraged to use the search tools and listings on our website to find more:https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/.
The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will be offering several scholarship information sessions this week. Sessions will provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for these competitive scholarship programs. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application processes.
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award -
Information session: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 120.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Graduate Arts Award enables students or recent alumni with exceptional artistic or creative promise and significant financial need to pursue up to three years of study at an accredited graduate institution in the US or abroad. Awards can be as much as $50,000 annually. Supported fields include: Art, Performance & Studio Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Design, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Music, Radio, TV, Film. Applicants must be undergraduates planning to graduate by fall 2011, or alumni who have graduated within the past 5 years and have not yet begun graduate studies, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better, have significant unmet financial need, and have plans to begin their first graduate studies in fall 2011. UW is able to nominate two students per year to compete for this national award. Campus Deadline: Jan. 10, 2010.
Beinecke Scholarship -
Information session: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 120.
For students graduating between December 2011 and August 2012 with financial need and planning to attend graduate school in arts, humanities or social science fields (professional programs, like Law or Business, are unfortunately not supported). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or U.S. nationals from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Beinecke Scholarship program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated juniors to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The UW is able to nominate one student per year to compete for this national award. Each Beinecke Scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Campus Deadline: Jan. 11, 2011.
Boren Scholarship -
Information session: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 120.
The Boren Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S. students to study abroad. Boren awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. The scholarship provides up to $20,000 for a full academic year, $10,000 per semester or $8,000 for summer (summer only awards are limited to STEM students). All proposed programs must include formal study of an appropriate foreign language. Applicants with an interest in federal work are encouraged to apply and a federal service commitment is required of scholarship recipients. Campus Deadline: Jan. 11, 2011.
Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Undergraduate & Graduate Fellowships -
Information sessions: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2:30-3:20pm, MGH 258 & Wednesday, Dec. 1, 3:30-4:20pm, Thomson 317.
Undergraduate, graduate and professional school students planning to take intensive foreign language courses (in eligible languages) during Summer 2011 or intending to study eligible foreign language and area or international studies during Academic Year 2011-12 are eligible and encouraged to apply. To qualify, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Campus Deadline: Jan. 18, 2011.
Scholarship 201: Continuing Students – The Search for Undergraduate Scholarships & Graduate Fellowships:
Thursday, Dec. 2, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 120.
This workshop provides assistance to continuing students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.
Public Policy Scholarships -
Information session: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2:00-3:00pm, MGH 120.
The Public Policy Information Session will provide students with information on various programs that offer students intensive summer programs that focus on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service.
GO and Fritz Scholarships for Study Abroad
The Global Opportunities Scholarship provides funding for Husky Promise & Pell Grant eligible students to study abroad. The Fritz Scholarship supports Social Sciences & Humanities majors to globalize their education. Last academic year, we awarded scholarships ranging from $2,000-$5,000 to 150 UW undergraduates, many of whom had never traveled internationally before.
http://www.goglobal.washington.edu/
Students can apply directly through the website listed above.
The DEADLINE for winter & spring quarter programs is FRIDAY, November 5, 2010.
Global Opportunities Advisers are also available to answer questions and provide support with the application process. Please contact us for individual support and refer students to our regular drop-in hours at the IP&E office.
GO! ADVISERS weekly drop-in hours:
TUESDAYS 2 pm – 4 pm
Ethnic Cultural Center
WEDNESDAYS 10 am -12 pm
IP&E office, Schmitz Hall 4th Floor
This program is a partnership between:
Center for Experiential Learning
International Programs & Exchanges
Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
The Global Opportunities Advisers
Eric Baldwin
ericdean@u.washington.edu
Catherine Rizos
crizos@u.washington.edu
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must:
* Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career.
* Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree during the 2009-2010 academic year. “Junior” means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2010 and August 2011.
* Plan to enter a master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Students in the social sciences who plan to pursue graduate study in neuroscience should not apply for a Beinecke Scholarship.
* Be a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
* Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during his or her undergraduate years. Primary evidence of meeting this criterion is a student’s history of receiving need-based institutional, state or federal grants-in-aid. An institutional financial aid officer will be required to complete a Financial Data Sheet certifying that the student meets this criterion. In the selection process, the amount of financial need will not be a major determining factor, nevertheless, preference is given to candidates for whom the awarding of a scholarship would significantly increase the likelihood of the student’s being able to attend graduate school.
To learn more about this opportunity and the campus application process, please attend a Beinecke Scholarship Information Session in 120 MGH:
* November 17, 2009 from 12:30pm to 1:20pm
* November 30, 2009 from 2:30pm to 3:20pm
Campus applications are due January 12, 2010.
Additional information and application instructions for the Beinecke Scholarship are available at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards website:
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/beinecke.
The application for the Gilman scholarship for undergraduate students beginning a study abroad program between December 15th and April 15th is now available at http://www.iie.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Programs7/Gilman_Awards/Home8/Home.htm. According to the site, they are also accepting early applications for STEM students studying abroad during the summer. Eligibility is as follows:
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below:
* The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of his/her study abroad.
* The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student’s accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.
* The applicant is studying abroad for at least 28 days in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least 28 consecutive days.
* The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department’s current Travel Warning list.
The Gilman Scholarship Program is piloting a special summer award cycle for students participating in summer 2010 study abroad programs. To be eligible applicants must meet all of the criteria listed above and must be majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field. This pilot cycle for summer 2010 is only open to students in the STEM fields who meet the criteria listed above.
Selection Criteria & Program Preferences
Program Purpose: The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program aims to broaden the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.
The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to support a diverse range of students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to:
* Students with high financial need
* Students interested in studying in diverse countries, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia
* Students attending community colleges
* Students with diverse ethnic backgrounds
* Students from diverse range of institutions including two-year, four-year, public, private, minority-serving, etc.
* Students with disabilities
Delaying the Real World Fellowship
Deadline: May 30, 2009
Tell us what YOU would do if you could postpone the 9-5 grind, and we just might make your dreams for adventure come true. Apply for the Delaying the Real World Fellowship and you’re in the running for a $5,000 grant for your very own bold, exhilarating, and fulfilling adventure. For suggested adventures and inspiration, check out Delaying the Real World by Colleen Kinder at http://www.delayingtherealworld.com.
Note: The Delaying the Real World fellowship is designed to sponsor an adventurous project that is independent of academic and religious institutions. For a better sense of what we have in mind, please read about the adventures featured in the book. You can also learn about our past winners, Alex Katona, Daniela Papi, Andrew Morgan, and Josh Roberts, right here on this site at http://www.delayingtherealworld.com.
Qualifications: Applicants must be in the greatest decade of life,
(THE TWENTIES! — Ages 21 through 29), and a U.S. citizen. There is no educational requirement to apply.
Requirements:
Eligible applicants must use the online application form at delayingtherealworld.com/fellowship08 to propose a gutsy and worthwhile adventure in the spirit of Delaying the Real World and the young adventurers who fill the book. There is no time length requirement on your adventure, though the fellowship committee will take into account how well your proposed idea maximizes the $5,000 grant. The winner should plan to begin the fellowship within four (4) months of the award date, which will be no later than June 15, 2009, and willing to report any fellowship-related escapades back to the fellowship committee, including occasional photos.
Fellowship Sponsors:
Avalon Travel Press
1700 4th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
http://www.moon.com
Basic Books
387 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
http://www.basicbooks.com
Application Fee: Zilch.
Application: To apply, complete our online application form at delayingtherealworld.com/fellowship08. Start dreaming today so you can make your adventurous scheme a reality with a little help from us.
Application Deadline: May 30, 2009.
WINNER: Winner will be selected on the basis of the ingenuity of his or her detailed proposal. The fellowship committee (Running Press, Avalon Travel, Colleen Kinder, and past winners) will notify this year’s winner by June 15, 2009. The winner will be featured on delayingtherealworld.com and must be available at an agreed time and date to attend a dinner with Colleen Kinder and the fellowship committee in New York City. (Travel expenses are the responsibility of the winner; dinner’s on us!)
Not Funded by DTRW Fellowship:
* Language immersion programs
* Religious missions or volunteer projects with faith-based group affiliations
* Vacations
* Honeymoons
* Grad School
* Searches for long-lost relatives
* Volunteer projects, internships, adventure trips, etc. organized through an established institution
* Poker
Questions? Email fellowship@delayingtherealworld.com, and be sure to visit the Delaying the Real World message boards to fuel your appetite for adventure in good company.
Dream big. Be gutsy. Dare to do it.
ARTIST TRUST FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Application Deadline: June 12, 2009
Artists practicing in Craft Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, and Music Arts in Washington State are eligible to apply for the Artist Trust/Washington State Arts Commission Fellowship Program. This program recognizes practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability, acknowledging an artist’s creative excellence and accomplishment, professional achievement, and continuing dedication to their artistic discipline.
The total award amount is $7,500. $7,000 is unrestricted; $500 is payable to artists upon completion of a Meet the Artist event. Meet the Artist is an event conducted by the recipient in a community that has little or no access to the artist and their work. For the past 22 years, Artist Trust Fellows have conducted events at schools and communities around Washington, thus enriching community life throughout the state.
Applicants must apply online by visiting http://www.artisttrust.org/grants/fell. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by application deadline date; a generative artist; and a resident of Washington State at the time of application and when the award is granted. Applicants may not be a graduate or undergraduate matriculated student enrolled in any degree program by June 30. A complete guide to the Fellowship Application can be accessed at http://www.artisttrust.org/grants/fell. Artists are encouraged to attend grantwriting and professional development workshops offered to artists around the state; visit http://www.artisttrust.org/events/artist_workshops for more information.
The Artist Trust/WSAC Fellowship Program makes annual awards to artists working in eight disciplines. In 2009 (and odd-numbered years), 21 individual, generative artists who work in Craft Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, and Music Arts receive Fellowships; in even-numbered years, Fellowships are awarded to artists working in Emerging & Cross-Disciplinary Arts, Performing Arts, Traditional & Folk Arts, and Visual Arts.
The application deadline is June 12, 2009. Artist Trust members receive application guidelines by e-mail. All artists can receive the guidelines at http://www.artisttrust.org/grants/fell or by mailing a business sized, self-addressed stamped envelope to: 2009 Fellowship Application, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122.
Contact: Monica Miller, Director of Programs
monica@artisttrust.org; 206/467-8734 x10; toll free 1/866/218-7878
Since 1987, Artist Trust has awarded $1,977,000 to 351 artists through the Fellowship Program. Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Find out more at http://www.artisttrust.org.
To Apply
