Academics:Pre-MAP - student opportunities

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1 Apply During Your Freshman Year
2 Apply During Your Sophomore Year
3 Apply During Your Junior Year
4 Apply During Your Senior Year
5 Other Opportunities

Apply During Your Freshman Year

APS Scholarship Program for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors

The American Physical Society is pleased to offer the APS Scholarship Program for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors. The goal of the program is to encourage minority students to major in physics and graduate with physics degrees. The scholarship consists of $2,000 for new students, and $3,000 for renewal students. The hosting department receives $500. In addition, students will be paired with professional physicists who will serve as mentors.

Eligibility: Any African American, Hispanic American, or Native American high school senior, college freshman or sophomore, who is a US citizen or permanent resident, and who is majoring or planning to major in physics, may apply. Applications and more information on this scholarship can be found at http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm.

Washington Space Grant Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

The Space Grant Summer Undergraduate Research Program offers undergraduates the opportunity to work in a science, engineering, or mathematics research position to complement their studies. Student researchers work under the guidance of a faculty member, postdoctoral scholar or research scientist at the University of Washington.

Eligibility: UW undergraduate students in good academic standing who are interested in research in a science, mathematics or engineering discipline. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Students who attend schools belonging to the Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium may be admitted on a space-available basis.

Web site and application: http://www.waspacegrant.org/u-gradsum.html

Mary Gates Research Scholarship

Through participation in research, undergraduate students learn about the essential role of inquiry in a vital society. These competitive research scholarships are available to enhance the educational experiences of students across campus who are engaged in research with faculty.

Students may apply for a two-quarter $3,000 scholarship or a three-quarter $4,500 scholarship, depending on the duration of their involvement in their research project.

Eligibility: Research Scholarship applicants must already be engaged in research with faculty, by the beginning of the quarter in which they apply. Candidates must be UW undergraduate students registered for full time (at least 12 credits) and pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

Web site and application: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/research/index.htm

Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium is not only a chance for undergraduates to present what they have learned through their research experiences to a larger audience, but also an opportunity for students, faculty, and the community to discuss cutting edge research topics and to examine the connection between research and education.

Eligibility: All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply.

http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/symp/

NSF Astronomy REU

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel.

Eligibility: Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5045

NASA Center internship opportunities for Washington undergraduates and graduate students

Exploration Systems Mission Directorate internships available at NASA Centers. Washington NASA Space Grant may provide funding for these opportunities.

Eligibility: Must be U.S. Citizen to participate. Proof of citizenship will be required if selected. Age 18 or older. Community college, undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. Minimum of 30 credit hours/45 quarter hours completed. Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. university, college, or community college.

http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/esmdspacegrant/index.htm

NIAC Student Fellows Program (NSFP) Announcement

The NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) seeks to identify creative and innovative students who possess an extraordinary potential for developing advanced concepts in the fields of aeronautics, space and the sciences. Each Student Fellow will receive a total of $9,000 for the Academic year.

Eligibility: Applicant must be in a U.S. institute of higher education. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. Applicant must apply no later than their junior year of college

http://www.niac.usra.edu/files/students/call/NIAC_Student_Fellows_2007-2008.pdf

NASA MUST Scholarship

The Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Program, funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is a joint partnership between NASA, the Hispanic College Fund, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers. The MUST program awards scholarships and internships to undergraduates pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, more widely know as STEM fields. The MUST Program is open to all students and is particularly focused on engaging students from underserved and underrepresented groups to enter STEM fields (Women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and persons with disabilities).

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be enrolled and attending full-time at an accredited college or university in the U.S. (students completing co-ops who are not consider full-time status will not be considered). Must be a rising college freshman, sophomore or junior. Must have earned and maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted). Must be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics .

http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

NASA-USRP offers undergraduate students across the United States internships at NASA centers under the supervision of technical mentors. This prestigious program seeks rising sophomore, junior and senior students in the disciplines of engineering, math, computer science and life/physical sciences. Students may apply for 10-week summer session and15-week spring or fall session. NASA-USRP provides students with hands-on, real-life research experiences that challenge, inspire and bring practical application to complement the students? academic education. Stipends are $6,000 for the summer session and $9,000 for fall and spring, plus a round-trip travel allowance.

http://www.education.nasa.gov/usrp

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Apply During Your Sophomore Year

APS Scholarship Program for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors

Washington Space Grant Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

Web site and application: http://www.waspacegrant.org/u-gradsum.html

Mary Gates Research Scholarship

Students may apply for a two-quarter $3,000 scholarship or a three-quarter $4,500 scholarship, depending on the duration of their involvement in their research project.

Web site and application: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/research/index.htm

Research Fellowship for Advanced Undergraduates

Research Fellowships for Advanced Undergraduates (RFAU) support promising students who work on creative and sophisticated science and engineering research projects under the guidance of UW faculty. RFAUs target undergraduates who have already participated in undergraduate research for at least three quarters and who are working beyond an introductory level in a project that requires creativity and advanced knowledge.

Web site and application: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/rfau2007.html

NASA Planetary Data System - College Student Investigators (CSI)

The objective of this activity is to involve undergraduate students in research and development projects related to the holdings of NASA's Planetary Data System (PDS). Through the PDS College Student Investigators activity, the PDS strives to prepare the next generation of PDS science investigators.

Typically, PDS College Student Investigators start in the middle of their Junior year and participate through graduation. They are supported part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer months. The first cohort of PDS Colleges Student Investigators was selected in December 2006 through a competitive process. The students will participate through May 2008.

Web site and application: http://pdsmgmt.gsfc.nasa.gov/education/csi/

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Eligibility: All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply.

http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/symp/

NSF Astronomy REU

Eligibility: Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5045

NASA Center internship opportunities for Washington undergraduates and graduate students

Exploration Systems Mission Directorate internships available at NASA Centers. Washington NASA Space Grant may provide funding for these opportunities.

http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/esmdspacegrant/index.htm

Research Internship for Undergraduate Women

These summer internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long, and include in addition a $2,500 grant, plus the opportunity to work with a mentor at one of three IBM research locations.

Eligibility: Must be female with sophomore or junior standing at a US college or university at the time of application. Must be majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. No citizenship restriction.

http://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/index.cfm

The Bob & Eleanor Grant Trust for first-generation college students

This is a $15,000 scholarship to pay tuition for the 07-08 academic year. It is also funded by a local Seattle trust, so you are all excellent candidates.

Eligibility: First-generation college students (neither parent graduated from a four-year college). Planning to become a professional in natural or environmental sciences. In need of financial assistance to complete college. Residents of the state of Washington for at least 24 months prior to applying. (Students may attend any accredited college or university in the U.S.). Currently at sophomore or junior status in college.

http://www.bandegranttrust.org

NIAC Student Fellows Program (NSFP) Announcement

Eligibility: Applicant must be in a U.S. institute of higher education. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. Applicant must apply no later than their junior year of college

http://www.niac.usra.edu/files/students/call/NIAC_Student_Fellows_2007-2008.pdf

Exploration Seminars

Exploration Seminars place learning into a global context, offering you the chance to intensively explore a topic outside of the classroom, during the UW's "early fall start."

http://depts.washington.edu/explore/

NASA MUST Scholarship

http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

http://www.education.nasa.gov/usrp

Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award in Physics The Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award is an AWIS Educational Foundation program for college sophomores and juniors studying physics, including space physics and geophysics, or geoscience. The award in the amount of $1,000 is given annually to an exceptionally well-rounded student who excels in her studies as well as outdoor activities, service, sports, music, or other non-academic pursuits or who has overcome significant obstacles.

Eligibility: Female students in the sophomore or junior year of college who are majoring in physics, including space physics and geophysics, or geoscience may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who attend a college or university in the United States. http://www.awis.org/careers/edfoundation.html#lorentzen

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Apply During Your Junior Year

SMART Grant It's for anyone in the sciences in the 3rd or 4th year of a 4 year degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their major. It applies only to quarters where at least one class directly related to the major is taken. The money is available for anyone who receives a PELL grant.

Washington NASA Space Grant/ESMD Private Industry Internships

Washington NASA Space Grant is pleased to invite undergraduates and graduate students from our consortium member colleges and universities to apply for summer internships with our local industry partners. These internships enable students to concentrate on research activities that supplement their academic coursework and help to prepare them for careers in NASA-related fields.

Eligibility: The awards are open to juniors, seniors and graduate students in good academic standing who are U.S. citizens and enrolled full time in one of the colleges or universities in the Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium.

Web site and application: http://www.waspacegrant.org/pvtindinterns.html

Washington Space Grant Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

Web site and application: http://www.waspacegrant.org/u-gradsum.html

Mary Gates Research Scholarship

Students may apply for a two-quarter $3,000 scholarship or a three-quarter $4,500 scholarship, depending on the duration of their involvement in their research project.

Web site and application: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/research/index.htm

Research Fellowship for Advanced Undergraduates

Web site and application: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/rfau2007.html

Boeing/OMA Research Scholarship

The Boeing/OMA Research Scholarship is intended to support students who are in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), have an interest in research, and possess graduate degree goals. The award is $5000, covering most of in-state tuition for the 2007-2008 academic year. Upon receipt of the award, students will be expected to submit a formal research proposal, conduct three consecutive quarters of research, meet regularly with the EIP staff, present their year's work at both the Undergraduate Research Symposium and the joint Early Identification/McNair Program Annual Spring Research Conference, and comply with the other requirements of Boeing/OMA Research Scholars.

An applicant should be a student affiliated with one of the following programs or organizations-AISES, EIP, EOP, IC, McNair, MSEP, NSBE, SHPE, or WISE who:

Is interested in conducting a research project with the supervision of a faculty member for the three consecutive quarters of the 2007-2008 academic year;
plans to attend graduate school; and
has a minimum of 125 credits.

Priority is given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and who regularly use the services of the programs or organizations listed above.

Web site: http://depts.washington.edu/eip/boeing.htm

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Eligibility: All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply.

http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/symp/

NSF Astronomy REU

Eligibility: Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5045

NASA Center internship opportunities for Washington undergraduates and graduate students

Exploration Systems Mission Directorate internships available at NASA Centers. Washington NASA Space Grant may provide funding for these opportunities.

http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/esmdspacegrant/index.htm

Research Internship for Undergraduate Women

These summer internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long, and include in addition a $2,500 grant, plus the opportunity to work with a mentor at one of three IBM research locations.

http://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/index.cfm

The Bob & Eleanor Grant Trust for first-generation college students

This is a $15,000 scholarship to pay tuition for the 07-08 academic year. It is also funded by a local Seattle trust, so you are all excellent candidates.

http://www.bandegranttrust.org

NIAC Student Fellows Program (NSFP) Announcement

Eligibility: Applicant must be in a U.S. institute of higher education. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. Applicant must apply no later than their junior year of college

http://www.niac.usra.edu/files/students/call/NIAC_Student_Fellows_2007-2008.pdf

Exploration Seminars

Exploration Seminars place learning into a global context, offering you the chance to intensively explore a topic outside of the classroom, during the UW's "early fall start."

http://depts.washington.edu/explore/

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

http://www.education.nasa.gov/usrp

Eligibility: Female students in the sophomore or junior year of college who are majoring in physics, including space physics and geophysics, or geoscience may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who attend a college or university in the United States.

http://www.awis.org/careers/edfoundation.html#lorentzen

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Apply During Your Senior Year

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship awards up to $50,000 a year for up to 6 years to college seniors or recent graduates with excellent academic records and financial need to attend graduate or professional programs beginning fall 2008.

Eligibility: Be a UW senior or recent UW graduate (since Spring 2003). Have a bachelor's degree by the start of fall 2008. Have been accepted into a full-time graduate degree program at an accredited university to begin studies in fall 2008 or be accepted into such a program by the application deadline. Have unmet financial need. Not previously been nominated for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation graduate scholarship. Plan to attend a full-time graduate or professional degree program at an accredited university in fall 2008. This must be the first graduate degree you have ever pursued. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.

Web site and application: https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/cookegraduate

Washington NASA Space Grant/ESMD Private Industry Internships

Web site and application: http://www.waspacegrant.org/pvtindinterns.html

Washington Space Grant Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

Web site and application: http://www.waspacegrant.org/u-gradsum.html

Mary Gates Research Scholarship

Students may apply for a two-quarter $3,000 scholarship or a three-quarter $4,500 scholarship, depending on the duration of their involvement in their research project.

Web site and application: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/research/index.htm

Boeing/OMA Research Scholarship

An applicant should be a student affiliated with one of the following programs or organizations-AISES, EIP, EOP, IC, McNair, MSEP, NSBE, SHPE, or WISE who:

Is interested in conducting a research project with the supervision of a faculty member for the three consecutive quarters of the 2007-2008 academic year;
plans to attend graduate school; and
has a minimum of 125 credits.

Priority is given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and who regularly use the services of the programs or organizations listed above.

Web site: http://depts.washington.edu/eip/boeing.htm

Research Fellowship for Advanced Undergraduates

Web site and application: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/rfau2007.html

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Eligibility: All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply.

http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/symp/

NSF Astronomy REU

Eligibility: Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5045

NASA Center internship opportunities for Washington undergraduates and graduate students

Exploration Systems Mission Directorate internships available at NASA Centers. Washington NASA Space Grant may provide funding for these opportunities.

http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/esmdspacegrant/index.htm

Exploration Seminars

Exploration Seminars place learning into a global context, offering you the chance to intensively explore a topic outside of the classroom, during the UW's "early fall start."

http://depts.washington.edu/explore/

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