Funding Friday | March 1, 2024
A biweekly newsletter of upcoming fellowships, events, and other ONIF resources.
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Student Spotlight: Eamon Shaw '23, Fulbright ETA to Ecuador
In this spotlight, Eamon shares his experience teaching English at Universidad Regional Amazónica Ikiam outside the city of Tena in the Amazon region of Ecuador. Read more.
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Mar 12, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 P.M., William H. HANNON LIBRARY VDA FAmily suite
Learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program by attending LMU's inaugural Fulbright Day! Fulbright offers fully funded grants to teach English, pursue graduate study, or conduct independent research/creative arts projects in over 140 countries.
Schedule of Events
- 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Crafting a Competitive English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Application
- 12:15-1:15 p.m.: Exploring Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Where to Begin? A Guide to Fulbright Research & Creative Arts Proposals
- 4:00-5:00 p.m.: Where to Begin? A Guide to Fulbright Research & Creative Arts Proposals
- 5:15-6:15 p.m.: Exploring Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Crafting a Competitive English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Application
Refreshments and giveaways will be available!
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Upcoming Award Deadlines
Awards may fall under more than one category. Read the eligibility requirements or contact ONIF for assistance.
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Deadline: MARCH 17Undergraduate Diversity Fellowship at the National Bureau of Asian Research
A paid four-month summer fellowship for community college students, freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in college. Qualified applicants will be interested in learning more about Asia and in pursuing careers in international affairs or U.S. foreign policy. Read more. | | 
Deadline: March 20Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders
A fully paid enrichment and training program seeking to expand awareness and access to Foreign Service careers to students from underrepresented communities across the US. Provides undergrads with insight into American diplomacy while underscoring educational, internship, and career paths within the U.S. Foreign Service. Read more. | |
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DEADLINE: APRIL 1Charley Pride Fellowship Program
The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has created a 10-week paid internship program for rising juniors and seniors. A “Pride Fellow” will be able to select three departments of interest in which to work during their time with the Rangers. This person will be able to experience firsthand what front-office executives experience daily while exposing them to the professional baseball industry. Areas of baseball operations include accounting/finance, business analytics, marketing, player development, scouting, and beyond. Read more.
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Deadline: April 1First-Generation Global Scholars Program
First-generation students who plan to complete coursework for credit in a different state or country from their home institution ("to study away") this summer can apply for a $1,000 stipend. Selected scholars must document their experience with photos and videos, which will be shared on a blog, newsletter, and social media platforms. Read more. | | 
Deadline: April 1Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Need-based scholarships of up to $ 15,000 for students active in movements for social and economic justice. Applicants must have participated in activities in the US. Open to international students, U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and DACA/AB540 students. Read more. | |
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Frank R. Seaver College of Science & Engineering
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Deadline: March 29NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Competitive, need-based scholarships of up to $20,000 per academic year to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Read more. | | 
Deadline: April 1QUAD Fellowship
Open to exceptional master's and doctoral students (including Fall 2024 enrollment) in science and technology who demonstrate academic excellence and a desire to use their talents to promote collective good. Fellows receive a one-time stipend of $40,000 and more. Open to candidates from Australia, India, Japan, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the U.S. Read more. | |
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Other Notable Opportunities
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March 6 and 11Ready to make the most of your summer internship? Don't miss out on our 2024 Summer Internship Funding Program! Career and Professional Development is thrilled to offer grant awards of up to $2,500 for undergraduate students pursuing unpaid or underpaid internships. Apply before April 15th to secure your chance at funding. Attend an info session on March 6 or 11 to learn more.
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March 4-11Resilience at LMU supports and advocates for immigrants. Learn more by attending an event or contact contact us at undocu@lmu.edu.
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deadline extended to March 8The deadline for applying to the VSFS for the 2024-25 academic year has been extended to March 8! Anyone who plans to be a student this coming Fall are eligible to apply for a VSFS internship with the federal government. These internships are entirely virtual and run from September through May. Students may apply for up to five internships. Internship mentors select students in March and April.
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deadline: march 17EWCW offers undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to gain first-hand training experience at a US-Indo-Pacific research and education organization in Washington, DC. Full-time (40 Hours/week) participation in the Young Professionals Program comes with a $2,000 per month stipend, subject to applicable taxes and withholding.
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DEADLINE: March 30TechGirls connects and supports the next generation of women leaders (ages 15-17) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a dynamic youth exchange program in the United States from June to August 2024. They are hiring 12 women (ages 20 +) who are energetic, passionate and organized people with the ability to build community and to facilitate a fast-paced exchange program.
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DEADLINE: asapWe are searching for a graduate assistant to fulfill our paid Writing Center Coordinator position, starting this Summer 2024 (May)! Additionally, we are looking for undergraduate and graduate applicants to fill paid roles as writing tutors for Fall 2024! We will begin interviewing candidates in April for all positions. Excellent writing tutors are students who have some proficiency in academic writing, want to support their peers, and are representative of LMU's diverse student population. Students from any major/program are welcome to apply. We will prefer incoming sophomores, juniors, first year grads, and students with Work Study. Applicants with Non-Work Study funds will still be considered. Students who are multilingual are highly encouraged to apply.
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