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| Funding Friday | April 28
A twice-monthly list of upcoming fellowships, events, and other ONIF resources.
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Event Spotlight
NSF GRFP "Sneak Peek" Webinar on May 8 at 1:00 p.m., Zoom
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FELLOWSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Luce Scholars Program
Luce offers early career leaders paid professional experiences in Asia. Open to rising seniors and alumni under 32 years old with limited experience in Asia. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. The 2024-2025 application is now open. Contact ONIF for more information.
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Upcoming Award Deadlines
Please note: many awards fall into more than one category. Read the eligibility requirements or contact ONIF for assistance.
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All or Multiple Disciplines
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Carnegie Foundation Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship- Deadline: May 5! Recommendations are due May 15. A paid, two-year appointment that provides recent college graduates with the opportunity to learn from and contribute to the Foundation’s efforts in educational equity and the of improvement education. Fellows serve in full-time appointments at the Foundation in Stanford, California, splitting their time among a home department, project placements across the Foundation, and fellowship work. Open to individuals who will have completed their bachelor’s degree within the past two academic years (December 2021–June 2023).
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USDA Climate Change Fellows Program- Deadline: May 15! Through research, conservation practices and partnerships, USDA aims to find solutions to agricultural challenges, enhance economic growth and create new streams of income for farmers, ranchers, producers and private foresters. Current roles are with the Office of Energy and Environmental Policy and National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Initial appointments may be for up to 2-years. Applicants should have completed their undergraduate as of the time of appointment.
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Barry Griswell Scholarship Initiative to Raise the Bar for Students- Deadline: May 23! The Raise the Bar initiative provides up to $25,000 and an opportunity to create more impact. These scholars will be able to count on financial, cultural and social support from Scholarship America. Open to undergraduate students. Must be a U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).
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Dr. Anne Moses IGNITE Fellows- Deadline: May 31. A premier fellowship program for female students or recent grads who want to jump-start their public service careers. IGNITE recruits a cohort of diverse and passionate women in communities across America and provides them with resources, training, and networks to flex their political power and mobilize women on their campuses and in their communities to become civically engaged. As a Fellow, you'll build and sustain an IGNITE college council across your region, build and sustain college chapters in your region, and host training bootcamps. Fellows are paid an hourly rate of $18/hour for 15 hours per week.
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**New Award** Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Mozambique- LMU's Intent to Apply Deadline: June 1. Located in the southern Africa region, the ETA Program to Mozambique aims to strengthen educational and cultural relationships between the US and Mozambique. More specifically, it serves to strengthen English learning and teaching in Mozambique’s secondary schools. Bachelor’s and Master's-level candidates who have a degree in English, education, TEFL/applied linguistics or American Studies, and who have experience teaching or tutoring are preferred. Applicants should have intermediate skills in Portuguese or advanced skills in Spanish at the time of application. For more information about Fulbright and LMU's campus process, contact ONIF at fellowships@lmu.edu.
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California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) Scholarship- Deadline: June 1. The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) is pleased to invite all qualified California residents to apply for a $5,000 scholarship. This scholarship program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses. You do not have to be Latinx to apply. Open to undergrad and graduate students. All students, irrespective of immigration status, are eligible to apply for the scholarship
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Golden Women Scholarship- Deadline: June 15. Golden Women Foundation provides scholarships based on need and exceptional citizenship. Women who excel in their community through volunteer efforts, whether they are new to college, currently enrolled or always wanted the opportunity to go to school to obtain a degree or further their careers may qualify for a scholarship. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. LMU alum, Miriam Admasu, won this award in 2020!
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College of Communications and Fine Arts
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Prince Fellowship- Deadline: May 21! The goal of the Fellowship is to support the development of gifted emerging creative theatrical producers. The Fellowship is a project-based program that supports the development of the chosen fellow and their project over the course of one year. Selected fellows receive a stipend of $10,000, a $20,000 budget for the development of a new theatrical production, access to courses in Columbia's MFA Theatre Management & Producing Program, and mentorship from prominent producers and industry specialists.
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Frank R. Seaver College of Science & Engineering
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School of Film and Television
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Paramount Writers Mentoring Program- Deadline: May 1! Paramount's Writers Mentoring Program is an eight-month program with a three-fold focus: It opens doors by providing opportunities for mentees to build and foster relationships with showrunners and network and studio executives. It supports emerging writers in their efforts to improve their craft by working with executive mentors. And it helps writers hone the essential interpersonal skills necessary to break in and succeed.
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