[CCoE Notice] Truman and Goldwater Scholarships

[Grayson, Audrey A]

Engineering Faculty,

The Office of Undergraduate Research has recently hired Dr. Ben Rayder, formerly at Drexel University, to lead our efforts in acquiring more national fellowships and major awards for our undergraduate students.  He is particularly interested in recruiting more of our engineering students for these prestigious awards.

I’ve attached information below about the Truman and Goldwater Scholarships.  Please help us identify some of your best students.  Contact Ben and he will discuss the possibilities directly with the students.

Thanks for your help.
Stuart



Call for Nominations: 2018 Harry S. Truman Scholarship
What is it?
The Truman Scholarship is a highly prestigious national program that recognizes and supports the nation's top undergraduates committed to public service leadership. The Truman Scholarship recognizes future "change agents" and leaders who will make a difference by improving conditions in society or the ways that government, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions serve the public.

Who can apply?
To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time junior-level student at a four year institution pursuing a bachelor’s degree during the 2017-18 academic year, a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or Permanent Resident of American Samoa.
Competitive applicants will have an extensive record of public and community service, outstanding leadership and communication skills, and are committed to a career in public service. STEM students interested in a government-based research career are eligible to apply.
What are the benefits?
•         Up to $30,000 toward a public service related graduate degree
•         Participation in the Truman Scholars Leadership Week and an 8-week Summer Institute after graduation
•         The possibility of working in the Truman-Albright Fellows Program

Faculty can recommend potential candidates by emailing Dr. Ben Rayder<mailto:btrayder at central.uh.edu> in the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Campus Deadline to Apply: December 1st, 2017


Call for Nominations: 2018 Barry Goldwater Scholarship
What is it?
The Goldwater Scholarship is a highly prestigious national award that recognizes the nation’s top undergraduates in science, math, and engineering fields. Goldwater Scholars receive up to $7,500 annually for their final year or two of undergraduate study, and are well-positioned for graduate school applications and awards.
Who can apply?
Eligible fields of study are: Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning Research.

To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior, planning to pursue a PhD/research-oriented career, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. The Goldwater Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
What are the benefits?

  *   An annual stipend of $7,500 to cover costs associated with tuition, mandatory fees, books, room and board.
  *   Students who are nominated and do not receive a scholarship but show particular promise will be recognized with an Honorable Mention.

Faculty can recommend potential applicants by emailing Dr. Ben Rayder<mailto:btrayder at central.uh.edu> in the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Campus Deadline to Apply: December 1st, 2017



Stuart A. Long, Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Research and the Honors College
University of Houston
Houston, TX  77204-4005
713-743-4445
long at uh.edu<mailto:long at uh.edu>

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