[Scholarship_alert] Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study
Engineering Scholarships Alert
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Thu Sep 16 07:20:14 PDT 2010
Title: Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study (NCER)
Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor offers fellowships to support quality
environmental education for undergraduate students, thereby
encouraging them to pursue careers in environmentally related fields
and to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level.
Fellowships cover stipend, tuition, and expenses for a two year
period. A summer internship is also required.
Deadline(s): 12/09/2010
Established Date: 04/08/1987
Follow-Up Date: 09/01/2011
Review Date: 09/15/2010
Contact: Georgette Boddie
Address: Peer Review Division (8725F)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
U.S.A.
E-mail: boddie.georgette at epa.gov
Web Site: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=wlS1MQGMbhFhQVGytBTr5Lsvl9d3RgHfktLyvFQKHyrFzyQllwvh!1305050814?oppId=57263&mode=VIEW
Program URL: http://epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2011/2011_gro_undergrad.html
Tel: 202-343-9741
Fax:
Deadline Ind: Receipt
Deadline Open: No
Award Type(s): Fellowship
In-Residence
Internships
Summer
Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories)
U.S. Permanent Resident
Locations Tenable: U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)
Appl Type(s): Undergraduate Student
Target Group(s): NONE
Funding Limit: $48,900 MAXIMUM
Duration: 2 YEAR(s)
Indirect Costs: Unspecified
Cost Sharing: No
Sponsor Type: Federal
Geo. Restricted: NO RESTRICTIONS
CFDA#: 66.513
OBJECTIVES: The program is intended to strengthen the
environmental research capacity of institutions of higher education
that receive limited funding to build such capacity, including in
particular institutions with substantial minority enrollment. The
program supports quality environmental education for undergraduate
students, thereby encouraging them to pursue careers in
environmentally related fields and to continue their education beyond
the baccalaureate level. This goal is consistent with the sponsor's
mission, which is to provide leadership in the nation's environmental
science, research, education, assessment, restoration, and
preservation efforts. This program will benefit both the public and
private sectors which will need a steady stream of well-trained and
diverse environmental specialists if our society is to meet the
environmental challenges of the future. This RFA solicits
applications from students performing investigation in a variety of
environmentally related research topics, as follows: Natural and Life
Sciences; Environmental Science and Interdisciplinary; Engineering;
Social Sciences; Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences; and Mathematics
and Computer Science.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be citizens of the United States or its territories
or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the United States for
permanent residence. Students at schools that have substantial
minority enrollment are particularly encouraged to apply. Students
must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmentally related
field of specialization. Students must have two academic years
remaining from the start of the Fall semester (Fall 2011), before
receiving a bachelor's degree. Students must have at least a "B"
average overall. You may submit only one application for this
announcement, which means choosing only one Funding Opportunity Number
(FON).
FUNDING
It is anticipated that a total of $1,956,000 will be awarded this
year. The sponsor anticipates funding approximately 40 fellowships
under the current request. The fellowship provides up to $19,700 per
year of academic support and $9,500 for internship support for a
combined total of up to $48,900 over the life of the fellowship.
During the nine-month academic year, a $800 stipend will be paid to
the fellow each month, for a total annual stipend of $7,200. Stipends
are paid directly to the fellow. Each fellowship institution may
choose to supplement a Fellow's stipend from institutional funds in
accordance with the supplementation policy of the institution. Up to
$10,000 per year will be paid directly to the institution for
allowable tuition and fees. For the purposes of this fellowship,
health insurance is not considered to be an academic fee even if it is
required by the institution. Health insurance costs may, however, be
paid from the expense allowance. Up to $2,500 will be provided to pay
for items and activities for the direct benefit of the student's
education, such as for health insurance, books, supplies, equipment,
and travel to technical and scientific meetings. Specific
instructions regarding the disbursement and management of the expense
allowance will be provided during the award process. During the
summer internship, the fellow will receive a total of $9,500 for the
three-month period. This amount includes $1,000 for travel to and
from the summer internship site, $1,500 for travel while at the site,
and a stipend of $7,000 for living expenses. The term of
undergraduate fellowship is negotiated with the student and covers a
period of nine months for each fellowship year. Students seeking a
bachelor’s degree may be supported for a maximum of two years.
Source: Grants.gov (09/15/10). (jap)
KEYWORDS: BEHAVIORAL/SOCIAL SCIENCES
Environmental Planning/Policy
Minority Education
ENGINEERING
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Health
Biological Sciences
Life Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Computer Science
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Natural Sciences
Grants.gov
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