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Spark Program helps students get jump on academic opportunities
1/8/19
Offered through University Libraries and the University Fellowships Office, the seven-week program runs from Feb. 5 to March 26 with sessions scheduled every Tuesday evening from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with dinner to be provided. There is no cost to students.
Rock Ethics Institute accepting applications for Faculty Fellows Program
9/14/18
The Rock Ethics Institute invites applications for its 2019-2020 Faculty Fellows Program. Penn State faculty members at all career levels and established research scientists are encouraged to apply. Faculty from all Penn State campuses are eligible; however, those not in residence at University Park should describe how they will meet the Institute’s expectations for active involvement in collaborations with Institute faculty when submitting application materials. The deadline for applications is Nov. 1.
Fellowship workshops offered for sophomores
8/24/18
Penn State students in their second year are now able to apply to participate in the Spark Program, which offers workshops and one-on-one mentorship focused on successfully applying for fellowships.
'Punching up': Students find value in fellowships process
6/28/18
Penn State student Hannah Kohler was in the same position as many other rising seniors: She was thinking about the big questions of the future and wasn’t certain where her path would lead. Students such as Kohler are exactly who Caitlin Ting, interim director for the University Fellowships Office, is looking for.
University Fellowships Office announces spring info sessions and theme weeks
1/10/18
The University Fellowships Office will offer a wide array of events this spring semester to prepare undergraduate students who aim to apply for prestigious opportunities. The Fellowships 101 series will be among the signature programming, tailored to all stages of the application process, as well as various theme weeks.
First-year students invited to apply to new Spark fellowship program by Jan. 12
1/5/18
The University Fellowships Office is accepting applications for its inaugural Spark Program for first-year students interested in joining the long list of Penn Staters who have received prestigious national and international fellowships.
Students from diverse backgrounds invited to explore fellowship opportunities
1/3/18
A wide array of fellowships and scholarships are available to undergraduate students from nontraditional and diverse backgrounds. These opportunities will be highlighted Jan. 16 to 19 as part of Scholarships for Students from Nontraditional and Diverse Backgrounds Week, sponsored by the University Fellowships Office.
Global Languages Week to spotlight scholarship, fellowship opportunities
10/17/17
Students interested in expanding their global identities by delving into a foreign language can take advantage of a wide range of programming opportunities during Global Languages Week, Oct. 23-27.
Students can sharpen career goals through the University Fellowships Office
9/1/17
The University Fellowships Office advocates for the academic, intellectual, and personal interests of students by promoting relevant fellowship opportunities. The office will be hosting events throughout the fall semester for interested students. Monthly “Fellowship 101” sessions, writing workshops, special information sessions, and theme weeks will further engage students in opportunities beyond the classroom.
Information sessions scheduled for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
8/28/17
The University Fellowships Office, in partnership with various Penn State colleges and organizations, will hold a suite of informational events on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program throughout the fall 2017 semester.
Two Penn State students honored with NIST-SURF Fellowship
4/13/17
Two Penn State students, Michael Bichnevicius and Cassandra Carrick, have been honored by the National Institute of Standards (NIST) and Technology’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). Bichnevicius and Carrick will both gain valuable hands-on research experience and work with cutting-edge technology in the Washington, D.C., area this summer.
Students from diverse backgrounds invited to explore fellowship opportunities
1/18/17
A wide array of fellowships and scholarships are available to undergraduate students from nontraditional and diverse backgrounds. These opportunities will be highlighted Jan. 23 to 27 as part of Scholarships for Students from Nontraditional and Diverse Backgrounds Week at University Park.
Global Languages Week to spotlight scholarship, fellowship opportunities
9/6/16
Sponsored by the University Fellowships Office, Global Languages Week, Sept. 6 to 9, will highlight scholarships and fellowships available to students with a passion for foreign language study.
10 Penn Staters earn Fulbright awards for 2016-17
4/28/16
The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State, has so far selected six Penn State students and four alumni as award recipients for the 2016-17 academic year.