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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Deadline for GWUL Scholarship Applications Is February 11
Internship Opportunity: Summer 2013 NIH
Summer programs at the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) offer hundreds of exciting opportunities for high school students to work
side-by-side with some of the world's leading scientists in an environment
devoted exclusively to biomedical research.
“If you have a passion for
science and an interest in gaining hands-on experience doing biomedical,
behavioral, or social science research, the NIH Summer Internship Program may be perfect for
you,” explained Dr. Sharon Milgram, director of the NIH Office of Intramural
Training and Education.
As one of the premiere research
facilities in the world, NIH consists of the 240-bed Hatfield Clinical Research
Center and more than 1200 laboratories/research projects located on the main
campus in Bethesda, as well as in Frederick and Baltimore, MD; Research Triangle
Park, NC; Phoenix, AZ; Hamilton, MT; Framingham, MA; and Detroit, MI.
Program stipends cover a minimum of eight
weeks, with students generally arriving at the NIH in May or June. And stipends
are adjusted yearly with the amount depending on prior experience and
educational level.
Note that this is a commuter program; NIH
does not provide housing to student interns. Every year, however, out-of-area
students apply and make their own living arrangements for the summer.
Nevertheless, students living in the DC metropolitan area or near one of the
other locations have a clear advantage for many of the internships.
To support the program, the NIH Institutes
and Office of Intramural Training & Education sponsor a wide
range of summer activities including lectures featuring distinguished NIH
investigators, career/professional development workshops, and Summer Poster Day.
Summer internships are available for students who will be 16 years of age or older at the time they begin
the program and who are currently enrolled at least half-time in high school or
an accredited US college or university. Students who have already been accepted
to college may also apply.
Interested students must apply
online by no later than March 1, 2013 (11:59 EST), and all
letters of recommendation are due by March 15, 2013. The application
requires
- a resume
- a list of coursework and grades
- a cover letter describing research interests and career goals, and
- the names and contact information for two references.
Candidates are welcome to
specify the scientific methodologies or disease/organ systems that are of
particular interest to them.
Because applications are reviewed on a
rolling basis from November through April by NIH scientists, students are
encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Only completed applications
are available for review by NIH investigators and administrators. And be aware
that in 2012, more than 6600 completed applications were submitted, and about
1100 interns were selected.
For more information as well as tips on how
to increase your chances of winning an internship, visit the NIH
website.
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The Generation Google Scholarship. Deadline March 11, 2013
HS SENIORS INTERESTED IN COMPUTER SCIENCE - GENERATION GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIP - DUE MAR. 11th
As part of Google's ongoing commitment to advancing computing and technology, we are pleased to provide scholarships to encourage students to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders. We hope these programs will also help in dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields.
The Generation Google Scholarship was established for aspiring computer scientists to excel in technology and become active role models and leaders in the field. Selected students will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2013-2014 school year. As part of the scholarship, recipients will be required to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2013.Who can apply?
Applicants must be high school seniors and meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2013-2014 school year.
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related program.
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology through involvement in his/her community.
- Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement.
- Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female, or a Person with a Disability).
- Be available to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2013.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Application process
Please complete the online application.You will also be asked to submit the following in order to have a complete application:
- Online application (includes contact information, intended university, leadership information)
- Academic transcripts (from your high school)
- Two letters of reference:
- One letter of reference must be from a high school teacher in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) field familiar with the applicant's academic work.
- The second letter of reference must be from a person who has known the applicant for two or more years and is not a relative.
- Responses to essay questions
Deadline to apply: Monday, March 11, 2013.View our additional Terms and Conditions for this scholarship.Questions? Email generationgoogle@google.com.
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