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Essay Prize for Juniors and Seniors

Are you passionate about a political issue or social cause?  Has a volunteer opportunity or recent travel made you think about the broader world and your position in it?  Are your future plans motivated by your ethical concerns?  If these … Continue reading

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Information Session on Fellowship for New Americans

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans recognizes the contributions of immigrants or children of immigrants by awarding college seniors or students who are at the beginning of their graduate studies up to $90,000 to pursue an advanced … Continue reading

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Scholarship for Study Abroad

The Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for students with financial need to study or intern abroad, and the online application for spring 2015 is now open. Student application deadline: October 7, 2014 by 11:59pm (central)  Your application … Continue reading

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Generous Funding for Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics Graduate School

Are you planning to go to graduate school in one of the hard or social sciences in 2015?  Are you concerned about how you’ll pay for it?  The following fellowship might be for you! The National Science Foundation Graduate Research … Continue reading

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Scholarship for Asian Students—Additional Information

I am delighted that so many of you are interested in the APIASF scholarship which Queens College students can now apply for.  I’ve gotten a number of questions from students about how to submit an application.  For information about the … Continue reading

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Scholarship for Asian Students

  The online Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) application is now open, and this year, Queens College is a partner institution.  This means that eligible students may apply for scholarships of up to $5,000.  The foundation also … Continue reading

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July Fourth and Fellowship for New Americans

As we observe the July 4th holiday, many in the Queens College community will recall our immigrant ancestors or our own experiences coming to this country.  The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans recognizes the contributions of immigrants … Continue reading

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Global Awareness Helps With Fellowship Applications

If you’re following the World Cup, you might be able to use your global interest to compete for a national fellowship!  Many, like Fulbright, Truman and Watson, expect successful candidates to be well-rounded people who are engaged in their communities … Continue reading

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Today in History and Related Fellowship

Here in the United States, June 19th marks an important milestone in our history and commemorates efforts to increase equality.  Juneteenth, as the holiday is known, celebrates the June 19th, 1865 statement by General Gordon Granger that the Emancipation Proclamation … Continue reading

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Scholarship Opportunity for Asian Women

The Asian Women In Business Scholarship encourages and promotes exceptional Asian female students who have demonstrated scholarship, leadership, community service and/ or entrepreneurship.  The deadline for completed applications is October 1, 2014.  Candidates for the scholarship must be female of … Continue reading

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