Writing about Diversity in Fellowship Statements
Wednesday, November 10, 11:00-12:00pm, hybrid
This session will introduce a range of diversity-focused fellowships and tools for finding fellowships as well as focus on tips for writing essays about your experiences with diversity. Awards under discussion will include the Ford Foundation Fellowships, the Point Foundation Scholarship, the Diversifying Faculty in Illinois Fellowship among others among others. This presentation will be led by Dana Bozeman, Director of Diversity and Inclusion in UChicagoGRAD in collaboration with the Fellowships staff in GRAD. In person or virtual attendance options. Register here.
Boren Study Abroad Fellowship Application Consultations
Friday, November 12, 12:00-1:00pm
Friday, November 19, 1:00-11:00am
Friday, December 3, 1:00-2:00pm
Friday, December 10, 12:00-1:00pm; In person or virtual attendance options for all sessions.
Students who are applying for the Boren Fellowship for intensive language study abroad are invited to attend to ask questions and get reviews of their materials through virtual attendance or in person. Questions? Contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uchicago.edu Register here.
Exploring Fellowship Opportunities with Master’s Students (with Tobias)
Wednesday, December 15, 10:15-11:05am, GRAD HQ
This session is intended for Masters students interested in exploring fellowship opportunities. The session will provide an overview of different types of fellowships, resources to search for and identify fellowship opportunities, and timing and strategies for approaching fellowship applications. Register here.