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.Office of Fe Staff Reports r The Office of Fellowships and Sum: mer Programs, housed on the third floor on Harper College, has two primary mis' sions: (1) to help coordinate the many 5 academic programs at USC each summer for secondary school students and 1 indirectly to begin recruiting these stu dents, and (2) to identify, recruit and 1 train our finest students for such pres1 tigious scholarships as the Rhodes, the notary International, the Fulbnght, the Truman, the Goldwater, the Mellon and ' the Marshall. There are more than 100 : of these type scholarships. Once identified as potential schol. ars, students are provided support and assistance in every aspect of candidacy, ' such as selecting appropriated courses, ; completing applications, writing essay 1 and participating in interviews. Although the ultimate goal is USC ! students being awarded these competitive and prestigious scholarships, the : preparation process for potential scholars is designed to be developmental and . rewarding by itself. The operations of the office are assisted by an advisory committee repre- I senting a wide range of academic and r~~~ ! ypfANCft ! jOLANE ! 712-1 I I I I I We have a snack 1 bar, lounge and J gameroom for your entertainment. I I Located at Newberry exit past Columbiana 0 B - B B p 91 I I llowships pi administrative areas on campus. Information on scholarships, fellowships and grant opportunities for advanced academic study will be offered throughout the year. To leam more about criteria and application processes, plan ^ to attend one of the following informa- v tion sessions: Fulbright Grant, Aug. 28; ^ Marshall Scholarship, Aug. 29; Rhodes a Scholarship, Aug. 30; Truman Scholarship, Sept. 12; National Science Foun- ? dation Fellowships, Sept. 19; Mellon Fel01. r>?i j?*?? e lUTToiiip, kjcyt. &?) uuiuwaici O^iiuioiship, Sept. 26. P All information sessions will be at 4 ? pjn. in the Gressette Room on the third ^ floor of Harper College. Faculty and staff ^ will be present to explain the merits and requirements for applications to indi- n vidual programs. Student may not ap- t; ply directly for these particular programs, ^ but must be nominated by a USC com- c mittee. (( To nominate a student for scholar- p ship or fellowship program or for more information, contact Novella Beskid at si 777-0958. tl P Fulbright Grants announced The annual competition for Fulbright n Jijx. - Oo E '880 This coii||oi l|i|rai!ifG II Mil vames 91 Shoe Renta Expires August Avenue in Irmo. Take 1-26 towards S 1 Center at exit 102. Take a left and v $:?x iM_ % JH| ^IR:- ;:lilflP . ::1!! d>? nuu 1 *pil V/l l 1 LUS I use st 10% o repares US( irants has opened for 1996-97 for grad- i late study abroad in academic fields and or professional training in the creative i nd performing arts. 1 The purpose of these grants is to in- 1 rease muiuai unaerstanaing between i tie people of the United States and othr countries through the exchange of ersons, knowledge and skills. Appliants must be U.S. citizens at the time f application and hold a bachelor's or ts equivalent by the beginning date of he grant. Creative and performing artists are ot required to have-a bachelor's, but hey must have four years of relevant raining or study. Candidates in mediine must have an M.D. or equivalent ;.g., D.D.S., O.D., etc.) at the time of aplication. All applicants are required to have ufficient proficiency in the language of he host country to carry out their proosed study or research. Full grants provide roundtrip interational travel, maintenance for the 1 ^ I Fowling: j n worth j .00 each | 31,1995 ipartanburg. We're one I ve're 1 mile on the left. Wn, . :~. ^B':;B B^^b ^^^B ^B ^B ^B ^^B . ^B B;V^v:- " -: ^B :;'B |^B|^B|^^BB: ::'; ? B ' ' ' '' '' 4 Point C FREE udents A FF and a 7s finest fo tenure of the award, a research allowance and tuition wavers, if applicable. Travel grants provide roundtrip international travel to the country where the student will pursue study or research. All grants include health and accident insurance. The Fulbright Grant information session will be at 4 pjn. Aug. 28. in the Gres3ette Room of Harper College. Applications will be reviewed by a campus faculty committee prior to being forwarded for the Oct. 23 deadline. Rhodes Scholarship offers two years at Oxford Highly prestigious and competitive, the Rhodes Scholarship presents an exceptional opportunity for a full fellowship for two and possibly three years of 3tudy. The Rhodes recognizes altruism and superior intellect and provides for rwo years at the University of Oxford in any field. Awards include all tuition and fees such as matriculation, tuition, labora;ory fees and other set charges), books, Ilw it Larry Me wm?' J *?jp a profess* jj|p ^Lo ess ilk til Chang CAR LWAYS B Free Car r national n living expenses and travel expenses to and from the United States. Thirty-two Rhodes Scholarships are awarded annually. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have been born on or after Oct. 1,1971, and before Oct. 1, 1977. An applicant must have achieved academic standing sufficiently advanced to assure completion of a bachelors before October 1996. First-year students, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to attend the Rhodes Information Session. Rhodes candidates must be evaluated by a USC committee for nomination. The Rhodes Scholarship information session will be at 4 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Gressette Room of Harper College. The campus application deadline is Sept. 25. British government offers Marshall Scholarships Competition for the 1996-98 Marshall Scholarship has opened The British Marshall Scholarships, funded by the British government, were established in 1953 as a national expression of gratr itude to the United States for economic aid under the Marshall Plan after World War II. mm irshall Hair Care % yj 1 # 1 > ? luiy cUMLUsjjneie > onal attitude for t tair, skin and nail: cated in 5 PO11X1TS 51 4 S^\rvITEE AVE 256*6419 Lulu $Mm, jmmm. jiiiiii AH &$?, :e Service WAS deceive Wash WVP Jrn f H? HUl ecognition The scholarships are awarded annually to up to 40 U.S. college graduates. The scholarships include tuition fees, a living allowance, fares between the United States and Britain and a book grant. Awarded for two years, the scholarships enable successful candidates to study a wide range of subjects for further degree at any of Britain's universities and business schools. The selectors are looking for candidates of high ability and wide interests who plan to take up careers not only in higher education but in commerce and industry, the arts and professions and public life generally. Candidates must have a GPA of 3.7 or better, possess a record of service and leadership, be well informed on global issues and no older than 24 as of October 1996. The information session will be at 4 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Gressette Room of Harper College. Sept 22 is the application deadline to be considered for nomination by the university. 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