Newsletter Scholarships

The Paul B. Cornely Postdoctoral Program in Ethnicity, Culture and Health
The Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health is accepting applications for the two-year Paul B. Cornely Postdoctoral Fellowship residential training program sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

The Cornely Program is designed for Ph.D. level scholars who are members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in public health. This fellowship is restricted to U.S. citizens. This program is designed to facilitate the acquisition or enhancement of research skills that can be directed to addressing racial/ethnic health disparities. Cornely Fellows will spend the majority of their time preparing manuscripts for publication. The Cornely Fellow will work closely with a U-M SPH faculty member who shares his/her research interests. Another objective of the Fellowship is to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of academic public health faculty. The fellowship package includes a stipend of $40,000, health benefits and support for travel to one professional meeting year. Outstanding applicants who are within three months of receiving the Ph.D. degree will also be considered. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, official transcripts, a 3-page statement of research interests, a 1-page personal statement of career goals public health, and three letters of recommendation.

Applications be received by JANUARY 15, 2004 in order to ensure a start date no later than September 1, 2004.

Mail applications to:
Harold W. Neighbors, Ph.D., Director
Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health
611 Church Street, Room 219
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3028
Fax #: (734) 998-6908
Inquiries send E-mail to: ljfirsti@umich.edu

Anne Rudin Scholarship for Women
Anne Rudin Scholarship for women, presented by the League of Women Voters of Sacramento and named for the former Sacramento mayor, is accepting applications. The $1,000 scholarship is for an "outstanding woman enrolled in a public administration, government, or public policy related program in an institution of higher education in the Sacramento area." The one page application will be available at the PPA office; there is no web version of the form. Two letters of reference are needed with the application. The deadline is January 31, 2004.

International Fellows in Philanthropy Program
John Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies
Deadline is February 25, 2004
The John Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies is pleased to announce a call for applications for the International Fellows in Philanthropy Program for the 2004-2005 academic year. This program based in Baltimore, Maryland affords an opportunity for advanced study, research, and training for up to eight participants each year.

Capital City Fellows Program
Deadline is January 2, 2004
The program is seeking recent and prospective graduates of master's degrees programs in public administration, public policy, urban planning, engineering and related fields who are interested in careers in public service. The Fellowships are for two years and Fellows serve in four District of Columbia government agencies in six-month rotations. The salary is $45,629 for the first year and $50,009 for the second.
Additional information can be picked up online at www.dcop.dc.gov

CSUS Academic Affairs Student Grants
(916) 278-5925 Sacramento Hall, room 226

Academically Related Activities (ARA)
Deadline March 1, 2004

The Center for California Studies
The center offers a number of fellowship opportunities. Click here for more information.

CSUS Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office at CSUS has some great information for those seeking scholarships. Just click here for more information.

CSUS Financial Aid Office - 6000 J Street - Sacramento, CA 95819-6044
Lassen Hall 1006 - Telephone (916)278-6554 - Fax (916)278-6082

Office of Global Education
Go to the Office of Global Education website for information about Fulbright and Other Scholarships for Study or Research Abroad.

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