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ResourcesState University Grant OpportunitiesUsers should also search the San Jose State University Library General Internet Resources page for links to many resources that can help them pursue artistic or scholarly ambitions. SJSU Faculty are urged to consider the opportunities provided by the SJSU Foundation through its Office of Sponsored Programs, which sponsors, among other things, the Faculty Mentor Funding Program, the Graduate Student Assistant Program, and the Matching Funds Program. Both faculty and students should also consult the CSU's Gateway Program for details of valuable international programs sponsored by the California State University system and foreign governments. Josephine Chandler ScholarshipThe Dean's Office for the College of Humanities and the Arts awards the Dr. Josephine Chandler Humanities Scholarship Award in the amount of $1,000. Academic excellence and a commitment to the study of the humanities are the primary criteria for awarding this scholarship. Students must complete an application form and write a one-page statement discussing the importance of the humanities to modern life. Eligibility Requirements:
SJSU Alumni Association ScholarshipsThese scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum major GPA of 3.5 and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Students must demonstrate excellence in academic and community service. Two students from each of the eight colleges will be selected along with one student from the School of Library and Information Sciences. Students may pick up an application from the Dean's office.
SJSU Research ForumThe campus-wide Annual Research Forum will occur in March. Departments nominate their best undergraduate and graduate research and creative projects of the past year academic year. The competition is sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Nominees should supply the nomination cover sheet (“registration”
form attached) and the written summary of the research or creative
activity (not to exceed five double-spaced typewritten pages). This
is the key to a successful nomination, and faculty mentors or supervisors
need to work with the nominee in preparing a clear, succinct summary
of the student's research. However, the student should author the
written summary. Other materials, such as slides or art work, videos
or recordings of video, musical, or theatre performances, should be
included if they will be used by the student in presenting his or
her work. Departments that have both scholarly and artistic majors may nominate one outstanding undergraduate in each category. Departments with graduate programs in both artistic and scholarly disciplines may also nominate one outstanding student in each category. For more infomation, call Graduate Studies: 408-924-2480.
California Pre-Doctoral ProgramThe California Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to increase the pool of potential faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of California State University (CSU) students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages. The program places a special emphasis on increasing the number of CSU students who enter doctoral programs at one of the University of California (UC) institutions. Applications may be obtained in the Graduate Studies & Research Office or on-line.
Bertha Kalm Scholarship for First Year Graduate StudentsThe Graduate Studies & Research Department is pleased to announce the availability of the Berth Kalm Scholarship for Graduate Students at SJSU in the amouth of $500.00. Awards are restricted to first year candidates for the master's degree at SJSU. Applicants will be evaluated by the Graduate Studies & Research Committee on the quality of scholarship that has established eligibility for admission to the graduate program, the personal statement regarding goals to be achieved by the master's degree, and faculty assessment of potential success. Additional consideration will be given to applicants with financial needs. Only one application may be submitted from each program.
The Wang Family Scholarship Faculty StipendsThe faculty component of The Wang Family Scholarship will provide four ten thousand dollar ($10,000) stipends to be awarded annually for a period of ten years. One faculty stipend of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) each year for a period of ten years is designated to be used for research and teaching at the National Taiwan University in the Republic of China (Taiwan) and one faculty stipend of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) each year for a period of ten years is designated to be used for research and teaching at the National Tsinghua University in the Republic of China (Taiwan). In addition, the fund will provide annually two faculty stipends of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) each for a period of ten years for research and teaching at Peking University in Beijing and Jiao Tung University in Shanghai. Outstanding Thesis AwardContact your advisor in order to be nominated for this annual award. The two outstanding winners at the university level will each receive $500. Winners will be presented at the commencement ceremonies in May and will sit with the platform party. When making a submission, please include the completed thesis and a one-page statement indicating the reasons for the nominees selection, including the contribution the thesis makes to knowledge in the discipline. The College Research Committee will use this statement as an important reference in conducting the review.
Disability Resource CenterThe SJSU Disability Resource Center invites nominees for several awards to be bestowed at its Annual Recognition Awards. Self-nominations are not accepted.
McNair Scholars ProgramThe Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is an exciting effort designed to encourage low-income individuals who are first generation college students and/or traditionally underrepresented in graduate education to pursue doctoral study. The McNair Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, proposes to motivate and prepare promising undergraduate students for graduate study. Named for the Challenger space shuttle crew member, the Ronald E. McNair Program serves as a living memorial to a man who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to be awarded his Ph.D. in physics and later, to realize his dream of becoming an astronaut for NASA. At SJSU, the program is directed by Dr. Connie Baker with Dr Joe Canton as the Research Coordinator. A McNair Scholar is eligible to:
Online Applications are now being accepted. Allow at least two weeks to complete your application. Eligibility: Overall GPA of 2.8 and above; completed minimum of 30 units; underrepresented in graduate education (African American, American Indian; Mexican American) OR low-income and first generation in college. Contact: Angela Konng (408) 924-2631 AngelaKong2000@yahoo.com SJSU Student Services Center, Room 522
CSU Research GrantsThese grants, funded by the CSU, are for faculty teaching at SJSU. The College Research Committee ranks the applications and sends recommendations to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. The grants usually support research projects conducted in the summer months and may support teaching combined with research or salaries for research assistants. Details of this program and application forms will be made available to faculty from the Office of Graduate Studies and Research early in the Spring semester, with deadlines usually in early April. Awards of up to $7500 are offered.
SJSU Graduate Studies and Research Summer Stipends for Proposal DevelopmentThe Office of Graduate Studies and Research has funds to support faculty who are interested in developing proposals that will lead to external support for their research and scholarly activities. Preference will be given for projects that are interdisciplinary in nature for the proposals involving more than one director. Contact Graduate Studies for more information: 408-283-7500; gstudies@wahoo.sjsu.edu.
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