Javits Fellowship (**NOT BEING AWARDED IN 2011-12)
Purpose: The Jacobs K. Javits Program provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability--selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise--to undertake the study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Application Process: Applications are available on the Jacob K. Javits website
Deadline for transmitting applications: (NOT BEING AWARDED IN 2011-12)
Note: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required as part of the application for a Javits fellowship in order to complete the financial need calculation.
Need Help with your Statement of Purpose?
Elizabeth Ciner, Director of Student Fellowships, would be glad to look over your Statement of Purpose and help you critique it before you submit your application to the U.S. Department of Education for consideration. Having her look over your statement may help your chances of getting the Fellowship! Please e-mail your statement to Elizabeth Ciner well in advance of the deadline so that she will have a chance to look it over and e-mail you back with suggestions.
Faculty Adviser: Elizabeth Ciner, Director of Student Fellowships, Laird 132, x4814
Questions: Karen Moldenhauer, Assistant to the Director of Student Fellowships, x4555