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Diversity Fellowship -Deadline 4 P.M. February 8, 2008

Awarded to Masters and Doctoral Students; $13,000/year; $8,000/year-payment split fall and spring; Minimum $7,000/year departmental Assistantship; In-state tuition for out-of-state students
This tutorial is meant to guide you in the process of presenting your most highly qualified candidate for these fellowships. Contact Teresa Ford 862-7740 Email teresa@vprmail.tamu.edu
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Please submit all documents as one pdf file.

Required documents:

  • Nomination Letter (s) Do not exceed two double-spaced pages

  • Student's application materials (must be included)

  • Supporting documents (Not required, but highly recommended)

Reviewers will consider the "total person" in their evaluation process with a focus on contribution to diversity both inside and outside of Texas A&M.

  • Evidence of the nominee's successful participation in a diverse environment.
  • Priority will be given to students who further the goals and core actions of the Texas A&M Campus Diversity Plan, which can be found at http://diversity.tamu.edu/plan.
  • Consideration should be given to students who will contribute to the overall diversity of the University.

Specifically, reviewers will consider the following elements of the nomination (weights are given in parenthesis):

  • Past Academic Performance (25%) - class rank or GPA, standardized test scores, quality of past graduate or undergraduate programs, etc.
  • Experience Outside the Classroom (50%) - extracurricular experience relating to course of study, leadership experience (especially in diverse organizations), internship or work experience, participation in research or publications, experience gained from personal history, ethnicity, financial position, disability, etc.
  • Other Indicators of Future Success (25%) - letters of recommendation, awards, honors, proven ability to overcome challenges relating to personal history, financial position, disability, etc.

Once online submission is made, the nomination will automatically be forwarded to appropriate department and college personnel for online signature approval.

The award selection committee, made up of faculty/staff strongly dedicated to diversity issues and representing various ethnic backgrounds, will complete their review as soon as possible.  Nominators, graduate advisors, department heads and graduate deans will be notified of the fellowship recipients to verify.

Official award letters will be distributed to recipients shortly thereafter. Departments are responsible for following up with the prospective student. OGS must be copied on all correspondence to fellowship recipients.

Sample Diversity Nomination  Click on "SAMPLE DIVERSITY NOMINATION" to activate the sample form
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