Upcoming Deadlines
February 2012
National Institute of Justice
Funding Opportunity Number: NIJ-2012-3085
Amount: $25,000
Fields of Study: Education, social & behavioral sciences, policy & health sciences,
operations technology, information and sensor development, investigative
& forensics sciences.
Deadline: May 2, 2012
URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000986.pdf
The NIJ Ph.D. Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program provides awards for research
on crime, violence, and other criminal justice-related topics to accredited universities that
offer research-based doctoral degrees. NIJ invests in doctoral education by supporting
universities that sponsor students who demonstrate the potential to successfully complete
doctoral degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of NIJ. Applicants sponsoring
doctoral students in policy and health sciences or in an education field are eligible to apply
only if the doctoral research dissertation is in an NIJ-supported discipline; i.e., social and
behavioral sciences, operations technology, information and sensors research and
development, and investigative and forensic sciences.
The GRF program is intended to support universities that sponsor students who are in the
final stages of graduate study. Awards are granted to successful applicants in the form of a
grant to cover a doctoral student fellowship. Currently, the GRF fellowship is $25,000.
Visit the above URL for full details.
Deadline: March 30, 2012
URL: http://www.changemakers.com/empathy?section=criteria
Ashoka Changemakers has announced the launch of a global competition seeking solutions
that help young people learn and practice empathy in school so they are equipped to
succeed in a rapidly changing world. The collaborative competition is designed to identify
ideas, programs, and learning models from around the world that encourage social and
emotional development; unlock new ways of viewing problems; address bullying or
aggression in ways that advance understanding of others' perspectives; promote community
diversity and a respect for differences; and champion children as real-world problem solvers
rather than simply bystanders.
The competition is open to all individuals, organizations, and collaborations from all
countries. Entries are sought from teachers, principals, parents, students, and other
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innovators with a project, a program, or a new learning experience that can advance
empathy in education.
The competition will consider all entries that
 reflect the theme of the competition;
 identify solutions that enable children to be effective citizens, leaders, and
changemakers by equipping them with the skills to understand the perspectives of
others;
 indicate growth beyond the conceptual stage; and
 can demonstrate impact and sustainability.
While the program supports new ideas at every stage, the judges are better able to
evaluate programs that are beyond the conceptual stage and have demonstrated proof of
impact. Entrants will be given the opportunity to connect to a supportive global online
community, gain visibility and recognition as a new best practice in education, and gain
funding for their initiative through cash and in-kind prizes.
Visit the Changemakers Web site (above) for complete competition information, entry
guidelines, and program updates.
Scholarships through the Cleveland Foundation
http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/scholarships/
Grace Lee Mims Vocal Scholarship
http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/Scholarships/AGraceLeeMimsVocalScholarship.html
For African-American vocal students pursuing graduate-level study in vocal performance or
music education (with an emphasis on voice), and committed to preserving the art form of
Negro spiritual singing
Robert E. and Ada Hagan Public Service Scholarship
http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/Scholarships/HaganScholarship.html
For students attending or accepted to the Cleveland State University Maxine Goodman Levin
College of Urban Affairs who are pursuing a career in public service
Albert W. Geater Memorial Scholarship
http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/Scholarships/GeaterMemorialScholarship.html
For Northeast Ohio students studying accounting
Provided by: Avon Foundation for Women
Award: $2500
Deadline: February 15, 2012
URL: http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/avonreps/guidelines.html
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The Avon Scholarship Program for Representatives is available to undergraduate and
graduate students who are Avon representatives. To be considered, you must be enrolled in
a course of study leading to a degree in a field that allows you to advance your career.
US Department of State
Deadline: March 2, 2012
URL: http://careers.state.gov/students/programs
Go to the URL above to learn more about the Student Internship Program and to start your
online application, if you intend to apply. To be eligible for this program, you must be:
 US citizen
 Full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student
(including graduating seniors intending to go to graduate school)
 In good academic standing
 Successfully complete a background investigation
 Be able to receive either a Secret or Top Secret clearance
Be sure to read the entire vacancy announcement carefully before you decide to apply. All
the qualifications and requirements are found in the announcement.
The newsletter is compiled and published by
The CSU Graduate Grant Writing Center
Visit us on the web: http://www.csuohio.edu/research/ggwc
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