Whittier College
APPLICATION PACKET
Richard M. Nixon Fellowship Program
Whittier College is proud to be one of the few colleges to have educated a President of the United States. In honor of this
distinction and with the generous support of friends, Whittier has established the Richard M. Nixon Fellowship Program. The
purpose of the Whittier College Nixon Fellowship Program is to promote civic responsibility, develop leadership potential,
advance informed public policy analysis, and encourage public service.
Through a competitive award process, talented Whittier students will have the opportunity to pursue a year of focused learnin g
that will include an internship and may also feature research, international study, travel, or professional development. The
Fellowship will afford a student the opportunity to enhance his or her liberal education and major coursework. Fellows will find
opportunities to learn both the possibilities and challenges inherent in professional life and develop a fuller understanding of
President Nixon’s complex legacy, including his many accomplishments.
The 2013-2014 Nixon Fellow
One Whittier College student will be selected to be the 2013-2014 Nixon Fellow and engage in a self-designed program of
focused learning and applied experience. The Nixon Fellow will receive a $5,000 stipend toward the completion of an internship
experience and his/her project(s) during the year. The funds for the Nixon Fellowship Program are made available through gifts
from friends and alumni of Whittier College.
Who is eligible?
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The Nixon Fellowship Program seeks students who are currently Whittier freshmen, sophomores or juniors
Students must have a graduation date of May 2014 or later
At the time of application, students must have a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA.
Applicants must be in good academic and social standing at the time of application (cannot have any active Student
Life sanctions)
Application & Selection Procedures
A complete application will include:
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A completed 2013-2014 Nixon Fellowship Program Application form (attached)
A Learning Proposal following the prescribed format (attached)
A copy of your unofficial academic transcript
A copy of your current resume
Application Deadline: 5:00 pm, Friday, March 8, 2013.
All application materials are to be turned in to Linda Ross, Director, Center for Career Planning & Internships, Campus
Center.
A faculty committee will review all application materials and select the Fellow. Students are encouraged to discuss their intent to
apply and proposal concepts with their advisors (first year or major).
Questions?
Contact Linda Ross, Director, Center for Career Planning & Internships
Ph: (562) 907-4230
Email: lross@whittier.edu
Whittier College
Nixon Fellowship Program
Learning Proposal Instructions
Applicants will propose their own self-directed, learning plan for the year (May 2013 to April 2014). The proposal must make a
connection between an element or accomplishment of the Nixon administration and what the student would like to learn and
experience during the Fellowship year.
Cover Page – 1 page
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Your name
The title of your proposal
Completed Nixon Fellowship Program Application Form
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Includes the name of a faculty advisor/mentor who is aware of your proposal topic and who can attest to your academic
and personal qualities that will be needed to accomplish a one-year, self-directed learning plan
Narrative – 4-8 pages
Please incorporate the following elements:
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Your motivation for the learning plan you are proposing
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Evidence of having conducted research related to the Nixon administration
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Identification of an element or accomplishment of the Nixon administration that connects to an area of interest you want
to explore during the fellowship year
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How you propose to gain the knowledge and experience that you seek - the resources, experiences and opportunities
that will be the integral components of your year-long plan for learning
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One element must be an internship. It could be during the summer or during the academic year. Describe what that
internship may be, when you plan to do the internship and how you plan to acquire the internship position. You will be
expected to earn academic credit for your internship. You may discuss options for academic credit with Linda Ross or
your advisor.
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Describe the other elements you will undertake in order to learn/explore your topic of interest. These can be things
such as, research, reading, correspondence, travel, meetings, interviews, conferences, workshops, etc. These will be in
addition to your Whittier coursework.
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How being a Nixon Fellow and undertaking this one-year, self-directed learning experience will complement your
Whittier College education
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How you would like to share your Nixon Fellowship experience with the Whittier College community – either throughout
the year, at the conclusion or both.
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How the fellowship award funds will be used
2013-2014 Timeline – 1-2 pages
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Beginning with May 2013 detail the month-by-month steps you will follow as your pursue your proposed learning plan
that will conclude in April 2014.
Current unofficial Academic Transcript
Current resume
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2013-2014 Nixon Fellowship Program
APPLICATION FORM
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name ___________________________________________________ Student ID ________________________
Last Name
First Name
Poet Email: ________________________________
Telephone Number: _______________________________
Cell or Home
Current Student Address (on or off campus)
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WC Box
or
Number and Street
City
State
Zip
Hometown
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City
State
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Major: ____________________________________ Advisor: __________________________________________
Major: ____________________________________ Advisor: __________________________________________
Minor 1: __________________________________ Minor 2: __________________________________________
If you are WSP student, describe your Educational Plan:
Current Class Level (circle one):
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Anticipated Graduation Date: ______________
Cumulative GPA _________
PLEASE LIST A FACULTY ADVISOR OR MENTOR THAT THE COMMITTEE MAY CONTACT:
This should be a full-time member of the faculty who is aware of your proposal topic and who can attest to your academic and
personal qualities that will be needed to accomplish a one-year, self-directed learning plan.
Name: ________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________
Department ________________________________________________________________
In what context does he/she know you? ___________________________________________________________
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Phone: ____________________________
Email: ______________________________________