MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP & SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION RESULTS
2002-2003
This report was compiled by the Office of Student Fellowships and Scholarships, located on the second floor of ΔKE Alumni House. Additional information on award opportunities may be obtained on the Fellowship website, by visiting the office, or by calling extension 2455.
BEINECKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Beinecke Scholarships enable and encourage highly motivated students to take the fullest advantage of graduate opportunities available to them, and to be courageous in the selection of graduate study programs. Juniors are awarded $2,000 for senior year and $15,000 for each of two years of graduate study. (20 nationally) (Middlebury may nominate one student.)
2003 Scholar: Pascale LaFountain '04 (German, French)
CARNEGIE ENDOWMENTFOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEJUNIOR FELLOWSHIP
Conducts programs of research, discussion, publication and education in international relations and U.S. Foreign policy. Award is approximately $25,000. Up to 11 Junior Fellows are selected annually. (Candidates must be nominated by their institution.)
2003 Semi-Finalists: Samia Amin '03(Political Science, Literary Studies)
Vinay Jawahar '03(IPE, Spanish)
2003 Fellow: Samia Amin
CALVIN COOLIDGE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Calvin Coolidge Scholarships preserve the memory of the 30th President of the United States. A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to a sophomore or junior in an accredited college or university in Vermont or Massachusetts, who is majoring in history, political science, education or a public service-related major.
2003 Applicants: Andrew Savage '04 (Environmental Studies)
Brian Vito '05 (Philosophy, French)
FULBRIGHT GRANTS
Fulbright Grants enable students to undertake research or advanced study or teach English as a second language for up to one year in a foreign country. (Middlebury submits all applications.)
2003 Applicants: Christopher Atwood '03 (Italian)
Dieter Gunkel '03 (Literary Studies)
M. Reid Hamel '03 (International Studies)
Richard Lutjens '03 (History, German)
Heather Rankie '03 (Film/Video, Internat'l Studies, Spanish)
2003 Fellows: Dieter Gunkel (Austria)
Comparative-Historical Linguistics in Vienna
M. Reid Hamel(Germany)
Restructuring Secondary and Higher Education in Reunified Berlin
BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Gilman Scholarships, sponsored by the US Department of State, expand opportunities for study abroad for students with limited financial means. Undergraduates receiving a Federal Pell Grant receive up to $5,000 for a semester or year of study abroad.
2003 Scholars: Zubin Mistri '04 (Religion)
Fall term study in India
- Katherine Stamper '04 (Neuroscience)
03-04 study in Kenya
BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIPS
Goldwater Scholarships foster and encourage excellence in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Sophomores and juniors (316 nationally) receive one- or two-year scholarships for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. (Middlebury may nominate up to four students.)
2003 Nominees: Richard Cooley '04 (Chemistry)
Kyle Viani '04 (Molecular Biology/Biochemistry)
KNOWLES SCIENCE TEACHING FOUNDATION
Now in its second year, the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation supports individuals and programs that encourage and sustain young scientists as they dedicate their lives to teaching and to becoming leaders in the field of education. The fellowship covers tuition in a recognized teacher-preparation program. There were four Fellows in 2002 and nine in 2003.
2003 Fellow: M. Douglas Dagan '03 (Chemistry, Environmental Studies)
BRITISH MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS
British Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom in a system of education recognized for its excellence. (40 annually) (College endorsement required.)
2003 Nominees: Christopher Atwood '03 (Italian)
Sarah Davies '03(Classics)
ANDREW W. MELLON FELLOWSHIPS
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awards scholarships to exceptional students who aspire to careers in teaching and scholarship in humanistic studies. Approximately 90 students receive a scholarship for one year of graduate study toward the Ph.D.
2003 Semifinalists: Claire Bowen '02 (American Literature)
Kristen Loring '00(International Studies)
2003 Fellow: Kristen Loring
University of California, Berkeley Ph.D. Program in Art History
NSEP UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) awards 200 scholarships to undergraduates and graduates for overseas study in regions of the world outside of Western Europe and Canada. (Middlebury may nominate as many qualified candidates as apply.)
2003 Scholar: Mayo Fujii '05 (Neuroscience)
Spring term study in Japan
NSF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
The National Science Foundation (NSF) promotes careers in science, math, and engineering. The award provides approximately $27,000 per year, for up to three years of study leading to a master's or doctoral degree.
2003 Fellows: Amanda Hakemian '02 (Chemistry)
Northwestern University Ph.D. Program in Chemistry
Meghan McKnight '98 (Environmental Studies)
University of NC/Chapel Hill graduate study in Environmental Studies
Elana Wilson '01 (Geography, Russian)
Cambridge University Ph.D. Program in Geography
- 2003 Honorable Mentions:
Sanjay Advani '96 (Biology)
Margaret Buck '99(Environmental Studies, Biology)
Eve-Lyn Hinckley '01 (Environmental Studies)
Eliza Miller-Ricci '03 (Physics)
Kendra Sewall '00(Biology)
Susan Simpson '03(Environmental Studies)
Jessica Wasilewski '02 (Economics)
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS
The Rhodes Trust promotes international understanding and peace by bringing able students from around the world to study together for two years at Oxford University. Scholarships are approximately $19,000 per year. (32 annually) (College endorsement required.)
2003 Nominees: Sarah Davies '03 (Classics)
Kaitlin Gregg '03 (Environmental Studies, American Literature)
2003 Finalist: Kaitlin Gregg
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
The Truman Scholarship Foundation recognizes students with interests in graduate or professional study and careers in public affairs and public service. Approximately 80 students are awarded $3,000 for the final year of a bachelor's degree and $27,000 for two or three years of graduate or professional study. (Middlebury may nominate up to four students.)
2003 Nominees: Sarah Holland '04 (International Studies)
Simon Isaacs '03 (Political Science)
David Schwartz '03 (Political Science)
Amy Turner '04(International Studies)
MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIPS
Udall Scholarships encourage outstanding students to pursue careers related to environmental public policy and to foster excellence in the field. $5,000 awards to sophomores and juniors (70 annually). (Middlebury may nominate up to six students.)
2003 Nominees: Asher Burns-Burg '05(Environmental Studies)
Leah Koenig '04 (Environmental Studies)
Sara E. Smith '04 (Environmental Studies)
2003 Scholar: Leah Koenig
THOMAS J. WATSON FELLOWSHIPS
Watson Fellowships enable seniors of unusual promise to engage in focused independent study and travel abroad after graduation. The award is $22,000. Up to 60 Fellows are selected from the 50 participating colleges. (Middlebury may nominate up to four students.)
2003 Nominees: Rob Chisholm '03 (Environmental Studies)
Fishing Places, Fishing People: Inshore Community-Based Fisheries Management
Philippines, Costa Rica, Australia, Kenya
Kaitlin Gregg'03 (Environmental Studies, American Literature)
Harnessing Hope: Sustainable Cities and the Earth Charter
Australia, Costa Rica, Italy
Nathan Hogan '03 (American Literature)
Alternative Airwaves: Independent Radio's Support of Local Music
New Zealand, Australia, Austria, the Netherlands
Alexandra Wang '03 (Environmental Studies, IS)
The Violin and its Indigenous Variations from East to West
Mongolia, India, Turkey, Senegal, Ecuador
2003 Fellows: Rob Chisholm
Kaitlin Gregg
Alexandra Wang
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Additional awards won by Middlebury students and alumni:
National Barbizon Award for Excellence in Scenic Design, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival was awarded to:
Andrew Boyce'01.5 (Theatre) for his design of the play Anna Karenina.
Robert Bosch Fellowship provides young American professionals with executive level internships in the federal government and private sectors in Germany. 20 awards annually.
Ebru Uras '01 (Political Science) for an internship with the German foreign ministry.
The Council on Undergraduate Research recognized four Middlebury students at its 2003 "Posters on the Hill" Program in Washington, D.C.:
Brad Alexander '03 (Biochemistry)
Research topic: "Activation of Benzene for Radical Addition in Organic Synthesis"
Doug Dagan '03 (Chemistry, Environmental Studies)
Research topic: "Emission of HCFC 141b from Newly-Constructed Buildings on the Middlebury College Campus"
Andrew Savage '04 (Political Science)
Research topic: "The Changing Composition and Influence of Land-Based Groups: Evidence of the 'Greening' of Social Capital."
Amber Young '03 (Physics)
Research topic: "An Emission-Line Survey of the Small Magellanic Cloud."
Ohio State University National Undergraduate Essay Contest in Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics 2003 Grand Prize was won by:
Rob Chisholm '03 (Environmental Studies) for his paper, "Drawing the Line: Informal Property Rights in a Nova Scotia Lobster Fishery."
Sigma Xi Society Grants-in-Aid of Research: awards small research grants to full-time undergraduate and graduate students from all areas of science and engineering.
Katherine Brutlag '04 (Physics)
Research topic: "Probing Shocks in the SN 1006 Supernova Remnant."
Yong Zhang '04 (Chemistry)
Research topic: "Radical Alkylation of Cyclobutadieneiron Tricarbonyl and Butadieneiron Tricarbonyl."
Tambay Film and Video Festival, Tampa, Florida: Best Feature Film Award was presented to:
Brad Gottfred '97 (Theatre: Film/Video) for his film The Movie Hero.
The Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award was presented to:
Victor Dan '03 (Economics) for outstanding academic performance.
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Key to terminology of results:
Scholar/Fellow/Intern - one who is awarded a scholarship or fellowship.
Alternate - one who progressed to the final stage of a competition, but was just short of winning the award. In the event that an award winner is unable to accept the award, the named alternate may receive the scholarship or fellowship. Foundations that grant large numbers of awards often name several alternates; foundations granting only one or two awards annually typically name only one alternate.
Finalist - one who progressed to the final stages of a competition. Candidates who are successful finalists become a scholar or fellow (or alternate).
Nominee - one who must obtain College endorsement in order to participate in a particular competition.
Applicant - one who meets the established eligibility criteria and is free to apply for a scholarship or fellowship.