MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP & SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION RESULTS
2003-2004
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.
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Section I. Awards for Academic Study:
BEINECKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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.)
2004 Nominee:
Hamre, Andrea '05 (Environmental Studies, Sociology & Anthropology)
DACOR BACON HOUSE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Each year DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired) offers graduate fellowships to U.S. citizens for study toward a Masters Degree in international relations. Winners can use the one-year fellowship for study at any accredited graduate school in the United States. Middlebury was offered one $10,000 fellowship this year.
2004 Nominees:
Simon Isaacs '04 (Political Science)
Joseph Palombo '04 (International Politics and Economics, Spanish)
2004 Scholars:
Simon Isaacs
Joseph Palombo (declined)
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides scholarships to outstanding individuals with financial need to help those of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education. Thirty-five graduate scholarships worth up to $50,000 each are awarded to college seniors or recent graduates to pursue graduate or professional programs in any field. No citizenship restrictions. Any college or university may nominate two candidates.
2004 Nominees:
Samia Amin '03 (Political Science)
Sara Smiley Smith '04 (Environmental Studies)
2004 Scholar:
Samia Amin
Masters in Public Policy with focus in Development Studies
Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government
J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT GRANT
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.)
2004 Applicants:
Katherine Brutlag '04 (Physics, Japanese)
Dylan Cutler '04 (Mathematics)
Edith Honan '04 (Literary Studies)
Hubert Janicki '04 (Economics)
Carl Larson '04 (History of Art & Architecture)
Caroline LeFeber '04 (International Studies/Latin America)
Celia Meyer '04 (Environmental Studies)
Jared Miller '01.5 (Geography, Economics)
Lara Mones '04 (International Studies)
Shahan Mufti '04 (International Politics & Economics/Mideast)
William Roush '04 (Environmental Studies)
Stephanie Saldana '99 (English)
Stephanie Savell '03 (Sociology/Anthropology)
D. Hunter Smith '04 (Russian, Philosophy)
Alisa Vaughan '03.5 (Spanish)
Alexander Westra '03.5 (International Politics & Economics, Spanish)
2004 Scholars:
Katherine Brutlag (Japan)
Modern Japanese Astronomical Science and Scientific Japanese
Caroline LeFeber (Bolivia)
Analysis of bilingual Education in Quechua-speaking Communities
in the Andes
Celia Meyer (Benin)
Effectiveness of Health and Sanitation Education Programs for Youth
Shahan Mufti (India)
The Role of Muslim Institutes of Higher Education in the Formation
of a Modern Muslim Identity.
Stephanie Saldana '99 (Syria)
Stephanie Savell '03 (Benin)
Anthropology Field Study of the Effects of Cultural Tourism
on the Ditammari
D. Hunter Smith (Russia)
Political Satire in Russia from Brezhnev to the Present Day
Alisa Vaughan (Spain)
Multilingual Education
2004 Alternate:
William Roush (Norway)
Observing climate change: a study of tree lines in Norway's
northern mountains using tree cores and repeat photography
DIANE GEPPI-AIKENS SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by College Sports Television (CSTV), the $5,000 national scholarship is awarded to the senior women's college lacrosse player who has displayed extraordinary leadership, character, and perseverance.
2004 Scholar:
Rebecca Brakeley '04 (Neuroscience)
BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
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.
2004 Scholars:
Ashley Calkins '06 (Japanese, Political Science)
Academic-year study in Japan
Hannah Giles '06 (Dance)
Fall-term study in Mali
BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP
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.)
2004 Nominees:
Charlotte Carlson '05 (Chemistry)
William Motley '06 (Biochemistry)
Katharine North '05 (Geology)
2004 Scholars:
Charlotte Carlson
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry.
Conduct research in the field of isotopic geochemistry or
soil science at the university level.
William Motley (two-year scholarship)
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics.
Conduct research about human health and genetic diseases.
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY FELLOWSHIP
The IIPP was created to help meet the national need to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in international service careers. Fellows are selected as sophomores and participate in a five-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, and graduate study. Eighteen fellows were selected in a national competition.
2004 Fellow:
Mary Mendoza '06 (International Studies)
Study in Mexico during 2004-05 academic year
KEASBEY SCHOLARSHIP
Keasbey Scholarships cover two years of graduate study at one of several selective universities in Great Britain. Middlebury College is invited to compete once every three years. (Middlebury may nominate up to three candidates.) (There are 12 participating colleges/universities.)
2004 Nominees:
Kate Bushman '04 (International Studies/Geography & Italian)
Hubert Janicki '04 (Economics)
DOLORES ZOHRAB LIEBMANN FELLOWSHIP
The Liebmann Fellowship provides graduate study fellowships in any field of study and grants to support the publication of dissertations or historical or literary works focusing on Armenian history and culture. Candidates must be US citizens, have outstanding academic records, and demonstrate financial need. The fellowship covers tuition plus an $18,000 stipend. (Middlebury may nominate up to three candidates.)
2004 Nominee:
Melinda Richards MA '04 (Russian)
BRITISH MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
British Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree at selective universities in the United Kingdom. (40 annually) (College endorsement required.)
2004 Nominees:
Jessica Brozyna '03.5 (International Studies)
Daniel Choi '01 (Philosophy)
ANDREW W. MELLON FELLOWSHIP
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.
2004 Semi-Finalist:
Caroline LeFeber '04 (International Studies/ Latin America)
NCAA POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) awards up to 174 scholarships annually for postgraduate study to student athletes nationwide who competed in fall or spring sports at their undergraduate institutions. Each grant is for $7,500.
2004 Scholar:
Rebecca Brakeley '04 (Neuroscience) (Field Hockey)
NSEP BOREN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) awards approximately 200 scholarships to undergraduates for overseas study in regions of the world outside of Western Europe and Canada. (Middlebury may nominate as many qualified candidates as apply.)
2004 Applicants:
Joshua Carson '06 (Economics)
Calvin Garner '06 (Political Science)
Hannah Giles '06 (Dance)
Benjamin Golze '06 (Geography)
Christopher Harnisch '06 (Religion)
Jacob Kuipers '06 (Political Science)
Deborah Jones '05 (International Politics & Economics)
Christopher Lizotte '06 (History of Art/Architecture, Geography)
Adam Swick '06 (Molecular Biology)
Nora Williams '06 (Russian)
Lelia Yerxa '06 (International Politics & Economics)
2004 Scholars:
Benjamin Golze Spring term study in China
Deborah Jones Fall term study in Russia
Adam Swick Fall term study in China
2004 Alternates:
Christopher Harnisch Academic year study in Egypt
Christopher Lizotte Fall term study in Morocco
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION CAMPUS ECOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology awards enable undergraduate fellows to undertake tangible projects that provide practical experience in the conservation field and first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities inherent in successful conservation efforts.
2004 Fellow:
Philip Aroneanu
Establishment of a small-scale vermicomposting system
in the Middlebury College Dining Services greenhouse.
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
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.)
2004 Nominees:
Douglas Haber '04 (History, Economics)
Joseph Palombo '04 (International Politics and Economics, Spanish)
Simon Isaacs '04 (Political Science)
2004 Finalist:
Simon Isaacs
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
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 up to $30,000 for two or three years of graduate or professional study. (Middlebury may nominate up to four students.)
2004 Nominees:
Dena Simmons '05 (Spanish, Teacher Education)
Katherine Stamper '05 (Neuroscience, Theatre/Dance)
2004 Scholar:
Dena Simmons
MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP
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 (80 annually). (Middlebury may nominate up to six students.)
2004 Nominees:
Hilary Eisen '06 (Environmental Studies, Biology)
Asher Burns-Burg '05 (Environmental Studies)
THOMAS J. WATSON FELLOWSHIP
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 50 Fellows are selected from the 50 participating colleges. (Middlebury may nominate up to four students: we received 32 applications this year.)
2004 Nominees:
Crystal Belle '04 (English)
Evolution of Hip-Hop in Urban Communities
Ghana, Switzerland, Jamaica, Brazil
Jennifer Nightingale '04 (History of Art and Architecture)
Underground, Earth-Sheltered Communities
Turkey, Spain, Switzerland, China, Australia
Will Roush '03.5 (Environmental Studies)
Envisioning a Changing Alpine Environment through
Repeat Photography
Canada, New Zealand, Norway
Abraham Streep '04 (American Literature)
Song and Story: Traditional Music and Folklore in Ireland
Ireland, Northern Ireland
2004 Fellows:
Crystal Belle
Will Roush
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Section II. Awards for Internships:
ROBERT BOSCH FELLOWSHIP
Provides young American professionals with executive level internships in the federal government and private sectors in Germany. 20 awards annually.
2004 Fellow:
Ebru Uras '01 (Political Science)
Internship with the German foreign ministry
CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE
JUNIOR 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.)
2004 Fellow:
Joshua Williams '04 (Political Science)
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE PRESIDENCY FELLOWS PROGRAM
The Center Fellows Program is a unique non-resident educational initiative offering 65 select undergraduate and graduate students from leading colleges and universities a year-long opportunity to study the U.S. Presidency, the public policymaking process, and our Chief Executive's relations with Congress, allies, the media, and the American public.
2004 Fellow:
Joshua Williams '04 (Political Science)
Won the Moffet Award ($1,500) for most original
Presidential Fellows paper.
CORO FELLOWS PROGRAM IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Coro Fellows is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program which introduces diverse, intelligent, and driven young public servants to all aspects of the public affairs arena. Field assignments, site visits, interviews and special individual and group projects and consultancies prepare Fellows to translate their ideals into action for improving their own communities. Sixty-four Fellows are chosen annually each year through a highly competitive selection process.
2004 Fellow:
Ashley Brown '04 (Economics)
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Section III. Additional awards won by Middlebury students and alumni:
Forum on Education Abroad:
Brian Hoyer '04 (International Studies) was one of two students to receive the first annual Forum Undergraduate Research Awards for his research-based senior thesis, entitled "Nipe Nikupe: Dependency, Reciprocity, and Paradoxes of Food Aid in Lugufu Refugee Camp, Kigoma, Tanzania," which was judged in a nationwide competition to be one of the best examples of undergraduate student research in education abroad. He will present his findings at their annual conference this November in Santa Fe.
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.
Corinne Balint '04 (Cell Biology/Biochemistry)
"Investigating a putative role for FimA in Streptococcus mutans adherence
to endothelial cells" (Mentor: Grace Spatafora)
Emily M. Peterman '04 (Petrology/Geochemistry)
"Deciphering Ordovician history of rocks from the Liberty -Orrington Belt,
south-central Maine" (Mentor: David West)
The Vermont Genetics Network, a program at UVM funded by the National Institutes of Health Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network program, has awarded research internships for summer, 2004, to:
Renee Courchesne '05 (Molecular Biology, Psychology) for the genetic mapping
of the Gametogenic Mutation, mei2.7 (mentor Jeremy Ward, Biology)
Rebecca Hewitt '05 (Environmental Studies, Biology) for Differential effect of
Herbivores on Fireweed Seedlings and Clone-lings (mentor Sallie Sheldon, Biology)
Julia Randall '05 (Biology, Environmental Studies) for The effects of N and P addition
to benthic algae in salt march creeks (mentor Sallie Sheldon, Biology)
Kyle von Hasseln '05 (Biology) for Delineation of the Extent of the Northern
Population of Elaphe alleghaniensis in Vermont, with Conservation Recommendations
(mentor Thomas Root, with Jim Andrews, Research Supervisor, Biology)
Christine Lambert '05 (Molecular Biology) for A Study of the Transfer of
Phosphoribosamine between Glutamine-PRPP Amidotransferase and GAR
Synthetase (mentor Roger Sandwick, Chemistry & Biochemistry)
Brooke Gardner '06 (Biochemistry) for Biochemical Characterization of the
enolase secreted by Borrelia burgdorferi (mentor Robert Cluss, Chemistry &
Biochemistry)
Derick Okwan-Duodu '05 (Molecular Biology) for Direct Oxidation of DNA by
Tetraplatin (mentor Sunhee Choi, Chemistry & Biochemistry)
The Vermont State Geological Society gives the Charles G. Doll award each year to the student (either at the undergraduate or graduate level) who presents the best research paper at the spring meeting of the society.
Emily Margaret Peterman'04 (Petrology/ Geochemistry)
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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.
September 10, 2004