- Leadership & Public Service Scholarships Information Session. Monday, October 16, 2017. 4:30PM-5:30PM. Storrs Campus. Rowe 420. Intended for first, second, and third year students.
- Holster Scholars First Year Project Information Session. Monday, October 16, 2017. 7:00PM-8:00PM. Storrs Campus. Buckley Classroom. The Holster Scholars First Year Project is a highly selective enrichment opportunity for curious first-year Honors students that supports a small number of motivated students from all disciplines interested in independent research the summer following their first year. Holster projects are in-depth, individualized learning experiences. Beyond some basic requirements, projects are self-designed. Scholars receive $4,000 in research support to complete their projects during the summer under the guidance of a faculty member. The 2017 Holster Scholars presented their research projects to the university community on September 25. For more information, visit http://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars/. Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Vin Moscardelli, Director of the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships, to learn more about this program.
- Truman Scholarship Application for Nomination Due October 25, 2017. The Truman Scholarship is awarded to college juniors with exceptional leadership potential and commitment to a career in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education, or elsewhere in public service. Scholars are awarded up to $30,000 to pursue graduate studies, receive pre-professional/graduate advising from the Foundation and are invited to participate in internships and other programs. Available to Juniors in all disciplines. Students must be nominated by the University to compete for this national scholarship. The UConn application for nomination deadline has been extended to October 25, 2017. For more information, visit ONSF or the Truman Foundation. ONSF Director Vin Moscardelli will be an information session on this and other public service scholarship opportunities on Monday, October 16, at 4:30pm in Rowe 420.
For more information, contact: Vin Moscaredelli at vin.moscardelli@uconn.edu