These fellowships are intended for students who are at or near the beginning of their graduate studies and the competition is open to undergraduates in their senior year and graduate students in their first year of studies. Other requirements regarding citizenship and areas of study are included in the application.
There are three ways to apply, the first being through the internet. An electronic application can be submitted through NSF FastLane, located at URL: http://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/. For further information see "FastLane: doing business with NSF electronically" on the NSF homepage URL: http://www.nsf.gov/ or call the Division of Information Systems (703) 306-1142.
The second method involves the NSF electronic publishing system STIS-the Sciences and Technology Information System. Through e-mail you can have the announcement and application forms sent to you, available in a PDF printable blank form or a Word for Windows 6.0 Online form. Send e-mail to: stisserve@nsf.gov, leave the subject line blank and enter the following in the body of the message:
get fmgfkitp.txt
get fmgfkitd.txt
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get fmgfkitp.pdf
get fmgfkitd.doc
The Forms Kit instructions detail how to receive a single application form file if desired.
The third way to apply is by direct request from NSF. Call (423) 241-4300 or FAX (423) 241-4513 or e-mail nsfgrfp@orau.gov.
A complete application consists of the following: An applicant information form, a Fellowship application form, a proposed plan of study or research form, a previous research form, a course report form, an undergraduate GPA form, academic transcripts, reference report forms (four are requested) and supporting letters and GRE scores attained since October 1, 1990.
Educational Testing Service must receive your request for the GRE by November 3 and the first five items in the application requirements list must be postmarked by November 6. The GRE will be given on December 9 and the rest of the application is due by December 15.
Fellowships are awarded on the basis of ability, including academic records recommendations regarding the applicant's qualifications and GRE scores. Each application will be reviewed by disciplinary panels of scientists, mathematicians and engineers convened for NSF by Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Secondary criteria include such items as geographical region, gender, and discipline.
GRE scores are a highly important part of the application and the subject test should be taken in the applicant's field when available. NSF will pay GRE test fees for applicants who register for the December 9, 1995, paper-and-pencil administration provided that (1) NSF application is the primary purpose and (2) the GRE Registration Form is received at ETS no later than November 3, 1995. Further information regarding sponsorship of GRE fees is included in the application information.
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