Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowships for Minorities

The National Research Council administers the Ford Foundation Fellowships
for Minorities Program.

The Pre-Doctoral fellowships are for applicants studying the behavioral
and social sciences, mathematics, engineering sciences, and the
humanities with the exception of fine arts and performing arts. 

Predoctoral Fellowships: are intended for minority students who are at or 
     near the beginning of their study toward a PhD or ScD; applicants
     already enrolled in an eligible doctoral program must require at
     least three years of full-time support as of September 2002 in 
     order to complete their PhD or ScD.

Eligibility: US citizens who are members of the following: Alaskan Natives
     (Eskimo or Aleut), American Indians, Black/African Americans, Mexican
     Americans/Chicanos, Native Pacific Islanders and Puerto Ricans. 
     Also, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test scores are
     required.

Stipend: An annual stipend of $16,000 to each fellow and an annual
     institutional allowance of $7,500 to the fellowship institution in
     lieu of tuition and fees for three years.

Deadline: November 19, 2001

Contact: Fellowship Office 
         National Research Council
         2101 Constitution Avenue
         Washington DC 20418
         Tel. (202) 334-2872
	 Fax: (202) 334-3419	 
	 Email: infofell@nas.edu
	 Website: http://national-academies.org/fellowships
	 	 

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gigsGSAS@nyu.edu                                    [fordpre]