U.S. Department of Education--Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
   
The Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program is designed to assist students
of superior ability to pursue graduate programs leading to the doctorate
or the Master of Fine Arts in selected fields in the arts, humanities,
and social sciences. Fellowships cannot be used at schools or departments
of divinity, or for study in clinical psychology or social work.

Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to individuals who at the time of
	application have not yet completed their first year of graduate 
	study (for the purposes of this program, 'graduate study' refers
	to any post-undergraduate study) or will be entering graduate 
	school in the next academic year. Eligibility is limited to U.S.
	citizens or nationals, permanent residents of the U.S., or 
	citizens of any one of the Freely Associated States.

Period: The initial period is for one year and is renewable for a 
     maximum of four years. Support beyond the initial year is contingent
     upon the student making satisfactory progress toward the degree. 

Award: The award consists of two parts: a stipend to the Fellow for
     personal expenses, and an institutional payment to be accepted by
     the institution on behalf of the Fellow in lieu of all tuition and
     fees normally charged to the student.

Deadline: November 29, 1999

Contact: Melissa Burton
	 Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
	 U.S. Department of Education
	 600 Independence Avenue, SW
	 Portals 600
	 Washington, DC 20024-5329
	 Tel. (202) 260-3574
	     1 (800) 222-4922
	 Fax: (202) 205-9489
	 TDD: 1 (800) 877-8339 
	  between 8am and 8pm Monday through Friday
	 Email: melissa_burton@ed.gov 
	 Web: http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm
	      http://www.ed.gov/news.html

                                
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gigsGSAS@nyu.edu                              [javits]