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The Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowships Fall 2008

The Graduate College announces the Fall 2008 competition for the Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowships.

Funding for the fellowships originates in an endowment generously made by the late poet, artist, and naturalist Gwen Frostic, Western Michigan University Class of 1929. Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowships are highly competitive awards; only a limited number of fellowships are available.

Eligibility and Fields of Study - Applications for the Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowship shall be received from doctoral students in all fields who have filed an approved dissertation proposal with the Graduate College. It is expected that Fellows will be in good standing academically and will have met the residency requirement.

Award - The award, in an amount of up to $4000 to be determined by the Graduate College, shall be disbursed to Fellows for defraying or reimbursing education expenses, including tuition and fees, materials, and travel. Fellows must be registered as a graduate student at WMU to receive a reimbursement. Funds must be spent in the year (365 days) following the award. The award terminates when the doctoral degree has been conferred upon a Fellow. The Dean of the Graduate College shall name the Gwen Frostic Fellows.

Nomination Process - Students must be nominated by their dissertation adviser, with a letter of transmission from the department chair or program head; these letters shall indicate the significance of the dissertation research, the accomplishments of the student, and the scholarly or scientific promise of the student. The nomination must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae for the student, an approved dissertation proposal for the student, and a budget for expenses.

Deadline - Nominations must be received at the office of the Graduate College in Walwood Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. For further information, please contact Dr. Julie Scrivener, Director of Awards and Special Projects, Graduate College, at (269) 387-8208 or scrivener@wmich.edu