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2011 Walker Hill International Award

Nominations Solicitation

Amount:

Award amount will depend on the income generated by the endowment, but at least $600.

Criteria:

  • Walker Award Application
  • MSU doctoral student at pre-dissertation stage who has completed adequate credits to have pre-dissertation research objectives
  • Description, appropriateness and feasibility of pre-dissertation research objectives to be accomplished during the period spent abroad
  • Scholarly excellence
  • Character and personal attributes that contribute to a high probability of success in an international setting
  • Financial need may be considered
  • Previous recipients of a Walker Hill award or an ISP Predissertation Travel Award are not eligible.

Permissible Uses of the Award:

To be used for pre-dissertation visits to the site of the doctoral research in a country outside the United States. (international students, may not apply for research in one's own country.).

Application Procedure:

  • A letter of application by the student describing how the scholarship funds would be used in the context of the student's overall program of study.
  • A copy of the student's official MSU academic transcript.
  • A letter of support from the student's advisor, specifically endorsing and describing the proposed use of funds.
  • A letter of support from a second faculty member.
  • Applicant's one-page Curriculum Vitae.
  • A listing of scholarships and other support the student is receiving and the intended use of these funds.

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS (1-6) BY JANUARY 28, 2011 TO:

Kathy Riel
International Studies and Programs
Michigan State University
International Center
427 N. Shaw Lane, Room 207
East Lansing, MI 48824
 
Phone: 517-355-2350; Fax: 517-353-7254
E-mail: riel@msu.edu