Scholarships
Fight For Sight Inc. was founded in 1946 for the primary purpose of encouraging and financing research in ophthalmology, vision and related sciences. The goal of the Fight For Sight program is to restore and preserve sight through research in detection, prevention, treatment and curing of visual disorders, as well as diseases leading to impaired sight and partial or total blindness. Funding priority is given to pilot projects for research relating to clinically important eye diseases. FFS will continue to support younger investigators, promoting the development of scientific skills that will lead to more substantial funding from other sources.
Application may be obtain from:
Fight For Sight, Inc. Research Division Prevent Blindness America, 500 East Remington Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173
e-mail: info@preventblindness.org
Tel: (800) 331-2020
This special grant purpose is to allow unsponsored spouses of international students who are funded to attend Management Training and Development Institute (MTDI) seminars to share in the opportunity for training at the same MTDI program. Application may be obtain from: Robert C. Morris, Executive Director MIDI 600 Water Street, SW
PO Box 23975 Washington, DC 20026
e-mail: mtdi@mtdi.com
Tel: (202) 646-7910
Fax: (202) 646-7911
Information Processing The fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student for research in the history of computing.
The fellowship may be held at the recipient's home academic institution, the Charles Babbage Institute, or any other location where there are appropriate research facilities. The stipend is $1 0, 000 plus up to $2,000 for tuition, fees, travel to the Charles Babbage Institute and relevant archives. It is intended for students who have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree except the research and writing of the dissertation. Application may be obtain from:
Charles Babbage Institute, 211 Andersen Library University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455
e-mail: ebi@tc.umn.edu
Tel: (612) 624-5050
Fax: (612) 625-8054
The Desk and Derrick Education Trust award is for students pursuing studies involving petroleum industry. The $1,000 awards are offered to undergraduate and graduate students.
Application may be obtain from:
Desk and Derrick Education Trust, 4823 South Sheridan, Suite 308A Tulsa, OK 74145
Tel: (918) 622-1675
Fax: (918) 622-1675
The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize students in the foodservice/hospitality field and provide the opportunity to network with industry professionals.
(a) Undergraduate Merit Scholarship for high school seniors - assist high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to both post-secondary restaurant/foodservice education and an industry career.
(b) Undergraduate Merit Scholarship for college students - assist qualified undergraduate students enrolled in restaurant and foodservice postsecondary programs. Application may be obtain from:
Educational Foundation National Restaurant Association 253 South Wacker Dr, Suite 1400, Chicago IL 60606-5837
e-mail: scholars@foodtrain.org
Tel: (800) 765-2122 ext 733
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Scholarships