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Finding Money for Graduate School: A Checklist

 

 

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Finding Money for Graduate School: A Checklist

 

If you’re a college graduate — or soon will be — there are reasons to consider earning an advanced degree. While it’s not the path for everyone, for career-minded students who are deciding to enter postgraduate programs, certain facts are persuasive. Indeed, the number of graduate students in the United States has tripled since the 1970s. According to a CareerBuilder survey of employers, 33 percent are hiring candidates with master’s degrees for positions that had been primarily held by professionals with four-year degrees. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections estimate that careers requiring a master’s degree are expected to grow 18.4 percent by 2022.

 

If you’ve carefully considered graduate school and are serious about getting an advanced degree, here’s a checklist as you work to find money to pay for it.

 

 

 

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Christine O'Brien, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine

Christine O’Brien works in fellowship program administration at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) in Washington, D.C. Her program oversight has included privately and federally funded fellowship programs at the predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral levels. Since 1979, her responsibilities have been primarily in the administration of Ford Foundation Fellowships designed to increase and foster diversity as a teaching tool in higher education. In 1995, O’Brien created the Fellowship Roundtable, a biannual meeting that brings together fellowship administrators whose goal is to share best practices and discuss innovations in the administration of fellowships.

 

What should students consider when choosing an advanced degree program?

Individuals that I know personally have taken many factors into consideration when selecting a graduate program. They typically visit the campus and speak with faculty members. If that’s not possible, they confer with faculty members familiar with their intended field of study and the graduate programs being considered. One factor they consider is the average time-to-degree.

 

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At the Career Hub job seekers can scan jobs, upload a resume or explore career resources by industry, state or job function. The Opportunities Board is a centralized hub of information with opportunities like scholarships, internships, and more. You can get access to complete, verified, and updated information that can help you grow your skills and expertise. What are you waiting for? Go to or NOW!

PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

A special opportunity for rising 12th grade students to win awards of up to $250,000.

 

The Congressional App Challenge, the official student coding competition of the U.S. House of Representatives, is an initiative encouraging American students to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science through a series of district-specific competitions.

 

CS effort on a national stage, which can be leveraged to bring new partners to the table, increase impact, and grow the footprint of engaged stakeholders.

 

Girls Who Code is an international non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology, and leading the movement to inspire, educate, and equip young women with the computing skills needed to pursue 21st century opportunities.

 

Calling high school students passionate about changing the world and working for justice.

 

 

 

UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

 

The USDA Forest Service is recruiting applicants to serve on the advisory council for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNT).

 

The Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands (ESIL) certificate is an exciting new educational opportunity at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver).

 

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is celebrating Women’s History Month by putting out a call for nominations for the 2020 Class of Inductees. If inducted, you or a colleague could join the ranks of world-changing innovators.

 

To increase access to women of color from underrepresented groups, AnitaB.org is offering complimentary registrations to attend GHC 20.

 

USENIX’s grant programs support the future of the field by helping the next generation of practitioners and researchers attend our technical conferences. All applicants are reviewed and selected by a USENIX committee. The deadline has been extended to July 27. ​We encourage you to apply!

 

 

 

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

We are excited to issue a call for applications to our new, NIH-supported Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA).

 

The position includes tuition, stipend, and health care benefits.

 

This program provides funding for American Indian/Alaska Native graduate students conducting scientific research under the supervision of an academic mentor.

 

Programs and resources for prospective and current STEM postdoctoral researchers, including postdoc positions, postdoctoral fellowships, travel awards, and professional development opportunities.

 

We have developed the e-newsletter Honoring Health: Resources for American Indians and Alaska Natives, which features a new health topic in each issue and highlights resources, events, training, and grants and funding opportunities.

 

Students 18 and older interested in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship are encouraged to apply for paid internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

 

USENIX's grant programs support the future of the field by helping the next generation of practitioners and researchers attend our technical conferences. All applicants are reviewed and selected by a USENIX committee. The deadline has been extended to July 27. ​We encourage you to apply!

 

GO PLACES WITH AISES

 

Deadline approaching! Apply by July 31 for student travel scholarships to attend the 2020 National Conference in Spokane, Wash., from October 15–17, 2020.

 

Student Representatives evaluate common issues and concerns and make recommendations for ways to improve AISES’ member services. Be a voice for students in your region and work with others to make positive changes in AISES!

 

 

Full-Circle Mentoring opportunity for up to 50 AISES college and professional members. Take advantage of this new program and receive the benefits of mentorship in 2020!

 

Check out the latest issue of Winds of Change and learn about . You will also meet some employees who share their experiences as STEM professionals.

 

 

is *FREE* for pre-college and college students NOW! Join us!

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

Oct. 15–17, 2020

Spokane, Wash.

Sept 23–25, 2021

Phoenix, Ariz.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

 

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RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS

 

Thinking about graduate school? Looking for resources available to Native students? Be sure to check in with an . They can help connect you with the people and information you need to make informed decisions about your education.

 

Other helpful resources include:

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

 

 

 

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