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A Note from
Professor David Reuman on advanced
study after Trinity:
“As parents, you have played
a central role in financing your daughter’s or son’s undergraduate
education. Helping your daughter or son find ways to finance
learning opportunities after graduation from Trinity
College is also important, but it is a very different task. One
strategy is for soon-to-be graduates to identify and apply for
fellowships. Some fellowships, like the Watson Fellowship,
support recent graduates for one full year while they undertake an
independent, intellectual project in almost any part of the
world. These experiences can lead to, or solidify, career
interests. Competitive national fellowships, such as the Danforth
and National Science Fellowships, are applied directly toward the
costs of graduate education. Finally, all universities provide
research and teaching fellowships for those students who are
admitted to their graduate and professional programs. The Career
Services Office at Trinity is a great resource for navigating the
fellowship application process successfully. Encourage your
daughter or son to check out fellowship opportunities as
they plan for life beyond Trinity.”
David Reuman is an Associate
Professor of Psychology.
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Letter to Parents |
Lanna C. Hagge, Director Career Services Office |
Dear Parents:
Imagine your student:
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Funded for a full year after graduation to travel abroad
and pursue an
independent study project.
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Starting graduate school to prepare for a career in the
public
sector with a $30,000 grant.
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Launching a career in broadcast journalism with a
nine-month
fellowship at an ABC affiliate in Boston.
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Earning a masters degree in preparation for teaching high
school supported
by a two-year award of up to $24,000.
Fellowships offer support for a wide range of
disciplines and interests. Encourage your student to start now to
investigate fellowship opportunities. A good first step is to visit the
fellowships section of the Career Services web site .
First Years and Sophomores
Underclass students need to position themselves
early as candidates for fellowships. Academic performance is typically
a core ingredient in consideration for fellowships. For some awards, a
solid “B” average is required for eligibility, for others a 3.5 or
higher is the norm for candidates. Depending on the fellowship,
specific course work may also be a criterion.
Early involvement in leadership and community
service are integral to consideration for many fellowships. For example,
the Truman Scholarship seeks applicants aiming for a career in public
service that have demonstrated extensive involvement in campus and
community life through internships, volunteer work, advocacy, and
student government. Whether fellowship deadlines are in the fall or
spring of the student’s junior year or in the fall of the senior year,
participation in activities during the first two years of college are
important. For more about
community
service here at Trinity, see the message in this issue from Joe
Barber, the Director of Community Service and Civic Engagement.
Fellowship applications require well researched and
detailed proposals or essays. Courses that develop writing skills and
consultations with the staff of Trinity’s Writing Center will enhance
the quality of your student’s fellowship application. Because an
application takes time to prepare, students need to research fellowships
in which they may be interested well in advance of deadlines. Typically,
multiple drafts of essays or proposals are needed to produce a well
written document.
Faculty recommendations and nominations are
requisite for fellowships. By the end of the first year at Trinity your
student should have at least one faculty member that knows him or her
academically and as a member of our community. This calls for students
to initiate contact with faculty outside of the classroom. Freshman
seminars, academic advising and small classes provide the means for
students to easily meet with faculty in their office or over a cup of
coffee in the Mather Student Center or the Bistro.
Juniors and Seniors
During first semester of their Junior year students
should meet with faculty fellowship representatives to learn more about
specific requirements of various awards and which of those have early deadlines.
Your student should also establish strong relationships with at least
two faculty members within his or her major. While coaches or
administrators can also serve as references, faculty recommendations are
usually required for fellowships. Second semester Junior year is an
excellent time for students to discuss their plans to apply for
fellowships with potential faculty references.
During the summer before their senior year
students can research and draft proposal ideas or essays so they are
ready to consult with faculty in the fall of their senior year. Seniors
applying for fellowships will find it a rigorous process, but with
advance planning, they will be able to produce their best work.
Receiving a fellowship award is a distinctive
accomplishment, but the application process in itself is a positive
leaning experience. Students clarify their goals and gain experience in
presenting themselves effectively, something of great value when applying
for a job or to graduate or professional school.
Cheers,
Lanna C.
Hagge
DID YOU KNOW?
The Career Services Center has all the hardware your student needs to
conduct a serious job search? We supply workstations, fax machines, a
photocopier, a typewriter, laser printers, plus free resume paper and
envelopes!
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