National Association of Fellowships Advisors: 2007 Calendar


		Conferences and Events The National Association of Fellowships Advisors participates in a variety of conferences and other events throughout the year. The 4th Biennial Conference of NAFA NAFA in Washington: Scholarships in a National Context Wednesday, July 25th-Saturday, July 28th Marriott at Metro Center 775 12th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Tentative Schedule (PDF) Conference Description "Scholarships in a National Context" is the theme of this year's conference. Capitalizing on our location in Washington, DC, we will present programming on the political institutions that create and define scholarship programs (such as embassies, Congress, and the State Department). The conference will address: New scholarship initiatives within the federal government; The political context surrounding national scholarships (trends in the appropriations process and scholarship initiatives under the Bush administration); Alternatives and complements to prestigious scholarships (Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.). In addition, two optional pre-conference programs will be offered in the early afternoon of Wednesday, July 25th: A "boot camp" for new advisors A session for veteran advisors (most likely, a visit to Capitol Hill to meet with staffers and/or legislators involved in scholarships appropriations processes). This new programming will supplement our traditional foundation presentations, panels, and advisors' break-out sessions. Registration Fee Early bird registration (before May 1): $500 for NAFA members; $575 for non-members Late registration (May 1-Friday, June 29): $550 for NAFA members; $625 for non-members Hotel Accommodations Hotel-related expenses are separate from the conference fee. NAFA has reserved a block of rooms at the Marriott at Metro Center at a special rate of $169/night plus tax. Hotel reservations may be made online, using the special link provided on the NAFA website, or by calling the Marriott reservations at 800-228-9290 or 202-737-2200. Those making their reservations by phone must provide our group code-nafnafa-to get the special room rate. NOTES: The NAFA block of rooms is available only from Tuesday, July 24th-Saturday, July 28th. Reservations that fall outside of these dates cannot be made through the Internet. Contact Paula Warrick (Warrick@american.edu; 202-885-1817) as soon as possible if: You would like to stay at the conference hotel beyond the morning of Sunday, July 29. (With enough advance notice we can arrange for a block of rooms with the hotel and negotiate a price, which may be higher than the $169 conference rate). You would like a hotel room for Tuesday, July 24th, and are unable to reserve one by phone or through the Internet. We have a more limited block of rooms for this night and may have to arrange to lodge you at a different hotel. On Tuesday there will be stiff competition for additional rooms at the conference hotel due to a large telecommunications conference in downtown D.C. Check-in time is 4 p.m. The hotel can hold your luggage in a secure place until your room is available. Reservations made after June 25th are subject to availability and increased rates. Marriott Rewards program members only: You cannot sign up to receive Rewards points through the online reservation site. Instead, you should provide your Rewards account number when you arrive at the hotel. Your new Rewards points will be valid only after you have completed your stay in Washington. Reserve your room at the Marriott Refunds Conference registration, less a $25 cancellation fee, is refundable if notice is received by June 1. Substitutions are allowed. Now-shows forfeit conference registration. Conference Timeline Wednesday, July 25th Early afternoon: 2 optional pre-conference events --Pre-conference "boot camp" for new advisors --Pre-conference session for veteran advisors (most likely a Capitol Hill site visit) Late afternoon (4 p.m.): Conference begins. Our opening event will be an Embassy Workshop and Reception. The workshop will focus on scholarships offered by foreign governments to students who are U.S. citizens. Thursday, July 26th At this yearís NAFA Conference, we are bringing some of Dc is Embassy Rowî to you. At the Embassy and International Foundation Fair, you will be able to speak one-on-one with representatives of non-US scholarship foundations, of embassies, and of higher education systems about opportunities for American students abroad. Austria Austrian Teaching Assistantship Program For Americans with at least a Bachelor's degree and intermediate level German skills to spend an academic year in Austria as salaried English teaching assistants. Canada NEW Killam Fellowships Program Provides $10,000 (US) for exceptional undergraduates from the United States to study in Canada for one or two semesters. France Chateaubriand Fellowship (a.k.a. Bourse Chateaubriand) Funds doctoral and postdoctoral student research in France (including stipend, health insurance, and limited per diem). Teaching Assistant Program in France For Americans after their third year of college who are proficient in French to spend 6-9 months in France as salaried English teaching assistants. CampusFrance, a portal for American students who wish to pursue higher education in France. Germany Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship program that enables young American professionals to participate in an intensive work and study program in Germany. DAAD (The German Academic Exchange Service) Offers a wide range of opportunities to students, scholars, and universities of the United States and Canada, from undergraduate students to post-doctoral scholars, for study and research in Germany. Japan Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Invites young overseas graduates to be paid assistants in foreign language education at elementary, junior and senior high schools throughout Japan. Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Offers seven types of government-sponsored scholarships to study in Japan for students of specific academic disciplines. Also provides scholarships for undergraduates to study abroad in Japan. Spain North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain Grantees work as English language assistant teachers for an academic year in one of ten autonomous regions in Spain. Switzerland ThinkSwiss Fellowship Fellowship funding 2-3 months of research with an existing research team at any Swiss university. United Kingdom British Council The UK's international organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations. NEW Scottish International Scholarship Programme This scholarship, which is expanding to include students from the United States, covers the tuition fees for a Masterís program in Scotland of up to 12 months, as well as roundtrip airfare and living expenses. Wales International Consortium Organization to promote Wales as a study destination for higher education to students worldwide. Its membership includes all higher educations institutions in Wales as well as the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales. Friday, July 27th To complement NAFAís traditional plenary foundation sessions, we will offer a Scholarship and Internship Fair. This fair will present an additional opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of programs for high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students in a diverse range of disciplines. Americorps Nationwide 10-12 month intensive community and public service program in fields such as education, public safety, health, and the environment. Everett Public Service Internship Program Ten-week summer internship program focusing on public service for undergraduate and graduate students. Federal Bureau of Investigation Internships Summer-long paid, substantial internships for students interested in furthering the mission of the FBI in Washington, DC-based FBI departments. Mississippi Teacher Corps Two-year teaching program in the Mississippi Delta for college graduates who did not major in education. Program includes teacher training and certification, benefits, full pay and placement, as well as scholarships to pursue a masters degree in education. National Institute of Standards and Technology-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Ten-week paid summer program for undergraduates majoring in science, math, and engineering majors to work with NIST researchers while attending seminars to introduce them to various fields of science. NIST researchers have won the Nobel Prize in Physics three times within the last ten years. Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Department of Energy Institute provides fellowships, scholarships, research experiences, and internshipsfor all college students, whether undergraduate, graduate, recently graduated, or post-doctoral. Peace Corps Sends volunteers to countries worldwide to work with local communities and governments to aid in development and health across many disciplines and sectors. PPIA Fellowship Program Provides educational, developmental, and financial support for students of diverse backgrounds, beginning with fellowsí junior year of college and continuing through the completion of a Masterís degree in public policy, public administration, or international affairs. Smithsonian Institution Graduate Fellowship/Internships Ten-week summer fellowship program for graduate students providing the opportunity to perform independent research with Smithsonian research staff, and a $5,500 stipend. NEW Social Science Research Council-Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship Program for 2nd or 3rd year PhD students that includes two workshops for dissertation proposal development and eligibility to apply for up to $5000 for pre-dissertation summer research. United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation ñ Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Prepares underrepresented minority students for careers in international affairs with a multi-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, language training, internships, graduate study, and career development services. Fellows apply in their sophomore year. US Department of State-Internships Semester- or summer-long internships within the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassies overseas. Saturday, July 28th Conference sessions will end at 3 p.m. Members are encouraged to stay for an open meeting with the new NAFA officers, to be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. A detailed conference schedule will appear on the NAFA website in early April. Conference registration form (MS Word) Reserve hotel room (Marriott.com) A NAFA Call for Papers The conference organizers invite proposals for sessions and for papers for the 4th Biennial Conference of the National Association of Fellowships Advisors. Capitalizing on our location in Washington, DC, we will present special programming on political institutions that help to create and define scholarship programs, such as embassies, Congress, and the State Department. As in the past presentations by and for scholarship advisors will play an essential role in the conference programming. We encourage submissions that relate to the overall conference theme. Additional topics that members have expressed an interest in for 2007 are: Reaching out to students of color How scholarships change communities (university, community, state) Assessment Pre-med students as potential scholarship applicants Technology and mentoring Professional development for fellowship advisors The ethics of scholarship advising Lessons learned from the 2006 UK-Ireland study trip Past breakout sessions have addressed the identification of candidates, the ethics of advising, institutional resources for scholarship advising (undergraduate research programs, early identification programs, etc.), and the culture of scholarships at liberal arts institutions as vs. large state universities. Proposal for Panels and Workshops Submission Deadline: Mar. 16, 2007 To propose a panel, please submit a 300-400-word abstract indicating the following: The title of your session The overall content, learning objectives, and audience for your session (new advisors, seasoned veterans, or general). The name of each panelist A brief description of each paper in your session The length of panels and workshops will be 45 minutes. Proposal for Papers Submission Deadline: Mar. 16, 2007 Members may prefer to propose a paper for an open session. Papers should be approximately 15 minutes in length. To propose a paper, please submit a 250-word abstract indicating the title and probable contents. Your proposal should also address your intended audience (new advisors, seasoned veterans, or general). Submission and Notification Proposals should be prepared as PDF or Word documents and e-mailed to Paula Warrick at Warrick@american.edu. A conference committee will review all of the proposals and will notify presenters by Monday, April 16, 2007.
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