On behalf of generous donors, the Department of Economics is now accepting applications for 2010-2011 academic year scholarships.  Most scholarships are in the amount of $5,000 each and require you to be a Department of Economics student.

If you would like to apply, you must submit your completed application no later than Friday, June 25, at 4:00 p.m.  No late applications will be accepted. For more information and to complete an application, please go to http://www.econ.ucla.edu.  Click on the Undergraduate link and then the Scholarship link.

We have received a relatively small number of applications in the past, so we definitely encourage you to apply.  Your GPA is not the only criteria we look at.  When you write your essay, please make sure that you let us know what activities you have been involved in and how you can differentiate yourself from the other applicants.  Students whose essay indicates only that they need the money do not have as high of a possibility of being selected.

We want to direct your attention to a particular scholarship, the Jeffrey W. Baus ’59 Scholarship.  This scholarship is open only to students with a 3.0 to 3.5 cumulative UCLA GPA and a desire to pursue a career in accounting.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask one of the counselors in 2263 Bunche.



On behalf of generous donors, the Department of Economics is now

accepting applications for 2010-2011 academic year scholarships.  Most

scholarships are in the amount of $5,000 each and require you to be a

Department of Economics student.

If you would like to apply, you must submit your completed application

no later than Friday, June 25, at 4:00 p.m.  No late applications will

be accepted. To complete an application, please go  to

http://www.econ.ucla.edu.  Click on the Undergraduate link and then the

Scholarship link.

We have received a relatively small number of applications in the past,

so we definitely encourage you to apply.  Your GPA is not the only

criteria we look at.  When you write your essay, please make sure that

you let us know what activities you have been involved in and how you

can differentiate yourself from the other applicants.  Students whose

essay indicates only that they need the money do not have as high of a

possibility of being selected.

We want to direct your attention to a particular scholarship, the

Jeffrey W. Baus ’59 Scholarship.  This scholarship is open only to

students with a 3.0 to 3.5 cumulative UCLA GPA and a desire to pursue a

career in accounting.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask

one of the counselors in 2263 Bunche.

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Fellowships, Scholarships and Internships

The Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in media recruits

underrepresented minority youth to intern at industry companies in their

home towns.  Any minority student who is a high school junior or senior,

or college freshman is eligible to apply. Some of the requirements are:

A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, an interest in the

media industry, and plans to attend a four-year accredited college or

university.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents, and speak and write

English fluently.

HOW TO APPLY. Go to: www.emmabowenfoundation.com. Download the

application that includes mailing instructions on page 5. While on the

web page scroll down past the U.S. map and the list of states, and then

click on Frequently Asked Questions.  If there are still questions call

818-655-5708.

Applicants should enter your department along with school in response to

the

question: How did you learn about our program?  At close of recruiting

season we will provide the total number of applications that refer to

you, and your finalists for in-person interview with the sponsor.

Armenian Educational Foundation TWENTIETH  ANNUAL  RICHARD R. TUFENKIAN

SCHOLARSHIP

The Armenian Educational Foundation is accepting applications for the

2010-2011 academic year

*** Scholarship Criteria ***

Armenian Descent

Financial Need

Armenian Community Service

Undergraduate Full-time Student Fall 2010 at

Accredited U.S. University/College

3.0 Minimum G.P.A.

Completed Application Package

(Postmarked by July 29, 2010)

Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded

For applications visit

www.aefweb.org

Hermine@aefweb.org

Phone (818) 242-4154

RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS

For Graduate Study at Oxford

Outstanding UCLA seniors or recent graduates are invited to apply for

the Rhodes Scholarship.  Rhodes Scholarships finance young Americans of

exceptional ability to study at the University of Oxford in England for

a graduate degree in any discipline.  Thirty-two scholarships will be

awarded to American students in November 2010 to cover the cost of a

maximum of three years of study to begin in Fall 2011.

ELIGIBILITY:  An applicant must be nominated by UCLA and

*            be a citizen of the United States

*            by October 1, 2010 have passed the eighteenth and not have

passed the twenty-fourth birthday

*            by Fall 2011, hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited

college or university in the United States

*            have a demonstrated record of academic excellence, leadership,

and service

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:    www.rhodesscholar.org

FOR INFORMATION ON UCLA NOMINATION:

Please contact Alison Nickerson at alison@college.ucla.edu or

G. Jennifer Wilson at gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

CAMPUS DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION: SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

BRITISH MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS

Outstanding UCLA seniors or recent graduates are invited to apply for a

British Marshall Scholarship. Marshall Scholarships finance young

Americans of exceptional ability to study for a graduate degree in any

discipline at any British University in the United Kingdom. Up to 40

scholarships will be awarded in November 2010 to cover the cost of study

beginning in Fall 2011 and leading to the award of a British University

degree.

ELIGIBILITY:  An applicant must be nominated by UCLA and

*            be a citizen of the United States

*            have an overall grade point average of at least 3.7

*            have graduated from their undergraduate college or university

after April 2008

*            by Fall 2011, hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited

college or university in the United States

*            have a demonstrated record of academic excellence, leadership,

and service

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:  www.marshallscholarship.org

FOR INFORMATION ON UCLA NOMINATION:

Please contact Alison Nickerson at alison@college.ucla.edu or

G. Jennifer Wilson at gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

CAMPUS DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION: SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

CHURCHILL  SCHOLARSHIPS

Outstanding UCLA seniors or recent graduates are invited to apply for a

Churchill Scholarship.  The Churchill Scholarship funds one year of

graduate study in Engineering, Mathematics, or Science at Cambridge

University, England, beginning in Fall 2011 and leading to a

certificate, diploma, or Master of Philosophy degree.

ELIGIBILITY:  An applicant must be nominated by UCLA and

*            be a U.S. citizen

*            be between 19 and 26 years of age at time of application

*            demonstrate superior scholarship (minimum 3.7 GPA) and capacity

for original, independent work

*            by Fall 2011 hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college

or university in the United States

*            have taken the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or MCAT

*            have applied directly to Cambridge University, Churchill

College, by the Cambridge deadline of October 15, 2010

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org

FOR INFORMATION ON UCLA NOMINATION:

Please contact Alison Nickerson at alison@college.ucla.edu or

G. Jennifer Wilson at gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

CAMPUS DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION: OCTOBER 2, 2010

MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIPS

For Graduate Study in Ireland

Outstanding UCLA seniors or recent graduates are invited to apply for a

Mitchell Scholarship.  Mitchell Scholarships finance one year of

graduate study in any discipline at an institution of higher learning in

Ireland or Northern Ireland beginning in Fall 2011.

ELIGIBILITY:  An applicant must be nominated by UCLA and

*            be a citizen of the United States

*            be 18 but not yet 30 years of age on October 1, 2010

*            by Fall 2011, hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited

college or university in the United States

*            have a demonstrated record of academic excellence, leadership,

and service

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:   www.mitchellscholar.org

FOR INFORMATION ON UCLA NOMINATION:

Please contact Alison Nickerson at alison@college.ucla.edu or

G. Jennifer Wilson at gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

CAMPUS DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION: SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

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UCLA CAMPUS ACADEMIC REGULATIONS: Incompletes

Incomplete Policy

The instructor may assign the “incomplete” grade when work is of passing

quality but is incomplete for good cause. Assigning an “incomplete” is

at the discretion of the instructor, who is not obligated to do so.

If an instructor issues a grade of “incomplete,” the remaining

coursework must be finished by the end of your next completed quarter

(Fall, Winter, Spring). If the course is not completed, the “Incomplete”

will automatically lapse to an “F”.

It is your responsibility to discuss with the instructor the conditions

and timeframe for completing the course by the next regular term. Do

not re-enroll in the course!

If you cannot remove the “incomplete” within the allowed time frame, you

must petition the College to request an extension of time.

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The UCLA Center for Community Learning, home of the Civic Engagement Minor, is currently recruiting UCLA students for JusticeCorps–a program that offers students the opportunity to learn about the court system (e.g. family and housing law) while simultaneously providing help to those who can not afford an attorney. JusticeCorps members must complete a minimum of 300 hours of service and training throughout the school year, and upon successful completion will receive a scholarship of $1,000.

Interested Sophomores and Juniors are encouraged to apply by April 19, 2010 for priority enrollment. The application can be found at: http://www.communitylearning.ucla.edu/doc/justicecorps_application1011.pdf

Please share this great opportunity to make a difference in Los Angeles, earn academic credit and a $1,000 scholarship.

(1) a resident alien (i.e. holds a green card);

(2) someone who has been naturalized as a US citizen;

(3) or the child of a US naturalized parent (other parent cannot be US born)

Applicants must not be older than 30 years of age as of NOVEMBER 1, 2010.

Funding: $25,000 stipend (paid in two installments) each year and one-half the tuition cost of the US graduate program attended by the Fellow (up to a maximum of $20,000 per academic year).

Areas of Study: Any professional field (e.g., engineering, medicine, law, social work, etc.) or scholarly discipline in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. The Fine and Performing Arts are included. The Trustees strongly encourage applications from candidates who have not yet begun their graduate studies, but full consideration will be given to candidates in the first or second years of graduate studies in their current program.

There will be an information session on Monday, April 19th at 2343 Public Affairs Building. The workshop/Q&A session for undergraduate students is from 12 Noon to 12:45 PM. The session for graduate students will be from 12:50 to 1:35 PM.  Attached please find a flier about the event (page1) as well as a map to the Public Affairs Building (page 2), which is on the North East side of campus.

Please encourage undergraduate students to read the eligibility information and attend the information session to find out more. You can also go to the website www.pdsoros.org for more information.

$ 30,000

For outstanding UCLA Juniors interested in careers in government or public service

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation will award 75 merit-based educational

scholarships to college juniors throughout the United States.  A Truman Scholarship provides up to

$30,000 for graduate or professional school.

You cannot apply directly for a Truman Scholarship.  You must first be nominated by UCLA.  In order to be considered for UCLA nomination you must:

• Be a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree during the 2009-10 academic year (junior means a student who plans to

continue full-time undergraduate study and who  expects to receive a Bachelor’s Degree between December 2010 and August, 2011.)

• Have demonstrated leadership ability, be committed to a career in government or public service, and plan to

attend graduate school to prepare for a public service career.

• Have a minimum 3.7 overall GPA

• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national

• Complete and submit nomination materials, following the steps outlined on the Honors Programs website at www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/honors — click on National Scholarships then click on Truman.  Materials must be submitted to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall, by the UCLA Nomination Deadline:  Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Questions:  alison@college.ucla.edu or gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

Award Opportunities for Graduate and Undergraduate Students

This $1,000 undergraduate award rewards the renewed academic aspirations among women whose college careers were interrupted or delayed.  The student must be a UCLA undergraduate woman who returned or is returning to college after a period of years.  Community college junior transfers and continuing UCLA undergraduates are encouraged to apply.  Must be eligible for financial aid or student loans.

Deadline:  Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 pm

For additional information, please visit our website at www.csw.ucla.edu and click the “Funding Opportunities” link.  To apply, follow the detailed guidelines and complete the required application materials as listed on the website.

STRAUSS SCHOLARSHIP

For Public Service

For UCLA juniors (defined as having one more year of full-time undergraduate study after the year of application)

who:

?       have a demonstrated history of public service

?       plan a career in public service

?       propose a service project to be undertaken in their final year

?       must be nominated by UCLA

Information:   http://www.straussfoundation.org

Instructions on how to be considered for nomination:  www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/honors (click on Scholarships and Opportunities then on National Scholarships and find the Strauss)

Campus deadline for submission of materials to be considered for nomination

Thursday, February 4, 2010 by noon

Submit to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall

$34,000

2010 BEINECKE SCHOLARSHIP

For juniors planning graduate study in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences

Outstanding UCLA juniors who demonstrate exceptional ability in the field of study that they plan to pursue at the graduate level are invited to apply for a 2010 Beinecke Scholarship.  Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of academic merit and financial need.

In order to apply you must:

?       Be a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree on a full-time basis (junior is defined as a student who has one more year of undergraduate study after the year of application)

?        Intend to pursue a graduate degree in the arts, humanities, or social sciences

?       Have a 3.8 overall GPA or better

?       Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service

?       Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid

?       Be a US citizen or US national

?       Complete and submit nomination materials following the steps outlined on the Honors Programs website at www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/honors — click on Scholarships and Opportunities and then National Scholarships; and then click on Beinecke.  Materials must be submitted to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall, by the UCLA Nomination Deadline:

Friday, January 29, 2010

Questions:  alison@college.ucla.edu or gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

$5,000

2010 UDALL SCHOLARSHIP

For students committed to careers related to the Environment;  or to Native American Health/ Public Policy

Outstanding UCLA sophomores and juniors preparing for careers related to the environment;  and Native American or Alaska Native sophomores or juniors intending to pursue careers in tribal public policy or health care are invited to apply for the 2010 Udall Scholarship. Visit the Udall Scholarship website at http://www.udall.gov for complete scholarship information

You cannot apply directly for a Udall Scholarship.  You must first be nominated by UCLA.  In order to be considered for UCLA nomination you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

?       Be a sophomore or junior at the time of application (sophomore is defined as a student with two more years of undergraduate study after the year of application; junior is defined as a student with one more year of undergraduate study after the year of application

?       Have a 3.0 overall GPA or better

?       Demonstrate leadership and service

?       Be a US citizen, resident alien, or US national

?       Complete and submit nomination materials following the steps outlined on the Honors Programs website at www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/honors/ — click on Scholarships and Opportunities, then click on National & International Scholarships; then click on Udall.  Materials must be submitted to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall, by the UCLA  Nomination Deadline:

Friday, January 29, 2010

Questions:  Alison Nickerson  alison@college.ucla.edu or G. Jennifer Wilson  gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships

$ 7,500 per academic year for

students in math, science or engineering

Outstanding UCLA sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering are invited to apply for a Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation will award up to 300 merit-based educational scholarships to college sophomores and juniors throughout the United States.  Each scholarship will cover eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room & board up to $7,500 annually.  Sophomore level scholarship recipients will be eligible for two years of support and junior level recipients, for one year of support.

You cannot apply directly for a Goldwater Scholarship.  You must first be nominated by UCLA.  In order to be considered for UCLA nomination you must:

?       Be a sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree on a full-time basis.  “Sophomore” is defined as a student who plans two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2010.  ”Junior” is defined as a student who plans one more year of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2010.

?       Be enrolled in an undergraduate field of study that will lead to a career in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering

?       Have an overall college grade point average of at least 3.0

?       Be a U.S. citizen, a resident alien, or a U.S. national

?       Complete and submit nomination materials, following the steps outlined on the Honors Programs website at www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/honors — click on National Scholarships then click on Goldwater.  Materials must be submitted to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall, by the UCLA Nomination Deadline:

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Questions:  alison@college.ucla.edu or  gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

Award:

The scholarship covers all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study in macroeconomics or a related subject, including one round trip airfare, full university tuition and fees, medical insurance, books and living expenses. The scholarship also includes a paid internship at the IMF during the summer after the third year of studies.

Application:

Please go to www.iie.org/jisp for more information and to apply online.

The current season for scholarship application deadlines has just begun, so right now there are an enormous number of private scholarships, grants, and fellowships available that will be awarded both within and outside the university for the next academic year (2010-11).  As part of our mission to help Bruins obtain financial assistance, the SRC makes an effort each year to announce the availability of these funds.  Students may obtain some of these applications directly through our website (http://www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu), while others will require that students contact the sponsoring organizations independently.

Roles in Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Research and IB Risk
To build on our exceptional global reputation as a banking and business innovator, we’re recruiting more top Black, Hispanic and Native American students. The

J.P. Morgan Launching Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship gives talented students the chance to launch their careers in our investment bank with prestigious internships in our New York offices and scholarships of up to $15,000 – money that goes directly to you.* This opportunity is open to sophomores with any major who are interested in financial services. Find out more and how to apply on our website. This is where you need to be.

*Amount varies. Visit our website for more details.

The intern would learn a lot about our business and be able to participate actively in the sales appointments. He/She would deal with our franchisees as well as major department store clients, thereby gaining tremendous insight into the current wholesale/retail environment.

We are looking for someone with an outgoing personality and strong MS Excel skills.
A stipend will be provided.

Any interested candidates should email their resume to jossi_schwebel@hugoboss.com

Advisory Board Company, a Washington, DC-based research and professional services firm serving the healthcare and higher education sectors.

Higher Education

Research Associate, Higher Education

Our Higher Education division—The Education Advisory Board—has set out to provide universities nationwide and abroad with the services and best practices research that cemented our name in the health care industry.  Research Associates conduct primary and secondary research to compose analytical and strategic briefs for executives in higher education. Research projects are commissioned by individual Advisory Board members in search of best practices across a number of terrains within the higher education space. Research Associates craft customized, timely reports informed by extensive literature searches and in-depth interviews with industry experts and leading executives.

General Candidate Profile: Outstanding academic record; intellectual curiosity, and persistence and creativity in problem solving; clear, concise, logical writing; superior analytical abilities: ability to draw insight from findings and understand requesting member’s business purpose

Healthcare Research

Analyst, Syndicated Research

Analysts work in teams on studies surfacing key challenges or opportunities facing hospitals and provide best (and worst) demonstrated practices in addressing these issues. The unique membership model allows research teams to directly interact with hospital executives, learning from their experiences and influencing change at member hospitals through presentation of key research findings. Analysts work on two to four research studies per year, with job responsibilities varying according to the stage in the study cycle. The analyst position offers significant growth and rapid promotion potential, as well as opportunities to take on other roles within our growing firm.

General Candidate Profile: Interested individuals must be intellectually curious with a strong worth ethic, solid interpersonal skills, and a willingness to commit to a team-based approach to research and insight generation. Candidates must demonstrate creativity and persistence, excellent problem-solving and brainstorming skills, and flexibility and comfort with ambiguity and change in project direction. Qualifications also include demonstrated success in a rigorous academic and work environment.

If you are interested in applying for either of these positions, please send your résumé to hom@advisory.com

If you are applying for one of the Department, of Economics scholarships which are open for application, you do not need to ask for actual letters of recommendation at this time.  You need only to list faculty who will provide a letter of recommendation for you should you be selected as a scholarship finalist.  Please provide us with the faculty members’ names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers.

Remember that the deadline to submit your application (both on-line and in hard copy form) is Tuesday, June 30.  Please make sure that all of your Spring Quarter grades are posted before requesting your DPR from your general counseling unit.  Thank you.

On behalf of generous donors, the Department of Economics is now accepting applications for 2009-2010 academic year scholarships.  Most scholarships are in the amount of $5,000 each.

If you would like to apply, you must submit your completed application no later than Tuesday, June 30 at 4:00 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. To complete an application, please go  to http://www.econ.ucla.edu.  Click on the Undergraduate link and then the Scholarship link.

We have received a relatively small number of applications in the past, so we definitely encourage you to apply.  Your GPA is not the only criteria we look at.  When you write your essay, please make sure that you let us know what activities you have been involved in and how you can differentiate yourself from the other applicants.  Students whose essay indicates only that they need the money do not have as high of a possibility of being selected.

We want to direct your attention to a particular scholarship, the Jeffrey W. Baus ’59 Scholarship.  This scholarship is open only to students with a 3.0 to 3.5 cumulative UCLA GPA and a desire to pursue a career in accounting.  We have not awarded this scholarship for two years because there were not any applicants.  With the economy in the shape that it is in, we assume that this money will come in handy.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask one of the counselors in 2263 Bunche.

Scholarship Donors and Award Criteria

You must be officially in one of the Department of Economics majors for most of the scholarships (pre-major status is insufficient). If you are certain that you will be accepted to one of our majors once your Spring Quarter 2009 grades are posted, you may apply for a scholarship that requires you to be officially in a certain major.  For example, you can apply for scholarships restricted to Business Economics majors if you will be admitted to the major at the beginning of summer (Business Economics applications will be sent out on Econ-Alert during the week after the quarter ends).

You must have junior or senior standing at the time of application. (Ninety completed units constitutes junior standing and 135 completed units constitutes senior standing).

You may not be receiving any Federal or State financial aid grants for 2009-2010 to be eligible for a Department of Economics scholarship; however, you may still be receiving Federal loans or work-study for 2009-2010.

You must be a UCLA full-time student for the full 2009-2010 academic year. Each award will be paid out in three installments, 1/3 at the beginning of each quarter, into your BAR account.

1. A thank you note will be required of each recipient.
2. A webpage will be created on the Department of Economics Scholarship website to honor the 2009-2010 recipients. Each recipient will be expected to submit a bio photo, and how the scholarship will make a difference.
3. Scholarship Application (both hard copy and on-line) are due by Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Submit to Bunche 2263 by 4:00 p.m.

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2009-2010 Scholarship Awards and Requirements

Due Date: Your on-line application must be completed and submitted by Tuesday, June 30. A printed summary and your DPR with all of your Spring Quarter 2009 grades posted (obtained from your general counseling unit, not from URSA) must be dropped off at Bunche 2263 no later than 4 p.m. on the due date.

Most scholarships are in the amount of $5000 each, however, there are also individual criteria for each award.

1. You must be officially in one of the Department of Economics majors or in a pre-major.
2. You must have junior or senior standing by the end of Spring Quarter 2009. Ninety completed units denotes junior standing and 135 completed units is senior standing.
3. You may not be receiving only Federal or State financial aid grants for 2009-2010 to be eligible for a Department of Economics Scholarship. You can apply if you are receiving loans or Work/Study in addition to a grant for 2009-2010.
4. You must be a UCLA student for the full 2009-2010 academic year. Students will receive one-third of the award at the beginning of Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters as long as they maintain eligibility.
5. Recipients are required to write a thank you note to formally accept the award.
6. A webpage will be created on the Department of Economics website to recognize the 2009-2010 recipients.

Jeffrey W. Baus ‘59 Scholarship

Jeff Baus graduated from UCLA in 1959 with a BS in Business Administration. He spent his career with the accounting firm Price Waterhouse, rising to the rank of partner and leading the firm’s Korea office prior to retirement.

- Requirements -

• Undergraduates officially in any Department of Economics major
• Intended career in accounting
• 3.0 to 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Financial need; you are working to put self through school
• Requires a 500 word essay detailing how the scholarship will improve your academic performance and support a career in accounting
• Requires a copy of your DPR (from your general counseling unit, not URSA), resume, and budget for the next year, detailing income and expenses

The Donald Edward Bragg & Diane Sims Bragg Scholarship

Diane Bragg, along with Great Western Savings & Loan and family friends established this scholarship in 1985 to honor the memory of Don Bragg ’55 Business Administration. Don was senior Vice President of Great Western when he died. He was UCLA’s first All-American basketball player, is a member of the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Diane was an active member of the UCLA Business Economics Council and was committed to undergraduate education. Upon her death in 2001, the Bragg children renamed the scholarship to honor both parents.

- Requirements -

• Undergraduates officially in the Business Economics major
• Junior or senior standing during the 2009-2010 academic year
• 3.0 or higher cumulative UCLA GPA
• Intended career in business
• Financial need

Patricia and Harry L. Bruce Endowed Scholarship

The Bruce’s met at UCLA during an intermediate microeconomics class. They married while students. Patricia stayed home to raise their two children and Harry graduated in 1951 with a BS in Business Administration. They subsequently moved to El Paso, Texas, where they owned a successful electrical supply store.

- Requirements -

• Undergraduate officially in the Business Economics major
• Academic merit
• Financial need

The Gumbiner, Savett, Inc. Scholarship

Charles Gumbiner ’47, Louis Savett ’54, and Gary Finkel ’66, leaders in the Santa Monica CPA firm Gumbiner, Savett, Inc. established this scholarship in 2000 to honor the distinguished UCLA professor Harry Simons. The firm is committed to supporting students interested in accounting careers.

- Requirements -

• Undergraduate officially in any Department of Economics major
• Officially in the Minor in Accounting
• 3.5 or higher cumulative UCLA GPA
• Juniors must have completed Management 1A and 1B and Seniors must have completed Management 1A, 1B, 120A and 120B
• Consideration will be given to students who are working while attending classes

The recipient of the Scholarship will have an additional internship opportunity available but it is not a requirement to receive the Scholarship.

John J. Peterson Scholarship

John Peterson graduated from UCLA in 1955 with a BS in Business Administration. He was the captain of the 1954 football team, UCLA’s only national champion football team. He is the chairman of the Peterson Automotive Group, which includes the Cormier Chevrolet-GEO-Hyundai dealership in Long Beach.

- Requirements -

• Undergraduates officially in the Business Economics major
• Intended career in business; preferably entrepreneurship
• Primary consideration—financial need
• Secondary consideration—academic merit

The Ralph and Shirley Shapiro Scholarship

Ralph and Shirley, both graduates of UCLA, established this scholarship in honor of Professor Harry Simons. The Shapiro’s have been active volunteers at UCLA and generous donors to many schools and programs of the university.

- Requirements –

• Undergraduate officially in any Department of Economics major
• 3.5 or higher cumulative UCLA GPA
• Must be enrolled in or have completed Management 1A and 1B
• Have interest in accounting

Professor Harry Simons Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship for the Study of Accounting

This scholarship was created by UCLA alumni to honor their inspirational teacher. Prof. Simons used the Socratic Method to teach his students to think critically and to serve their communities. He co-authored two of the leading textbooks in accounting used from the 1940′s to the 1970′s. His former students dominated the leadership of the Southern California accounting profession for many years.

- Requirements -

• Undergraduate officially in any Department of Economics major
• Officially in the Minor in Accounting
• 3.5 or higher cumulative UCLA GPA
• Students with sophomore or junior standing must have completed Management 1A and 1B. Students with senior standing must have completed Management 1A, 1B, 120A and 120B
• Consideration will be given to students who are working while attending classes

Robert D. & Margaret A. Wark Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created by Dr. David Wark in memory of his brother and sister-in-law. Robert Wark worked full-time while attending UCLA. He graduated with a BA in Economics in 1937. In the Army during WWII, he rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant. After the war, he worked as a personnel officer, first in Tennessee, then at the Veterans Administration in the Los Angeles area. He passed away in 1994. Margaret Wark worked at the California Institute of Technology during WWII. After the war, she was an administrative assistant with the City of Los Angeles until she retired in 1982 to minister to her husband during his final illness. She passed away in 1997.

- Requirements -

• Undergraduates officially in any Department of Economics major
• Demonstrated academic merit
• Financial need
• Finalists must provide three letters of character reference
• One award will be given annually, and can be renewed for a second year, consistent with the University and campus criteria for scholarship eligibility and the amount of the award

The Boeing Company Scholarship in Economics

- Requirements -

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative UCLA GPA
• Sophomore or Junior standing
• Leadership involvement and/or community service with focus on diversity
• Interest in pursuing a career in aerospace preferred

Civic Engagement Scholars Program

2009 – 2010

In honor of the Astins’ nationally recognized body of research in the area of civic engagement, UCLA has established the Helen S.

and Alexander W. Astin Civic Engagement Scholars Program. Administered by the UCLA Center for Community Learning with

inaugural funding from the UCLA Foundation, the Astin Scholars Program celebrates the work of reflective undergraduate researchers

committed to civic engagement.

What is Civic Engagement?

Civic Engagement includes both an awareness of public issues and active participation with community organizations. Students who are civically engaged apply what they have learned and generate new knowledge across disciplines through research and scholarship. Through these partnerships, UCLA develops tomorrow’s leaders for a diverse democracy.

What is the Astin Scholars Program?

The Astin Scholars Program funds a select group of upper-division students to conduct research on civic engagement. Over the course of

a full academic year, students integrate experience gained from work at a community organization with academic scholarship,

under the guidance of a faculty mentor, to produce an honors thesis or comprehensive research project.

Astin Scholars will be awarded up to $6,000 each for the 2009-10 academic year.

How to Apply:

First, apply to the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. Instructions are posted at www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urhass/scholarships.htm.

Then, complete the Center for Community Learning supplemental application, available at  www.civicengagement.ucla.edu/Astinscholars.

Applications are available on April 1 and are due on June1, 2009.

Civic engagement is a powerful means for developing our students’ knowledge and values, and for creating leaders who are prepared to deal with society’s most pressing problems.”

— Helen and Alexander Astin

Outstanding UCLA seniors or recent graduates are invited to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship. Rhodes Scholarships finance young Americans of exceptional ability to study at the University of Oxford in England for a graduate degree in any discipline.

Thirty-two scholarships will be awarded to American students in November 2009 to cover the cost of a maximum of three years of study to begin in Fall 2010.

ELIGIBILITY:

An applicant must be nominated by UCLA and

• be a citizen of the United States

• by October 1, 2009 have passed the eighteenth and not have passed the twenty-fourth birthday

• by Fall 2010, hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States

• have a demonstrated record of academic excellence, leadership, and service

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: www.rhodesscholar.org

FOR INFORMATION ON UCLA NOMINATION: Please contact Alison Nickerson at alison@college.ucla.edu or G. Jennifer Wilson at gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

CAMPUS DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION: SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

THE WERNER Z. HIRSCH AWARD

IN REPRESENTATIONAL DRAWING

$1,000 PRIZE and $500 PRIZE

FOR DRAWINGS BY FULL-TIME UCLA GRADUATE OR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

(WERNER HIRSCH IS A PROFESSOR EMERITUS IN THE UCLA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS)

To encourage drawing as an art, the Werner Z. Hirsch Award in Representational Drawing competition awards two prizes, $1,000 and $500, for drawings by full-time UCLA graduate or undergraduate students. Submissions are to consist of two-dimensional representational work on paper in any medium with drawing as the primary component; each drawing cannot be larger than 48” x 48”.

This year’s jurors include:

Julian Brooks, Associate Curator of Drawings, J. Paul Getty Museum

Russell Ferguson, Chair, UCLA Department of Art

Allegra Pesenti, Associate Curator, Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts, Hammer Museum

Patty Wickman, Professor, UCLA Department of Art

Instructions for applicants:

1. Submissions are due May 11 and May 12, 2009.

2. Students may submit two (2) drawings for consideration to the

Art Department, Broad Art Center, Room 7260, on Monday, May 11, or

Tuesday, May 12, 9 am–4 pm. (No exceptions.)

3. Attach your name, address, cell phone number, email and student I.D. number to each entry.

Indicate each work as an entry for the Werner Z. Hirsch Drawing Award. Work will be judged on Wednesday, May 13.

4. All work must be picked up on Thursday, May 14 or Friday, May 15, 9 am–4 pm.

(No exceptions.)

UCLA Department of Art, Broad Art Center, Suite 2275, Tel. (310) 825-0557

The Department of Economics, on behalf of the donors, is pleased to announce that two $2,000 Robert C. Parks Memorial Fund Scholarships are now available for you to apply for. Each scholarship will be disbursed in Spring Quarter.

Robert C. Parks graduated from UCLA with an undergraduate Business Administration degree in 1943. He was in the ROTC at UCLA and served 2½ years in the Navy after his graduation. Mr. Parks was then involved in business administration in the private sector and, following that, he spent 28 years with Dean Witter (now Morgan Stanley). He has six children, all of whom graduated from a University. Two have a doctorate and three have a Master’s degree.

Eligibility Criteria:

Undergraduate officially in any Department of Economics major. Superior Academic Performance Financial Need (you cannot be receiving a Federal or State grant)

To apply, please submit:

A cover sheet with your name, UCLA ID number, and contact information (e-mail address, mailing address, phone number) An essay addressing why you should be selected as a scholarship recipient. A Degree Progress Report obtained from your general counseling unit, not printed out yourself. Make sure that the DPR includes all of your Spring Quarter grades.

Application Deadline: Friday, April 3

This scholarship is open to African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander American and Hispanic undergraduate students in selected geographic locations and in selected majors.

The award amount is $5,000 to be disbursed in Fall 2009.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be of African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander American or Hispanic heritage

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• Be currently enrolled as a Sophomore or Junior in the 2008-2009 academic year

• Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME during the 2009-2010 academic year

• Be majoring in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Mathematics or Statistics

• Students must reside in one of the following metropolitan areas: Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, or San Francisco

• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply online at www.HSF.net.

Deadline to apply is February 18, 2009. Please contact Paco Flores at pflores@hsf.net or (415) 808-2352 if you have any questions

Hello Bruins!!!

With rising tuition costs, and the financial burden of student loans, the USAC Financial
Supports Commission has developed a brand new need-based textbook scholarship open to
UCLA undergraduates for the 2008-2009 Academic year. Each scholarship is awarded in a $250 credit to the ASUCLA store exclusively for Textbook purchases. With 30 Recipients already awarded for Winter 2009, the application window for Spring 2009 is now open. This is the first time in USAC history that a scholarship for
undergraduates has been established, so take advantage of this great opportunity to finance your education.

To learn more about the scholarship and how to apply online visit:
http://council.usac.ucla.edu/fsc

Please hurry because the application window for Spring 2009 closes on Friday January 23, 2008.

Best of Luck!

2008-2009 USAC Financial Supports Commission Scholarship Committee
scholarship@usacfsc.org
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The Institute of Internal Auditors

The James Hooper Scholarship 2008

The Los Angeles Chapter of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is excited to provide the opportunity for students enrolled at a college or university in Southern California to receive the James Hooper Scholarship for 2009.

Advantage for Scholars

• Up to four (4) full scholarship grants will be awarded. The evaluation committee may decide to award fewer full scholarships and/or to award partial scholarships, as honorable mention awards, at their discretion.
• Each full scholarship award includes a monetary grant of up to $1000.
• Candidates who apply for the James Hooper Scholarship will receive priority consideration in the local LA IIA Internship Program in 2009. This internship program is designed to match eligible interested students with local businesses that are offering Internal Audit internships during the summer months. Details are published on the IIA website at www.theiia-la.org.

Eligibility Requirements

• Full-time undergraduate student at a college or university in Southern California.
• Graduating no sooner than the end of the spring semester/quarter in 2010.
• Enrolled in the spring 2009 semester/quarter in accounting, auditing, business or another course of study that is supportive of a career in Internal Auditing.
• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.00. Students are responsible for providing official transcripts.
• Active involvement in extracurricular activities (e.g., work, leadership in student organizations/affiliations, community service and volunteer organizations, sports programs, ROTC, etc.).

Timeline
January 30, 2009 – Completed application and attachments must be received by this date.

March 11th, 2009 – Formal Award of Scholarships to winners at the LA Chapter Luncheon.

March 12th, 2009 – Results are announced via the website.

For more information, go to http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/view.message/cid/4

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program seeks to attract and educate outstanding young people who desire a career in the Foreign Service.  Funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, these Fellowships prepare students to enter exciting and rewarding careers in public service as Foreign Service Officers.  The Rangel Program encourages the involvement of members of minority groups and those with financial need.  In this manner, it advances the goal of Secretary Rice and Congressman Rangel to create an excellent and diverse U.S. Foreign Service that represents the rich range of talents and expertise of the American people.

Each year, the Rangel Program selects 20 outstanding Rangel Fellows in a highly competitive nationwide process.  These Fellows receive up to $32,500 annually in assistance for tuition, room, board and other related expenses for a two-year master’s degree in international affairs or a related topic.  They also do internships at U.S. Embassies overseas and on Capitol Hill.  Each Fellow is committed to a minimum of three years of service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer.   

The Fellows’ experience begins with their selection in early spring of their senior year (or the spring prior to the fall in which they plan to start graduate studies, if they are graduates).  Soon after selection, the Rangel Program identifies a State Department mentor to support them throughout their Fellowship and assists them in meeting State Department requirements for security and medical clearances.  All new Fellows arrive in Washington in mid-May to participate in an orientation program that introduces them to the program and their Foreign Service career. 

Fellows then begin Congressional Internships working for Members of Congress involved in international affairs for approximately eleven weeks.  This internship provides them with a deeper understanding of the critical role of the legislative branch in U.S. foreign policy and the functioning of Capitol Hill.  In addition, the Fellows take part in various meetings at Howard University and trips to institutions involved in international affairs to learn more about foreign policy formulation and implementation.  They meet with State Department officials at many levels, as well as with representatives from other executive branch agencies, Capitol Hill, non-governmental organizations, and foreign diplomats.  They visit institutions such as the Central Intelligence Agency, State Department and the World Bank.   They also participate in activities to strengthen skills such as writing needed for their Foreign Service careers.  The Rangel Program covers costs of travel, room and board and provides a stipend for the summer program.

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                   In mid-August, the Fellows disperse to attend graduate school in approved programs throughout the United States.  Fellows must obtain master’s degrees in international affairs or a related subject, such as economics, history, political science, public administration, or public policy.  They receive up to $32,500 annually in assistance for tuition, room, board, books and other related expenses.   Currently, Rangel Fellows are doing graduate work in universities including Johns Hopkins, Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard, Yale, Tufts, Syracuse, American, George Washington, Denver, University of Texas, Austin, and the University of Pittsburgh.   A number of universities provide supplemental financial assistance to any Rangel Fellow.  Upon request, the Rangel Program will provide a list of these universities.  Other universities provide financial assistance on a case-by-case basis.      

     In the summer between their first and second years of graduate school, Rangel Fellows participate in a 10-week internship at a U.S. Embassy overseas.  Each internship experience is different, with Fellows working on a variety of issues and projects in different sections of the Embassies.  In the past few years, Rangel Fellows have served in Nairobi, London, Tegucigalpa, Maseru, Luanda, Pretoria, Dakar, Singapore, Tokyo, Vientiane, Phnom Penh, Kigali, Seoul, Hanoi, Singapore, Tiblisi, Moscow, Vienna, Guatemala City, Quito, Santo Domingo, Lima, La Paz, Nassau, Cairo, Tunis, Rabat, Muscat and Doha.  Fellows report that the internship has a dramatic impact on them, providing them with hands-on knowledge of U.S. foreign policy, conditions in specific countries, and the work and lifestyle of the Foreign Service.  It sharpens their professional focus and enhances their language and communication skills.  The Rangel Program provides a stipend and expenses for this internship.

     Returning to the United States, Fellows complete their graduate work, maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 out of 4.0 throughout their period of study.   Upon successful completion of the Rangel Program and State Department entry requirements, Fellows receive an appointment to the Foreign Service, with a required three years of service. 

     The Rangel Fellowship, reflecting a collaborative effort between the State Department, Howard University, the U.S. Congress and universities nationwide, helps ensure a Foreign Service that represents the diversity of America and is second-to-none in its ability to promote U.S. interests throughout the world. 

     Additional information on the Rangel Fellowship program is available on www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram.htm and from the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program at Howard University (202) 806-4367. 

Although we will not be able to select all applicants and to place them in positions, this is an excellent opportunity for you to create your resume, cover letter, participate in a mock interview, and be ready to go when other interviews for summer internships begin next quarter.

With the economy in its current state and with many firms either going under or putting on a hiring freeze, including on internships, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Sharpe Fellows Program Description

The UCLA Department of Economics and our alumni Board of Visitors are proud to announce the second year of our Sharpe Fellows Program for undergraduate internships.

Our program brings together top employers and our brightest undergraduate students. We invite you to participate in this program and benefit from having our distinguished alumni mentor you and help you to get matched up with an exciting summer internship.

We are looking for…

Well-rounded and ambitious economics majors who are eager to work hard to put themselves forward as the best that UCLA Economics has to offer top employers in finance, consulting, accounting, commercial real estate, and other areas.

The benefits for you…

The distinguished alumni volunteers on our Board of Visitors are committed to interview, coach, and mentor those undergraduates selected to interview for the Sharpe Fellows Program. These alumni will help you understand how to present yourself effectively to top employers. 

The Department of Economics and our Board of Visitors will then help those students selected as Sharpe Fellows to get matched up in summer internships with the top firms in finance, consulting, commercial real estate, and other areas, that we have lined up to participate in this program.

The Sharpe Fellows Program will be a great way for you to distinguish yourself as one of UCLA’s best.

Last year we named nine Sharpe Fellows:

Allyson Benas interned with PWC Transaction Services in San Francisco.

Eric Fong interned with PWC’s Advisory Division under the Financial Management and Analysis Group in San Jose.

Leiti Hsu took a position with Oliver Wyman Financial Services strategy consulting.

Sunjae Kwon interned with the investment bank Moelis & Company in Los Angeles.

Alice Lin interned with the Advisory/Risk unit at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Julia Liu interned with Goldman Sachs in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Lo interned with at Ernst and Young BRS in Los Angeles.

Stephen Murphy interned at Bank of America.

Kelly Shu interned at the Capital Group in Los Angeles.

We invite you to apply to our program this year.

To apply, go on BruinView, which is located on the UCLA Career Center’s website at www.career.ucla.edu.  Click on Sharpe Fellows Program.  The deadline is November 10.

$5,000

For students committed to careers related to the Environment

Outstanding UCLA sophomores and juniors preparing for careers related to the environment and Native American or Alaska Native sophomores or juniors intending to pursue careers in tribal public policy or health care are invited to apply for the 2009 Udall Scholarship.

You cannot apply directly for a Udall Scholarship.  You must first be nominated by UCLA.  In order to be considered for UCLA nomination you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

·       Be a sophomore or junior at the time of application (sophomore is defined as a student with two more years of undergraduate study after the year of application; junior is defined as a student with one more year of undergraduate study after the year of application

·       Have a 3.0 overall GPA or better

·       Demonstrate leadership and service

·       Be a US citizen, resident alien, or US national

Visit the Udall Scholarship website at http://www.udall.gov for complete scholarship information.

If you are interested in being nominated, please contact:

Alison Nickerson  alison@college.ucla.edu

or

G. Jennifer Wilson  gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

No later than:

Friday, January 30, 2009

2009 BEINECKE SCHOLARSHIP

For Juniors Planning Graduate Study in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences

Outstanding UCLA juniors who demonstrate exceptional ability in the field of study that they plan to pursue at the graduate level are invited to apply for a 2009 Beinecke Scholarship.  Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of academic merit and financial need.

In order to apply you must:

·       Be a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree on a full-time basis (junior is defined as a student who has one more year of undergraduate study after the year of application)

·        Intend to pursue a graduate degree in the arts, humanities, or social sciences

·       Have a 3.7 overall GPA or better

·       Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service

·       Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid

·       Be a US citizen or US national

·       Complete and submit nomination materials following the steps outlined on the Honors Programs website at www.college.ucla.edu/up/honors — click on Scholarships and Opportunities and then National Scholarships; and then click on Beinecke.  Materials must be submitted to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall, by the UCLA Nomination Deadline:

Friday, January 30, 2009

Questions

STRAUSS SCHOLARSHIP

For Public Service

for

UCLA Juniors (defined as having one more year of full-time undergdraduate study after the year of application)

who:

·     have a demonstrated history of public service

·     plan a career in public service

·     propose a service project to be undertaken in their final year

·     must be nominated by UCLA

Information:   

                              http://www.straussfoundation.org

Instructions on how to be considered for Nomination:  www.college.ucla.edu/up/honors (click on Scholarships and Opportunities then on National Scholarships and find the Strauss)

Campus deadline for submission of materials to be considered for nomination

Thursday, February 5, 2009 by noon

Submit to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall

$ 30,000

For outstanding UCLA Juniors interested in careers in government or public service

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation will award 75 merit-based educational

scholarships to college juniors throughout the United States.  A Truman Scholarship provides up to

$30,000 for graduate or professional school. 

You cannot apply directly for a Truman Scholarship.  You must first be nominated by UCLA.  In order to be considered for UCLA nomination you must:

·       Be a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree during the 2008-09 academic year (junior means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a Bachelor’s Degree between December, 2009 and August, 2010

·       Have demonstrated leadership ability, be committed to a career in government or public

     service, and plan to attend graduate school to prepare for a public service career

·       Have a 3.7 overall GPA or better

·       Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national

·       Complete and submit nomination materials, following the steps outlined on the Honors Programs website at www.college.ucla.edu/up/honors — click on National Scholarships then click on Truman.  Materials must be submitted to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall, by the UCLA Nomination Deadline:

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Questions:  alison@college.ucla.edu or gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

LEARN TO UNDERSTAND, ANALYZE, AND COMMUNICATE CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS

Columbia University’s Master of Arts Program in Climate and Society will be at UCLA

Date: Monday, October 13^th

Location: Institute of the Environment,

La Kretz Suite 300A

Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00pm

The M.A. Program in Climate and Society is an intensive, 12-month program that combines elements of established programs in earth sciences, earth engineering, international relations, political science, public health, sociology, and economics with unique classes in interdisciplinary applications specially designed for the program’s students. A set of tailor-made core courses provides a scientific basis for inquiry and stress interdisciplinary problem solving. The curriculum includes five electives that can be taken across campus, allowing students to tailor the program to their particular interests. Common focus areas include climate change and public health, alternative energy, policy, ecology, sustainable development, environmental justice, business, and urban development. The degree is designed to teach students to understand, analyze, and communicate climate change to decision makers.

For more information please visit our website at:

www.columbia.edu/cu/climatesociety

*  Do you want to become an expert using data to solve the most pressing problems in education policy? Or even improve the statistical methods used by education researchers and policymakers?

*  Looking for a world-class graduate education, with outstanding financial support, and exciting career opportunities in academia, research, the private sector, and government upon graduation?

The UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies and the UCLA Department of Psychology announce an interdisciplinary doctoral training program bringing together faculty from Education, Psychology, Biostatistics, and Sociology. *

**The deadline for applications is December 1, 2008 for admission in Fall 2009.  **See the document attached for more details and attend the information session on Tuesday Oct 14th, 6PM at the UCLA Career Center.

Participating students receive a guaranteed stipend starting at $30,000/year for up to four years, plus coverage of full tuition and fees, health insurance, travel funds to conferences, and support for research expenses.**

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies in Economics.  This is a scholarship awarded by the International Monetary Fund to Japanese nationals currently pursuing or intending to pursue a PhD in Macroeconomics or a related subject at a leading university outside of Japan.

Award: 

The scholarship covers all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study in macroeconomics or a related subject, including one round trip airfare, full university tuition and fees, medical insurance, books and living expenses. The scholarship has an internship component at the IMF during the summer after the third year of studies.

Procedure for Applying: 

Students generally apply for the Japan-IMF Scholarship either the year before beginning their graduate studies in economics or in their first year of graduate school.  For more information and to download an application, please go to:  www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/scholar.htm#Japimfa.  The application deadline is December 31, 2008. 

Please contact japanimfscholarship@iie.org with any questions. 

The UCLA Department of Economics and our alumni Board of Visitors are proud to announce the second year of our Sharpe Fellows Program for undergraduate internships. Our program brings together top employers and our brightest undergraduate students. We invite you to participate in this program and benefit from having our distinguished alumni mentor you and help you to get matched up with an exciting summer internship.

We are looking for…

Well-rounded and ambitious economics majors who are eager to work hard to put themselves forward as the best that UCLA Economics has to offer top employers in finance, consulting, accounting, commercial real estate, and other areas.

The benefits for you…

The distinguished alumni volunteers on our Board of Visitors are committed to interview, coach, and mentor those undergraduates selected to interview for the Sharpe Fellows Program. These alumni will help you understand how to present yourself effectively to top employers. 

The Department of Economics and our Board of Visitors will then help those students selected as Sharpe Fellows to get matched up in summer internships with the top firms in finance, consulting, commercial real estate, and other areas that we have lined up to participate in this program.

The Sharpe Fellows Program will be a great way for you to distinguish yourself as one of UCLA’s best. Last year we named nine Sharpe Fellows:

Allyson Benas interned with PWC Transaction Services in San Francisco.

Eric Fong interned with PWC’s Advisory Division under the Financial Management and Analysis Group in San Jose.

Leiti Hsu took a position with Oliver Wyman Financial Services strategy consulting.

Sunjae Kwon interned with the investment bank Moelis & Company in Los Angeles.

Alice Lin interned with the Advisory/Risk unit at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Julia Liu interned with Goldman Sachs in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Lo interned with at Ernst and Young BRS in Los Angeles.

Stephen Murphy interned at Bank of America.

Kelly Shu interned at the Capital Group in Los Angeles.

We invite you to apply to our program this year.

To Apply to the Sharpe Fellows Program…

Students should apply to the Sharpe Fellows Program through BruinView at www.career.ucla.edu. This program is open to majors in Economics, Business Economics, Economics/International Area Studies, and Mathematics/Economics only. The application deadline is Friday October 24, 2008

To apply, you must submit via BruinView the following materials:

1)     Your contact information and UCLA ID number

2)     A Degree Progress Report

3)     A Resume

4)     A Three Part Application Essay combined in one THREE-PAGE PDF file. Our alumni volunteers will use this essay to get to know you and help guide you in attaining your professional goals. This application essay must include a ONE PAGE personal essay that describes your outside interests and any life experiences that set you apart as one of UCLA’s best, a ONE PAGE essay that describes for our alumni volunteers your professional goals, and a ONE PAGE sample cover letter introducing yourself as a candidate to a firm that you would like to work for. You choose the firm and write the letter as if it were for real. If you are selected to interview for the Sharpe Fellows Program, our alumni volunteers will use your cover letter to give you feedback on how to present yourself to a top employer.

In addition, we require applicants to post a profile and a video interview with Revolution Careers. To complete this part of the application:

1. Go to Revolution Careers at www.revolutioncareers.com
2. Begin creating your online resume by clicking on “Get Started”
3. Request a video interview using your zip code
4. A scheduler will call you within a few days after requesting an interview to schedule your interview appointment
5. Solidify your three strengths and review the online training video prior to your interview appointment
6. If you have any questions on this part of the application, please contact Julie Odano: Jodano@RevolutionCareers.com or 310-458-0575 x320

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies in Economics.  This is a scholarship awarded by the International Monetary Fund to Japanese nationals currently pursuing or intending to pursue a PhD in Macroeconomics or a related subject at a leading university outside of Japan.

Award: 

The scholarship covers all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study in macroeconomics or a related subject, including one round trip airfare, full university tuition and fees, medical insurance, books and living expenses. The scholarship has an internship component at the IMF during the summer after the third year of studies.

Procedure for Applying: 

Students generally apply for the Japan-IMF Scholarship either the year before beginning their graduate studies in economics or in their first year of graduate school.  For more information and to download an application, please go to:  www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/scholar.htm#Japimfa.  The application deadline is December 31, 2008. 

Please contact japanimfscholarship@iie.org with any questions.