James Harvey Scholar

Fellowship details

Application Status
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Closed
Deadline
11/15/2024
Amount
$11,500 stipend + resident fees
Period of Funding
Spring Quarter
Citizenship Requirements
No requirement

Overview

The James Harvey Scholar award provides financial support to graduate students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, and are completing a publishable thesis or dissertation on homosexuality or the life or works of James Harvey.

Award Information

This award provides resident fees and a stipend of $11,500 during Spring Quarter of the academic year of the award.  Nonresident supplemental tuition and professional degree supplemental tuition are not included.  There will be 1 award for 2024-25.

Important Dates

Application Open: October 7, 2024
Submission Deadline: 
November 15, 2024

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must be pursuing a Ph.D. or master’s degree. Students enrolled in self-supporting programs are not eligible
  • Must be in good academic standing and have completed at least 3 quarters of graduate coursework at UCI
  • Must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria for fellowships
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must have advanced to candidacy and be in their final year of study
  • Must be writing a thesis or dissertation on homosexuality or the life or works of James Harvey. Priority will be given to students researching male homosexuality.

Application Process

Students prepare the following materials and submit via the application link:

  1. Student Statement of Financial Need
    1. Provide a Statement of Financial Need below of less than 300 words. In this statement, list all funding you are receiving in AY 2024-2025 and outline any financial needs not currently being met.
  2. Student Profile
    1. Provide a biographic student profile less than 300 words. Include, where applicable, undergraduate university and previous degrees, research interests, current projects, honors, work experience, outside interests, and any special characteristics or activities.
  3. Student Research Statement
    1. Provide a research statement describing your research project in less than 500 words, written for a committee of non-specialists in the field.  Explain how your thesis or dissertation relates to homosexuality or the life or works of James Harvey
  4. U.S. citizens – apply for FAFSA.
  5. Recommendation letter from faculty advisor or department chair
  6. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Stipulations

  • Students should review the Terms and Conditions to ensure that they are eligible to receive fellowship or scholarship funding before applying.
  • For students already receiving financial aid, acceptance of additional funding may affect their overall financial need-based support package. In such cases, students are strongly encouraged to consult with the UCI Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
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