Check Out Our Autumn Info Sessions and Workshops

We’re proud to share with you our  information sessions and workshops about upcoming opportunities. We’ll be adding PEAK Project Development Workshops, so keep an eye out for those opportunities in an update!

Gilman Scholarship for International Study Info Session
Wednesday, September 8, 5:30 PM ET – 6:30 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
The Gilman Scholarship offers up to $5,000 of grant funding to support international study, Dialogues, and international coops for American students, US citizens, who are eager to expand their horizons and Pell Grant eligible. This particular award cycle is for those whose study abroad programs start between December 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022 (it encompasses courses and coops through Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Academic Year 2022-2023). Join us for our Gilman Scholarship Study Abroad Info Session to learn more about this great opportunity — and putting together this straight-forward application this fall.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens.
Register Here: https://nugilmanfall2021.eventbrite.com

NSF GRFP Information Session
Monday, September 13, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
With a mission to “ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity”, the NSF GRFP  recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master’s and doctoral degrees. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $34,000 and a cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution. 2,500 awards will be made this year. Open to seniors, alums, and graduate students. If you’re applying for graduate school this year, you should put together an application.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; other eligibility requirements as set forth in the current Program Solicitation; no GPA requirements.
Register Here: https://nu_nsfgrfp_infosession_2021.eventbrite.com

Truman Scholarship for Public Service Info Session #1
Wednesday, September 29, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
The Truman Scholarship recognizes and funds graduate study up to $30,000 for America’s future leaders pursuing public service-related graduate degrees. Junior-level Huskies who are future senators, community organizers, public health workers, and anyone with the commitment and passion to make the world a better place should consider joining us to learn more!
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship, GPA in upper quartile, graduating between December 2022 and August 2023, or a student in their third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Register Here: https://nu_truman_infosessions_2021.eventbrite.com

Goldwater Scholarship for STEM Research Info Session #1
Wednesday, September 29, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship provides funding for outstanding undergraduates in the STEM fields interested in pursuing PhD-level research careers. Sophomores and juniors with excellent academic records and records of achievement in research should apply.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents; GPA 3.0 or above; at least sophomores and not seniors.
Register Here: https://nu_goldwater_infosessions_2021.eventbrite.com

NSF GRFP Writing Workshop, Virtual
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET
Applicants for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship are invited to join the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships for a writing workshop! Come prepared with a draft of your application essays – we will work with you to edit and finalize your work. Graduate students, alums, and current undergraduates welcome.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; other eligibility requirements as set forth in the current Program Solicitation; no GPA requirements.
Register Here: https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/92232699929

SOURCE, the Showcase of Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor
Wednesday, October 6, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET, Curry Student Center
Calling all Huskies! Learn more about what cutting-edge research and creative endeavor look like at Northeastern. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with faculty from across the colleges about their research – and how you can get involved in projects during your time at Northeastern

Critical Language Scholarship Info Session and Workshop
Tuesday, October 12, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The Critical Language Scholarship fully funds intensive overseas summer study in critical need languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. Learn about how to craft a successful application and get your application kickstarted in this info session and workshop. This is a great award that first-year students can apply for!
Eligibility: U.S. citizens; must have completed at least one year of general college course-work by program start date in summer (two semesters).
Register Here: https://nu_cls_infosession_2021.eventbrite.com

Truman Scholarship for Public Service Info Session #2
Thursday, October 7, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
The Truman Scholarship recognizes and funds graduate study up to $30,000 for America’s future leaders pursuing public service-related graduate degrees. Junior-level Huskies who are future senators, community organizers, public health workers, and anyone with the commitment and passion to make the world a better place should consider joining us to learn more!
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship, GPA in upper quartile, graduating between December 2022 and August 2023, or a student in their third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Register Here: https://nu_truman_infosessions_2021.eventbrite.com

Goldwater Scholarship for STEM Research Info Session #2
Thursday, October 7, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship provides funding for outstanding undergraduates in the STEM fields interested in pursuing PhD-level research careers. Sophomores and juniors with excellent academic records and records of achievement in research should apply.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents; GPA 3.0 or above; at least sophomores and not seniors.
Register Here: https://nu_goldwater_infosessions_2021.eventbrite.com

Udall Scholarship for Environment or Tribal Health and Policy Info Session #1
Tuesday, October 19, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
The Udall Scholarship is an award with a divided focus. On one track, the award recognizes those with a demonstrated capacity for leadership in the area of environmental stewardship. On the other track, the Udall recognizes Native American and Alaska Native students who are working in the areas of tribal healthcare or policy, writ large. One does not need to be a Native American or Alaska Native to apply for the Udall Scholarship in the environmental track. In both tracks, the Udall seeks those who are committed to public service and the hard work of consensus building. If you’re interested in people and planet, this is the award for you!
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or U.S. nationals; currently enrolled sophomores or juniors; GPA of 3.2 or above; applicants in tribal policy or health care, Native American or Alaskan Native.
Register Here: https://nu_udall_infosessions_2021.eventbrite.com

Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellowship for International Peace Information Session
Thursday, October 21, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading foreign policy think tank, offers one-year fellowships to graduating seniors and recent alums to provide research assistance to scholars—researching books, co-authoring journal articles and policy papers, participating in meetings with high-level officials, contributing to congressional testimony and organizing briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials.
Eligibility: No citizenship requirements, but you must be eligible to work in the United States.
Register Here: https://nu_carnegie_infosession_2021.eventbrite.com

Critical Language Scholarship Writing Workshop
Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
An opportunity to workshop your Critical Language Scholarship application prior to the national deadline.
Register Here: https://nu_cls_writingworkshop_2021.eventbrite.com

Udall Scholarship for Environment or Tribal Health and Policy Info Session #2
Thursday, November 18, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
The Udall Scholarship is an award with a divided focus. On one track, the award recognizes those with a demonstrated capacity for leadership in the area of environmental stewardship. On the other track, the Udall recognizes Native American and Alaska Native students who are working in the areas of tribal healthcare or policy, writ large. One does not need to be a Native American or Alaska Native to apply for the Udall Scholarship in the environmental track. In both tracks, the Udall seeks those who are committed to public service and the hard work of consensus building. If you’re interested in people and planet, this is the award for you!
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or U.S. nationals; currently enrolled sophomores or juniors; GPA of 3.2 or above; applicants in tribal policy or health care, Native American or Alaskan Native.
Register Here: https://nu_udall_infosessions_2021.eventbrite.com

Boren Scholarship and Fellowship for Intensive Study Abroad and Public Service Info Session
Tuesday, November 30, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
Studying abroad can be pricey – apply for a scholarship! The Boren Scholarship provide up to $25,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Boren Fellowship provides similar funding for graduate students.
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship, must agree to NSEP Service Requirement.
Register Here: https://nu_boren_infosession_2021.eventbrite.com

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Thursday, December 2, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET, 450 Dodge Hall
The National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program offers students the chance to contribute meaningfully to NSF-funded research projects while building relationships with mentors and peers. REUs occur during the summer, happen all over the US (and abroad), and provide participants with a generous stipend. They often assist with travel and housing, as well. REUs are a fantastic chance to build your research profile and connect with a mentor you might not otherwise have had the chance to meet. Learn how to find great REUs and put together strong applications.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents
Register Here: https://nu_reu_infosession_2021.eventbrite.com