Overview
For seniors and alumni of outstanding character and ability who intend to pursue graduate or professional school and hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields.
Award
Tuition costs plus a flat stipend or $18,000 to cover room, board and ordinary living expenses, as well as income taxes
Renewable annually for two more years
Selection Criteria
Those who meet the following criteria have a stronger chance of being considered.
- Enrollment in in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences. This includes law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training and -must be at an institution of higher learning located in the US.
- Demonstrated financial need
- Complete BA or BS by the time you begin post baccalaureate work
- US citizenship
- Non membership or nonsupport of the Communist Party
How to Apply
The following steps must be completed in order for an application to be fully considered:
- Register with UAR to participate in the campus competition
- Consult with Liebmann campus advisors regarding the content and writing of your application
- Complete application package consisting of:
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts to date
- Copy of Federal Income Tax Returns for prior two years of candidate and spouse (if applicable)
- Letter detailing your financial aid package from Stanford Financial Aid
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty
- Three-page Statement of Purpose on the relationship between your graduate level study and your intended personal and/or professional goals
- Copy of any relevant admission test scores
- Submit complete application package to Undergraduate Advising and Research, 1st floor Sweet Hall.
Note: Late applications will NOT be accepted without prior approval
Selection Process
A committee of Stanford faculty and UAR staff will review applications and select three nominees to the Liebmann Scholarship Program. Applicants will be notified of the decision by January. The nominee will resubmit a final version of the application, working closely with UAR staff to finalize materials. The UAR office will send the final application to the Liebmann Scholarship Program by the national deadline.
Additional Resources
It is strongly encouraged to consult with advisors who have experience with this competition in the office of Undergraduate Advising and Research. To schedule an appointment with someone in the UAR regarding fellowships or graduate school, please visit (http://ual.stanford.edu/AP/advising/MakeAdvisingAppointment.html) to make an appointment.
Campus Deadline: December 8, 2009
Information Meeting: November 5, 2009; 1-2pm at Meyer Forum
Enquires
Contact vpue-fellowships@stanford.edu for more information
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