CHARLES CENTER SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS

*** Summer 2008 Summer Scholarship Recipients are listed here ***

The Charles Center offers a number of funding opportunities to support research during the summer. Unless otherwise noted, all awards are $3000 and projects must be for seven full-time weeks of undergraduate research. To be eligible, applicants must be continuing students (i.e., not graduating seniors) in good academic standing.

Here is a brief description of each of the awards offered. In general, each application consists of an application form, 2-3 page double-spaced project proposal, 750-word personal statement, Banner transcript, and two letters of recommendation. Unless otherwise noted, all applications are due by 12:00 noon on March 13, 2008.

In addition to submitting paper copies of the application, you must complete the online form for each scholarship you are applying for, also by the 12:00 deadline on the 13th. Access the form here.

Chappell Fellowships support students' close collaboration with William and Mary faculty members engaged in summer research. The Chappell Fellowship is intended to provide the student with a creative research experience as well as providing the faculty member with research assistance. It is understood that the nature of the student's research experience will vary considerably from one field to another; however, in all cases it is crucial that the student's role go significantly beyond mechanical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, or library errands, while it may, of course, include tasks of this nature. Note: This application requires a 1-page statement from the Chappell advisor describing his/her project and how the work of the Chappell Fellow will contribute to it.
Click here to download the application / Faculty advisor listings

Charles Center Scholarships for International or Domestic Research fund students to do seven weeks of research abroad or in the U.S. These awards are made possible by Frank Batten, W. Edward Bright '78, the estate of Helen Y. Cohen, Gale and Steve Kohlhagen '69, Suzanne Louis '71, the estate of Dewey Renick, Richard '52 and Nancy Sayford, W&M Class of 1943, W&M Class of 1968, and the W&M Parents' Association. Please note: based on what you are doing (domestic vs. international), these are also the forms to use for the Christian-Ewell Scholarship, the Christopher Wren Assoc. Scholarship, the James Reilley Undergraduate Summer Scholarship, and the Swanson Summer Scholarship; you will automatically be considered for one of these awards based on the nature of your research project .
Click here for the Domestic Research Application / and here for the International Research Application.

The Christian-Ewell Scholarship provides support for a student to engage in summer research on topics related to Latin America. Mr. Bruce Christian '73 established the endowment which funds the Fellowship. The award is made in honor of Judith Ewell, Newton Professor of History, for her work at the College. All eligible Charles Center Scholarship applicants are considered for this award (so plan to use that form).

This Christopher Wren Association Scholarship provides support for one student to engage in summer research on a humanities topic. Eligible fields include American Studies, Black Studies, Classical Studies, English, History, Linguistics, LCST, Medieval & Renaissance Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theatre. All eligible Charles Center Scholarship applicants are considered for this award (so plan to use that form).

Cummings Memorial Summer Scholarships for Research in the Sciences and Mathematics are made possible by the Frances L. and Edwin K. Cummings Memorial Science Research Endowment. Strong preference is given to applicants from groups that are underrepresented in the William and Mary student body.
Click here to download the application

New! In 2008, the Charles Center will name five Dintersmith Fellows who will spend ten full-time weeks over the summer doing preliminary research for their Honors theses. Each Fellow will be awarded a $4000 stipend for the summer and receive free campus housing if their work is done at the College. In addition, each Fellow will have access to up to $1000 in funds for research materials, travel to collections, presentations at professional conferences, etc. The faculty members supervising the Fellows' Honors research will each receive a $1000 stipend. These Fellowships are made possible through the generosity of Ted Dintersmith '74.
Application available here.

Lawrence and Jean Irwin Memorial Internship Stipend / Bertha Taylor Scholarships for Public Affairs Internships: Thanks to the generosity of these patrons, the Government Department is able to award a number of stipends to help support students undertaking summer internships related to politics and government.  The exact number of awards and the amount of each will vary from year to year, but in general about ten will be given, ranging from $300 to $1000 each.
Download more information here / Fill out the online application

The J. Edward Grimsley Fellowship for Journalism was created to allow William and Mary undergraduate students to gain practical journalism experience during the summer.  Mr. Grimsley graduated from the College in 1951 with a degree in Government.  Now retired, he is the former editor of the Richmond Times Dispatch and has won numerous awards from the Virginia Press Association.  In 2008 the Charles Center will award one $3,000 fellowship to a student doing an unpaid internship in journalism.  The Grimsley Fellow must dedicate a minimum of seven full-time weeks to the Fellowship, should not be receiving funding from other sources, and must be returning to the College in the fall following the award (unless studying abroad). Applicants are responsible for securing their own internships. Note: the Grimsley application deadline is 12:00 noon on April 30, 2008.
Click here to download more information

The Jacobs Scholarship supports students to travel to Israel to conduct research, study or service projects. The scholarships are intended for students with special interests in the past and present religious, cultural, and political life of Israel. Previous projects include work on The Efficacy of Violence Prevention Programs in Israel, Othering in the Art of Palestinian and Israeli Children, Pluralism and Segregation in Israel, and Studying Biblical Hebrew Poetry in Jerusalem. These awards are made possible by the estate of Nathan P. Jacobs.
Click here to download more information

The James Reilly Undergraduate Summer Scholarship supports a student doing public policy research. The award was created as a tribute to James Reilly '98 who died in the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. All eligible Charles Center Scholarship applicants are considered for this award (so plan to use that form).

The Llanso-Sherman Scholarship supports summer independent research by a rising senior who has indicated interest in a career in medical research. It was established by Mr. Peter Neufeld '58 to honor the memory of Thomas Harlan Llanso '59 who died from diabetes and Alan Clarke "Smokey" Sherman '58 who died from Lou Gehrig's disease. The recipient is selected by the departments of Biology and Chemistry on a rotating basis. In 2008, the award will go to a Biology student. Please contact Professor Paul Heideman for more information.

The Kraemer Scholarships fund study abroad in the British Isles. They are funded by Richard Kraemer '65.
Click here to download more information

New! Mercury Project funding supports student and faculty research in any academic discipline that relates to mercury.  Examples could include art reflecting mercury and the environment, sociology and health risks of eating seafood, international history of metal mining, policies and treaties on global movement of pollutants, economics of mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants, recycling mercury waste, or any other subject that directly or indirectly relates to mercury as a global hazard.  Awards are available for faculty or student for year-long or summer research and/or curriculum development. Click here for more information

The Swanson Summer Scholarship is intended to support the academic study of topics specifically relevant to the LGBTQ community in all disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. This scholarship is made possible by Fred Swanson ’95, Executive Director of Gay City Health Project in Seattle, WA.  All eligible Charles Center Scholarship applicants are considered for this award (so plan to use that form).

Interested in Teaching in the UK? 1-year positions are available at both the Royal Hospital School and the Lord Wandsworth College for the 2008-2009 academic year. Please fill out all of the required paperwork before filing your application
Click here for the general application.

The Virginia Crouch Memorial Research Grant provides $1000 on an alternating basis to a student studying Botany and a student studying Virginia history. The scholarship is a tribute to the extraordinary life of Virginia Crouch ‘90, who died in a 1997 fire. Graduate as well as continuing undergraduate students are eligible. In 2008 the award will go to a History student. Please contact Professor Craig Canning for more information.