Professional Development Scholarship Spring 2019 - Cloned
DESCRIPTION:
In keeping with the highest ideals of the EGSC, the Professional Development Scholarship Program is awarded to outstanding graduate students in the Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) as a means of defraying costs associated with their academic and professional endeavors. Past recipients have used the Scholarship to fund memberships to professional societies and the costs of attending academic conferences or those related to their professional development. In addition to a monetary award, EGSC Professional Development Scholars make a broader impact on the larger Columbia Engineering community and are provided a platform to disseminate their knowledge and experience.
ELIGIBILITY:
This award carries no citizenship requirements. Eligible recipients must be current SEAS graduate students (MS, MS leading to PhD, PhD, MD/PhD, EngScD) and in good academic standing, NOT necessarily full time. If a student's program involves more than one school, they must be enrolled in course(s) at SEAS or pay tuition to SEAS during the semester of application.
Special consideration may be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need or show evidence of self-support. Current members of the EGSC Executive Board and the University Senator are NOT eligible to receive this funding during their tenure.
Applicants are limited to one application per academic year (Academic year is from September to August of the next calendar year). Applicants found to be submitting expenses in duplicate to other funding programs for reimbursement may be disqualified and no longer eligible for funding in subsequent semesters and years. Please read the FAQs below.
AWARD AMOUNT:
Applicants may request up to $1,000 per application. The final award amount and the number of awards per semester will be decided by the evaluating committee. Any unused funds are non-transferable and may not be used for expenses unrelated to those explicitly stated in the funded application. Please note that original receipts and proof of acceptance/attendance (if applicable) are required in order to be eligible for reimbursement.
For expenses occurring January 1st through May 31st, applications should be submitted by the Spring funding deadline. For expenses occurring June 1st through August 31st, applications should be submitted by the Summer funding deadline. For expenses occurring September 1st through December 31st, applications should be submitted by the Fall funding deadline. Applications can be submitted in anticipation of upcoming expenses or already incurred expenses as the award is distributed through reimbursement. Therefore any relevant expenses incurred between JANUARY 1, 2019 through MAY 31, 2019 could be included in the Spring application (deadline APRIL 3, 2019 at 5:00 PM).
FACULTY RECOMMENDATION:
Please note that each application needs a Faculty Recommendation Form, found here: This is required for all applicants; leaving this blank will deem your application incomplete. The recommending faculty member must be affiliated with SEAS. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain the faculty member's recommendation on time and submit the application before the deadline.
EVALUATION PROCESS:
Applications submitted to this scholarship program will be subject to review by a panel and evaluated holistically for completion of the two major components: accurate completion of this application form and signature of academic support from a recommending faculty member (available in Section 2 of application form).
The review panel will consist of members representing different governing bodies at SEAS, namely the Office of Graduate Student Affairs and the EGSC Executive Board. Applicants will receive scholarship decisions via email within 10 business days of the submission deadline.
APPLICATION:
Find the application form here.
DEADLINE:
Application deadline for SPRING 2019 applications is APR 03 2019 at 5:00 PM.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. In case of questions, read the FAQ below or contact Ashritha Eadara, EGSC Treasurer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: I am a first year Masters student. How do I prove that I am in good academic standing?
A: Engineering students who are in their first semester of graduate school may still apply; however, qualifying applicants will be selected for the award on a conditional basis. Reimbursement will only be approved following the release of grades from their first semester, demonstrating good academic standing.
Q: Can I use this scholarship to buy research equipment (i.e. computers, iPads, etc.)?
A: Although we understand that a lack of material resources may place constraints on our students, this scholarship is intended to fund academic and/or professional opportunities beyond those typically pursued in the course of graduate study, that would be otherwise inaccessible due to financial hardship. In addition, this scholarship fund targets student endeavors that will have a broader impact on the SEAS community. Equipment that is necessary for the completion of degree requirements or research experiments should be provided by your department or faculty advisor, regardless of funding status.
Q: Can I use this scholarship for paying my tuition fees?
A: The EGSC Professional Development Scholarship is intended to be used for defraying costs towards endeavors that contribute to professional development of the applicant that go above and beyond their academic program. As such, we do not award the scholarship as a means of paying tuition or for purchasing personal or research equipment. We typically award scholarships to applicants looking to secure funding to attend conferences, workshops or for registering in additional professional courses that contribute towards their career goals and are not available to the applicant as part of their SEAS academic program.