NELC Fellowships
The normal deadline for priority consideration for fellowships for the following academic year is JANUARY 15, unless otherwise stated (please see fellowship below for specific date). Students should apply for all categories of fellowships for which they believe they might be qualified. (See below for application procedures).
Undergraduate/Graduate Fellowships
ARABIC & ISLAMIC STUDIES
EASA A. BATEH FELLOWSHIPS (due January 15th)
This award is made possible by a generous donation from the Bateh family.
This fund supports students who study Arabic language and/or demonstrate a deep commitment to Islamic culture in any of its aspects (religion, law, literature, etc.). Applicants must hold a 3.50 GPA or higher in his/her major and a 3.26 overall GPA.
Application Procedures. Applicants should send application form, a transcript (unofficial), two letters of recommendation, a research paper on a topic of Arabic or Islamic interest, and a statement of purpose outlining their interest and research concerning Arabic language and/or Islamic studies. Applications for the following year should be received by JANUARY 15.
Send all materials to: Easa A. Bateh Fellowship Committee,
c/o Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization,
229 Denny Hall, Box 353120,
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3120.
BIBLICAL HEBREW & ANCIENT NEAR EAST
DR. PAUL LEROY AWARD IN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STUDIES (due May 15th)
This award, in the amount of $500, is made possible by the generosity of Dr. Paul LeRoy. It will be presented to the top student at UW undertaking research on ancient Egypt. Students can represent any of the academic disciplines, e.g., archaeology, arts, history, language, etc., but must hold a 3.50 GPA or higher in his/her major and a 3.26 overall GPA.
Application Procedures. Include application form, a transcript (unofficial), letter of recommendation, research paper on a topic of Egyptological interest, and a statement of purpose outlining the applicant's interest and research concerning ancient Egypt should be received at NELC by MAY 15.
Send all materials to: Dr. Paul LeRoy Award Committee, c/o Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization; 229 Denny Hall, Box 353120, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3120.
PERSIAN
HOOSHANG AFRASSIABI STUDENT PRIZE IN PERSIAN STUDIES (due January 15th)
Since 1999 the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization at the University of Washington has awarded annually the Hooshang Afrassiabi Student Prize in Persian Studies.
Hooshang Afrassiabi passed away on February 14, 1998. He and his family had by that time lived for almost two decades in Seattle, having moving to the U.S. after the 1979 revolution in Iran. Mr. Afrassiabi's advanced degrees in Iran had included a focus on administration and government affairs, and he had a distinguished career in government service, including the position of Mayor of the lovely city of Shiraz. But his undergraduate education there had been in Persian literature, a love that he was to cherish for the rest of his life. In 1999 his three sons, all alumni of the UW in various fields, began the establishment of an endowment in their father's name. The endowment supports the annual Afrassiabi Distinguished Lectureship in Persian Studies, and also the annual student prize.
Thanks to the generosity of the Afrassiabi family, each year the sum of $500 will be presented to a student at UW who has followed a rigorous course of study in Persian Studies
at NELC. Selection is based on student performance, GPA, and research.
Application Procedures. Include application form, a current CV, transcript (unofficial), two letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with the student's work, and evidence of research. Applications should be received at NELC by JANUARY 15.
Send all materials to: Hooshang Afrassiabi Student Prize Committee, c/o Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization; 229 Denny Hall, Box 353120, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3120.
NAFICY SCHOLARSHIP IN PERSIAN STUDIES (due January 15th)
In 2004, the Naficy family established the endowment that makes this scholarship possible to honor the memory of their beloved parents, Dr. Hossein Naficy and Mrs. Malek Naficy-Sanjideli. Dr. and Mrs. Naficy both came from a family with a long history of both medical professionals as well as literary scholars. Hossein and Malek were themselves deeply committed to high standards of education, culture, personal ethics and morality and, above all, to philanthropic activities. Mrs. Naficy was a poet and was passionately committed to the preservation of Persian languages, culture and civilization. The endowment was intended to ensure that Hossein and Malek's devotion to their homeland and to Persian literature and culture would remain an inspiring legacy for generations to come.
Thanks to the generosity of the Naficy family, each year the sum of $1000 will be presented to an outstanding undergraduate at UW who has followed a rigorous course of study in Persian Studies at NELC. Selection is based on student performance, GPA, and research.
Application Procedures. Include application form, a current CV, transcript (unofficial), two letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with the student's work, and evidence of research. Applications should be received at NELC by JANUARY 15.
Send all materials to: Naficy Student Prize Committee c/o Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, Box 353120, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3120
TURKIC
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (SSRC) STIPENDS FOR SUMMER STUDY (due May 15th)
The Department has been successful in past years of obtaining grants to support summer tuition stipends for students studying Central Asian languages such as Uzbek or Kirghiz. Because of the timing of the federal application process, we often do not have confirmation of stipend availability until close to the beginning of summer quarter. Interested students should contact Professor Ilse Cirtautas for further information about availability of funds.
Application Procedures. Include application form, a transcript (unofficial), current CV, a 1-2 page description of how the language of interest would be used, and three letters of recommendation. First priority must be given to students in the NELC M.A. program. Applications for the following summer should be received at NELC by MAY 15.
Send all materials to: SSRC Stipend Award Committee, c/o Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization; 229 Denny Hall, Box 353120, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3120.
Graduate Fellowships
PERSIAN
ROSHAN CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN PERSIAN STUDIES (due January 15th)
The Roshan Graduate Fellowship in Persian Studies has been made possible by a generous endowment from Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute, a nonprofit organization that promotes scholarship on Iranian culture and heritage. Stipend awards may be made up to $15,000 per year. The fellowship also carries a full tuition waiver. This fellowship is earmarked for Ph.D. students at the University of Washington whose focus is on any aspect of Persian language and literature and Iranian culture and civilization, broadly defined, and who are already engaged in writing their dissertation. It is intended especially to support outstanding Ph.D. students in the latter stages of their dissertation writing.
Application Procedures. Include application form, a transcript (unofficial), current CV, a cover letter with an explanation of the dissertation research, and three letters of reference from faculty familiar with the student's work, including the principal dissertation advisor. Applications for the following year should be received at NELC by JANUARY 15th.
Send all materials to: Roshan Fellowship Committee, c/o Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization; 229 Denny Hall, Box 353120, University of Washington; Seattle, WA 98195-3120.
TURKIC
NICHOLAS POPPE MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS
The Graduate Student Fellowship will be awarded to applicants to the M.A. program whose concentration is in Central Asian studies. Awards are based on academic merit and financial need by the NELC Admissions Committee. The amount of fellowship awards varies, though normally there is an effort to make awards in the amount of at least $1500, which would allow the waiver of out-of-state tuition during the quarter in which the award is received. This is currently a non-endowed fund, and therefore the amount of money available in any year varies depending upon accumulation of gifts donated to the fund.
TURKISH
THE TURKISH AND OTTOMAN LITERATURE ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP (due January 15th)
This fellowship was made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor and matching funds from the University. The current amount in the endowment allows an estimated stipend for the academic year of about $18,000. The fellowship carries a full tuition waiver. To be eligible, applicants must be Ph.D. students at the University of Washington whose major field of study is Turkish and/or Ottoman literature, and hold a 3.50 GPA or higher in his/her major and a 3.26 overall GPA.
Application Procedures. Include application form, a transcript (unofficial), current CV, a cover letter with an explanation of the dissertation research, and three letters of reference from faculty familiar with the student's work, including the principal dissertation advisor. Applications for the following year should be received at NELC by JANUARY 15th.
Send all materials to: Turkish and Ottoman Literature Endowed Fellowship Committee, c/o Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization; 229 Denny Hall, Box 353120, University of Washington; Seattle, WA 98195-3120.
NELC
GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL FELLOWSHIPS
The Graduate Student Fellowship will be awarded to applicants to the M.A. program based on academic merit and financial need by the NELC Admissions Committee. All M.A. applicants will be considered for this fellowship. The amount of fellowship awards varies, though normally there is an effort to make awards in the amount of at least $1500, which would allow the waiver of out-of-state tuition during the quarter in which the award is received. This is currently a non-endowed fund, and therefore the amount of money available in any year depends upon accumulation of gifts donated to the fund and number of recent awards.
NELC Travel Awards
The Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilization offers a number of travel awards as well as recommend awards from other UW offices.
INSER LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EXPOSURE TRAVEL AWARDS (due DECEMBER 15th)
IMPORTANT: Please note that the December 15th deadline is for travel during ALL quarters and that there is NO LONGER a May 15th deadline for travel during Autumn and Winter Quarters.
The Department Near Eastern Languages and Civilization is pleased to provide several travel awards of up to $4000 each depending on budgetary needs of the project, each academic year (including Summer). This award cycle is for the academic year 2007-2008. The Language and Cultural Exposure Travel Awards have been made available by way of a partnership with the Institute for National Education and Research (INSER).
Awards will be given on a competitive basis to both undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens, and who wish to immerse themselves in the cultures of the Middle East or Central Asia. Minority and heritage students (who are U.S. citizens) are especially encouraged to apply. Students must be currently enrolled full-time at the UW. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a deep appreciation for the culture they wish to study and who hold a 3.5 GPA or higher in his/her major and a 3.26 overall GPA. Students can represent any of the academic disciplines in the Arts & Sciences. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult State Department warnings concerning the country or countries to which they plan to travel, and to avoid traveling to countries restricted by such warnings.
Application Procedures. Include application form, a transcript (unofficial), current CV, evidence of prior research (research paper), two letters of reference that state clearly what qualifications the student possesses that make him/her an appropriate candidate for travel abroad, and a personal statement that clarifies your research interest in traveling to the Middle East or Central Asia. This statement must include the specific region or country to which you wish to travel, dates of travel, and should provide a sense of what you intend to study while you are there by the deadline dates (December 15th). You must also download the award flyer that outlines what will be expected of you.
Send all materials to:
INSER/NELC Travel Abroad Award Committee,
c/o Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization
University of Washington, 229 Denny Hall, Box 353120
Seattle, WA 98195-3120.
MAURICE AND LOIS SCHWARTZ FELLOWSHIP (due January 15th)
The Schwartz fellowship is designed to help support graduate students with international study during their degree program. The normal amounts for Schwartz fellowships are $1500 (for one quarter), though under exceptional circumstances two-quarter $3000 fellowships have been awarded. The international study need not involve a full quarter of study. Some recipients in the past have proposed shorter periods of study with targeted goals (e.g., gathering of research data for an academic project; study in an intensive language program of more limited duration).
Application Procedures. Include application form, a transcript (unofficial), current CV, a 1-2 page description of the proposed study or research abroad (include description of the nature of the study, country, location(s), anticipated dates of stay, and the way in which a Schwartz fellowship would be used). And three letters of recommendation. First priority must be given to students in the NELC M.A. program. Applications for the following year (including summer) should be received at NELC by JANUARY 15th.
Send all materials to: Maurice & Lois Schwartz Award Committee, c/o Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization; 229 Denny Hall, Box 353120, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3120.
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