Friday, July 16, 2010

Woodrow Wilson Rockefeller Brothers Fund (WW-RBF) Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color

UW Campus Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The University of Washington has very recently been accepted as one of the participating universities for the Woodrow Wilson Rockefeller Brothers Fund (WW-RBF) Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color. The Fellowship prepares and supports outstanding prospective teachers of color into the teaching profession and into high-needs urban and rural school.

The WW-RBF Fellowships provides selected candidates with:
· A $30,000 stipend to apply towards the cost of the master’s degree;
· Preparation in a high-needs public school;
· Guidance towards teacher certification;
· Support and mentorship throughout the three-year teaching commitment; and
· Lifelong membership in a network of Woodrow Wilson Fellows.
To participate, you must complete and submit the campus nomination application by Wednesday, July 21, 2010. (National applications have an October 15, 2010 deadline.) Interested candidates can obtain additional information by contacting the following individuals or linking to the following website https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/wwrbf . Consider applying for this exciting and prestigious fellowship.

Marty Howell
Director, College of Education Office of Student Services
mthowell@uw.edu
206-543-7834

Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
mpitre@uw.edu
206-221-6059