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A.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
The Graduate Fellowship is available to students who
are members of ethnic or cultural groups historically
underrepresented in higher education and who are studying
in Minnesota. The Graduate Fellowship is open to students
in all academic disciplines.
B. PLACEMENT PROCESS
1. Interested students should apply directly to HECUA
for Graduate Fellowship.
2. Selection committee will review applications based
on selection criteria.
3. If you are recommended as a semi-finalist, you will
be asked to participate in an interview at the Otto
Bremer Foundation.
4. Three paid graduate fellowships are awarded.
C. SELECTION CRITERIA
1. How you think, analyze and write.
2. Definition and commitment to human rights.
3. Experiences that predict your potential in human
rights, nonprofits and fulfilling the objectives
of the Fellowship.
4. Current research interest and program.
5. Academic merit.
6. Evidence of support from your academic institution.
D. HOW TO APPLY
Applications may be submitted via mail, e-mail or hand
delivery. Faxes will not be accepted.
E. DIRECT APPLICATIONS AND QUESTIONS TO:
Mika Shiozawa, Graduate Fellowship Coordinator
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
2233 University Ave. W., Suite 210
St. Paul, MN 55114
E-mail: [email protected]
Direct: 651/646-8831
Toll-Free: 800/554-1089
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2005-2006
February 12, 2005– Applications due in HECUA office
April 1, 2005– Notification of Graduate Fellowships
for 2005-2006
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