NOTE: For graduate fellowship applicants in the field of physics or astronomy, do not use the links below for application forms. The Schutzmeister award competition is managed by Dr. Gerald Hardie at Western Michigan University. To request application forms contact him at gerald.hardie@wmich.edu. (This does not apply to the undergraduate fellowship applicants in the field of physics or astronomy.)

Who May Apply?

In general, female students enrolled in a behavioral, life, physical, or social science or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. degree may apply. See the detailed list in the application instructions to confirm eligibility of your field. All applicants except those for the Satter award must have passed their department's qualifying exam and expect to complete their thesis within two years. (Satter award applicants may apply at any time in their Ph.D program, including the first year.) Non-U.S. citizens must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at a university in the United States. Previous applicants to this program may not reapply. Eligibility criteria are subject to change.

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers consider academic achievement, the importance of the research question addressed, the quality of the research, and the applicant's potential for future contributions to science or engineering. The program is quite competitive, with about 100 applicants last year.

How may the award be used?

The award may be used for any aspect of education, including tuition, books, housing, research, travel and meeting registration, or publication costs, for example.

Application Deadline and Forms

The 2003 predoctoral application forms may be obtained via the links below. You must use these forms. The application includes a summary form, a five-page research plan, two recommendation letters, including one from the thesis adviser, and transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework.

The deadline for receipt by AWIS of completed predoctoral applications is January 28, 2003. See the application instructions for the mailing address.

Use the links listed here to print the predoctoral instructions and application forms. Be sure to adjust the browser settings so the forms print properly. You may have to adjust margins (under Page Setup) or text size (under View). Use the browser back button to return to the list and proceed to the next link. When you return, be sure that you are at the predoctoral links (rather than the undergraduate links).

• 2003 Predoctoral Instructions
• 2003 Predoctoral Summary Form
• 2003 Reference Form One-Thesis Adviser
• 2003 Reference Form Two-Professor or Research Adviser

Awards

All awardees will be notified by email by the end of July. Others may find the list of awardees via a link on the AWIS homepage (www.awis.org). Awards also are announced in the fall issue of the AWIS Magazine.

About 2-5 AWIS undergraduate scholarships are awarded to high school seniors each year, including the Gail Naughton Award. In addition, Citations of Merit ($300) and Recognition Awards ($100) may be given.

Who may apply?

In general, female students who are high school seniors and plan to study science in the next academic year may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who plan to attend a college or university in the United States. Applicants must have a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an SAT score of at least 1200 (math plus verbal) or an ACT composite score of 25. Eligible fields include the behavioral, life, and physical sciences and engineering. See the detailed list in the application instructions to confirm eligibility of your field. Applicants must plan a career in research and/or teaching. Eligibility criteria are subject to change

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers consider academic achievement, experience in research and commitment to a career in research or teaching, overcoming economic, social, or other barriers, and involvement in community activities. The program is quite competitive, with more than 400 applicants last year. Most awardees had a GPA close to 4.0 and SAT scores of at least 1400.

How may the award be used?

The award may be used for any aspect of undergraduate education, including tuition, books, housing, and travel, for example.

Application Deadline and Forms

The 2003 undergraduate application forms may be obtained via the links below. You must use these forms. The application includes a summary form, an essay describing research experience, scientific interests, and career aspirations, two recommendation letters from science teachers or research advisers, a high school transcript, and reports of standardized test scores if available.

The deadline for receipt by AWIS of completed undergraduate applications is January 17, 2003. See the application instructions for the mailing address.

Use the links listed here to print the undergraduate instructions and application forms. Be sure to adjust the browser settings so the forms print properly. You may have to adjust margins (under Page Setup) or text size (under View). Use the browser back button to return to the list and proceed to the next link. When you return, be sure that you are at the undergraduate links (rather than the predoctoral links).

• 2003 Undergraduate Instructions
• 2003 Undergraduate Summary Form
• 2003 Undergraduate Resume Form
• 2003 Reference Form One-Science Teacher or Research Adviser
• 2003 Reference Form Two-Science Teacher or Research Adviser

Awards

All awardees will be notified by email by the end of July. Others may find the information via a link on the AWIS homepage (www.awis.org). Awards also are announced in the fall issue of the AWIS Magazine.

Awardees must document undergraduate enrollment before an award check will be mailed.