Interested in living and learning in the heart of Silicon Valley? Consider the High School Summer College at Stanford University. This program is designed for dynamic, diverse students who want to learn in small classes with dedicate instructors, all while benefiting from the rich entrepreneurial and innovative nature of Stanford’s campus. Candidates will earn college credits as well as an official Stanford transcript, and will also receive access to Stanford’s exceptional student-life resources.

In this program, students will interact with Silicon Valley and startup culture, enjoying access to the Silicon Valley Innovation Academy, the Intensive Study option, and the Summer Academic resource Center. Candidates can enroll as residential or commuter students, with residential high school students required to enroll in a minimum of eight units. Commuting students can enroll in as few as three units, but must live with a family member or family friend within a 50-mile radius of the college.

To be eligible, students should be sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the time of application. Gap year students are also accepted. Candidates cannot already be matriculating into Stanford as freshmen, and while international students are welcomed, they must be able to verify fluency in the English language through one of multiple language proficiency examinations.

To apply, students should submit an online Summer Session application, along with the most recently completed semester grades, standardized test scores, and two personally written essays. One letter of recommendation must also be supplied. An application fee of $50 for early decision and $95 for rolling admissions must be supplied. Veterans and Horizon Scholars may apply as late as March 6, 2019 and are not required to pay an application fee.

For the eight-week program, all applications must be submitted by January 16, 2019. This is an early admissions deadline, so candidates who are interested in a rolling admissions process may apply later (as late as Wednesday, May 1). Decisions are typically rendered within three weeks of application. The program runs from Saturday, June 22 to Sunday, August 18.

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Hosting at the Stanford University Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, the Wayne Vucinich Fellowship is designed for self-motivated fellows seeking to pursue independent research in residency. This fellowship is geared toward scholars whose research focuses on historical or contemporary topics in Russia, the Caucasus, East Europe, or Central Asia.

To be eligible, candidates should have received a PhD within the past five years. All must have a degree in hand at the time the residency begins. Scholars who are residents of countries that fall under the purview of the Center will be given preference. Fellows will have access to all Stanford University Libraries and the Hoover Institution Library and Archives. They will also be granted access to one of the most distinguished communities of scholars at Stanford, and will be expected to hold a workshop, seminar, or lecture on his or her independent research.

In return, fellows will receive all international travel, health insurance, and visa expenses. Each candidate will also receive a $12,000 stipend for living expenses and access to a shared work space.

All applications must be received no later than November 1, 2018. The fellowship may be undertaken during any twelve-week period between January 15 and June 15, 2019.
To apply, candidates should submit a Vucinich Fellowship application form, along with a research proposal and letter of application. A complete Curriculum Vitae and writing sample should also be supplied, along with a short proposal for a public lecture or workshop that will ultimately be held at Stanford.

Two letters of recommendation are also required. These should be sent as signed pdf documents via the following email, while all other application materials should be submitted as attachments to the online application form. All questions may be directed to creeesinfo@stanford.edu.

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Stanford University invites students with exceptional drive and strong business acumen to apply to their top-ranked MBA program. To be eligible, candidates must have received a U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent. In the application, each student must provide information about all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, as well as academic degrees pursued. Candidates must also supply their grade point averages, transcript of courses, and language proficiency evidence.

No particular past curriculum of study is required. Grade point averages are evaluated based on the scale used by the candidate’s’ institution, but no minimum GPA is required for admission. Electronic transcripts must be supplied from each university attended for at least one full academic year. High school transcripts are not required. While no particular classes are required, calculus and statistics can significantly strengthen a candidacy. An application fee of $275 is also required, but this fee is waived for active-duty U.S. military service members or veterans.

GMAT and GRE test scores are required, but no test is preferred over the other. The LSAT or MCAT may not be used in place of the GMAT or GRE. Tests must be taken after September 2013 for Round 1 admission, after January 10 2014 for Round 2 admission, and after April 3 2014 for Round 3 admission. Scores can be sent directly from Pearson VUE or ETS. Report only the scores from the test that you wish for the admissions committee to consider, as they will not average test scores. Individuals who do not speak English as a native language must submit the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Scores are valid for two years.

Work experience is not required, but this information can be included on the application to help strengthen an individual’s candidacy. However, positions held prior to university attendance should not be considered. Full-time and part-time work experiences, as well as internships, may be submitted. A one-page resume should be supplied, as well as letters of reference from a direct supervisor or someone familiar with your work. Personal information, like activities, interests, awards, and honors should also be included.

Applications are evaluated based on several qualifications, including intellectual ability, leadership potential (as demonstrated by past experiences, both academic and not), and personal characteristics and achievements. No single factor determines the best fit for each student, and each application is considered thoroughly and holistically. Each candidate must also write two personal essays addressing what matters most to you and why, and why Stanford is the best fit for MBA study. Both essays combined must not exceed 1,150 words.

The Stanford admissions team considers each candidate’s attitude toward learning as well as intellectual aptitude. They look at every applicant’s passions, interests, and initiative, as well as whether those passions are relevant to the candidate’s chosen career. The team also evaluates personal character, integrity, and their overall social responsibility. There is no “ideal” or “typical” Stanford MBA student, so the community is inclusive of a diverse student body with incomparable skills.

That being said, the admissions committee does operate with several basic assumptions about each candidate. First, they recognize that all students don’t fit into a certain mold, but that past actions are the best predictor of future behavior. Furthermore, the process of developing a talent is just as important as the talent itself, and while admitted candidates tend to have stronger analytical, creative, and management skills, there is no professional background required for the MBA program.

Applications should be submitted in any of three different application rounds. Each candidate may apply for only one application round. First or second round applicants receive several benefits, including the ability to receive need-based financial aid, time to complete quantitative or English language coursework prior to starting classes, access to on-campus housing lottery systems, time to complete a visa application, and the opportunity to attend Admit Weekend.

For Round 1 admission, all application materials must be received by September 18, 2018. Notifications will be sent on December 13, with responses and deposits due by early February 2019. For Round 2 admission, all applications must be sent by January 10, 2019, with notifications sent on March 28. Replies and deposits must be sent by early May 2019. Finally, for Round 3 admission, applications must be sent by April 3, 2019, with decisions sent on May 16 and responses due by late May 2019.

Candidates who are offered admission are expected to enroll in the MBA or dual/joint-degree program in the year for which they are admitted. The only exception to this is if you meet the eligibility criteria for deferred enrollment; otherwise, deferment is not allowed and candidates will be expected to reapply.

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Each year, the DaVinci Camp Summer Institute invites talented, motivated middle and high school students to partake in an integrated art and applied sciences program. The camp combines mathematics, engineering, science, and art instruction in a hybrid program that embodies Leonardo da Vinci’s original concepts of a Renaissance scholar.

Students will engage in three-week, all-day sessions that combine hands-on workshops and other activities. This fast-paced environment allows students to thrive academically creatively, and analytically with other students who share their passions. Students are able to engage in life on a prestigious college campus and interact with alumni from Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, and Caltech, all of whom lead the program. Sessions are offered at all four campuses.

Students will have fun and learn how to have fun learning in this program, exercising their imaginations and talents as they work to understand complex math and science problems. Activities include visits to NASA JPL, learning at the Getty Research Institute, and attending performances by the San Francisco Ballet and Opera or Los Angeles Philharmonic. Students will hike at the Inyo National Forest, or learn Brazilian batucada, among a myriad of other activities.

Session One lasts from June 9 until June 28. Session Two runs from June 23 until July 13. Session Three begins on July 5 and ends on July 24. Session Four begins on July 27 and ends on August 15.

Tuition includes instruction, course materials, field trips, and snacks. Other meals and transportation are not included. Tuition is $3,000 per session, with partial need-based financial aid available for qualified students.

To apply, interested candidates must submit a General Application along with a nonrefundable application fee of $50. Admissions are on a rolling basis, with those applying early receiving top preference. Students must submit supplemental questionnaires and a video essay to the panel, as well as a need-based application form, if desired. Questions may be directed to ContactUs@davinci-camp.com.

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The Wayne Vucinich Fellowship is available for scholars on historical and contemporary topics in Russia, East Europe, the Caucasus, or Central Asia. This fellowship allows students to engage in a twelve-week residential fellowship at the Stanford University Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, also known as CREEES. During this time period, the fellow will pursue his or her independent research in residency and participate in the activities of the Center.

While engaging in the fellowship, the scholar will have liberal access to Stanford University Libraries, the Hoover Institution Library, the Archives, and a welcoming community of experienced scholars at Stanford. The fellow will also be able to hold a lecture, seminar, or workshop based on his or her original research. This is both organized and funded by CREEES.

The fellowship provides a stipend of $12,000 for living expenses, in addition to a shared workspace at the Center. Fellows will also be granted funding for international travel, health insurance, and visa support.

Applicants may be engaged in any discipline whose research focuses on historical or modern topics in the Russian or Central Asian region. Scholars must have received their PhDs recently, within the last five years. A PhD is required when the residency begins. Special consideration is given to applicants who are residents of Russia, East Europe, the Caucasus, or Central Asia.

To apply, applicants must submit an application form, a letter of application and a complete research proposal. They should also provide a Curriculum Vitae and a writing sample of article or book chapter length, written entirely in English. Two letters of recommendation and a short public lecture or workshop proposal (which will be ultimately held at Stanford and related to research, if accepted) should be provided as well.

All materials should be submitted as attachments to the online application form, with the exception of letters of recommendation, which should be sent separately. All materials should be sent by January 10, 2018. Questions, as well as letters of recommendation, should be sent to creeesinfo@stanford.edu.

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The Wallace Stegner Fellowship is available for qualified writing applicants. Ten two-year fellowships are available every year, with five in the category of fiction and five in poetry. All fellows will meet once per week for a three hour workshop with outstanding faculty.

The aim of this program is to recognize working artists who are hoping to both practice and perfect their crafts. The program does not offer a final degree after culmination, but only requires workshop attendance and extensive writing. Applicants from any background may apply, including writers who are diverse in style and experience and express serious talent. U.S. citizenship is not required, but English proficiency is a necessity of the program.

Stegner fellowships do not require any degrees or admissions tests. No discipline or school of writing is preferred over another, and age is not a consideration. Fellowships consist of a living stipend of $26,000 per year. Fellows will also receive tuition and health insurance as provided by the Creative Writing Program. This is a full-time academic commitment and not meant to be pursued concurrently with another degree. In addition, fellows must live close enough to Stanford to attend workshops, events, and readings.

Applications will be reviewed based on the quality of the candidate’s creative work and potential for overall growth. It will also be considered whether fellows have the ability to contribute to and profit from the writing workshops provided through the fellowships. Again, this program does not culminate in a final degree, but provides writers with the experience and feedback necessary to become proficient in the field.

The online application should include all relevant biographical information, contact information for two references, a statement of plans, manuscript, and application fee. Paper applications are available if you would prefer to complete a hard copy as an alternative to the online form. All materials must be received by December 1, 2017. Questions should be directed to stegnerfellowship@stanford.edu

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The Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is devoted to research, teaching, and training the next generation of security specialists, influencing policymaking in international security, and developing a more informed public discussion. 

The Center expands opportunities for scholars and professionals to explore more complex international problems and innovative solutions in a collegiate and collaborative environment.

CISAC fellows will focus on many topics including but not limited to: nuclear weapons policy and nonproliferation; nuclear energy; cybersecurity, cyberwarfare, and the future of the Internet; biosecurity and global health; implications of geostrategic shifts; insurgency, terrorism, and homeland security; war and civil conflict; consolidating peace after conflict; as well as global governance, migration, and transnational flows, from norms to criminal trafficking. Other research proposals on international security topics are welcomed and encouraged.

CISAC encourages applications from women, minorities and citizens of all countries who have backgrounds in academia, public policy, mid-career professionals in the law, the military, government, or international organizations. Applications for the 2018-2019 academic year are due by January 15, 2018.

CISAC residential fellows will produce a finished piece of writing that may differ depending on the level of study – dissertations, articles, and manuscripts, as examples. Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship, and to participate in research seminars and collaborations with colleagues, senior researchers, and faculty.

CISAC offers numerous fellowships and applicants will be considered for all for which they are eligible including in social sciences or humanities international security, natural sciences or engineering international security, cybersecurity and international security, law and international security, nuclear security, and the William J. Perry Fellowship in International Security. In addition, the John and Jackie Lewis Fund to Support Research on Asia is available to support research by pre- and postdoctoral fellows, the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), and the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), as well as Stanford graduate students, on matters related to Asia. 

For more information about fellowships, please contact:

Marisa MacAskill
CISAC Fellowship and Student Programs Manager
Stanford University
Encina Hall, C235
616 Serra Street
Stanford, CA 94305-6165
Email: CISACfellowship@stanford.edu

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