Applications
(1) The Albert Gorvine Graduate Scholarship
And
(2) The Patricia Ruffin/Kitaw Memorial Award
Prerequisites:
- Completion of at least 21 credits (7 courses)
- GPA of over 3.6
Awards will be granted on the basis of:
- Academic Background: high GPA in courses across the field of political science
- Future Goals pursuing a career connected to political science
How to apply: Complete and submit the application form below:
Application Deadline: March 31, 2009
For more information, please contact:
Mark Ungar
Graduate Chair, Department of Political Science
3413 James Hall
Telephone: 718-951-5058 E-mail: MUngar@brooklyn.cuny.edu
The Department of Political Science, Brooklyn College
Application: The Albert Gorvine Graduate Scholarship and The Patricia Ruffin/Kitaw Memorial
Award
Name: _____________________________________________
S. S. #: _______________________________________
Street: ____________________________________ City: ________________ State: ____ Zip: ______
Telephone: Home: ______________________ Other: _______________________
E-mail Address: __________________________________________
Expected Graduation Date: _________/________
GPA: ______________
1. How many credits have you completed? _________
2. Have you been awarded any other scholarships for graduate study? Yes ________No ________
If yes, name of awarding agency:
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3. Please describe your areas of academic interest in political science:
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4. Please describe your future career goals:
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(3) Mel Silverman '42 Scholarship
The Political Science Department Of Brooklyn College Is pleased to Announce The Mel Silverman '42
Scholarship, which awards $2,000 in tuition to one student in the Political Science Masters Program
(Program Code 362) or International Affairs (Code 365). The award will be distributed in the amount of
$1,000 each semester for two semesters.
Prerequisites: :
- Current Matriculation in the Political Science or International Affairs masters program
- Completion of at least 9 credits (3 courses)
- Good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.5
Awards will be granted on the basis of:
- Academic Background: high GPA in courses across the field of political science
- Financial Need: need for financial support to complete the graduate program
- Future Goals: Commitment to pursuing a career connected to the political science
How to apply
1. Fill out the application form below.
2. Write a three-page essay on your interests in political science and your plans after graduation
3. Submit one letter of recommendation from a faculty member about your academic abilities.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2009
For more information, please contact:
Mark Ungar
Graduate Chair, Department of Political Science
3413 James Hall
Telephone: 718-951-5058 E-mail: MUngar@brooklyn.cuny.edu
The Department of Political Science
Brooklyn College
Mel Silverman ’42 Scholarship Award Application
Name: _____________________________________________ S. S. #:
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Street: ____________________________________ City: ________________ State: ____ Zip: ______
Telephone: Home: ______________________ Other: _______________________
Date: _______/_______/_______
E-mail Address: __________________________________________
Expected Graduation Date: _________/________
GPA: ______________
1. How many credits have you completed? _________
2. Are you financial aid eligible at Brooklyn College? Yes __________No ________
If no, please describe why you have a financial need for this award.
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3. Have you been awarded any other scholarships for graduate study? Yes ________No ________
If yes, name of awarding agency:
_____________________________________________________________________
In addition to this application form, please submit the following:
1. An essay of three pages describing your interests in political science and how you plan to use them in
the future.
2. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member that discusses your academic skills and interests.
The letter should be sealed with the faculty member’s signature across the seal.
Drop off this application and all required materials in a 9x12 envelope by March 31, 2009 to:
Mark Ungar, Graduate Chair
Department of Political Science - 3413 James Hall
(6) The Pre-Thesis Award:
Please complete the application below. For Fall awards, please submit prior to October 1. For
spring Awards, submit prior to March 31.
Name: _____________________________________________
Street: ____________________________________ City: ________________ State: ____ Zip: ______
Telephone: Home: ______________________ Other: _______________________
E-mail Address:__________________________________________
Expected Graduation Date: _________/________
Thesis Advisor: ____________________________
Please describe the main argument and structure of your thesis:
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Please list five books or other academic resources that will help in the research and writing of the thesis:
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(7) Outstanding Thesis Award:
Please complete the application below and submit by March 31 each year.
Name: _____________________________________________
Street: ____________________________________ City: ________________ State: ____ Zip: ______
Telephone: Home: ______________________ Other: _______________________
E-mail Address:__________________________________________
Expected Graduation Date: _________/________
Thesis Advisor: ____________________________
Please describe the main argument and structure of your thesis:
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Describe how your thesis contributes to the subject area that it analyzes:
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Please list five books or other academic resources that will allow future pursuit of the thesis’s subject:
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(9) GIP Research Funds
The Dean of Research and Graduate Studies announces the availability of research funds for master's
students. The funds will allow masters-level graduate students to purchase items and supplies beneficial
to their academic progress in their degree program. This program has been made possible by the City
University of New York in an effort to improve services to graduate students through the Graduate
Investment Program (GIP). The college has the opportunity to help graduate students to enrich their
graduate experience by encouraging them to participate in research related to their academic studies.
Qualifying applicants must be matriculated graduate students with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or above.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of six (6) Brooklyn College graduate credits in the program in
which they are currently registered.
Graduate Investment Program funds can not be applied towards items previously purchased. Please
review the materials you are requesting so that they are what you really need for your project. If your
application is approved, only the items from your initial request may be purchased.
Certain equipment such as cameras, other forms of technological equipment, software licenses and some
other permanent items will be awarded directly to departments, not to individual students so the
equipment can benefit future cohorts of students. If you have a need for such items, discuss this with your
graduate deputy or program head, who can make a request for the program. If you're not sure which
category your request falls into, please contact Ms. De Palma in the Office of the Graduate Dean (see
below).
Students may receive the GIP Research Award no more than twice.
Applications are now available online at BC Web Central
1. Go to www.brooklyn.cuny.edu
2. Click on WebCentral
3. Login
4. Click on the CAREER Tab
5. Click on GRADUATE INVESTMENT PROGRAM
6. Download Both the Research Application and Research Request
Applications are also available in the Dean's Office of Research and Graduate Studies, room 3238,
Boylan Hall.
Submission of an application does not guarantee approval.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY February 20th 2009 - Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applications can be filed in person or via fax or email
Applications can also be mailed to:
Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Attn: Ms. Jennifer De Palma
Room 3238 Boylan Hall
Fax Number: (718) 951-4727
(10) GIP Academically-related Travel Funds
The Dean of Research and Graduate Studies announces the availability of travel funds for master's
students. The funds permit masters-level graduate students to further their academic and professional
development by participating in conferences that are directly related to their field of study at Brooklyn
College. The travel program is intended primarily to assist students in attending established professional
conferences.
The travel program has been made possible by the City University of New York in an effort to improve
services to graduate students through the Graduate Investment Program (GIP).
All travel must be completed by June 15th, 2009.
Qualifying applicants must be matriculated graduate students with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or above. Preference
will be given to students who are presenting at conferences.
1. Applicants must be matriculated and have completed a minimum of 6 (six) Brooklyn College graduate
credits in the program in which they are currently registered.
2. Applicants must include with their application a recommendation letter from their faculty advisors,
graduate deputies or program heads.
3. Applicants presenting at professional conferences must submit a letter of acceptance from the
conference committee along with their application.
4. All applicants must submit a statement of about 100 words describing at least three objectives they
wish to achieve by attending the conference. Applicants must also include in their statements how this
conference/travel will benefit their academic studies.
5. A brochure advertising the conference must be attached.
6. Applicants must attach a preliminary itemized budget (with quotes for airfare and hotel) listing the
following travel expenses. The budget must include estimated costs for each category of expense. The
failure to develop an itemized budget may lead to rejection of the request:
-- Transportation (describe the specific mode of transportation)
-- Lodging for single occupancy
-- Conference and/or Registration Fees
Please note: The sum provided by the GIP Travel Award is not intended to fund the entire trip. Funding
amount is based on the number of applicants and the available funds.
Students may receive the GIP Travel Award no more than twice.
Applications are now available online at BC Web Central
1. Go to www.brooklyn.cuny.edu
2. Click on WebCentral
3. Login
4. Click on the CAREER Tab
5. Click on GRADUATE INVESTMENT PROGRAM
6. Download Both the Travel Application and Travel request
Applications will also be available in the Dean's Office of Research and Graduate Studies, room 3238
Boylan Hall.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February, 20th 2009. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applications can be filed in person or by fax or mail.
Applications can be mailed to:
Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Attn: Ms. Jennifer De Palma- Coordinator of Graduate Student Services Room 3238 Boylan Hall
Fax Number: (718) 951-4727
Email: depalma@brooklyn.cuny.edu