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The Rockefeller Brothers Fund seeks highly qualified students who demonstrate a clear passion for working with children and a commitment to teaching in the public schools. The RBF selects those candidates who possess qualities that would indicate their potential to become exceptional public school teachers. Among these are strong writing and communication skills, critical thinking, high academic performance, and commitment to public education and public service through work or volunteer experience.
RBF Fellows may receive financial assistance of up to $22,100 in grants to be used for the summer project, graduate school, and loan repayments.
To apply for Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color, you must:
- Be a full time undergraduate student of color in the arts and sciences in your junior year
- Enter a master's degree program in education or education-related studies after completing your undergraduate degree
- Plan to teach a minimum of three years in a public elementary or secondary school
- Select a mentor who is a member of the participating institution's faculty or staff who will work with you during your junior and senior years.
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RBF Fellowship applicants must be nominated by the Dartmouth College Committee on Graduate Fellowships. Dartmouth College can nominate three candidates for this award. Candidates must submit the following to Scholarship Advising by the campus deadline:
- Student Application
- Mentor Application
- Personal Statement
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcript
All application materials are available in the Scholarship Advising office. The Committee on Graduate Fellowships will read your applications and decide on nominations. You will be informed of your status via email.
If you are nominated, you will be required to edit and revise your application essay with the Writing Editor.
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The 2 Letters of Recommendation should be sent to Scholarship Advising, 6201 Wentworth Hall, Hanover, NH 03755 or HB6201.
For more information on recommendation letters, click here.
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The Scholarship Advising office will submit your final application with all materials to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund by December 20, 2006.
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November 26, 2007
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Campus Deadline for Application Materials
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December 2007
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RBF Fellowships Application Deadline (All application materials will be mailed by December 2007)
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February 2008
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Finalists Announced
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March 2008
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RBF Finalist Interviews
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April 2008
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RBF Fellows Announced
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