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James B. Reynolds Scholarship

Description

The James B. Reynolds Scholarships for Foreign Study were established in 1949 by gifts in the will of James B. Reynolds, class of 1890. Awards are made annually to Dartmouth seniors or recent graduates.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have made application for first citizenship papers. Reynolds Scholars may study in any field in any foreign country, usually in affiliation with a recognized educational institution and in conformity with a definite program of study or research approved by the Committee on Graduate Fellowships. Study and projects should be a full academic year. The award is for one year only and is not renewable.  Stipend: approx $15,000. Students are responsible for arranging their own programs and/or gaining admissions to the universities of their choice. Applications to European universities, especially British universities, should be made fall term. Application deadline: February 15, 2008.

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Guidelines

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have made application for first citizenship papers in the U.S.  Scholarships will not be granted for postdoctoral study.  Graduating seniors and recent alumni/ae are eligible for this award; preference will be given to applicants up to five years beyond graduation. Requests for support of dissertation research for U.S. graduate programs will not usually be considered. 

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Instructions for Applicants

This application must be saved to your computer prior to completing.  Please complete the entire application electronically, print, sign, and return to Scholarship Advising, 6201 Wentworth Hall, Hanover, NH  03755 or HB 6201. Application Deadline:  Friday, February 15, 2008

A complete application file:

    1. Application Form including
      1. Project or Study Proposal (max. 1000 words)
      2. Detailed Budget.  In addition to your anticipated expenses, include details of any other support you have requested and/or received.
    2. Official Transcript
    3. Three Letters of Recommendation.  At least two letters should be from Dartmouth instructors who know your work well.

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Letters of Recommendation

All three letters of recommendation must be from faculty members that assess the nominee's intellectual curiosity, character, and potential for advanced graduate study or independent research.  Letters 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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Final Application Submission

Please hand in the entire printed and signed application to Scholarship Advising, 6201 Wentworth Hall, Hanover, NH  03755 or HB 6201. Application Deadline:  Friday, February 15, 2008

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Reynolds Application Schedule

February 15, 2008

Application Deadline for all materials

Winter Term 2008

Applications Evaluated

Spring Term 2008

Reynolds Scholars Announced



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Last Updated: 2/21/08