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The Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship Program (JPFP) increases the number of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities participating in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce, thereby helping to eliminate the shortage of skilled workers in STEM-related disciplines. Sponsored by NASA, the JPFP facilitates the development of a more inclusive, multi-cultural and sustainable workforce by providing access and opportunity to underrepresented students who want to earn advanced degrees. To date, 151 graduate students representing over 50 institutions have participated in the JPFP.

Annually, approximately 20 three-year fellowships are awarded to support graduate students in their pursuit of advanced degrees in the STEM disciplines. Annual stipends for students pursuing master’s degrees start at $18,000. Annual stipends for students pursuing doctoral degrees start at $24,000.With stipends, travel allowances and tuition offsets included, JPFP award packages currently start at $32,000 per year.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate seniors applying to a graduate degree program, masters, and doctoral students
• Open to U.S. citizens, including residents of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories
• Note: Permanent residents and non-US citizens are ineligible for the JPFP
• Minimum 3.00 on a 4.00 grading scale (B average and above)
• Must be a member of an underrepresented group, which includes women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
• Must either be within the first 3 years of a graduate program at an accredited, U.S. university OR be in the process of applying to an accredited STEM graduate program
• Cannot participate in any other federally-funded fellowship or scholarship program

The deadline for online applications is February 1, 2010.  Please visit the website for full eligibility requirements and application details. http://www.uncfsp.org/spknowledge/default.aspx?page=program.view&areaid=1&contentid=177&typeid=jpfp