Student named as Truman Scholarship Finalist
Nancy Hoogwerf, a junior studying political science, served as an intern in the office of U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten in the fall.
Mar 19, 2024
Welcome to the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships
Our Mission Statement: The Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships, located within the Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE), provides support for undergraduates, graduate students, and GVSU alumni to pursue inter/nationally competitive fellowships in all majors or areas of study. Many awards we support warmly encourage applications from underrepresented students in higher education. We welcome alumni and work frequently with alumni applicants.
Our office is here to:
- Work with qualified students and alumni to identify awards best suited to their goals
- Help students develop an action plan for long-term goals (encouraging them to participate in study abroad, pursue second language acquisition, engage in sustained, effective volunteer service, take on leadership roles, engage in undergraduate research, and more)
- Help students identify high-impact fellowship and competitive internship opportunities that enhance workforce readiness
- Help fellowship applicants navigate the application process in order to produce the most competitive proposals possible
- Provide intensive advising and feedback on drafts of application essays
How to Apply - Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu)
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Kobe Wright '24
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Kobe Wright '24 (Film and Video). Kobe received the Freeman-Asia Scholarship for study in Japan in Fall 2023. In the course of this semester, Kobe's self-confidence and cross-cultural communicative skills increased as he studied Japanese, immersed himself in his host culture, formed new friendships and found inspiration for his career as an artist.
The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Events
In-Person Office Hours in Padnos International Center
April 3, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Graduate Assistant for the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships, Katie Jones, will have walk-in Office Hours every Thursday from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Padnos International Center, Lake Ontario Hall. Stop...
Tabling in Kirkhof Center on Student Scholars Day: Wonderful Opportunities for Summer Internships and Post-Graduation Work and Service
April 9, 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come join us on the 29th Annual Student Scholars Day in the Kirkhof Center Lobby to explore opportunities for summer internships and post-graduation work and service. Tabling in the main Kirkhof Center...
Your Research, Your Future: Employer Panel and Networking Breakfast - Student Scholars Day
April 9, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Employer Panel is a special event within the GVSU Student Scholars Day that connects students with employers who actively seek candidates with undergraduate research experience....
In-Person Office Hours in Padnos International Center
April 10, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Graduate Assistant for the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships, Katie Jones, will have walk-in Office Hours every Thursday from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Padnos International Center, Lake Ontario Hall. Stop...
SSD and the Visual Arts at GVSU: Art Reception
April 10, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Artist Reception, Thursday, April 10, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Calder Art Center Student Scholars Day is a celebration of student excellence in research and creative work at Grand Valley State University....
Upcoming Deadlines
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students Spring Deadline (for summer internship)
March 30, 2025 All Day
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship to one student three times annually. Candidates for this...
Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program (HES) Deadline
March 31, 2025 All Day
The MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program (HES) is established by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to encourage international students to undertake Mandarin Chinese (Huayu) courses in the...
National Summer Undergraduate Research Program (NSURP)
March 31, 2025 All Day
Description NSURP is a community-driven initiative to create rewarding remote summer research opportunities for BIPOC and Latinx undergraduate students in the Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer...
Washington International Diplomatic Academy Program
March 31, 2025 All Day
This unique and intensive practical professional training program introduces undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to careers in international diplomacy and teaches key...
Black Voices in the Public Sphere Fellowship (Boston Review) Deadline
April 1, 2025 All Day
Boston Review’s Black Voices in the Public Sphere Fellowship is designed to prepare and support a more diverse generation of journalists, editors, and publishers. The program provides...
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GVNext News
Graduate raising funds for victims of Turkey earthquake
A dream trip to Turkey became a harrowing experience for recent graduate Katie Hoffswell and prompted her and friends to organize a fundraising campaign to benefit survivors of the devastating earthquakes.
Mar 16, 2023
Students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Nearly 3,000 undergraduate students across the country were selected to receive a Gilman International Scholarship. Gilman Scholars will study or intern in 91 countries through April 2023.
May 10, 2022
Graduate student earns Fulbright Award to teach in Turkey
Katie Hoffswell, a graduate student in the College Student Affairs Leadership program, will spend next fall in Turkey teaching English, thanks to her Fulbright Award.
Apr 27, 2022
Chemistry student named recipient of Goldwater Scholarship
Junior Georgia Sands becomes the fourth Grand Valley student since 2019 to receive the competitive Goldwater Scholarship.
Apr 5, 2022
Grand Valley among nation's leaders in Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program encourages academic collaboration between U.S. faculty and international colleagues.
Mar 24, 2022