Schreyer Honors College, Penn State

We send out various deadlines and notices on the listserv every week, but I wanted to highlight two of importance. (But be sure to read your listserv announcement!)

1. Schreyer Ambassador Travel Grant Online Form for Spring Now Available – Deadline 11/1
The new online application for the Schreyer Ambassador Travel Grant is now available on the SHC forms Web site at: https://forms.shc.psu.edu. This replaces the old paper (or PDF) form, which should no longer be used; but if you have already submitted a paper form, we will process it. The deadline is Thursday, November 1 for travel grants for spring 2008, including winter break (December/January) and spring break. Applications for travel in May can be submitted by the summer deadline of Tuesday, April 1.

Even if you are not yet certain about your travel plans (for example, spring break service trips), you must apply by Thursday, November 1 to reserve your funding – if your travel plans change, you can notify us later. For more information about the SATG program, visit the following Web page: http://shc.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentprogramming/international/travelgrant.html or contact Dr. Stoller at rjs27@psu.edu.

2. Mentoring with Honors Program Application Deadline – 11/2
A Scholar alumni mentor can help you with many of the questions you may have about your education and future career. Alumni mentors can answer questions, give advice, and help you to learn more about your areas of interest and about yourself. All Schreyer Scholars in good academic standing are eligible to participate. If accepted into the program, the Honors College will match Scholars with an alumni mentor whose professional experiences closely match your interests. Regular communication with the mentor will help Scholars to get the most out of the program. Scholars can communicate with their mentor via e-mail, phone, or visits to their mentor’s workplace if the mentor chooses. Scholars may wish to ask their mentor about academic studies, career choices, or their career or other area(s) of expertise and interest. The mentoring program is not a job placement program; therefore, Scholars should not expect their mentor to offer them employment or internships.

If interested in becoming a protege, visit: http://shc.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentprogramming/mentoring/ for an application and send your resume via e-mail, as a Word document, to Rosanna at rlm29@psu.edu. If you have any questions about the program, contact Donna Meyer, Coordinator of Student Programs at dlh15@psu.edu. The deadline to submit the application online is Friday, November 2.

Note: This is the same application that is used for the Society of Distinguished Alumni Mentoring Program. Just a reminder that if you have already submitted your application electronically, send your resume to Rosanna immediately and indicate which program you are interested in participating in.

3. Society of Distinguished Alumni (SDA) Mentoring Program Application Deadline – 2/22
The Society of Distinguished Alumni Mentoring Program (SDA) is designed to engage students in the Schreyer Honors College with members of the Society of Distinguished Alumni in a mentoring relationship. For the purposes of this program, a mentor is defined as a trusted role model, friend, or guide. Participation is limited to members of the Society of Distinguished Alumni and students in the Schreyer Honors College. SHC Scholar participants and SDA Mentors provide feedback on their contact at least once per year. Scholars must be in good academic standing to apply.

If interested in becoming a protege, visit: http://shc.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentprogramming/mentoring for an application and send your resume to Rosanna at rlm29@psu.edu. If you have any questions about the program, contact Donna Meyer, Coordinator of Student Programs, at dlh15@psu.edu. The deadline to submit applications online is Friday, February 22.