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Dwight D. Eisenhower MIHE Transportation Fellowship ProgramStudent Application Packet

3/27/2015

DISCLAIMER: This document contains materials in support of Northern Arizona Universitys Dwight D. Eisenhower Fellowship Program, made possible through a partnership with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, Universities & Grants Programs Division. The contents of this application packet are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an obligation by Northern Arizona University or the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to award funding.

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Program Overview

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) provides funding for Native American students in the pursuit of Bachelors (junior and senior), Masters Degrees or Doctorates in transportation related fields at Northern Arizona University (NAU). The program objectives are to attract the nation's brightest minds to the field of transportation; to enhance the careers of transportation professionals by encouraging them to seek advanced degrees; and to retain top talent in the transportation industry of the United States. The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program encompasses all modes of transportation.

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The purpose of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program is to stimulate interest among Minority Institutions of Higher Education (MIHE) students in conducting transportation-related research, pursue transportation-related degrees, to enter the transportation workforce.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for MIHE fellowships must:

Be a Native American Student

Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. Institution if applying for a graduate award;

Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. Institution of higher education (sophomores, juniors, or seniors)

Be pursuing a degree in a full-time program in a transportation-related discipline

Have at least one full academic year remaining in program of study;

Conduct ongoing research in one or more transportation-related disciplines; and

Plan to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher level education.

A list of transportation-related disciplines can be found in appendix B or on the U&GP website (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/tpp/ddetfp.htm#FellowshipsDiscip). Foreign students who are not U.S. citizens must provide a certified copy of their student I-20 ID from the University or I-551 Permanent Resident Card that is issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS).[footnoteRef:1] Applications without this information will not be considered complete. [1: A Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), commonly known as a Green Card, is evidence of your status as a lawful permanent resident with a right to live and work permanently in the United States. It also is evidence of your registration in accordance with United States immigration laws. Once students are accepted by the school, the University / College provides students a form known as a Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS I-20). ]

Fellowships are intended for:

Undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) pursuing transportation-related undergraduate degrees at an MIHE who plan to enter the transportation profession upon completing their higher education.

Graduate students (Masters or Doctorate) pursuing transportation-related graduate degrees at an MIHE who plan to enter a transportation profession upon completing their higher education.

TENURE OF FELLOWSHIP

The duration of the fellowship will be 9 to 12 months for each academic year.

Fellowship recipients are eligible for funding only during the months of full-time enrollment in undergraduate or graduate degree programs, or during on-site research projects or internships with approved transportation agencies.

Recipients are only allowed to receive the MIHE fellowship for a maximum of two consecutive years.

During the tenure of the award, the recipient must maintain satisfactory academic performance as established by Northern Arizona Universitys Student Handbook.

TUITION CAP

Annually a maximum of $10,000 in tuition and mandatory fees will be covered. All recipients may not receive a full award (i.e. tuition, stipend, and travel to Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting). Recipient award will be based on the rankings from the local Selection Panel. Recipients will receive a minimum of $1,500, for attendance at the Transportation Research Boards Annual Meeting.

The stipends for the Eisenhower Transportation Fellowships are as follows:

Monthly

Undergraduate Level

Up to $1,450

Masters Level

Up to $1,700

Doctorate Level

Up to $2,000

Attendance at the TRB Annual Meeting is mandatory for all fellowship recipients. The TRB meeting is held in January 2016 in Washington DC. All recipients are required to submit a 300 word presentation abstract pertaining to their research for this conference. Those selected will be required to present at the conference. Additional information will be provided to students selected for the program for planning purposes.

Please note stipends are taxable income and must be reported to the IRS.

Recipient awards are based on the ranking given, and the availability of funding.

All program-related expenses must be supported by receipts and invoices.

Any unused funds must be returned to FHWA.

SELECTION PROCESS & TIMELINE

All NAU student fellowship applications will be evaluated by an Evaluation Panel, consisting of local, state, and private transportation professionals. Following the completion of their review, recommendations for fellowship awards are sent to the Federal Highway Administration for review. The final decision on fellowship recipients is the sole responsibility of the Federal Highway Administration and is subject to funding availability.

May 5, 2015

Program Announced and Application available online for download

May 7, 2015

Faculty and Student information session will be held in RM 323, located in Engineering Building (#69) from 11am-12pm.

May 5, 2015- May 22, 2014

Complete of application packet, including Part 1 Application form, Part 2 Program of Study essay, and supplemental materials (official college transcripts, four letters of recommendation, eligibility documents (non-US citizens only) and professional resume (max 2-pages). Please note that all student applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their Program of Study with their faculty advisor and/or the Campus Manager (Dr. Jun Ho). At minimum, applicants must obtain their faculty advisors signature on the application form, prior to submission.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Student Fellowship Applications Due by 4:00 p.m.

Submit applications to Dr. Jun Hos door box, RM 322D (Engineering Building - 3rd floor) (Building #69). Please put all application materials in a storage envelope.

May 25, 2015

Student applications reviewed by Evaluation Panel

May 27, 2015

Fellowship recommendations sent to Federal Highway Administration Program Manager for review and final decision.

May 28 August 15, 2015

Federal Highway Administration, U&GP Program Manager makes final selection. NAU notifies all applicants of decision as soon as the final notifications are received.

September 1, 2015

Fellowship recipients begin program

Note: fellowship recipients are encouraged to prepare their study early in the summer of 2015 in order to submit an abstract in a timely manner to Federal Highway Administration before September 16, 2014.

CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION EVALUATION

MIHE Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of merit. Evidence of merit will include:

The Eisenhower Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of merit. Merit includes:

Academic Record[footnoteRef:2] (25 Points) [2: Transcripts must be sent from all institutions in which a degree was obtained. If you are applying as a Doctoral Fellowship, official transcripts must be sent from the institution where you obtained your Masters Degree and your current institution. If you are applying for the Masters Fellowship, official transcripts must be sent from the institution where you obtained your Bachelors transcripts and your current institution. ]

Potential for Outstanding Career in Transportation (25 Points)

Proposed Research Plan / Plan of Study (25 Points)

Quality of Recommendation Letters 4 required (20 Points)

Overall Quality of Application (5 Points)

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD ANNUAL MEETING (TRB)

Recipients will be provided a one-time expenditure (up to $1,500) for travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the TRB Annual meeting held in January 10-16, 2016.

The recipients are responsible for logging on to www.trb.org and registering themselves and for arranging travel and hotel accommodations through the university to obtain the most cost-efficient rates. Discounted registration is provided for all Eisenhower recipients. Since funding is provided, attendance at TRB is mandatory. In addition to attendance at TRB, it is also required that students attend ALL Eisenhower Events. All Students should plan to arrive by Sunday, and leave after the Networking Reception on Tuesday. If students have other commitments (i.e., presentations or poster sessions) during TRB they must notify the U&GP Program Manager