2012 Magellan Project Application Forms now available!!
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Click on the Application Process link on the right menu.
Application deadline: February 10, 2012
Writing Workshop: February 2, 2012--6 pm in the Media Room
"It begins as the student's dream; it culminates as the student's project, and it becomes the student's story."
The Magellan Project provides W&J-based support for W&J students who wish to pursue interesting projects during their college careers. The Magellan Project is designed to assist W&J students in crafting and in telling compelling stories of curiosity and achievement that will be useful throughout their college years and their subsequent transition to life after W&J (graduate school or career).
Examples of past Magellan Projects:
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studying Holocaust sites in Europe
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marketing perfumes in Switzerland
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researching at the Pasteur Institute in Paris
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assessing worker safety in Pittsburgh
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exploring health care systems in Cyprus
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managing operations at the Cal Ripken Baseball Experience in South Carolina
Forms of W&J-based Support:
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Summer funding through the Geary (Freshmen), Walker (Sophomores), Kelso (Juniors), and Franklin (Internship) Awards
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Coordinated mentoring with the Magellan Project Coordinators
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Proposal design workshops to assist in writing compelling project proposals and personal statements
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One-stop referral location for others sources of funding/support (through departments, external entities, national fellowships, etc.)
Summer Funding Competition:
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The Magellan Award competition takes place in the early spring. The deadline for proposals will be February 10, 2012.
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We will be offering a Writing Workshop on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Room. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the Magellan awards and to learn about proposal writing.
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List of previous recipients (Previous Recipients )
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Information about the application process is available at this link (Application Process ).
Magellan Project Coordinators:
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The Magellan Project Coordinators are available to advise and direct students who are interested in pursuing Magellan Awards. Students are encouraged to contact the following Magellan Project Coordinators:
Other Helpful Resources:
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Scholarships website (www.washjeff.edu/Internships-Scholarships): This page includes a link to a searchable wiki of national and international scholarships and fellowships that can be used to fund both undergraduate and graduate study.
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W&J-based funding sources:
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Merck Award: Research in the biomedical sciences. For information, please see the Biologically-related Internships site on the Biology Department website, or contact Prof. Candy DeBerry
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HHMI Research: Research in the sciences. For information, please see the Biologically-related Internships website on the Biology Department homepage, or contact Prof. Candy DeBerry
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Edwin Linton Endowment: Research at the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, MA. For information, please see the Biologically-related Internships website on the Biology Department homepage, or contact Prof. Candy DeBerry
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International Programs Fund Award: Study abroad during regular semester. For information, please contact Traci Fruehauf (tfruehauf@washjeff.edu; ext. 6051)
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Greb Award: Study abroad during Intersession. For information, please contact Traci Fruehauf.
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Vira Heinz Award: Study abroad during summer--for women. For information, please contact Traci Fruehauf .
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Career Services (www.washjeff.edu/career-services): The Office of Career Services can assist with internship opportunities, resume design, and personal statements.
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Students are also encouraged to explore other funding sources that may be available through foundations or corporations.
