Honors College International Research Scholarship
This award is intended for international student-directed undergraduate research in any field (or interdisciplinary!). This research must go well beyond standard study-abroad or classroom experience. Eligible research projects might include: research lab experience, creative work, archival research, community-based practice/nonprofit or volunteer work. Projects with a clearly established affiliation in the host country will have priority.
- Great preparation for an Honors thesis or capstone experience
- deepens your relationship with an NMSU faculty mentor; you’ll rely on that relationship as you develop your thesis/capstone
- Great practice for later Fulbright, Boren or other competitive fellowship or grad school applications
- Helps acclimate you as a global citizen to the world outside the United States
- Helps you develop international friendships and professional connections
- Start by talking to a faculty mentor/recommender and to Dr. Keleher, director of the Office of Fellowships.
- Application components: resume; detailed 2-4-page cover letter; faculty recommendation sent directly to Honors
- Cover letter should address the following topics in as much concrete detail as possible:
- What’s your research question? How do you intend to try to answer it? Why is this question important, for your discipline and for non-experts?
- What is your research destination? (Why do you need to go there?)
- What is your budget, roughly estimated? (include airfare, lodging, and a rough estimate of daily expenses)
- How much time do you need to do this work?
- How does this project fit into your personal and professional trajectory?
- Sophomore and Junior Crimson Scholars
- DACC students can apply; must be enrolled at main campus when award begins
- 3.5 cumulative GPA must be sustained throughout application and fellowship period
- priority given to students who have taken several Honors courses or are planning to graduate with University Honors
- International students enrolled at NMSU are not eligible
- Rigor: student work of the highest quality
- Commitment to and knowledge of the proposed field of study
- Commitment to and knowledge of the proposed destination country (language ability may or may not be relevant, depending on the circumstances and destination)
- Feasibility: timeframe; access to appropriate support and resources in the host country
*DISCLAIMERS:
NMSU follows State Department guidelines regarding student safety and international travel. Please check the State Department and Education Abroad websites to be sure your chosen destination is considered safe.