Resources 
GRADUATE SCHOOL
- UNH Graduate School, which includes a link to the Preparing Future Faculty Program.
- Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States: Continuity and Change. A comprehensive report sponsored by the National Research Council. Takes a little navigating savvy, but has a lot of very comprehensive and well-researched information. Check the appendixes for school/program-specific information.
- The National Physical Science Consortium provides minorities and women in the physical sciences and engineering related fields with doctoral fellowships. They have numerous corporate partners as well as educational institutions that are involved.
- Gradschools.com, a web index for graduate school information.
- Peterson's Education Center
- Drew University's Guide to the Graduate Decision
- H-Grad - A guide to graduate school for humanities students.
- GraduateGuide
- Graduate School Guide at About.com
ACADEMIC
- General Reference
- UNH Library
- UNH Center for Academic Resources offers offers assistance on many levels for UNH undergrads
- Internet Public Library
- Library of Congress
- Writing
- Graduate/Professional School Entrance Exams
- Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and other tests used for graduate school admissions.
- Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) administers the MCAT.
- The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) administers the LSAT.
- The Princeton Review offers information on test preparation.
CAREER
There are thousands of career guides available on the internet. Look for organizations and associations that are specific to the career you desire. Check trade publications and current research in your field for an idea of what people with your education are doing.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, a publication of the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Provides information on careers in all areas and how the need/demand for these careers will grow or dwindle in the near future.
For help writing resumes or curriculum vitae, check with your campus' Career Services office. There are many resources available at local and university libraries and on the internet.
FINANCIAL AID
Here is a partial listing of web sites that will help you target and attain the financial aid as you pursue a graduate education. Finding the right funding for graduate school takes a lot of research - we can help, but it's up to you to follow up on applications and information.
Make sure you fill out a FAFSA each year - some scholarship/fellowship programs require it!
- General Financial Aid Search Portals
- Federal Student Aid (Student Portal) TONS of information from the US Department of Education. Stop here first for links to all kinds of information on all kinds of grants and scholarships.
- Grants and Related Resources is an incredible resource that includes grants for individuals. Maintained by Michigan State University.
- The Foundation Center is an excellent source of information for all fields.
- FreSch Scholarship Database
- Scholarship Experts Database
- U.S. News & World Report Scholarship Database
- The Financial Aid Information Page
- fastWEB
- WiredScholar.com Brought to you by Sallie Mae. This website is comprehensive in its offerings including information about preparing, deciding, selecting, paying, and financial aid. The website has good checklists and ways for you to take charge of and stay organized for your college education.
- Princeton Review Scholarship Search
- University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (this is a great sight with links to all kinds of information for all different disciplines).
- Cornell University Graduate School Fellowship Notebook
- Simon Fraser University Graduate Awards Database (aid at US and Canadian universities)
- Peterson's Education Center: Financing Education
- UNH Graduate School Fellowship Database
- Students.gov, an extensive resource from the US Department of Education Office of Post-Secondary Education
- Ethnic/Cultural
These are only a few of the most popular listings - check with local and national organizations specific to your ethnic/cultural background for more information.- Hispanic College Fund, Inc. They only offer scholarships for undergraduates, but they have an extensive list of links to other programs
- The United Negro College Fund
- ASPIRA - An Investment for Latino Youth
- The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
- Fellowships
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Fellowships funding for any academic discipline; 3.5 minimum GPA (April 30 deadline)
- The National Physical Science Consortium provides minorities and women in the physical sciences and engineering related fields with doctoral fellowships. They have numerous corporate partners as well as educational institutions that are involved.
One of the key factors that will influence your choice of graduate programs is the overall cost of attendance. While some graduate programs can offer financial aid in the form of teaching and research assistantships, fellowships, and grants, many graduate students must rely on outside aid in order to finance their education. - Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship Includes 3 years of funding for PhD or ScD in any academic discipline or for joint programs of JD/PhD, MD/PhD, MFA/PhD for students of color; Includes generous stipend and institutional commitment for students of color who plan to pursue a career in research and teaching at the college level. Mid-November deadline
- Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program Includes 3 years of funding for arts, humanities, and social science PhD programs; need based; same stipend level as NSF fellowship: Includes generous stipend and institutional payment. Early October deadline.
- National Science Foundation. Info for graduate students and and postdocs (many different awards for different disciplines)
- Fulbright U.S. Students Program
- Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships (for study abroad)
- The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH JOURNALS
This is a partial listing of journals that publish undergraduate research. Please check the individual web pages for submission guidelines, calls for papers, etc. Getting your research published will help you in establishing your credentials as you apply to graduate school.
- UNH Inquiry Journal
- Journal of Young Investigators
- Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research
- BIOS, a publication of the TriBeta National Biological Honor Society
- Missouri Journal of Mathematical Sciences
- Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review
- Reviews in Undergraduate Research (RUR) International Journal of Excellence in Undergraduate Research
- Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Mathematics Journal
- The Online Journal of Undergraduate Research in Physics
- The Pi Mu Epsilon Journal, a publication of the Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society
- Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences, a publication of the Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society
GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
The list of graduate schools which currently offer fee waivers and/or application incentives to McNair Fellows and low-income applicants is currently accessible by linking to: http://www.rochester.edu/college/kearnscenter/mcnairgradfeewaivers.html
Because the list is updated regularly, it is the most current source of information. Remember, if you are applying to any of these schools, or if you are applying to a school that is not included on the list, you should contact their admissions office and/or the department to which you are applying to find out what documents, if any, you will need to submit in order to obtain an application fee waiver.
Do not assume that you can send in an application with no check or explanation. This will result in your application being unprocessed and returned.
As always, if you have any questions regarding fee waivers, do not hesitate to contact the UNH McNair Office.
