Fifteen (15) Thompson Bartlett Fellowships for Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science have been created to encourage outstanding and highly motivated students to pursue summer opportunities that will allow them to build their scientific, mathematical, and computer science knowledge and advance their career goals for American scientific advancement. This fellowship is offered to encourage students who are interested in entering selected fields of science. The goal of these need-based fellowships is to create more equitable opportunities for meritorious women and other historically underrepresented people in STEM-related professions in corporate, university, non-profit, governmental, or medical settings.
Note: This application requires one (1) letter of recommendation. Request this letter through the application portal BEFORE submitting your application to give your letter writer adequate time to submit before the deadline!
Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility criteria:
- Current sophomore or junior who receives financial aid at Vassar and with a declared major as described below:
- Strong preference: Major in Astronomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics. At least 10 awards will come from this group of majors.
- Preference: Major in Biology, Cognitive Science, Earth Science, or Neuroscience. Up to 5 total awards will come from this group of majors.
- Preference will be given to US citizens, permanent residents, persons applying for permanent residency, Dreamers, and international students fleeing violence.
- Secured internship in a corporate, university, non-profit, governmental, or medical setting; internships should be full-time (30–40 hours/week) for at least 6 weeks
- Internships may be paid or unpaid; applicants with unpaid or low-paid experiences will receive priority consideration.
- It is strongly recommended that all applicants have taken 1–2 (or more) college courses in mathematics.
- Summer opportunities may be in industry or research/lab-based, but on- or off-campus research opportunities with Vassar faculty are not eligible.
- Previous recipients are not eligible to apply.
Awards:
- Fifteen recipients will receive $5000 each.
Application Process:
- Application components include the following: information about your confirmed internship, employer confirmation, resume, cover letter, transcript, and one letter of recommendation, in addition to a series of short-answer questions
- Applicants will be notified in early May
Expectations:
Recipients will be expected to:
- Provide employer confirmation and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes
- Attend 2–3 cohort meetings
- Complete a Learning Contract
- Complete a brief mid-summer check-in
- Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo of you and/or your internship)
- Attend an in-person or Zoom gathering with the donor in the fall
Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.
Additional notes:
- Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and travel policy guidelines
Supported through a generous gift from Dede Thompson Bartlett ’65, this Fellowship has been established to honor Emilie Jones Thompson, Ms. Bartlett’s mother, a champion of higher education for women who overcame enormous obstacles to graduate at age 45 with honors from New York University. Applications from female-identifying students and members of historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields are especially encouraged.
Thompson Bartlett Fellowships for Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Fifteen (15) Thompson Bartlett Fellowships for Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science have been created to encourage outstanding and highly motivated students to pursue summer opportunities that will allow them to build their scientific, mathematical, and computer science knowledge and advance their career goals for American scientific advancement. This fellowship is offered to encourage students who are interested in entering selected fields of science. The goal of these need-based fellowships is to create more equitable opportunities for meritorious women and other historically underrepresented people in STEM-related professions in corporate, university, non-profit, governmental, or medical settings.
Note: This application requires one (1) letter of recommendation. Request this letter through the application portal BEFORE submitting your application to give your letter writer adequate time to submit before the deadline!
Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility criteria:
- Current sophomore or junior who receives financial aid at Vassar and with a declared major as described below:
- Strong preference: Major in Astronomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics. At least 10 awards will come from this group of majors.
- Preference: Major in Biology, Cognitive Science, Earth Science, or Neuroscience. Up to 5 total awards will come from this group of majors.
- Preference will be given to US citizens, permanent residents, persons applying for permanent residency, Dreamers, and international students fleeing violence.
- Secured internship in a corporate, university, non-profit, governmental, or medical setting; internships should be full-time (30–40 hours/week) for at least 6 weeks
- Internships may be paid or unpaid; applicants with unpaid or low-paid experiences will receive priority consideration.
- It is strongly recommended that all applicants have taken 1–2 (or more) college courses in mathematics.
- Summer opportunities may be in industry or research/lab-based, but on- or off-campus research opportunities with Vassar faculty are not eligible.
- Previous recipients are not eligible to apply.
Awards:
- Fifteen recipients will receive $5000 each.
Application Process:
- Application components include the following: information about your confirmed internship, employer confirmation, resume, cover letter, transcript, and one letter of recommendation, in addition to a series of short-answer questions
- Applicants will be notified in early May
Expectations:
Recipients will be expected to:
- Provide employer confirmation and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes
- Attend 2–3 cohort meetings
- Complete a Learning Contract
- Complete a brief mid-summer check-in
- Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo of you and/or your internship)
- Attend an in-person or Zoom gathering with the donor in the fall
Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.
Additional notes:
- Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and travel policy guidelines
Supported through a generous gift from Dede Thompson Bartlett ’65, this Fellowship has been established to honor Emilie Jones Thompson, Ms. Bartlett’s mother, a champion of higher education for women who overcame enormous obstacles to graduate at age 45 with honors from New York University. Applications from female-identifying students and members of historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields are especially encouraged.