STANDOUT
Stanford Diversity Outreach
for Doctoral Education
Friday, October 24, 2008
APPLICATION CLOSED
DEADLINE EXTENDED
to
Friday, August 15, 2008.
Applicants will be
notified about status by Friday, September 19th.
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About STANDOUT
Stanford University has a commitment to increasing the diversity of our graduate student body as we educate and train the next generation of global leaders. STANDOUT aims to give prospective doctoral students who are currently engaged in research in life sciences, natural and earth sciences, education, social sciences, business, or engineering an opportunity to learn more about doctoral studies at Stanford. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to visit your targeted department, interact with faculty, meet with current graduate students and talk to your peers from across the country. Workshops will be held to help you make your graduate school decisions and prepare a competitive graduate school application. This program is a great way to find out firsthand what Stanford University has to offer you!Participating Stanford organizations will include the PhD Programs in Biosciences in the School of Medicine, the Natural Sciences, Sociology, and Psychology in the School of Humanities and Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Engineering, the School of Business, and the School of Earth Sciences.
Support for STANDOUT comes from the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE).
Objectives
- Expose high-achieving students to educational opportunities at Stanford
- Increase the number of underrepresented minority graduate students at Stanford
- Provide opportunities for students not generally familiar with Stanford to experience the graduate study and research environment at the university
- Promote awareness of diversity among students, faculty, and staff
- Promote graduate study access to students coming from diverse social and educational backgrounds
Invitation
Stanford invites high-achieving college juniors, seniors, recent graduates, master’s students or early career professionals who are underrepresented in their fields to apply to this one-day program, STANDOUT. The program will be held all day on October 24, 2008. This program is specifically designed for students interested in doctoral study in the life sciences, natural and earth sciences, education, social sciences, and engineering. STANDOUT offers:- Opportunities for participants to interact with faculty and students and investigate graduate options at Stanford.
- Previews of summer research opportunities at Stanford in 2009.
- Workshops on applying for graduate school and investigating financial aid resources.
Stanford will provide for the travel, accommodations, and meal costs for all students participating in STANDOUT (details will be explained when students are accepted).
Who Should Apply?
- High achieving juniors, seniors, master’s students, recent graduates or early career professionals who are interested in doctoral studies in the following fields. Sophomores interested in Biosciences, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences are also invited to apply. For information on specific programs offered in each field, click on program lists:
- Strongest applicants will have an overall GPA of 3.5 or above, but we encourage those with a 3.0 or higher to apply.
- Eligible candidates are those who would bring diversity to graduate study at Stanford by reason of culture, class, race, ethnicity, gender, background, income, work and life experiences, skills, and interests.
- Applications are especially encouraged from students who are Black/African Americans, Latino/Chicano Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders.
- Participation will be limited to space available.
- In addition to applicant's academic records, applicant's interests, experiences and essays will be carefully evaluated. Please take care to thoughtfully consider your written statements.
Applying
To
apply, complete the online application (link below) and
submit it with the required materials no later than Friday, August 15th. You can update
the application as many times as necessary until the deadline. APPLICATION
CLOSED
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- The application should include
- Application form including contact and educational information, and area(s) of research interests.
- Three separate essays to highlight
your potential contribution to diversity in your field, your research
experience and your academic and career goals.
- Transcripts from all universities attended (unofficial copies will be accepted)
- Resume/CV
- One letter of recommendation from a research advisor. For School of Education participants, a letter may also be from a current supervisor or colleague who can attest to the applicant’s promise for doctoral studies and/or research.
- All supporting documents including the essays, transcript, and letters of recommendation must be uploaded to the application in an electronic format (Word, JPG or PDF).
- Selection and Notification
- Applications will be reviewed by the school that the student intends to visit.
- Students will be notified of their
acceptance by phone/email no later than September 19, 2008.
- Selected students must confirm their intention to attend STANDOUT by the date indicated in their invitation.
- Confirmed students will receive travel agency information to book their flight and must do so by the date specified.
- All hotel reservations for confirmed students will be made by Stanford.
- Travel (up to max amount), hotel and meal expenses will be covered by STANDOUT.
DEADLINE: Applications must be received by
Contact Us
| Biosciences | Tenea Nelson |
tenea@stanford.edu 650-723-6274 |
| Business |
Susan Gutierrez | gutierr@stanford.edu 650-725-9157 |
| Earth Sciences |
Roni Holeton |
roni@stanford.edu 650-721-3383 |
| Education | Rania Sanford | rhegazi@stanford.edu 650-723-4066 |
| Natural Sciences Psychology & Sociology |
Ayodele Thomas | ayodele.thomas@stanford.edu 650-724-3712 |
| Engineering | Noe Lozano | noe@stanford.edu 650-725-1575 |
| General Questions | graddiversity@stanford.edu |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of attending STANDOUT?
Attending STANDOUT will not only allow you to learn about the graduate
programs at Stanford, but will also help you develop a more competitive
graduate school application and learn more about life as a graduate
student.
If I am an MS/MA student considering a Ph.D., or have already
completed a degree may I apply?
Yes. In addition, School of Education participants may be professionals
who have been in the work force for a few years.
If I am only interested in pursuing an MS/MA, MBA, or MD only,
may I apply?
No. This program is designed for those who are interested in pursuing
doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) and is not intended for students who plan to
pursue a MS/MA, MBA, or MD only.
Is STANDOUT fully funded?
Yes, if you are selected to attend airfare (up to max amount),
transportation, hotel, and on-campus meals are included. Outside of
personal spending students should not have to incur any out-of-pocket
expenses.
Is applying to STANDOUT the same as applying to Stanford?
No, applying to STANDOUT is for a one-day campus visit. It is not an
official graduate admission application.
If I am accepted to attend STANDOUT will my chances of graduate
admission be improved?
STANDOUT is separate from the graduate admissions process. We hope that
by attending STANDOUT you learn more about the graduate admissions
process and as a result become a more competitive applicant with a
strong application. However, attending STANDOUT does not guarantee that
you will be accepted into a Stanford graduate program.
If I am not accepted to attend STANDOUT does this mean I will not be
admitted to Stanford for graduate school?
No, there is no connection between STANDOUT and the admission selection
process. Department admissions committees will not know if a student
applied to STANDOUT.
Quick Links:
Notable:
- Academic Chats
- Future Faculty Seminar
- Diversity Dissertation Fund
- 10 Resources for Grads
- Mentoring in Research Course