2010 AAFCS Fellowships Program

The field of family and consumer sciences (FCS) encompasses the study of relationships among people and their personal environments in order to strengthen communities and advance the well-being of individuals and families over their lifespan. FCS is rooted in the arts, social and natural sciences, and humanities. In order to address challenges related to the health of individuals, families, and communities, FCS uses integrative, interdisciplinary approaches that consider individuals and families in the context of their environments.

The Association awards fellowships to individuals who have exhibited the potential to make contributions to the family and consumer sciences profession and winners are recognized each year during the AAFCS Annual Conference.

Please note: The schedule is subject to change due to many factors, including market fluctuations.

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Cutler-DeKnight National Graduate Fellowship

Virginia F. Cutler honored colleagues Dr. Cutler and Dr. Canoyer by creating a fellowship fund. The Cutler-DeKnight Fellowship also honors Freda A. DeKnight, food and home service editor of EBONY magazine and first commentator for the "Ebony Fashion Fair." A $5,000 fellowship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to no more than one (1) African-American or minority graduate student pursuing a family and consumer sciences degree. Preference will be given to candidates planning a career in family and consumer sciences communication or Cooperative Extension.

• Deadline for online submission of Graduate Fellowship applications is January 15, 2010.
• Read the guidelines below first.

Dye-Leverton National Graduate Fellowship

The Dye-Leverton Fellowship honors Marie Dye and Ruth Leverton by providing a graduate fellowship for doctoral study in family and consumer sciences. An active member of AAFCS, Marie Dye served as dean of the College of Home Economics at Michigan State University for 30 years beginning in 1926. Dr. Leverton was a nutrition scientist who served as a teacher and administrator. A $5,000 fellowship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to no more than one (1) doctoral level graduate student pursuing a family and consumer sciences degree or a related specialization such as nutrition science.

• Deadline for online submission of Graduate Fellowship applications is January 15, 2010.
• Read the guidelines below first.

Hazel Putnam Roach National Graduate Fellowship

A bequest from the estate of Hazel Putnam Roach, a field secretary for the Association during the 1930s and the director of family and consumer sciences education in Grand Rapids, Michigan, provides the financial support for this fellowship. A $5,000 fellowship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to no more than one (1) graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in any area of family and consumer sciences at an AAFCS accredited institution. Preference will be given to students with high academic achievements and financial need.

• Deadline for online submission of Graduate Fellowship applications is January 15, 2010.
• Read the guidelines below first.

Jewell L. Taylor National Graduate Fellowship

The Taylor Fellowship was established through a generous bequest from Jewell L. Taylor, a dedicated family and consumer sciences professional for more than 50 years. She held positions as a county home demonstration agent and utility home economist, continuing her interest in AAFCS until her death. A $5,000 fellowship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to up to five (5) qualified graduate students pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences.

• Deadline for online submission of Graduate Fellowship applications is January 15, 2010.
• Read the guidelines below first.

Margaret E. Terrell National Graduate Fellowship

The Terrell Fellowship is supported by a gift from the AAFCS Washington Affiliate, as well as contributions from Margaret Terrell and University of Washington Dietetics alumni. Margaret E. Terrell was recognized for expertise in food service systems management. A $5,000 fellowship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to no more than one (1) graduate student studying institutional management or food service systems administration.

• Deadline for online submission of Graduate Fellowship applications is January 15, 2010.
• Read the guidelines below first.

Mary Josephine Cochran National Graduate Fellowship

The Mary Josephine Cochran fellowship was created in 1988 with a bequest from Mary Josephine Cochran, an instructor at several universities, a bank officer and director, and an active AAFCS member from West Virginia. A $5,000 fellowship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to no more than one (1) qualified graduate student pursuing a degree in textiles and clothing.

• Deadline for online submission of Graduate Fellowship applications is January 15, 2010.
• Read the guidelines below first.

D. Elizabeth Williams International Graduate Fellowship

This fellowship was established by D. Elizabeth Williams, an Extension home economist. A $5,000 fellowship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to no more than one (1) international student who desires to study family and consumer sciences in the United States, preferably at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

• Deadline for online submission of Graduate Fellowship applications is January 15, 2010.
• Read the guidelines below first.

Ethel L. Parker International Graduate Fellowship

Ethel L. Parker, an active member of AAFCS and head of Home Economics Education at the University of Kentucky, established the Parker International Fellowship. A $5,000 fellowship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to no more than one (1) FCS graduate student from the U.S. who participates in international study or an international graduate student who studies family and consumer sciences in the U.S.

• Deadline for online submission of Graduate Fellowship applications is January 15, 2010.
• Read the guidelines below first.

Please note:

• An award is defined as a merit honor based on performance and on contributions to the field of family and consumer sciences.
• A grant is defined as financial support given for research studies in family and consumer sciences.
• A fellowship is financial support from an endowment given to a student for graduate study in family and consumer sciences.
• A scholarship is financial support from an endowment given to a student for undergraduate study in family and consumer sciences.
• If a particular award, grant, fellowship, or scholarship is not listed in the 2010 programs section of the website as being offered in 2010, it is not being offered in 2010 (even if it was offered in the past!)
• An award, grant, fellowship, or scholarship that is not offered in 2010 will be offered again in the future.
• If no qualified candidate is identified for a particular award, grant, fellowship, or scholarship offered in 2010, it will not be awarded in 2010.
• AAFCS reserves the first right of refusal to publish any developed materials resulting from AAFCS awards, grants, fellowships, or scholarships.
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