****The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans*** Date: Monday, October 15th Time: Free Hour: 12:15-1:30 Location: Honors Hall Rm. 17 The Soros Fellowship recognizes the contributions of immigrants or children of immigrants by awarding college seniors or students who are at the beginning of their graduate studies up to $90,000to pursue an advanced degree at a U.S. institution. Not only does this fellowship provide generous funding, but it also is not restricted to particular degrees, fields or institutions. Don’t miss your chance to explore this amazing opportunity! Please come to an information session on the Soros fellowship sponsored by the Office of Honors and Scholarships. It’s never too early to start building your application. We will focus on both tips for current applicants and laying the groundwork for future applicants. For more information, please visit: http://www.pdsoros.org/ ****The Truman Scholarship**** When: Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 from 12:15-1:30 pm Where: Honors Hall Rm 17 Pizza will be served *Note: Students must apply for the scholarship in their junior year. The *Truman Scholarship* is a competitive, merit-based award offered to college *juniors *who are U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals from Pacific Islands who want to go to graduate school in preparation for a career in public service. The scholarship offers: Recognition of outstanding potential as a leader in public service; Affirmation of values and ideals; Enhanced access to highly competitive graduate institutions; Access to Scholar programs such as Truman Scholars Leadership Week, the Summer Institute and various Truman Fellows Programs; Membership in a community of persons devoted to helping others and to improving the world; Up *t*o $30,000 to apply toward graduate study in the U.S. or abroad in a wide variety of fields. For more information, please visit www.truman.gov or contact our national fellowships advisor, Dr. Moira Egan at moira.egan@qc.cuny.edu.