32 /GENERAL INFORMATION


 Mechanical Engineering has several graduate student
awards in amounts ranging from $500 to $10,000 per year
which are provided by private and industrial organizations.
Considerations include U.S. citizenship, financial need,
and outstanding records of academic and/or industrial
experience.
 The Morton Award of $3,150 plus a fee waiver supports
graduate students in electrical engineering. Recipients must
be U.S. citizens. Among equal nominees, preference is
given to women.
 The nuclear engineering sciences program has been
accredited for Department of Energy Fellowships in health
physics, operational health physics, nuclear engineering,
high level radioactive waste management, and environ-
mental restoration and waste management. These awards
pay all tuition and fees plus a $1,200 monthly stipend.
Consideration includes U.S. citizenship, career objectives,
and excellent academic records.
 Institute of Nuclear Power Operation Fellowships are
awarded and administered by the Nuclear Engineering
Sciences Department and the Environmental Engineering
Sciences Department. These fellowships are awarded for a
one-year master's-degree program and provide a stipend to
the student of $10,000 for the academic year, with an
additional $1,000 educational allowance for the university
to defray costs of tuition, fees, etc.
 The Dr. James E. Swander Memorial Scholarship Fund of
various amounts is for outstanding graduate students in
nuclear engineering sciences. Awards are based on schol-
arship, leadership, and character.


FULBRIGHT-HAYS GRADUATE
FELLOWSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD

 Through the Institute of International Education, gradu-
ate students who are American citizens can apply for one
of approximately 700 awards to 70 countries. The awards,
which are for a year of research or serious study at foreign
universities, are provided by the United States, foreign
governments, universities, corporations, and private do-
nors. There are special categories for the creative and
performing arts and in some cases for teaching assistant-
ships in conversational English. Applications open for the
following academic year late each May and close late in
September. Local interviews are held in October. Final
selections are made by the host country, notification being
given in the spring. Fluency in the language of the host
country is required in most cases. Most grants cover trans-
portation, tuition, and living expenses for the student but
not for dependents. Travel grants are available for students
holding otherfellowships to universities in certain specified
foreign countries. Information, applications, and advice are
offered by the Fulbright Program Adviser, Dr. Karelisa
Hartigan, 352 Little Hall.

HORTICULTURE

 The American Orchid Society-i th World Orchid Con-
ference Fellowship is supported by an endowment estab-
lished by the sponsoring groups and is awarded to a
qualified undergraduate or graduate student in environ-
mental horticulture or botany. Selection of the recipient is
based on academic record and an interest to pursue a study
of orchids. The Department of Environmental Horticulture,


within the horticultural science program, administers the
fellowship with annual awards rangingfrom $500to $2,500.
An individual may receive the award for two consecutive
years. For further information, contact the Scholarship
Coodinator, Department of Environmental Horticulture,
prior to April 15.
 The H. Harold Hume Scholarship is awarded by the
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs to a qualified graduate
student in environmental horticulture. Selection of the
recipient is based on academic record, character, aptitude,
Florida residency, and financial need. The Department of
Environmental Horticulture, within the horticultural sci-
ence program, administers the scholarship which carries an
award of up to $3,700 annually. For further information,
please contactthe Scholarship Coordinator, Department of
Environmental Horticulture, prior to April 15.


JAMES W. KYNES MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP

 This scholarship is for student athletes who have com-
pleted a baccalaureate degree at the University of Florida.
Applicants must have exhibited an outstanding perfor-
mance in both academics and athletics and must be of high
personal integrity. Applicants must certify admission to a
graduate or professional field of study a the University. The
stipend is $7,500 plus tuition waiver (for graduate degrees
only) for one year. For additional information, contact
James W. Kynes Memorial Scholarship Committee, C/O
Graduate School, 284 Grinter Hall. Application deadline
is April 15.



LAW (TAXATION)

 Limited financial aid is available. For information contact
the Graduate Tax Office, College of Law, Holland Law
Center.


MASS COMMUNICATION

 Fellowships or assistantships are offered under the
Brechner, Claudia Ross, Dolgoff, Flanagan, and Pickard
programs. Additional graduate grants and assistantships are
funded out of the college's resources and through research
grants. Several graduate students hold assistantships in
other units of the University. Aid is awarded on the basis of
academic qualifications or experience. For information
contact the Graduate Division, College of Journalism and
Communications, Weimer Hall.



MEDICINE

 Predoctoral fellowships and part-time teaching and re-
search assistantships are available for graduate students in
the various basic medical science departments participat-