The Office of Prestigious Awards works closely with students throughout all stages of the application process.
Recipients of the scholarships and fellowships associated with OPA earn national acclaim in addition to significant funding for both undergraduate and graduate enrollment. Due to the competitive nature of many of these awards, preparation is both intensive and extensive, and can begin as early as your freshman year.
For more information on the awards and national deadlines for a specific scholarship, please visit the organization's website.
Additionally, Honors students who are interested in applying for a scholarship specifically offered by The Burnett Honors College should contact OPA. A list of these scholarships can be found below.
The Office of Prestigious Awards is here to assist you with the following award applications. Please note that some do require institutional endorsement or nomination.
Astronaut Scholarship
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Internal Deadline: Contact OPA for application instructions
Website: https://www.astronautscholarship.org/programs/astronaut-scholarship/
Scholarship nominees must be engineering or natural or applied science (e.g. astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, computer science) or mathematics students with intentions to pursue research or advance their field upon completion of their final degrees. It is not necessary to pursue space research to receive this scholarship. Students intending to pursue a practice in professional medicine are not eligible for the scholarship. However, those intending to perform biomedical research are eligible. Scholarship candidates must be nominated by faculty members. Students may not directly apply for the award. Scholarship nominees must be U.S. citizens. At the time of nomination, scholarship candidates must be a sophomore or junior, have excellent grades, and have conducted a considerable amount of lab and research work in their field. Scholarship nominees are those students who have shown initiative, creativity, and excellence in their chosen field.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Internal Deadline: First Friday of January
Website: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/
The Goldwater Scholarship aims to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Authorized by Congress in 1986, this scholarships program seeks to ensure a national talent pool of highly qualified scientists. Competition is open to sophomores and juniors who are U.S. Citizens and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, sciences or various engineering fields (pre-professional students are not eligible). Awards of up to $7,500 per year are given for one or two years of undergraduate study. Approximately 320 scholarships are offered annually.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships of up to $5,000 for undergraduates who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding to participate in study or intern abroad programs. The program is designed to support these students with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. There are also additional supplemental awards that Gilman offers for those who are looking to study critical need language or take part in STEM research while abroad.
Boren Fellowship (Graduate Students)
Internal Deadline: Second Friday of January
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.borenawards.org/
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Graduate Fellowships enable U.S. graduate students to add an international and language component to their education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Graduate Fellowships support students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. national security but are less frequently studied by U.S. graduate students. Recipients of the Boren Fellowships agree to seek work in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, or the Intelligence Community within two years after the date of graduation from or termination of the program of study for which the Fellowship was awarded. This service must last for a period of at least one year.
Boren Scholarship (Undergraduate Students)
Internal Deadline: Second Friday of January
Website: http://www.borenawards.org/
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. The Boren Undergraduate Scholarship provides support to U.S. undergraduates to experience cultural and linguistic immersion in an overseas program for an academic year. The scholarship specifically supports the study of languages and cultures currently underrepresented in study abroad and critical to U.S. national security. The scholarship is open to students from most fields of study, but students must present a compelling case for study abroad that links their field of study and future career goals to national security and the goals of NSEP. Recipients of the Boren Scholarship agree to seek work in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, or the Intelligence Community within three years after the date of graduation from or termination of the program of study for which the Scholarship was awarded. This service must last for a period of at least one year.
British Marshall Scholarships
Internal deadline: First Friday of August
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Established in 1953 by the British Government, the Marshall Scholarship enables intellectually distinguished young Americans to study an any university in the United Kingdom. This scholarship aims to support future leaders in their fields and to strengthen British/American understanding. The award provides university fees, cost of living expenses and other grants for up to two years of graduate study leading to the award of a British university degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens under the age of 26, have a minimum GPA of 3.7, and hold a first degree from a four-year institution in the U.S. Fifty awards are given annually.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship
Website: http://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/
Want to make a difference in the world? Promote U.S. and global interests? Consider the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program. The Program seeks outstanding young people interested in careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The program provides benefits of up to $95,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies, and provides mentorship and professional development support. Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year master's programs in U.S. institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, public administration, economics, or business administration. Upon successful completion of the two-year, Fellows join the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State for at least 5 years, embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate programs in the fall, must have GPAs of at least 3.2, and must be U.S. citizens.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
Website: http://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/
This six-week program is designed to provide students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, enhance their knowledge and skills to pursue international affairs careers, and expose them to career opportunities in the international arena. The program is open to full-time undergraduate students who will complete their sophomore year in college before the program begins. Undergraduate participants are referred to as Rangel Scholars. The six-week program at Howard University in Washington, D.C. includes three academic courses and additional seminars and visits to give students exposure to key policy-makers and practitioners of international affairs.
Critical Languages Scholarship
Website: http://www.clscholarship.org
The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) offer over 300 scholarships for intensive overseas summer study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. As part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages, the Department of State Critical Language Scholarships provides funding for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and/or advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Programs range from 7 weeks to 10 weeks, beginning in early to mid-June with a pre-departure orientation in the U.S. All majors are encouraged to apply.
DAAD German Academic Exchange Research Internships in Science and Engineering
Website: https://www.daad.de/rise/en/
RISE is a summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, and computer science. It offers unique opportunities for undergraduate students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of 2 to 3 months during the summer. RISE interns are matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language will be English. All scholarship holders receive stipends from the DAAD to help cover living expenses.
Florida Legislative Scholarship
Website: https://www.facebook.com/UCF.Legislative.Scholars/
A full-time, stipend supported position that will place interns with state legislative offices in support of the 2021 Florida Legislative Session. Depending on Legislative office requests, selected interns may work in local legislative offices in December/January and then go to Tallahassee in January. Each chosen intern will be assigned to 1 or 2 members of the Central Florida Legislative Delegation and will be expected to spend at least two months in Tallahassee (apartment & utilities provided and paid for). Interns will be supporting the legislative member with research, constituent relations, bill tracking, and other duties required in the daily operations of a legislative office during the Session. In addition to having housing provided (rent & utilities paid for) in Tallahassee for the Legislative Session, and reimbursement for travel expenses for one round trip to Tallahassee, each Legislative Scholar will be given a total stipend of $3,000. Pending approval by the student’s Department Chair, it is anticipated that each Legislative
Scholar will receive up to 12 hours of credit based on the student’s credit hour needs. (3 hours of credit for graduate students) Applicants must be of junior, senior, or graduate standing.
Freeman - ASIA Award
Website: http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia
Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) is designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. Freeman-ASIA Award recipients are expected to share their experiences with their home campuses to encourage study abroad in Asia by others, and to spread greater understanding of Asian peoples and cultures within their home communities. Applicants must currently receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance and have at least one term of enrollment remaining at the home institution in the U.S. upon returning from studying abroad in Asia.
Fulbright Grants
Internal Deadline: September 12th, 2024 at noon
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
There are two primary types of Fulbright Grants: Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) and Fulbright Study/Research Grants. English Teaching Assistants teach English language and conversation classes in select countries with ETA Programs. Requirements differ by country, but some teaching experience is typically preferred. Depending on the country, applicants may not need to be familiar with the language of the host country. Fulbright Study/Research Grants allow students to design their own programs, including university coursework, library or field research, classes in a music or art school, and independent projects in the social or life sciences.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Website: https://www.gatescambridge.org/programme/the-scholarship/
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: No
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship supports graduate study at Cambridge University, UK, with the aim of creating a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge and display a strong aptitude for research, analysis, and a creative approach to defining and solving problems. Students must apply and be accepted for graduate study at Cambridge University. Approximately 100 scholarships are awarded annually.
Gubernatorial Fellows Program
Website: http://floridafellows.com/
Governor Jeb Bush established the Gubernatorial Fellows Program in 2004. This program provides leadership training to outstanding Florida graduate and undergraduate students interested in public service. By immersing students in key areas of government, including the Executive Office of the Governor and the Governor's Agencies, these future leaders will obtain first-hand, high-level, on-the-job training as well as valuable experience and insight in government and how it works. Each of the chosen Fellows is matched with projects based on their expertise and interest. Applicants will be judged based on outstanding academic achievement, including strong written and oral communication skills, leadership skills, working knowledge of government, university and community activism, and desire to serve the people of Florida.
Knight-Hennessey Scholars Stanford University
Website: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/
Each year up to 90 high-achieving students who are independent thinkers, display purposeful leadership, and have a civic orientation will receive full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford. Funding includes tuition, stipend, graduate program and related academic expenses, with additional financial support available. Pursue a graduate degree in any of Stanford's seven schools, from PhDs in arts, education, engineering, humanities, or social sciences to professional degrees in business, law, or medicine.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
Internal Deadline: First Friday of February
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/AboutScholarship.aspx
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. The Foundation expects to award around 55 scholarships of up to $7,000. These scholarships fall into three categories: Tribal Policy, Native Health Care, and Environment. Candidates for the Tribal Policy category should be of Native American and Alaskan Native descent and interested in working on an array of policy issues in Indian country. Those applying for the Native Health Care category should also be of Native American or Alaskan Native descent and be pursuing a health-related career. Candidates interested in the Environment category should be undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
Website: http://www.nsfgrfp.org/
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering, social science, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees. NSF Fellows are expected to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. The fellowship carries a stipend of $37,000 per year plus cost-of-education allowance for up to three years. Approximately 2,000 fellows are named each year.
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/start.htm
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a paid summer research experience for students interested in working in an ongoing research program. The REU program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. Students majoring in the sciences, math, engineering, and social sciences should visit the REU website for the listings for REU universities and research programs. Students apply directly to REU Program Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites for each Site's specific deadlines and requirements.
Rhodes Scholarship
Internal Deadline: First Friday of September
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.rhodesscholar.org
The most prestigious and selective of all postgraduate awards, the Rhodes Scholarship covers tuition, fees, and a maintenance allowance for two years of study at Oxford University. The scholarship aims to support the graduate study of future leaders in their fields, individuals who will play an influential part in the betterment of society, wherever their careers might lead them. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of: literary and scholastic attainments; energy to use one’s talents to the full; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; and a moral force of character and instincts to lead and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings. Thirty-two awards are made annually.
Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA)
Internal Deadline: Contact OPA if you are interested in being considered for nomination
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
The Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA) is designed for undergraduates working in the disciplines of international relations, economics, political science, and related social science fields. The Conferences goals are: 1) To produce an informative examination and discussion of selected aspects of United States public policy. SCUSA has primarily been a conference on foreign relations. 2) To facilitate an increased appreciation for the complex nature of the policy-making process among a group of outstanding college students. 3) To broaden the student participants' contact with their contemporaries in an academic endeavor. The United States Military Academy sponsors SCUSA in the belief that it can foster the growth of mutual understanding among the potential civilian and military leaders of the country and thus make a significant contribution toward the future security of the United States.
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Website: https://pickeringfellowship.org/
The Pickering Graduate Fellowship aims to attract outstanding students who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The program seeks to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. At time of application, candidates must be seeking admission to graduate school for the following academic year. Winners are expected to enroll in a two-year full-time master's degree program in international affairs or another area of relevance to the work of the Foreign Service (such as public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology or foreign languages). U.S. graduate institutions only.
Truman Scholarships
Internal Deadline: Second Friday of January
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.truman.gov
Established in honor of our 33rd President, the Truman Scholarships are awarded to students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in public service. The Foundation defines public service as employment in: government at any level, uniformed services, public-interest organizations, non-governmental research and/or educational organizations, and public-service oriented nonprofit organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or to protect the environment. A wide variety of fields of study can lead to careers in public service. Scholars are eligible to receive $30,000 for graduate work. Candidates must be juniors, rank in the top quarter of their class, and be endorsed by a campus committee. Up to 85 scholarships are awarded annually.
Voyager Scholarship
Website: https://www.obama.org/voyager-scholarship/
The Voyager Scholarship is a two-year program jointly sponsored by the Obamas and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. This scholarship gives rising juniors with an interest in public service financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them. Additional funding is awarded for a summer work-travel “voyage,” which students will personally design to pursue career experiences of their choosing. The program also involves an annual leadership summit and speaker series that connect the recipient to various public service leaders. Upon graduation, Voyager Scholarship alumni will have continued access to Obama Foundation resources.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship
Website: http://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/
Want to make a difference in the world? Promote U.S. and global interests? Consider the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program. The Program seeks outstanding young people interested in careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The program provides benefits of up to $95,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies, and provides mentorship and professional development support. Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year master's programs in U.S. institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, public administration, economics, or business administration. Upon successful completion of the two-year, Fellows join the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State for at least 5 years, embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate programs in the fall, must have GPAs of at least 3.2, and must be U.S. citizens.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
Website: http://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/
This six-week program is designed to provide students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, enhance their knowledge and skills to pursue international affairs careers, and expose them to career opportunities in the international arena. The program is open to full-time undergraduate students who will complete their sophomore year in college before the program begins. Undergraduate participants are referred to as Rangel Scholars. The six-week program at Howard University in Washington, D.C. includes three academic courses and additional seminars and visits to give students exposure to key policy-makers and practitioners of international affairs.
Florida Legislative Scholarship
Website: https://www.facebook.com/UCF.Legislative.Scholars/
A full-time, stipend supported position that will place interns with state legislative offices in support of the 2021 Florida Legislative Session. Depending on Legislative office requests, selected interns may work in local legislative offices in December/January and then go to Tallahassee in January. Each chosen intern will be assigned to 1 or 2 members of the Central Florida Legislative Delegation and will be expected to spend at least two months in Tallahassee (apartment & utilities provided and paid for). Interns will be supporting the legislative member with research, constituent relations, bill tracking, and other duties required in the daily operations of a legislative office during the Session. In addition to having housing provided (rent & utilities paid for) in Tallahassee for the Legislative Session, and reimbursement for travel expenses for one round trip to Tallahassee, each Legislative Scholar will be given a total stipend of $3,000. Pending approval by the student’s Department Chair, it is anticipated that each Legislative
Scholar will receive up to 12 hours of credit based on the student’s credit hour needs. (3 hours of credit for graduate students) Applicants must be of junior, senior, or graduate standing.
Gubernatorial Fellows Program
Website: http://floridafellows.com/
Governor Jeb Bush established the Gubernatorial Fellows Program in 2004. This program provides leadership training to outstanding Florida graduate and undergraduate students interested in public service. By immersing students in key areas of government, including the Executive Office of the Governor and the Governor's Agencies, these future leaders will obtain first-hand, high-level, on-the-job training as well as valuable experience and insight in government and how it works. Each of the chosen Fellows is matched with projects based on their expertise and interest. Applicants will be judged based on outstanding academic achievement, including strong written and oral communication skills, leadership skills, working knowledge of government, university and community activism, and desire to serve the people of Florida.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
Internal Deadline: First Friday of February
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/AboutScholarship.aspx
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. The Foundation expects to award around 55 scholarships of up to $7,000. These scholarships fall into three categories: Tribal Policy, Native Health Care, and Environment. Candidates for the Tribal Policy category should be of Native American and Alaskan Native descent and interested in working on an array of policy issues in Indian country. Those applying for the Native Health Care category should also be of Native American or Alaskan Native descent and be pursuing a health-related career. Candidates interested in the Environment category should be undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues.
Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA)
Internal Deadline: Contact OPA if you are interested in being considered for nomination
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
The Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA) is designed for undergraduates working in the disciplines of international relations, economics, political science, and related social science fields. The Conferences goals are: 1) To produce an informative examination and discussion of selected aspects of United States public policy. SCUSA has primarily been a conference on foreign relations. 2) To facilitate an increased appreciation for the complex nature of the policy-making process among a group of outstanding college students. 3) To broaden the student participants' contact with their contemporaries in an academic endeavor. The United States Military Academy sponsors SCUSA in the belief that it can foster the growth of mutual understanding among the potential civilian and military leaders of the country and thus make a significant contribution toward the future security of the United States.
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Website: https://pickeringfellowship.org/
The Pickering Graduate Fellowship aims to attract outstanding students who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The program seeks to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. At time of application, candidates must be seeking admission to graduate school for the following academic year. Winners are expected to enroll in a two-year full-time master's degree program in international affairs or another area of relevance to the work of the Foreign Service (such as public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology or foreign languages). U.S. graduate institutions only.
Truman Scholarships
Internal Deadline: Second Friday of January
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.truman.gov
Established in honor of our 33rd President, the Truman Scholarships are awarded to students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in public service. The Foundation defines public service as employment in: government at any level, uniformed services, public-interest organizations, non-governmental research and/or educational organizations, and public-service oriented nonprofit organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or to protect the environment. A wide variety of fields of study can lead to careers in public service. Scholars are eligible to receive $30,000 for graduate work. Candidates must be juniors, rank in the top quarter of their class, and be endorsed by a campus committee. Up to 85 scholarships are awarded annually.
Voyager Scholarship
Website: https://www.obama.org/voyager-scholarship/
The Voyager Scholarship is a two-year program jointly sponsored by the Obamas and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. This scholarship gives rising juniors with an interest in public service financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them. Additional funding is awarded for a summer work-travel “voyage,” which students will personally design to pursue career experiences of their choosing. The program also involves an annual leadership summit and speaker series that connect the recipient to various public service leaders. Upon graduation, Voyager Scholarship alumni will have continued access to Obama Foundation resources.
Astronaut Scholarship
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Internal Deadline: Contact OPA for application instructions
Website: https://www.astronautscholarship.org/programs/astronaut-scholarship/
Scholarship nominees must be engineering or natural or applied science (e.g. astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, computer science) or mathematics students with intentions to pursue research or advance their field upon completion of their final degrees. It is not necessary to pursue space research to receive this scholarship. Students intending to pursue a practice in professional medicine are not eligible for the scholarship. However, those intending to perform biomedical research are eligible. Scholarship candidates must be nominated by faculty members. Students may not directly apply for the award. Scholarship nominees must be U.S. citizens. At the time of nomination, scholarship candidates must be a sophomore or junior, have excellent grades, and have conducted a considerable amount of lab and research work in their field. Scholarship nominees are those students who have shown initiative, creativity, and excellence in their chosen field.
Astronaut Scholarship
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Internal Deadline: Contact OPA for application instructions
Website: https://www.astronautscholarship.org/programs/astronaut-scholarship/
Scholarship nominees must be engineering or natural or applied science (e.g. astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, computer science) or mathematics students with intentions to pursue research or advance their field upon completion of their final degrees. It is not necessary to pursue space research to receive this scholarship. Students intending to pursue a practice in professional medicine are not eligible for the scholarship. However, those intending to perform biomedical research are eligible. Scholarship candidates must be nominated by faculty members. Students may not directly apply for the award. Scholarship nominees must be U.S. citizens. At the time of nomination, scholarship candidates must be a sophomore or junior, have excellent grades, and have conducted a considerable amount of lab and research work in their field. Scholarship nominees are those students who have shown initiative, creativity, and excellence in their chosen field.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Internal Deadline: First Friday of January
Website: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/
The Goldwater Scholarship aims to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Authorized by Congress in 1986, this scholarships program seeks to ensure a national talent pool of highly qualified scientists. Competition is open to sophomores and juniors who are U.S. Citizens and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, sciences or various engineering fields (pre-professional students are not eligible). Awards of up to $7,500 per year are given for one or two years of undergraduate study. Approximately 320 scholarships are offered annually.
DAAD German Academic Exchange Research Internships in Science and Engineering
Website: https://www.daad.de/rise/en/
RISE is a summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, and computer science. It offers unique opportunities for undergraduate students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of 2 to 3 months during the summer. RISE interns are matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language will be English. All scholarship holders receive stipends from the DAAD to help cover living expenses.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
Website: http://www.nsfgrfp.org/
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering, social science, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees. NSF Fellows are expected to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. The fellowship carries a stipend of $37,000 per year plus cost-of-education allowance for up to three years. Approximately 2,000 fellows are named each year.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships of up to $5,000 for undergraduates who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding to participate in study or intern abroad programs. The program is designed to support these students with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. There are also additional supplemental awards that Gilman offers for those who are looking to study critical need language or take part in STEM research while abroad.
Boren Fellowship (Graduate Students)
Internal Deadline: Second Friday of January
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.borenawards.org/
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Graduate Fellowships enable U.S. graduate students to add an international and language component to their education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Graduate Fellowships support students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. national security but are less frequently studied by U.S. graduate students. Recipients of the Boren Fellowships agree to seek work in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, or the Intelligence Community within two years after the date of graduation from or termination of the program of study for which the Fellowship was awarded. This service must last for a period of at least one year.
Boren Scholarship (Undergraduate Students)
Internal Deadline: Second Friday of January
Website: http://www.borenawards.org/
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. The Boren Undergraduate Scholarship provides support to U.S. undergraduates to experience cultural and linguistic immersion in an overseas program for an academic year. The scholarship specifically supports the study of languages and cultures currently underrepresented in study abroad and critical to U.S. national security. The scholarship is open to students from most fields of study, but students must present a compelling case for study abroad that links their field of study and future career goals to national security and the goals of NSEP. Recipients of the Boren Scholarship agree to seek work in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, or the Intelligence Community within three years after the date of graduation from or termination of the program of study for which the Scholarship was awarded. This service must last for a period of at least one year.
British Marshall Scholarships
Internal deadline: First Friday of August
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Established in 1953 by the British Government, the Marshall Scholarship enables intellectually distinguished young Americans to study an any university in the United Kingdom. This scholarship aims to support future leaders in their fields and to strengthen British/American understanding. The award provides university fees, cost of living expenses and other grants for up to two years of graduate study leading to the award of a British university degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens under the age of 26, have a minimum GPA of 3.7, and hold a first degree from a four-year institution in the U.S. Fifty awards are given annually.
DAAD German Academic Exchange Research Internships in Science and Engineering
Website: https://www.daad.de/rise/en/
RISE is a summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, and computer science. It offers unique opportunities for undergraduate students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of 2 to 3 months during the summer. RISE interns are matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language will be English. All scholarship holders receive stipends from the DAAD to help cover living expenses.
Freeman - ASIA Award
Website: http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia
Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) is designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. Freeman-ASIA Award recipients are expected to share their experiences with their home campuses to encourage study abroad in Asia by others, and to spread greater understanding of Asian peoples and cultures within their home communities. Applicants must currently receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance and have at least one term of enrollment remaining at the home institution in the U.S. upon returning from studying abroad in Asia.
Fulbright Grants
Internal Deadline: September 12th, 2024 at noon
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
There are two primary types of Fulbright Grants: Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) and Fulbright Study/Research Grants. English Teaching Assistants teach English language and conversation classes in select countries with ETA Programs. Requirements differ by country, but some teaching experience is typically preferred. Depending on the country, applicants may not need to be familiar with the language of the host country. Fulbright Study/Research Grants allow students to design their own programs, including university coursework, library or field research, classes in a music or art school, and independent projects in the social or life sciences.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Website: https://www.gatescambridge.org/programme/the-scholarship/
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: No
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship supports graduate study at Cambridge University, UK, with the aim of creating a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge and display a strong aptitude for research, analysis, and a creative approach to defining and solving problems. Students must apply and be accepted for graduate study at Cambridge University. Approximately 100 scholarships are awarded annually.
Rhodes Scholarship
Internal Deadline: First Friday of September
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.rhodesscholar.org
The most prestigious and selective of all postgraduate awards, the Rhodes Scholarship covers tuition, fees, and a maintenance allowance for two years of study at Oxford University. The scholarship aims to support the graduate study of future leaders in their fields, individuals who will play an influential part in the betterment of society, wherever their careers might lead them. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of: literary and scholastic attainments; energy to use one’s talents to the full; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; and a moral force of character and instincts to lead and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings. Thirty-two awards are made annually.
British Marshall Scholarships
Internal deadline: First Friday of August
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Established in 1953 by the British Government, the Marshall Scholarship enables intellectually distinguished young Americans to study an any university in the United Kingdom. This scholarship aims to support future leaders in their fields and to strengthen British/American understanding. The award provides university fees, cost of living expenses and other grants for up to two years of graduate study leading to the award of a British university degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens under the age of 26, have a minimum GPA of 3.7, and hold a first degree from a four-year institution in the U.S. Fifty awards are given annually.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Website: https://www.gatescambridge.org/programme/the-scholarship/
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: No
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship supports graduate study at Cambridge University, UK, with the aim of creating a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge and display a strong aptitude for research, analysis, and a creative approach to defining and solving problems. Students must apply and be accepted for graduate study at Cambridge University. Approximately 100 scholarships are awarded annually.
Knight-Hennessey Scholars Stanford University
Website: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/
Each year up to 90 high-achieving students who are independent thinkers, display purposeful leadership, and have a civic orientation will receive full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford. Funding includes tuition, stipend, graduate program and related academic expenses, with additional financial support available. Pursue a graduate degree in any of Stanford's seven schools, from PhDs in arts, education, engineering, humanities, or social sciences to professional degrees in business, law, or medicine.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
Internal Deadline: First Friday of February
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/AboutScholarship.aspx
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. The Foundation expects to award around 55 scholarships of up to $7,000. These scholarships fall into three categories: Tribal Policy, Native Health Care, and Environment. Candidates for the Tribal Policy category should be of Native American and Alaskan Native descent and interested in working on an array of policy issues in Indian country. Those applying for the Native Health Care category should also be of Native American or Alaskan Native descent and be pursuing a health-related career. Candidates interested in the Environment category should be undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues.
Rhodes Scholarship
Internal Deadline: First Friday of September
Institutional Endorsement/Nomination Required: Yes
Website: http://www.rhodesscholar.org
The most prestigious and selective of all postgraduate awards, the Rhodes Scholarship covers tuition, fees, and a maintenance allowance for two years of study at Oxford University. The scholarship aims to support the graduate study of future leaders in their fields, individuals who will play an influential part in the betterment of society, wherever their careers might lead them. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of: literary and scholastic attainments; energy to use one’s talents to the full; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; and a moral force of character and instincts to lead and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings. Thirty-two awards are made annually.
Critical Languages Scholarship
Website: http://www.clscholarship.org
The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) offer over 300 scholarships for intensive overseas summer study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. As part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages, the Department of State Critical Language Scholarships provides funding for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and/or advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Programs range from 7 weeks to 10 weeks, beginning in early to mid-June with a pre-departure orientation in the U.S. All majors are encouraged to apply.
DAAD German Academic Exchange Research Internships in Science and Engineering
Website: https://www.daad.de/rise/en/
RISE is a summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, and computer science. It offers unique opportunities for undergraduate students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of 2 to 3 months during the summer. RISE interns are matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language will be English. All scholarship holders receive stipends from the DAAD to help cover living expenses.
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/start.htm
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a paid summer research experience for students interested in working in an ongoing research program. The REU program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. Students majoring in the sciences, math, engineering, and social sciences should visit the REU website for the listings for REU universities and research programs. Students apply directly to REU Program Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites for each Site's specific deadlines and requirements.