Nationally Competitive Scholarships

Learn about some of the most prestigious and competitive merit-based awards available to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students. Selection for one of these fellowships means you are recognized as a leader and change agent in your chosen field and society.

FEATURED SCHOLAR

Gilman Scholar, 2013

Valeria Rodriguez

Valeria received a Gilman Scholarship to study abroad at Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea in the fall of 2013. As an undergrad, Valeria was also a McNair Scholar. She graduated with a degree in Biology and a Chemistry minor in 2015 and transferred to Oregon State University to get a second degree in Computer Science. Valeria currently lives in Denver and works at VISA as a Sr. Systems Engineer.

"The journey to make it to South Korea and my time there encouraged me to grow intellectually and personally. You go out there in the world and face challenges you would never face at home. Surpassing those challenges, I proved to myself that I am capable of going out in the world and can thrive! There will always be challenges, but the rewards last a lifetime!"

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FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

An annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, and Pacific Islander students.

Deadline: June 1, 2023.

Go to Actuarial Diversity website

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship

FEA invests in deserving U.S. undergraduates who are least likely to study abroad. FEA considers financial need, demographic factors, and academic plan and preparedness to decide on scholarship recipients.

Spring 2024 application will open on July 3, 2023.

Go to FEA website

Fulbright US Student Program

Available to graduating seniors and graduate students to conduct research, pursue advanced study, or undertake teaching assistantships for one year in a foreign country.

Deadline: October 10, 2023.

Go to Fulbright website

Applying for National Competitive Scholarships

The application process may be different from one opportunity to another, but, in general, most of these competitive awards have some things in common. Learn more here!

Resources for Applicants

Scholarships and Fellowships

List of Scholarships and Fellowships

Undergraduate Journals and Conferences

Undergraduate Research Journals and Conferences

Contacts

Nationally Competitive Scholarships

Carolina Galloway, Director
Jonathan Cordova, Coordinator

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