National Scholarship Listings

Detailed descriptions and links to the scholarship websites follow the table, which lists the programs in chronological order. For information on other scholarship programs, visit the National Scholarships Resources page.

For further information, contact Kyle Mox, National Scholarships Coordinator, via email or by phone at (979) 845 - 1957.

 

Scholarship	Campus Deadline	Award Terms	Eligible Students
Fulbright Program for US Students	Sep 23, 2009	one year of research or independent study in over 140 countries	Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students
Churchill Scholarship	Oct 12, 2009	one year of graduate study in math, science, or engineering at Cambridge University	Graduating seniors or former students under the age of 30
Goldwater Scholarship	Nov 4, 2009	$7,500 to support undergraduate study in math, science, or engineering	Sophomores, Juniors
Truman Scholarship	Nov 4, 2009	Up to $30,000 to support undergraduate and graduate study leading to a career in public service	Juniors
Carnegie Junior Fellows Program	December 1	Year-long, full-time research assistant position at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace	Graduating seniors or formers students who have graduated in the past year
Udall Scholarship	Feb 3, 2009	$5,000 to support undergraduate study in fields related to the environment	Sophomores, Juniors
Astronaut Scholarship	March, 2009	$10,000 to support undergraduate study in math, science, or engineering	Sophomores, Juniors
Rhodes Scholarship	April 2010	2 to 3 years of post-baccalaureate study at Oxford University	Juniors, Seniors, or former students under the age of 24
Marshall Scholarship	April 2010	2 to 3 years of post-baccalaureate study at any university in the United Kingdom	Juniors, Seniors, or former students under the age of 30
Mitchell Scholarship	April 2010	one year of of graduate study at amu university in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland	Juniors, Seniors, or former students under the age of 30
Presidential Fellows Program	March 2010	Participation in a year-long non-residential program; two conferences and an opportunity for publication	Any

The following programs are not coordinated by Honors Programs, but do either require University nomination or have advising available through another University office.

Scholarship	Campus Deadline	Award Terms	Eligible Students
Gates-Cambridge Scholarship	October 15, 2009	One year of graduate study at Cambridge University	Juniors, Seniors, or former students under the age of 30
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship†	November 1, 2009	Up to $44,500 to support research-based graduate degrees in Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering (STEM)	Graduating seniors
NSEP David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship *	February, 2010	Up to $20K to support a semester or academic year of international study	Any
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship*	April/September	Up to $5,000 to support international study	Any student receiveing a Pell Grant
Freeman-Asia Awards*	April/September	Up to $7,000 to support study in East and Southeast Asia	Any

*These programs are coordinated by the Study Abroad Office.  Students who are interested in applying for these programs should contact the Study Abroad Office at (979) 845-0544.

†University nomination is not required for application to the NSF-GRF, but graduating seniors who are applying for this program are strongly encouraged to consult with the Office of Proposal Development in preparing their application.  For further information, contact Lucy Deckard at (979) 458-4290 .

Churchill Scholarship

Deadline: October 12

Terms:

The Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarships are one-year awards that support one year of graduate study in math, science, or engineering at Cambridge University.    The Churchill Scholarship is worth between $44,000 and $50,000, depending on the exchange rate.  It covers all University and College tuition and fees (currently about $25,000).  In addition, students receive a living allowance of £10,000 if enrolled in a nine-month academic program and £12,000 if enrolled in a full-year academic program.  They also receive an allowance of up to $1,000 for travel to and from the United Kingdom.  The Foundation also offers the possibility of a Special Research Grant of up to $2,000.   For further information, visit http://winstonchurchillfoundation.org.  

Eligibility:

Applicants for a Churchill Scholarship must be citizens of the United States and must be a senior who is enrolled in one of the institutions participating in the Scholarship Program competition or a student who has recently graduated from one of those institutions.  Upon taking up a scholarship, a Churchill Scholar must be between the ages of 19 and 26, hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and may not have attained a doctorate.

The criteria for the selection of Churchill Scholars include the following: 

Selection Process:

To apply for this award, students must first be nominated by the University.  The deadline to submit a completed application to the Honors Programs office is October 12, 2009.   The University may nominate up to two students.

To be considered for University nomination, one must submit the following materials to the Honors Programs office:

• One (1) completed and signed Churchill Foundation Application Form with one passport-sized photograph attached.
  

• Four (4) letters of reference — two more than the Cambridge Application. The Foundation requests four academic recommendations from teachers, laboratory directors, and others with whom you have pursued your research and studies. Please do not request recommendations from teachers in fields not related to your research in science, engineering, or mathematics (e.g., history, literature, or philosophy), and please do not submit personal recommendations (e.g., from clergy, directors of charitable organizations, etc.). The cover sheet for the Scholarship Recommendation Reports is available in pdf and Word formats on the Foundation’s Web site. Those whom you have selected for your recommendation should write their letters on departmental letterhead, and they should send their letters directly to your Scholarship Advisor.

• One (1) official transcript from each institution you have attended. If a transcript from a foreign institution lists grades that are not explained or translated into the American grading system, please attach an explanation. The transcript(s) should be also sent directly to your campus Churchill Foundation Representative.
  
  

To access the application materials and to learn more about the Churchill Scholarship, visit http://winstonchurchillfoundation.org.

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Goldwater Scholarship  

Deadline: November 4

Terms:

The Goldwater Scholarship was established to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics in the United States.  Awards are made annually, each scholarship providing a maximum of $7,500 per year for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Sophomore applicants are eligible for two years of support; junior applicants are eligible for one year of support. Two hundred and seventy-eight scholarships were awarded for 2009-2010.    For further information, visit http://www.act.org/goldwater/index.html.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for University nomination, a student must meet the following requirements:

Although many students may be eligible to apply for this award, not all eligible students are competitive.  Goldwater Scholars are selected on the basis of the following criteria:

• High Academic Achievement: A GPA above 3.8 and evidence of "intellectual intensity" as shown by early participation in graduate courses and accomplishments outside the classroom. Selection committees also look for indicators that the student will make significant future contributions in his or her chosen field.
• Commitment to a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Internships, research, and related employment strengthen a student's application. Students should also have shown involvement in math, science, or engineering student or professional organizations. Activities not related to math, science, or engineering bear little weight, however.
• Letters of recommendation: Evaluations should come from faculty members who can discuss your potential for a career in math, science, or engineering. At least one of these must be in the applicant's field of study. Applicants who have done research must obtain a letter from the individual who supervised his or her work.

 

Selection Process:

To apply for this award, students must first be nominated by the University.  The deadline to submit a completed application to the Honors Programs office is November 4, 2009. The University may nominate up to four students for this award. 

To be considered for University nomination, one must submit the following materials to the Honors Programs office:

For further guidance on completing the application materials, visit The Goldwater Scholarship website.

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Truman Scholarship

Deadline: November 4 

Terms:

The Truman Scholarship provides funding for graduate school as preparation for a career in government or public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate studies. In addition, they participate in leadership development programs and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. About 60-65 scholarships are awarded each year. For further information, visit http://truman.gov/.

Eligibility:

Application may be made by U.S. citizens and nationals who are full-time students in the junior class with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Successful applicants typically have an exceptional record of leadership and public or community service.  A wide variety of fields can lead to public service careers: traditional fields such as education, economics, or public policy as well as less obvious ones such as engineering, environmental management, or agriculture. However, some priority is given to candidates proposing to enroll in graduate programs specifically oriented to careers in public service such as public administration, public health, government, or education and human resource development. 

Selection Process:

To apply for this award, students must first be nominated by the University.  The deadline to submit a completed application to the Honors Programs office is November 4, 2009.  The University may nominate up to four students.

To be considered for University nomination, one must submit the following materials to the Honors Programs office:

For further guidance on completing the application materials, visit the Truman Scholarship Foundation Website.