Do you want more information on a particular scholarship or opportunity? Interested in studying abroad or at another school in the U.S. ? You’re in the right place! Visit the links below for more information about some of the awards for which our students apply most often, or review the curated page for your current year of study (first year , sophomore , junior , or senior ) for a more comprehensive list of opportunities to consider RIGHT NOW.
You might also want to look ahead at the lists to discover opportunities for which you might want to apply in the future. It’s never too soon to plan!
Keep in mind there are many more opportunities out there beyond those we have listed, so make an appointment to explore your options, or feel free to reach out for help with opportunities you hear about or find on your own as well. Specific application dates change from year to year, so check with our office or the scholarship’s website for the deadline.
National Student Exchange Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship (Deadline: January)
https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/
Available to sophomores and juniors who have at least a 3.0 GPA, but most winners average ~3.9
Must be majoring in natural science, mathematics, or engineering
Committed to a research career in the above fields
Funds eligible expenses (such as tuition) up to $7,500 for up to two years Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Deadline: March, October)
https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
Available to undergraduates from any major who are receiving the Pell Grant at the time of application
Pays up to $5,000 towards study abroad
Extra benefit of ~$3,000 for students studying a “critical need” language (as defined on their website)
Offers spring, summer, and fall semester options Boren Scholarship and Fellowship (Deadline: January)
https://www.borenawards.org/
Available to undergraduates and graduate students
Funds study abroad in countries other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
Study abroad lengths vary from summer, a semester, or a full year
Must be pursuing a major that is related to U.S. national security and have plans to work in the federal government Critical Language Scholarship (Deadline: November)
http://clscholarship.org/
Available to undergraduates and graduate students
Offers the opportunity to intensively study one of 13 critical languages (as defined on their website) in a foreign country
Involves intensive language study and cultural immersion
Travel period runs from June-August Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics (Deadline: December)
www.eliewieselfoundation.org
Available to undergraduate students from any major
Asks students to respond to an prompt about an ethical issue
Awards first, second, third, and honorable mention prizes
Essay length is approximately 3,000-4,000 words Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Deadline: October)
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Apply early in your senior year or during graduate school
Complete research or study abroad OR
Complete an English Teaching Assistant grant abroad
Extra award for studying a critical language (defined on their website) during your time as a Fulbright Gates Cambridge (Deadline: October)
https://www.gatescambridge.org/
Apply early in your senior year
Fully funds a graduate research degree at Cambridge University
Sponsored by Bill Gates
Involves applying to Cambridge as part of the application process
Average winner GPA is 3.7 to 4.0 Harry S. Truman Scholarship (Deadline: February)
http://www.truman.gov/
Apply your junior year
Available for students interested in public service, government, education, or the non-profit sector
Funds $30,000 towards a graduate degree
Must work in a public service field for three years after receiving the Truman-funded graduate degree
Must be nominated by Marshall University, so see our office if you are interested Hertz Foundation (Deadline: October)
https://www.hertzfoundation.org/the-fellowship/
Apply early in your senior year
Must be interested in getting a PhD in applied physical, biological, or engineering sciences
Funds both graduate tuition and a personal stipend
Winners must make a commitment to use their skills to help the U.S. in times of national emergency James Madison Memorial Fellowship (Deadline: March)
http://www.jamesmadison.gov/
Apply in your senior year
Must be planning to become a teacher in U.S. history, government, or social studies at the 7-12 level
Winners make a commitment to teach in the above fields one year for each year of support they receive
Funds graduate study in the above fields, including tuition, fees, and books Marshall Scholarships (Deadline: October)
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Open to students with a 3.7 GPA or higher
Apply early in your senior year
Funds 1-2 years of study in the U.K.
Open to any major, but must be a good ambassador for both the U.S. and the U.K. Rhodes Scholarship (Deadline: October)
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
One of the most prestigious scholarships in the world
Apply early in your senior year
Funds graduate study at Oxford University
Winners chosen based on academic achievements, leadership potential, and commitment to others and the common good
Must be 23 or younger to apply
Average GPA of winners is over 3.9 Udall Scholarship (Deadline: March)
http://udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx
Available to sophomore and junior undergraduate students
Open to students studying the environment, Native American health care, or Native American public policy
Funds up to $5,000 of eligible academic expenses and provides access to a strong alumni network
Must have a strong commitment to working in one of the three above areas as well as demonstrated leadership and public service experience
Applications must be submitted through the Office of National Scholarships, so contact us if interested