What Are National Scholarships, and How Do I Get One?

What Are National Scholarships, and How Do I Get One?

National Scholarships are highprofile national competitions that may fund: Undergraduate Degrees Undergraduate Summer Experiences Graduate School Study Abroad experiences

A Few Scholarships Undergraduates may apply (Usually, Sophomores and Juniors)

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Up to $5,000 to study or intern abroad U.S. citizen undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding Must be applying to or accepted into a study abroad program Study or Intern abroad must be for at least four weeks (28 days) in one country and no more than one academic year Next Application deadline: March 6, 2018 Summer 2018 http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman-scholarship-program

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships Supports 1 or 2 years of study toward a Bachelor s degree Full-time Sophomores and Juniors interested in Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Engineering Requirements Sophomore or Junior at full-time status at the time of application US citizen, national, or permanent residents of US who intend to become citizens A minimum 3.0 GPA CSU can nominate up to 4 students Institutional Deadline: December 1, 2017 https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/

Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate Study Abroad Grants $1,000 Study Abroad Grants open to all disciplines for Studying Abroad You DO NOT have to be a Phi Kappa Phi member Must have a minimum 3.75 GPA Must have applied and/or been accepted to a study abroad program Session A Deadline: February 15, 2018 Session B Deadline: September 15, 2018 http://www.phikappaphi.org/grants-awards/studyabroad#.vsts8vkrkuk

Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarships Students of Sophomore or Junior standing should have commitment to careers related to: The environment, tribal public policy, or Native American Health Care $5,000 for a years worth of educational expenses Institutional Deadline: February 15, 2018 Requirements: Must be US citizen or permanent resident 3.0 GPA or better and at full time status Willing to attend 4-day scholars orientation in Arizona in August CSU has a limited number of nominations https://www.udall.gov/ourprograms/scholarship/scholarship.aspx

Some of the Options for Graduating Seniors Planning to Enter Graduate School

George J. Mitchell Scholarships Pays for 1 year of graduate study in any field at select universities in Ireland Requirements US Citizen and Senior Status Between the age of 18-29 on Oct 1 st of application year Application Deadline: September 29, 2017 www.us-irelandalliance.org

Marshall Scholarships Pays for 1 to 2 years of graduate study in the United Kingdom Requirements US Citizen and Senior Status GPA of 3.7 or higher Have clear post-scholarship plan that demonstrates why time in UK will be beneficial Application Deadline: October 2, 2017 www.marshallscholarship.org

Rhodes Scholarships Pays for one to three years of graduate study at Oxford University, plus a stipend and travel expenses to and from England Must be a US Citizen and of Senior Status Application Deadline: October 4, 2017 www.rhodesscholar.org

Fulbright US Student Program Provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs US Citizens of Senior Status can apply to teach study or conduct research abroad Must be in good health and serve as cultural ambassadors for the US Application Deadline: October 6,2017 http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Truman Scholarships Up to $30,000 toward graduate school expenses US Citizen of Junior Status committed to a getting a graduate degree and a career in Public Service Involvement in student government, community service activities, government internships, political activities/campaigns CSU can nominate up to 4 students Institutional Deadline: January 15, 2018 www.truman.gov

Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) Fellowship Available to Phi Kappa Phi members entering the first year of graduate or professional study Open to all disciplines Awards 51 Fellowships of $5,000 and 6 Fellowships of $15,000 each year CSU can nominate 1 student Institutional Deadline: March 19, 2018 http://www.phikappaphi.org/grantsawards/fellowship#.vsttqpkrkuk

Why do I need to think about this ahead of time?

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. -Malcolm X

What are they looking for? Application requirements vary, but generally Creativity Leadership Experience Strong GPAs Commitment and connection to their purpose/cause Diversity Experience in research

Deadlines Approximately the same each year Plan to start the process months in advance of the deadline Anticipate delays in processing Internal deadlines are for selection and strengthening National scholarship deadlines are not flexible, so internal deadlines won t be either.

The National Scholarship Committee and other campus resources are here to help! Help shaping your personal narrative Assistance with the logistics of applying Providing Institutional Endorsements and Transcripts Mock Interviewing Feedback on applications and CVs And More!

Where to find more opportunities http://college.emory.edu/national-awards/ Faculty in your department Make an appointment with Ms. Pate in EAB Google

Requesting Letters of Recommendation Select a faculty member who you have worked closely with in your studies related to your major and hopefully the field of the scholarship Make a personal request for a recommendation at least two weeks in advance Follow up with an email the same day with your CV or resume attached Be appreciative of the time your taken to write this letter

What if I apply and don t get the scholarship? Benefits to Applying Self-reflection Clarification of your goals Stronger connections with faculty who work with you A starting point for the next big thing you will do

Ready for the next steps to pursuing a National Scholarship? Do some research on scholarships that might be a good fit for you Talk with faculty in your department Schedule an appointment with Ms. Laura Pate through EAB