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Nationally Competitive Awards
Nationally Competitive Awards
Top Prestigious Awards
There are six top scholarship awards that require university endorsement. There is a campus deadline by which students must apply for these scholarship awards. Please work closely with the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards in order to build the best application possible prior to the campus deadline.
Award |
What Is This? |
When To Apply |
Award Support |
Campus Deadline |
National Deadline |
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields. |
Sophomore or Junior Year (Student should have 1-2 years of undergraduate study remaining.) |
$7,500 annually for undergraduate tuition |
10/08/2013 |
2/2014 |
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The mission of the Foundation is to find and recognize undergraduates with leadership potential who are committed to careers in public service. |
Junior Year (Student should have one year of undergraduate study remaining.) |
Up to $30,000 for professional or graduate study toward a public-service related degree |
10/11/2013 |
2/2014 |
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The Foundation awards scholarships and honorable mentions to sophomores and juniors committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care. |
Sophomore or Junior Year (Student should have at least one year of undergraduate study remaining.) |
Up to $5,000 for undergraduate study |
11/18/2013 |
3/2014 |
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Marshall Scholarships enable intellectually distinguished Americans to study for postgraduate degrees in the United Kingdom, to gain an appreciation for contemporary Britain, and to act as ambassadors. |
Senior Year (Student must be in last year of undergraduate study.) or Recent Alum |
University fees, cost of living, book grant, research and daily travel grants; Fares to and from the United States; Contribution toward the support of a dependent spouse for 1-3 years (2 years expected). |
7/10/2013 |
10/2013 |
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The Mitchell Scholars Program is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service. |
Senior Year (Student must be in last year of undergraduate study.) or Recent Alum |
The Mitchell Scholars Program provides tuition, accommodations, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend for one year of postgraduate study. |
7/10/2013 |
10/2013 |
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The Rhodes Scholarships are awarded to scholars with promise to play an influential role in bettering society; scholars are intellectually, morally, and physically capable of leadership in any field. |
Senior Year (Student must be in last year of undergraduate study.) or Recent Alum |
The Rhodes Trust provides full financial support for Rhodes Scholars to pursue a graduate degree or degrees at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. |
7/10/2013 |
10/2013 |