The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards supports UC undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni interested in applying for major external fellowships. NCA fosters the intellectual and personal development of UC’s student-scholars by facilitating a rewarding application process that encourages them to engage in rigorous self-reflection, cultivate strong writing practices, and define meaningful connections among their personal commitments, academic pursuits, and future goals.
This office administers UC’s nomination processes for awards like Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Truman, and Goldwater; it also provides support for major awards that do not require endorsement.
Schwarzman Scholarship - Wednesday, April 12th @ 12:30 PM in Swift 702.
Luce Scholars Program - Monday, April 17th @ 12:30 PM in Swift 702.
Email nca@uc.edu with questions.
April 3-7: Fulbright Week Details and Info Sessions
Over the course of this week NCA will hold many info sessions about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Info sessions will include Getting Started Sessions, Fulbright Open House, Life of a Fulbrighter, and Fulbright in the Future.
April 12th at 12:30PM: Scholarship and Session Details
NCA will discuss Schwarzman award details, what it's like to be a scholar, and how to craft a successful application.
April 17th at 12:30PM: Scholarship and Session Details
In this session, Michele McDonald will discuss the details of the Luce Scholars Program, how to select a program, and how to craft a successful application.
October 3, 2022
Samvid Scholarship recognizes Chinmay Bakshi, A&S ’21, as future changemaker after an extraordinary undergraduate career that focused on both research and public service
April 14, 2022
Adam Elzarka is the second University of Cincinnati student to win the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, in addition to other nationally competitive awards.
April 4, 2022
Three students from the University of Cincinnati were announced as finalists for the Critical Language Scholarship this year. The CLS Program is a study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world.
October 21, 2021
UC College of Nursing senior Rebecca Smith is this year's American Association of Men in Nursing Outstanding Student Award winner for her far-reaching contributions to the organization.
If you are interested in being added to our database to be kept up-to-date on all info sessions and resources for the awards that interest you, please fill out our Intake Form.
Open to all students! Get an overview of the awards and how our office can help you apply!
