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National Awards and Scholarships

National Scholarships are high- profile national competitions that may fund:

Graduate School Undergrad Degrees Summer or Gap Year Study Abroad

Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

• Up to $5,000 to study or intern abroad
• U.S. citizen undergraduate students receiving Federal

Pell Grant funding

• Application Deadlines for:

○ Spring 2021 : August 1, 2020 ○ Summer 2021: August 1, 2020 ○ Fall 2021: October 6, 2020

• Campus Contact: Ms. Katherine Grego,

grego_katherine@columbusstate.edu

• http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman-scholarship-

program

Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate Study Abroad Grants

• $1,000 Study Abroad Grants
• Open to all disciplines for Studying Abroad
• Deadline: March 15, 2021
• Campus Contact: Ms. Katherine Grego,

grego_katherine@columbusstate.edu

• http://www.phikappaphi.org/grants-awards/study-

abroad#.VsTS8vkrKUk

Undergraduate Scholarships & Grants

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

• Institutional Deadline: December 6, 2020
• Campus Contact: Dr. Kerri Taylor,

taylor_kerri1@columbusstate.edu

• https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/

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, 2021
• Campus Contact: Dr. Joshua May, may_joshua3@columbusstate.edu
• https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx

Summer and Gap Year Experiences

Fulbright US Student Program

• Provides grants for individually designed study/research

projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs

• Students of Senior Status can apply to teach study or

conduct research abroad

• Application Deadline: October 13, 2020
• Campus Contact: Dr. Eric Spears,

spears_eric@columbusstate.edu

• http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Graduate Scholarships & Grants

Marshall Scholarships

• Pays for 1 to 2 years of graduate study in the United

Kingdom

• Senior standing with a clear post-scholarship plan that

demonstrates why time in UK will be beneficial

• National Application Deadline: September 25, 2020
• Campus Contact: Dr. Eric Spears,

spears_eric@columbusstate.edu

• www.marshallscholarship.org

George J. Mitchell Scholarships

• Pays for 1 year of graduate study in any field at select

universities in Ireland

• Senior Status between the age of 18-29 on Oct 1st of

application year

• Application Deadline: September 25, 2020
• Campus Contact: Dr. Eric Spears,

spears_eric@columbusstate.edu

• www.us-irelandalliance.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 of Senior Status
• Application Deadline: October 7, 2020
• Campus Contact: Dr. Eric Spears, spears_eric@columbusstate.edu
• www.rhodesscholar.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 ○ Seeks students wanting to get a master's degree, a doctorate, or a professional degree such as a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master

• f Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Public

Policy, or Master of International Affairs

• Institutional Deadline: January 4, 2021
• www.truman.gov

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

• Malcolm X

What are they looking for?

• Creativity
• Leadership Experience
• Strong GPAs
• Commitment and connection to their purpose/cause
• Diversity
• Experience in research

Use Your Campus Resources

• 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!

What if I 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

Next Steps

• Talk with your professors
• Get involved
• Email nationalscholar@columbusstate.edu to schedule a

national scholarship advising appointment.