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National Fellowships and Scholar Programs

Workshops Offered

Workshops are offered to dive into the details of application for a specific award. Information Sessions are an overview of a variety of fellowships around a particular theme. We offer these in both in-person and virtual formats. Please join us at any of our upcoming sessions.

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Workshop Description
Hollings Drop-In 1737694800

When: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00 am
Where: RHUU 304
Topics: Hollings

This drop-in review event is for students applying for the NOAA Hollings Scholarship. Join national fellowships advisors and 2023 NOAA Hollings Scholarship recipients to receive application feedback. Bring your application and your questions! We’re here to help you feel confident about hitting submit.

DAAD RISE Drop-In 1731646800

When: Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
Where: RHUU 348
Topics: DAAD RISE

This drop-in review event is for students applying for the DAAD RISE Summer Internship Program. Join national fellowships advisors and 2023-24 DAAD RISE recipients to receive application feedback. Bring your application and your questions! We’re here to help you feel confident about hitting submit.

PPIA Drop-In 1731042000

When: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:00 am
Where: RHUU 304
Topics: PPIA

This drop-in review event is for students applying for the PPIA Junior Summer Institute. Join national fellowships advisors to receive application feedback. Bring your application and your questions! We’re here to help you feel confident about hitting submit.

Boren Awards for Critical-Need Language Study 1730955600

When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Where: Harper 320
Topics: Boren Scholarship

Learn how to apply for Boren Awards – which offer funding for undergraduate and graduate students to study less-commonly taught languages abroad for up to a year. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.

Communicating Your Scholarly Identity 1730955600

When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration required.

This interactive graduate professional development workshop will help you develop compelling answers to the fundamental questions at the heart of any fellowship, postdoctoral, and job application: who you are and why your work matters.

Summer Opportunities with National Fellowships 1730869200

When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration required.
Topics: CLS, UK Summer Fulbright, TUSA, Humanity In Action, Mount Vernon, NIH SIP, NSF REUs, Gilman-McCain Scholarship, PPIA Public Service Weekends

Students of all majors and years can participate in hands-on summer experiences with national fellowships. Come learn how you can get paid to participate in cultural programs, research opportunities, leadership development and more.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Program 1730782800

When: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration required.
Topics: Erasmus Mundus

Learn how you could earn a master’s in two or more European countries with the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters program. Attend this session to get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.

CLS Drop-In 1730433600

When: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00 am
Where: RHUU 304
Topics: CLS

This drop-in review event is for students applying for the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS). Join national fellowships advisors and 2023-24 CLS recipients to receive application feedback. Bring your application and your questions! We’re here to help you feel confident about hitting submit.

Hollings Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship 1730260800

When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Where: Harper 320
Topics: Hollings

Learn how to apply for the Hollings Scholarship – for sophomores who are interested in climate, weather, oceans and the coast. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.

DAAD RISE for Summer Research 1730088000

When: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration required.
Topics: DAAD RISE, DAAD Summer

DAAD RISE is a paid summer STEM research internship program in Germany open to sophomores, juniors and current graduate students – no language skills required! Attend this workshop to learn how you can apply.

Critical Language Scholarship for Summer Language Learning 1728964800

When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Where: Harper 320
Topics: CLS

Learn how to apply for the Critical Language Scholarship – an intensive summer program of critical-need language study abroad. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.

Udall Scholarship for Environmental Policy 1728878400

When: Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Where: RHUU 302
Topics: Udall

Learn how to apply for the Udall Scholarship – an award for sophomores and juniors interested in the environment. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.

Planning Your Graduate Experience 1728532800

When: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration required.

This workshop will help you map out a personal development plan for gaining the academic and professional skills you need for your future career during your graduate program.

Gilman Drop-In 1728014400

When: Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00 am
Where: RHUU 304
Topics: Gilman-McCain Scholarship

This drop-in review event is for students applying for the Gilman Scholarship. Join national fellowships advisors and 2023-24 Gilman recipients to receive application feedback. Bring your application and your questions! We’re here to help you feel confident about hitting submit.

Applying to PhD Programs 1727928000

When: Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration required.

Are you a current master’s or professional student considering applying for a PhD? Come learn how PhD programs differ from other types of graduate degree programs and how to prepare to apply. This workshop will help you navigate the application process, understand funding, and learn the key factors to consider when choosing a program.

Planning for Postdocs 1727755200

When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration required.

Are you considering a postdoctoral position after finishing your doctorate? This workshop will provide an overview of the What, Why, When, and How of postdocs. Learn about different types of postdocs, where and when to find them, how to apply, and how to make the most of your experience as a postdoc.

PPIA Summer Institutes Workshop 1727668800

When: Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Where: Harper 320
Topics: PPIA, PPIA Public Service Weekends

Join the national fellowships team to learn more about the PPIA Junior Summer Institute – a seven-week long summer program to prepare college juniors for public service and international affairs careers – and get started on your application.

Writing Graduate Fellowship Proposals in the Humanities and Social Sciences 1727236800

When: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Where: Zoom. Registration required. OR Close-Hipp 204

This graduate student workshop covers in detail how to prepare a research proposal for fellowships in the humanities and social sciences. We will examine each component of a proposal and address how to effectively prepare each part.

STEM Undergraduate Funding Opportunities 1727064000

When: Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration required.
Topics: Boren Fellowship, Goldwater, Hollings, Udall, NIH SIP, NSF REUs

STEM majors of all years can come learn how you can get funding to support research on campus, around the country and internationally through national fellowships.

International Opportunities Information Session 1726718400

When: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Where: Harper 320
Topics: Boren Scholarship, Rangel, CLS, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Mitchell, Marshall, Rhodes, Rotary, Pickering, DAAD Undergraduate, DAAD Study, DAAD RISE, DAAD RISE Professional, DAAD Summer, DAAD GSRG, DAAD Bundestag, DAAD Research, DAAD Intensive Language, Payne Fellowship

At this info session, we’ll explore scholarships and paid programs that will help you learn a critical language, teach English or practice a creative art abroad, conduct research, pursue graduate study, intern with the U.S. Department of State foreign services and more.

Fellowships for 1st and 2nd Year Undergraduates 1726632000

When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration required.
Topics: CLS, UK Summer Fulbright, Goldwater, Udall, NSF REUs, Gilman-McCain Scholarship, AEI Summer Honors Program, PPIA Public Service Weekends

First- and second-year students of all majors can apply for fellowship opportunities in the US and abroad. Come learn how you can get paid to participate in cultural programs, research opportunities, intensive language learning, leadership development and more.

Writing Graduate Fellowships: STEM 1726545600

When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Where: Zoom. Registration required. OR Close-Hipp 204

This graduate student workshop takes an in-depth look at how to approach writing a fellowship proposal in STEM disciplines. We will focus on how to structure a research proposal and effectively communicate the nature and significance of your research.

Goldwater Scholarship for STEM Research Careers 1726459200

When: Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Where: Harper 320
Topics: Goldwater

Learn how to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship – THE award for sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue a research career in a STEM field. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.


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