Psychology major Reality Canty discusses his research

Major scholarships and fellowships build on a student’s undergraduate achievements in important ways and the benefits of winning such awards are numerous. Major scholarships and fellowships not only reward academic performance and commitment to community, but compliment other areas of life as well. Such awards are gateways to significant career opportunities and personal and intellectual growth.

These prestigious awards are highly competitive at the national and/or international level and require applicants to have more than just an excellent academic record. Students must also possess a solid record of leadership, community service and, often, research.

The applications for major scholarships are exacting and demand attention and creativity. In addition to extensive forms, candidates must provide multiple letters of recommendation, compelling personal statements and, in many cases, undergo a rigorous interview process. Many major awards stipulate that candidates must have their applications endorsed by or be officially nominated by their university.

Deadlines for major scholarships are fast approaching. 

Fulbright (Scholarship to conduct research or teach abroad): UAA Deadline is October 1.   

Gates Cambridge (Graduate School at Cambridge):  Deadline is early October.

Gilman Scholarship (For Study Abroad Spring 2009):  October 7.

Hertz Foundation (PhD in Engineering or Physical Sciences):  October 31.

Javits Foundation (PhD or MFA in Arts, Humanities or Social Science):  October 3.

Marshall (Graduate Study in the UK):  UAA Deadline is Sept. 15

Mitchell (Graduate Study in Ireland):  UAA Deadline is Sept. 15

Rhodes Scholarship (Graduate Study at Oxford):  UAA Deadline is Sept. 15

Our office can help you with your application.  Please let us know ASAP if applying for one of these scholarships.