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National Awards and Scholarships

National Scholarships are high- profile national competitions Summer or Undergrad Gap Year that may fund: Degrees Graduate School 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 1 st 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 of 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.