1. Office Of Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships
Campus Fellowship Advisors
Dr. Tamara Valentine, Director, Honors Program
Daniel Villanueva, Assistant Director, Honors Program

2. Overview What makes a candidate stand out?
What are national fellowships?
Who is eligible for a national fellowship?
What does it take to apply for a national fellowship?
What are examples of the national fellowships?
How do fellowships differ from one another?
If I am eligible for one of these national fellowships and want to apply, what do I do next?

3. Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships
Coordinated by the Honors Program
Institutional Representative (NAFA)
Assistance and advice on application process
Information
Guidance
Review
Screening
Panel of experts and consulting faculty
Submission
Faculty Fellowship Committee
Database: (External Links)

4. Faculty Fellowship Committee
Dan Villanueva, Honors Program (German)
Ann Keniston, English
John Pettey, German
Kevin Stevens, History
Nancy Markee, Environmental Sciences
Jeanne Wendel, Economics
Margaret Ferrara, Education
Paul Neill, Physics
Carina Black, Political Science/NNIC

5. Fellowships and Scholarships
DAAD Scholarships
Fulbright US Student Program
Gates Cambridge
Gilman (USAC)
Goldwater
James Madison
British Marshall
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Harry S. Truman
National Security Education Program NSEP (Boren)
Scholarship: undergrad
Fellowship: grad
Phi Kappa Phi
Rhodes Scholarship
Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Morris K. Udall

6. Applying for National Scholarships
Nationally competitive
Merit based
National funding: provides full expenses
Prestigious: carry national recognition and prestige, open doors, build resumes, ticket to additional funding, professional networking
Opportunity for study, travel, research, continue education
Time and Preparation: successful applicants plan early: application, proposal, personal statement, letters of recommendation, transcripts, interview
University nomination
Campus and national deadlines

7. How do you stand out? Academic Work (intellectual foundation) Research
Professional Experience
Professional & Personal Contacts
Leadership Potential
Community Service
Entrepreneurship
Teaching Experience
Work Experience
Personal Experience
Travel
Other languages

8. What does it take to apply?
Academic merit: high GPA
Specific career goals
Willingness to contribute to a field of study
Passion and commitment
Professional and academic relationships
Public service: unpaid internships, volunteer activities, school/professional/community activities
Leadership skills
Good interpersonal skills
Communication skills: written and spoken
Compassion
Well-rounded citizen of the nation and the world
Time, preparation, motivation

9. What is involved? Basic components
Application: online application and hard copies
Academic Proposal/Statement of Purpose
what you want to do, why, where, how, and when
Personal Statement: presents a picture of yourself
Research Project
Activities List/Academic Resume: academic, scholarship, professional, leadership, service
References: 3-8 references (ongoing relationships)
Transcripts
Evidence of creative works: performances, videos
University Nomination
Interview
Deadlines: campus deadline; national deadline

10. Fellowship differences
Number of awardees
Purpose: international research & study; post-grad opportunities; public service; teaching, undergrad discipline support
Eligibility requirements
Selection criteria
Award amounts and benefits
Field of study and career objectives
Language requirements
Screening process
University nomination or endorsement
Deadlines: campus and national

11. Campus and national deadlines
*Boren early January; late January/early February
*Fulbright August; October 11, 2016
*Rhodes April; early October
*British Marshall April; October 1
*US-Ireland Alliance (Mitchell) August; late September/early October
*Gates Cambridge August; mid-October
*Goldwater November; late January
*Truman November; first Tuesday in February
*Phi Kappa Phi April 15; February 15/September 15; April 1/October 1; November 30
Madison November; March 1
*Udall November; typically March 1
DAAD Varying deadlines, see website
Critical Language Scholarship mid-November
Soros Fellowship for New Americans August; early November
Gilman International Scholarship (USAC) summer/fall: early March; spring early October

12. Fall deadlines
If you plan to apply for any fall scholarship (Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Soros), you must meet with a representative of the Office of Undergraduate Fellowships early in spring semester.

13. Fulbright U.S. Student Program (1946)
U.S. government’s premiere international scholarship
“To promote cross-cultural interaction and foster mutual understanding through engagement in the community” among nations through cultural and educational exchanges
150+ nations currently involved
Research, teaching, study, special programs
Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a bachelor’s degree
Sufficient fluency in written and spoken language of host country
Apply Senior year or with bachelor’s degree
1100 awards granted: round-trip transportation, language courses, tuition, books, research allowance, and health insurance
Deadlines:
Campus: August
National: October 11, 2016

14. Types of grants available
Full Grants
Airfare
Health insurance
Monthly maintenance
In some cases,
Dependent support
Tuition
Language courses
Research Allowances
Travel Grants
(Germany, Hungary, Italy)
Over 50 English Teaching Assistantship opportunities worldwide
Special Programs
Business, public health, journalism
Critical Language Enhancement Awards
National Geographic, Fulbright-Clinton, etc.

15. Two types of grants Research/Study Grant ~1,000 awards 8-12 months
140 countries
Independent research, study, or creative and performing arts projects abroad
English Teaching Assistantships:
~600 awards
20-30 hours a week helping to teach English and U.S. culture in the classroom
Remaining time spent on a community-focused project

16. 2016-2017 English Teaching Assistantships
East Asia-Pacific: Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam South Central Asia: Bangladesh, Indian, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Venezuela Sub-Saharan Africa: Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal Middle East & North Africa: Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco Europe: Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine

17. Critical Language Enhancement Awards
Provides additional funding for language study for eligible Fulbright Grantees who intend to use a critical language for their project
Goal to cultivate higher levels of language proficiency prior to, during and beyond the regular Fulbright grant period
Application for CLEA is made in conjunction with the Fulbright Program application
Eligible Countries: China (mainland China program only), Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Morocco, Russia
Eligible Languages: Arabic (all dialects), Bahasa Indonesia, Bangla/Bengali, Mandarin Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Russian, and Urdu.
The number of eligible countries and languages supported by the CLEA is subject to change based on future budget allocations and U.S. Department of State priorities.

18. Rhodes Scholarships (1904)
Student earns master’s degree (2-year) at University of Oxford; any area of study
Be a U.S. citizen, between years, and have a GPA of at least a 3.9
Pays tuition and fees, stipend, travel
~ $50,000/year
32 awards given (900 applications)
Apply: senior year (start app in sophomore year)
University nomination
Interview
Deadlines:
Campus: April
National: October

19. Gates Cambridge Scholarships (1994)
Students attend the University of Cambridge (1-4 yrs)
Need bachelor’s degree and to be admitted to Cambridge and a constituent college in any field
Research distinction as undergraduate
“Create a network of future leaders”
Covers University fees, a maintenance allowance, and roundtrip airfare
Need to show sustained academic achievement
40 awarded to U.S.
Deadlines: mid-October for U.S. students
(International deadlines)

20. Oxbridge
Rhodes House, Oxford
Cambridge

21. Marshall Scholarships (1953)
Students attend any of 89 universities in U.K. for one-two years of study
Be a U.S. citizen, have at least a 3.7 GPA, and a degree from a 4-year college or university
University nomination
Up to 40 awards given (1,000 apps)
Award ($42,000) includes a personal allowance for:
cost of living
arrival allowance
tuition, fees, books
daily expenses
approved travel
thesis preparation
and fares to and from the U.S.
Deadlines
Campus: April
National: October

22. George Mitchell Scholarships (2000)
For one year of graduate study at one of the nine Irish Universities in Ireland (7) or Northern Ireland (2)
12 awards given in any discipline offered at institutions in Ireland and Northern Ireland (250 apps)
Apply: Senior year
18-30 years old
3.7 GPA or better
Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to community and public service.
Awards one year of post-grad study: tuition, board, stipend and travel expenses
Apply directly to the Us-Ireland Alliance
Deadlines:
Campus: August
National: September 30, 2016

23. Two top Irish institutions
Trinity College, Dublin
University College, Dublin

24. Spring deadlines
Scholarships for tuition, fees, books, undergraduate and graduate study
Full-time sophomores and juniors
Committed to particular disciplines and career goals
Record of research, scholarship, public service

25. Harry S. Truman Scholarships (1975)
To attend graduate school for careers in government, the non-profit and advocacy sectors, education, and other public service
Aspire to become “change agents” in U.S. or international public policy
U.S. citizen
Upper quarter of class (winners: 3.8)
Write a policy statement
Apply junior for senior year
70-75 awards given
Have record of public and community service
Outstanding leadership potential and communication skills
Required to work in public service for 3-7 years
$30,000 to apply to grad school in public service areas
Must be nominated by the university
Deadlines
Campus: December 1
National: early February

26. James Madison Fellowship (1986)
Junior (pre-teachers) and Senior (current teachers) Fellowships
For MA, MAT, or MEd degrees
Constitutional coursework
Be a U.S. citizen or national
Plan on becoming a teacher of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary level
Must teach for one year for each year the fellowship was received (above subjects to grades 7-12)
53 awards given, one to each state
Maximum award $24,000 two years
Deadlines
Campus: December 1
National: March 1

27. Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships (1986)
Apply as sophomores or juniors pursuing careers in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering for following year
Need at least a “B” average and be in top 25% of your class (winners: 3.9)
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or resident alien
Graduate school in math, natural sciences, or engineering
Covers tuition, fees, books, room and board up to $7,500 annually
Deadlines
Campus: December 1
National: late January/early February
Must be nominated by the university (up to 4)
300 awards given

28. Morris K. Udall Scholarships (1992)
Sophomores and Juniors
Environmental fields: policy, science, engineering, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, econ OR
Native American or Alaska Native leaders in fields related to healthcare or tribal policy
Must be nominated by the university (up to 6)
Have a “B” average (winners: 3.7)
50 awards up to $5,000 or the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board for one year (and 50 Hon Mentions)
Deadlines
Campus: November
National: March 1

29. DAAD Undergraduate opportunities
Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships for 4 to 10 months of study, thesis research or an internship for students in any academic field. German proficiency preferred but not required.
Study Scholarship
Scholarships for graduating Seniors to complete one academic year of study or a full graduate degree program in Germany. German proficiency required.
RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering
Summertime internships with German doctoral students at universities and research institutions--no German required!
RISE professional
Undergrads who are DAAD alumni can apply for these summer internships with German companies.
University Summer Course Grant
Summer courses at German universities to help build your language skills while studying anything from film to politics to engineering.
internXchange
An 11-week summer program in Berlin for American journalism and communications students. Advanced-intermediate German needed.
Study and Internship Program (SIP)
A full academic semester of study abroad at one of the UAS7 universities in Germany followed by a one-semester professional internship experience in a company or research institute in Germany. German language skills preferred but not required.
German Studies Research Grant
Funding for research in the US or Germany in all areas of contemporary German Studies.
EMGIP - Bundestag Internship
Two months in the German parliament for students who are fluent in German.

30. DAAD Graduate opportunities
Study Scholarship + Study Scholarship for Artists, Musicians, Actors and Dancers (10-month stipend to study at any German university; renewable, can be used to pursue a full Master’s Degree, max. 4 semesters. Applicants in arts, humanities, social sciences must have good command of German)
Research Grant (10-month stipend to pursue Ph.D. research; renewable, can be used to pursue full Ph.D. in Germany within 4 years. Applicants in arts, humanities, social sciences must have good command of German)
University Summer Course Grant (4-week stipends to study German language)
RISE professional (1.5 – 6 month stipends for professional internships)
Intensive Language Courses in Germany (stipends for 8-week German languages courses, not granted to German language, literature or translation students)
Intern Exchange (8- week summer program for journalists with intermediate German)
German Studies Research Grant (1-2 months, for M.A. students in German Studies)
Summer Law School (for students in 2nd or 3rd year of law school, German skills preferred)

31. Graduate fellowship competition
Phi Kappa Phi
Graduate fellowship competition
$15,000; $5000
Support first-year grad or professional study
Active member of PKP (by invitation only)
Chapter nomination
Deadlines:
Submit to chapter PKP by April 1
Headquarters: April 15
Undergraduate
Study Abroad Grant
50 - $1000 awards
Open to all fields
Cum GPA 3.75
Applied/accepted to study abroad program
Session A: study between May 1 and November 30, 2016
Deadline February 15, 2016
Session B: study between December 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017
Deadline September 15, 2016
Non-PKP can apply

32. Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award 147 - $500 awards
To fund post-baccalaureate graduate studies and/or career development: dissertations, continuing education, travel for professional studies
Apply online
Deadline: April 1 session A; October 1 session B
Active PKP member
Dissertation Fellowship
2 $10,000 awards
To doctoral candidates completing dissertation
Apply online
Deadline November 30, 2016
Active member of PKP

33. Golden Key Must be a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society
Offers a wide variety of scholarships ranging from art to leadership
Must be a Junior or a Senior to be inducted and be in the top 15% of undergraduate students
Faculty sponsor: Tamara Valentine
Honors Program

34. Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (1997)
Status as a “new American”:
green card
naturalized citizen
Or naturalized citizen parents
For graduate study in the U.S.
Any academic discipline
Senior or no more than 2 years into grad program, not older than 30 years
30 two-year fellowships given
Award: as much as $90,000 over two years
Show evidence of at least two of the following criteria for selection:
creativity, originality, and initiative
capacity for accomplishment, activities that required drive and sustained effort
commitment to the values of the US Constitution & the Bill of Rights.
November deadline

35. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
For language study in world regions critical to U.S. national security: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East
Undergraduates major in a most fields
Award: Up to $8,000/summer, $10,000/semester and $20,000/year
Deadlines:
Campus: early January
National: February
Pre-arranged programs administered by a U.S. institution, an overseas institution, or a third-party provider
Has a federal employment requirement equal to the length of scholarship support
NSEP Service Requirement: Recipients may seek work in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State or the Intelligence Community.
Campus Advisor: USAC office

36. Boren Graduate Fellowships
For study, research, and internships in world regions critical to U.S. national security: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East
Degree-seeking graduate students design their own programs. Study of a foreign language integral
Award
$12,000/semester
$24,000/year
Has a federal employment requirement equal to the length of scholarship support
NSEP Service requirement: Recipients may seek work in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State or the Intelligence Community.
The application will be available in late-August 2016
Application deadline late January

37. Preparing for a prestigious scholarship

38. What to do Explore the fellowship website Mission and purpose
Eligibility requirements
Selection criteria
Nomination process
Download the application
Review the components of the application
Start completing the application and contacting letter writers
Make an appointment with the Office of Undergraduate Fellowships
Work on the application and obtaining letters
Revise and submit the application to the Office of Undergraduate Fellowships by campus deadlines
If you become one of the university nominees, meet with the Office of Undergraduate Fellowship to develop a timeline
Request letters of recommendation
Submit completed application within 7 days of the national deadline

39. Look for a good fit
Resources on campus to look for scholarships and opportunities
Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships
Honors Program postings
Graduate School
Honorary Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key
USAC: Boren, Gilman
Other resources
Search engines on the web
Knowledge Center
Community groups (Rotary clubs)
Other university scholarship/fellowship websites
University departments and faculty

40. Academic record
Maintain a high GPA, especially in core courses and major. Most prestigious scholarship foundations look for GPAs of 3.9 or higher.
Take challenging classes
Honors classes: advanced, accelerated, challenging
Double major
Classes outside your major
Foreign language courses
Independent-study, special topics, and research projects
Presentations/conferences/posters

41. Get involved in your discipline
Research activities
(Honors) Senior thesis or undergraduate research
Individual or team research
Public showing, presentation, poster
Conferences, faculty presentations, lecturers
Honorary and academic societies in discipline, student-run organizations, professional organizations
Internships
International experience

42. Networking Be a good student
Develop relationships with faculty members
Seek opportunities to work with faculty
Attend professional meetings and faculty lectures
Offer your talents/skills

43. Community service Service-learning integrated in college classes
Volunteerism on and off campus
International Service
Initiate a service project
Commitment over time: logged in hours
Nevada Volunteers

44. Stay competitive, take risks
Competitive spirit
Enter student contests, awards, prizes
Apply for competitive scholarships
Get involved in sports or other extracurricular activities
Get involved in student governance
National and world citizenship
Initiate a community/national/international project
Keep current: read the New York Times, US News & World Report, National Review, The Nation
Attend cultural events
Travel

45. Communication skills Read, Write, Speak often
Publications, school newspaper, TV, or radio
Presentations, panel discussions, or poster sessions (practice speaking in front of groups)
Writing essay contests
Communication/speech classes

46. Application tips
Start the application process early, especially for scholarships like the Rhodes and British Marshall. You are in competition with students who have been planning this for years.
Apps are often due one year in advance of the start of the grant period. Campus deadlines are 2-6 months in advance.
Gather application materials
Start writing
Contact references
Give yourself enough time when writing proposals or personal statements to revise several times
Contact your references early; provide your resume and portfolio, information on the fellowship, and dates.
Submit complete application. Proofread.

47. Personal essay A personal statement is:
A picture of who you are as a person
An invitation to the reader to know you
An indication of your priorities and judgment
Your story of creative, meaningful self-reflection
Length: words
Generating Detail
Articulate a personal or professional inspiration
Discuss academic background or research skills
Establish long-term objectives
Relate to specifics about the target program

48. Letters of recommendation
Seek letters from people who know you and can speak knowledgeably about your talents and abilities.
Get to know professors, advisors, administrators, and other employees and forge good relationships with them.
Initiate contact by going to their offices with questions or comments.
Work with professors on research projects.
Look for opportunities for career and scholarship networking, mentoring relationships, and potential letter writers.

49. Practice
Do your homework: apply for scholarships, fellowships, and awards that fit your record and future goals
Attend campus events and workshops: Prof’l and Grad School Planning; USAC; Fellowship meetings; writing workshops
Apply for large and small scholarships. Get used to the application process.
Ask several faculty members to proofread your research proposal or essays.
Revise, revise, revise.
Participate in mock interviews. Many scholarships require several interviews.

50. Questions?

51. Contact information
Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships The Honors Program Jot Travis Building 11
(775)