Category Archives: Scholarships, Grants & Awards

Ernest F. Hollings NOAA Undergraduate Scholarship

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The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facility during the summer.

The internship provides scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA related science, research, technology, policy, management, and educational activities.

Current sophomores majoring in and conducting research in oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, including geography, physics, hydrology, and geomatics, are invited to apply.

The application is due January 23st, 2023, and the application can be found here!

For additional information, please reach out to The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards!

Rotary Global Grant Interest Meeting

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Come meet local Rotary and Rotaract members and learn about the Rotary Global Grant Scholarships!

Rotary awards help students complete graduate-level study related to one of Rotary International’s Seven Areas of Focus: Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, Disease Prevention, Water and Sanitation, Maternal and Child Health, Education and Basic Literacy, Economic and Community Development, and the Environment.

Awardees are given a $30,000 scholarship which covers airfare, living expenses, and tuition.

Interested Students are encouraged to attend an Info Session:

Info Session: October 17th, 5-6:30pm, Stern Center Room 201

RSVP: nationalawards@cofc.edu or Liza Malcolm (Zoom link available by request)

Are you interested in studying, thinking, and working globally?

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Attend a Boren Awards info session on October 19 to learn how you can earn up to $25,000 in scholarship support for language development.

The Award: Boren scholars and fellows are undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in building a career in public service by applying their language skills, cultural knowledge and academic credentials.

The benefits: Up to $25,000 in scholarships to fund undergraduate study abroad or graduate research and language study in world regions that are critical to U.S. interests and are underrepresented in typical study abroad programs.

Great fit for: Students studying a critical language (including Arabic, Mandarin, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian); those interested in building a career in public service by applying their language skills, cultural knowledge and academic credentials.

Learn more: Attend a Boren Awards Info Session and hear directly from a Boren representative about the opportunities and application process:

  • October 19, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (session one) & 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. (session two)
  • Both sessions will take place in Arnold Hall (JSC 100)

International Undergraduate Research Experience

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Summer 2023 Paid International Research Opportunity.

The Philippines International Research Experience for Students (Ph-IRES) is currently looking for students interested in conducting independent research with US and Filipino mentors from Silliman University, Republic of the Philippines.

Projects will explore conservation, biology and molecular ecology of aquatic and terrestrial species, and many more subjects.

This program is 6-8 weeks long and includes housing and travel stipends.

Learn more on the program website here or reach out to Dr. David Gauthier, Old Dominion University or Dr. Chris Bird, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi at philippines.phires@gmail.com

 

 

Apply for a Critical Language Scholarship and study abroad developing critical language skills

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Apply today for the 2023 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program!

The CLS Program is an intensive, overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities.

Selected students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying 1 of 15 critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.

The CLS Program actively seeks applicants whose study of a critical language relates to their academic field of interest and future career goals. Students in diverse fields of study, including STEM fields, law, medicine, international studies, and the humanities are encouraged to apply.

The National Application Deadline is November 15th, 8pm EST.

For all questions and application information, please check out the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards or email nationalawards@cofc.edu.

Winthrop University U.S. Dept. of Ed TRiO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement projects

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Winthrop McNair Scholars offers a paid summer research internship ($2800), summer room & board, and faculty mentoring. McNair Scholars present their research at a national conference, and many have earned national awards for their presentations.

Additionally, Winthrop’s McNair program pays for students’ travel to conferences, graduate school fairs, graduate school test prep & fees, graduate school application fees, and more! 

Winthrop’s McNair Scholars produce award winning research and go on to succeed in highly competitive graduate programs. This past summer, Winthrop students earned 25% of all of the awards at the Winthrop conference, 62.5% of the 8 first place awards, and 83% of the first place awards for the 6 categories in which they competed.

McNair Scholars receive guidance throughout the graduate application and interview process as well as help finding funding for graduate study. More information about the program is available here!

Applications are accepted year-round, but the deadline for priority consideration this year is Oct. 17. Recommendations are due by Oct. 24.

Please check out our application page to see if you are eligible.

If you think you might be eligible, please complete this online survey.

Interested students may check out a Discussion Session to learn more!

    • Discussion Focus: Program Purpose and Eligibility
    • Discussion Focus: Application Questions

 

Are you interested in studying, thinking, and working globally?

by plasmatinc

Attend a Boren Awards info session on October 19 to learn how you can earn up to $25,000 in scholarship support for language development.

The Award: Boren scholars and fellows are undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in building a career in public service by applying their language skills, cultural knowledge and academic credentials.

The benefits: Up to $25,000 in scholarships to fund undergraduate study abroad or graduate research and language study in world regions that are critical to U.S. interests and are underrepresented in typical study abroad programs.

Great fit for: Students studying a critical language (including Arabic, Mandarin, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian); those interested in building a career in public service by applying their language skills, cultural knowledge and academic credentials.

Learn more: Attend a Boren Awards Info Session and hear directly from a Boren representative about the opportunities and application process:

  • October 19, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (session one) & 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. (session two)
  • Both sessions will take place in Arnold Hall (JSC 100)

Goldwater Scholarship Applications are Now Open!

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Applications for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship are open for submission!

The characteristics the Foundation seeks in a Goldwater Scholar include a strong commitment to a research career in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering; effective display of intellectual intensity in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering; and potential for a significant future contribution to research in the student’s chosen field.

The timeline for the application is as follows:

  • Pre-application: October 28th, 2022, 5 PM EST
  • Internal: November 28th, 2022, 5 PM EST
  • National: January 27, 2023, 11:59 PM EST

For more information and to complete the pre-application, visit the Goldwater Scholarship website.

Interested students should also schedule an appointment with the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards at nationalawards@cofc.edu to learn more about the application process and selection criteria.