National Awards

Timelines

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Timeline Overview

For detailed timelines of specific awards, please click here.

Fellowships, Scholarships and National Awards
 

First Year

  • If you are interested in international graduate study, begin taking language courses
  • Find internship and research opportunities for during school and the summer
  • Get involved in campus life (athletics, student government, newspaper, clubs, orgs, etc)
  • Get to know your academic advisor along with other faculty
  • Make getting involved in off-campus volunteer activities, service organizations, or other programs an important part of you college and educational experience
  • Start to clarify your academic, career and personal goals
  • Make it a priority to start off with an excellent grade point average
  • Some awards (Boren, Goldwater, Pickering, Udall) you are eligible to apply for as a sophomore; research these if they are within your interests
  • Start creating a resume/CV
  • Consider keeping a journal to document your goals, aspirations and personal experiences


Sophomore Year

  • Select a major; take courses that complement your major and seek out interdisciplinary studies
  • Continue to get to know your professors and let them know about your interest in national awards
  • Sophomore year is the ideal time to plan for study abroad; research countries that would support your academic interest; choose a rigorous program—perhaps one that allows for an independent research project or internship or that emphasizes intensive language study
  • If you are interested in international study after graduation (Fulbright, Boren, Luce, Rotary), spend your sophomore year in in-depth language study
  • Most national awards reward students for participating in independent, original research/projects; look for research funding opportunities
  • Look for internships that will complement your academic goals
  • Continue to participate in co-curricular activities that reflect your personal passions/drive; take on leadership roles and take initiative within these activities
  • Continue to maintain a high level of academic achievement throughout this year
  • Prepare for applications due in the junior year (refer to list; there are several); begin contacting faculty advisors about application procedures


Junior Year

  • Continue to broaden your studies and outline your career goals
  • Begin to narrow your focus on awards to which you want to apply for the Senior Year
  • If you are interested in graduate study in the US, meet with your faculty advisor and mentors
  • Approach faculty for letters of recommendation
  • Begin to consider your main academic and professional interests
  • Take time to consider all of the available awards for Juniors, Seniors, and Grads
  • Consult with the Office of Fellowships Advising to begin the process of applying; request an appointment
  • Attend workshops for personal statements, proposals, and award informational meetings
  • Expand your leadership potential during this year; continue to participate in co-curricular activities
  • Study abroad (if applicable) and/or deepen your language study
  • Take challenging coursework during this year while maintaining a high GPA


Senior Year (in some cases, post-grad)

  • Take the “Honors” option if applicable/possible in your major for your senior thesis
  • Maintain a high level of excellence in your coursework
  • Finalize your essays, proposals, CV/Resume, application forms, letters of recommendation
  • Prepare and submit your applications (MEET ALL DEADLINES)
  • Participate in mock interviews
  • Receive Award notification

SPECIFIC AWARD TIMELINES

Some awards have very specific deadlines, both internal and national. To make things easier we have created detailed timelines for these awards.  Click below on the award to review the timeline for the 2012-2013 application cycle.

Fulbright Scholarship Timeline
Gates-Cambridge Scholarship Timeline
Marshall Scholarship Timeline
Mitchell Scholarship Timeline
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Timeline
Rhodes Scholarship Timeline
Truman Scholarship Timeline

 

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