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About Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships
Would you like recognition for your good grades and service while you are a student at Wright State? Would you like to see what doors are open to high-achieving students? Have you ever thought about studying in Oxford or Cambridge?
The Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships Resource Center is here to provide Wright State students with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about national scholarships. On this website, you will find a list of scholarships guidelines for putting together a strong, competitive application; links to other resources; and tips for faculty members writing letters of recommendation.
The Resource Center is housed in the University Honors Program. If you would like more personal assistance in your pursuit of a scholarship opportunity, feel free to contact Honors Studies by visiting 243 Millett Hall, calling 937-775-2660, or emailing honors@wright.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prestigious Scholarship and Fellowship Listings
In this section you will find lists of scholarships with brief descriptions, so that you can get a sense of what you might be eligible for and interested in. If you would like more detailed information, click on the link to the individual scholarship website. If you would like to discuss any of these opportunities further, contact Honors Studies.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Study in the U.S.
| Program Name | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Amgen Scholars | Provides opportunities for students to participate in undergraduate summer research in science and biotechnology at host universities across the U.S. Amgen Scholars website |
| Truman Scholarship | Awarded to undergraduate students, who wish financial support to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government, the non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholarship website |
| Alpha Lambda Delta Jo Anne Trow Undergraduate Scholarships | For undergraduate members of Alpha Lamda Delta that have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Alpha Lambda Delta website |
| Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Initiative Grants | Available to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members to fund ongoing literacy projects or to create new initiatives. Phi Kappa Phi website |
| Golden Key Awards | Golden Key offers a variety of nationally-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies including study abroad opportunities. Golden Key website Golden Key also offers Chapter-based awards for outstanding members. Contact Pam Davis or Wright State chapter website for more information. |
| Barry Goldwater Scholarship | For college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming this Nation’s next generation of natural sciences, mathematics and engineering research leaders. |
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Columbus Foundation Student Scholarships |
200 Scholarships available for students from the Columbus area. |
Study Abroad
| Program Name | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Marshall Scholarships | For study towards a graduate degree (must already have undergraduate degree) at a UK institution in any field of study. Scholarship is held for two years. Marshall Scholarships website |
| Alpha Lambda Delta James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship | To offset the expense of studies abroad for eligible members of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society. Alpha Lambda Delta website |
| David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships | For undergraduate study abroad in non-Western countries; related to national security. Boren Awards website |
| Golden Key Awards | Golden Key offers a variety of nationally-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies including study abroad opportunities. Golden Key website Golden Key also offers Chapter-based awards for outstanding members. Contact Pam Davis or Wright State chapter website for more information. |
| Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants | To recognize and assist undergraduates as they seek knowledge abroad. Phi Kappa Phi website |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): Student Internship Award | Recognizes undergraduates who demonstrate strong potential for leadership in the fields of international affairs. CSIS website |
Graduate Scholarships
Study in the U.S.
| Program Name | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Hertz | For doctoral studies in the natural sciences. Hertz Foundation website |
| Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans | For up to two years of graduate study in the US. Applicants must be “new Americans” (resident alien, naturalized citizen, or both parents naturalized citizens). Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans website |
| Richard M Weaver and Henry Salvatore Fellowships |
For students who are U.S. citizens that are enrolled in a full-time graduate program. Intercollegiate Studies Institute website |
| National Institutes of Health Oxford - Cambridge Scholars Program | An interdisciplinary program designed to train outstanding students in various areas of biomedical research leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded by the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Scholars Program website |
| Alpha Lambda Delta Graduate Fellowships | For Alpha Lambda Delta members who will be pursuing professional or graduate study at any accredited college or university. Alpha Lambda Delta website |
| Truman Scholarship | Awarded to undergraduate students, who wish financial support to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government, the non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholarship website |
| James Madison Fellowships | For MA in American history or political science, MAT with concentration in American constitutional history, American government, political institutions, political theory, or MEd/MA/MS with concentration in above subjects of study. James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation website |
| Golden Key Awards | Golden Key offers a variety of nationally-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies including study abroad opportunities. Golden Key website Golden Key also offers Chapter-based awards for outstanding members. Contact Pam Davis or Wright State chapter website for more information. |
| Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship | For first-year graduate or professional study. Phi Kappa Phi website |
| Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Awards | For post-baccalaureate studies and/or career development for active Phi Kappa Phi members. Phi Kappa Phi website |
| National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) | Three-year graduate fellowships for research, teaching, and the application of science, math, or engineering. Women can apply for WENG and WICS awards. NSF website |
Study Abroad
| Program Name | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Marshall Scholarships | For study towards a graduate degree (undergraduate degree required) at a UK institution in any field of study. Each scholarship is held for two years. Marshall Scholarships website |
| Mitchell | 1 year graduate study in Ireland. The George J. Mitchell Scholarship website |
| Rhodes | For study at Oxford University; graduate and undergraduate degrees. The Rhodes Trust website |
| Fulbright | For recent graduates, postgraduate candidates, and developing professionals and artists to conduct career-launching study and research abroad. |
| Gates | For postgraduate study at Cambridge University. Gates Cambride website |
| DAAD | For undergraduates through faculty members to spend time in or conduct research on Germany. DAAD website |
| Golden Key Awards | Golden Key offers a variety of nationally-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies including study abroad opportunities. Golden Key Golden Key also offers Chapter-based awards for outstanding members. Contact Pam Davis or Wright State chapter website for more information. |
| Rotary Peace Fellowships | 2 year master’s level degree program in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations at one of 7 Rotary centers worldwide. Rotary website |