The Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships serves any students at UNO who are interested in applying for these prestigious opportunities. All the awards differ widely, so there are opportunities if you want to serve your country/government, spend time abroad, or earn a graduate degree.
UNO has a great record with Goldwater scholarships and Fulbright grants, for example. You should also check out the Peace Corps page if you are interest in serving the greatest needs in a variety of countries around the planet.
Explore Scholarship Options
Students are encouraged to use the table below to explore options and the minimum requirements of each opportunity (such as GPA, class rank, citizenship status, etc.). Please be aware that this list is not exhaustive but does highlight some of the renowned opportunities. If you are interested in applying for one of these awards, you can receive support in preparing your application from this office.
Please send an email enquiry to UNOonsf@unomaha.edu to express your interest and the office will support you through the process.
Undergraduate students should be aware that the Office of Research and Creative Activity can support your efforts through FUSE and SCTF (formerly Student UCRCA), and with on-campus presentation opportunities such as RCAF.
Want to get started? Watch the video below for ideas on how to strengthen your application.
Overview of National Scholarships and Fellowships
Seniors
| Scholarship/Fellowship | Deadline Month | Award for | Academic Specialty | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program | January | Serve as a junior research fellow for one year | International affairs, political science, economics, history, and related fields | Seniors |
| CBYX | November | Language learning and study in Germany | Open | All years (before age 24) |
| Clarke DS Fellowship | October | Master's degree | Open--leads to Foreign Service appointment | Seniors and Alumni |
| Coro Fellows Program | January | 9 months experiential training program in public affairs | Open | Seniors and Alumni |
| Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship | January | Funds two years of graduate school (up to $37,500 annually) | International affairs, political science, economics, science policy | Seniors |
| William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose | January | Unrestricted cash grant | Open | Seniors |
| James Madison Fellowship | March | MA degree up to $24,000 | History Education | Seniors |
| Contact Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D., for more information about the James Madison Fellowship. | ||||
| Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship | March, April | One year study and service abroad | Open | Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni |
| Schwarzman Scholarship | Mid-September | One-year Master's Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing | Public Policy, Economics, Business, International Studies | Seniors |
| Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship | March 15 | Member PKP, from $5,000 to $15,000 | Open | Seniors with a GPA of 3.75 or higher |
| Contact Lucy Morrison, Ph.D., for more information about the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. | ||||
| Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship | March, October | Scholarships for study-abroad students receiving the Pell Grant | Open | Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors |
| Contact Emily Krueger for more information about Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. | ||||
| Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant | March 15 | Scholarship funding study-abroad students | Open | Undergraduates with a 3.75 GPA or higher |
| Contact Lucy Morrison, Ph.D., for more information about the Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant. | ||||
| Fulbright Grant | 16 Sept. 2024 | Funding for 1 year abroad to conduct research or teach English | Open | Seniors and Alumni |
| Contact Lucy Morrison, Ph.D., for more information about the Fullbright Grant. | ||||
| Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship | February (Funds educational needs and provides summer domestic and overseas internships with a commitment to the Foreign Service) | |||
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship | October | Scholarships for graduate study (Master's, Ph. D., or second Bachelor's) | Open | Seniors and Alumni |
| George J. Mitchell Scholarship (Paused) |
September | 1 year graduate study at university in Ireland or Northern Ireland | Open | Seniors and Alumni |
| Hertz Foundation Fellowship | October | Up to 5 years leading to a Ph.D.; up to $32,000 annually | STEM areas | Seniors |
| NSEP/Boren Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Fellowship | February | Support for study abroad | Less commonly studied languages and cultures | First-year Alumni and Undergraduates |
| Marshall Scholarship | October | 2 years graduate study at any university in the United Kingdom | Open | Seniors and Alumni |
| Rhodes Scholarship | October | 2-3 years graduate study at Oxford University | Open | Seniors and Alumni |
| National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program | October, November | 3 years funding for research degrees | Sciences, technology, mathematics, engineering | Seniors and Alumni |
| Critical Languages Scholarship | November | Fully funded | Open | Undergraduate and graduate students |
| Churchill Scholarship | November | 2 years graduate study up to $60,000 | Science, Mathematics, Engineering | Seniors and Juniors |
| Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans | November | 2 years graduate study up to $35,000 | Open | New Americans/children of immigrants |
| Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship | September | 2 years graduate study up to $47,500 | Career in the Foreign Service | Seniors with a GPA of 3.2 or higher |
| DAAD | Varies | Research awards and graduate study | Germany options | Seniors and alumni |
Juniors
| Scholarship/Fellowship | Deadline Month | Award for | Academic Specialty | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship | January | Up to $7,500 toward educational expenses annually | Math, natural sciences, engineering | Sophomores and Juniors |
| Harry S. Truman Scholarship | February | Senior year and graduate study for 1-3 years | Careers related to public or government service | Juniors |
| NSEP/Boren Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Fellowship | February | Support for study abroad | Less commonly studied languages and cultures | First-year Alumni and Undergraduates |
| Morris K. Udall Scholarship | March | Up to $5,000 for two years | Careers related to the environment of Native Americans with an interest in tribal policy | Sophomores and Juniors |
| Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship | March, April | One year study and service abroad | Open | Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni |
| Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship | March, October | Scholarships for study-abroad students receiving the Pell Grant | Open | Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors |
| Contact Emily Krueger for more information about the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. | ||||
| Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant | Mid-March | Scholarship funding study-abroad students | Open | Undergraduates with a 3.75 GPA or higher |
| Contact Lucy Morrison, Ph.D., for more information about the Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant. | ||||
| Critical Languages Scholarship | November | Fully funded | Open | Undergraduate and graduate students |
| CBYX | November | Language learning and study in Germany | Open | All years (before age 24) |
Sophomores
| Scholarship/Fellowship | Deadline Month | Award for | Academic Specialty | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship | January | Up to $7,500 toward educational expenses annually | Math, natural sciences, engineering | Sophomores and Juniors |
| NSEP/Boren Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Fellowship | February | Support for study abroad | Less commonly studied languages and cultures | First-year Alumni and Undergraduates |
| Morris K. Udall Scholarship | March | Up to $5,000 for two years | Careers related to the environment of Native Americans with an interest in tribal policy | Sophomores and Juniors |
| Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship | March, October | Scholarships for study-abroad students receiving the Pell Grant | Open | Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors |
| Contact Emily Krueger for more information about Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. | ||||
| Critical Languages Scholarship | November | Fully funded | Open | Undergraduate and graduate students |
| Fulbright Summer Institute | January | U.K. course over summer | Open | Freshmen and sophomores |
Freshpeople
| Scholarship/Fellowship | Deadline Month | Award for | Academic Specialty | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSEP/Boren Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Fellowship | February | Support for study abroad | Less commonly studied languages and cultures | First-year Alumni and Undergraduates |
| Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant | Feb. 15, Sept. 15 | Scholarship funding study-abroad students | Open | Undergraduates with a 3.75 GPA or higher |
| Contact Lucy Morrison, Ph.D., for more information about the Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant. | ||||
| Critical Languages Scholarship | November | Fully funded | Open | Undergraduate and graduate students |
| Fulbright Summer Institute | January | U.K. course over summer | Open | Freshmen and sophomores |
Students interested in applying should contact UNOonsf@unomaha.edu