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National Fellowships and Scholar Programs

Workshops Offered

Workshops are offered to dive into the details of application for a specific award. Information Sessions are an overview of a variety of fellowships around a particular theme. We offer these in both in-person and virtual formats. Please join us at any of our upcoming sessions.

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Workshop Description
Boren Awards for Critical-Need Language Study 1699506000

When: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration Required.
Topics: Boren Fellowship

Learn how to apply for Boren Awards – which offer funding for undergraduate and graduate students to study less-commonly taught languages abroad for up to a year. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team. Zoom. Registration Required.

Summer Opportunities with National Fellowships 1699506000

When: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration Required.
Topics: Gilman, CLS, UK Summer Fulbright, TUSA, Humanity In Action, Mount Vernon, NIH SIP, NSF REUs, PPIA Public Service Weekends

Students of all majors and years can participate in hands-on summer experiences with national fellowships. Come learn how you can get paid to participate in cultural programs, research opportunities, leadership development and more. Zoom. Registration Required.

Communicating Your Scholarly Identity 1699419600

When: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration Required.

This interactive graduate professional development workshop will help you develop compelling answers to the fundamental questions at the heart of any fellowship, postdoctoral, and job application: who you are and why your work matters. Zoom. Registration Required.

Udall Scholarship for Enviornmental or Tribal Policy 1698292800

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Where: Russell House Room 304
Topics: Udall

Learn how to apply for the Udall Scholarship – an award for sophomores and juniors interested in the environment, or for Native American students planning a career in tribal policy or health care. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.

Hollings Scholarship for Enviornmental Stewardship 1698206400

When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Where: Harper 320
Topics: Hollings

Learn how to apply for the Hollings Scholarship – for sophomores who are interested in climate, weather, oceans and the coast. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.

Fall Fellowships Fair 1698120000

When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Where: Davis Field

Come one, come all to the first-ever Fall Fellowships Fair, hosted by the USC national fellowships team. In addition to enjoying food, games and music, you’ll learn more about how you can get money to do cool things, like study abroad, research and language learning. Step right up and meet USC students who have applied for and won national fellowships and scholarships to make a difference in their communities, protect the environment, fund graduate studies and build global connections.

Critical Language Scholarship for Summer Language Learning 1697428800

When: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration Required.
Topics: CLS

Learn how to apply for the Critical Language Scholarship – an intensive summer program of critical-need language study abroad. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team. Zoom. Registration Required.

NSF GRFP Drop-In Help 1697169600

When: Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10 am
Where: Grad Hub in Close-Hipp 2nd Floor
Topics: NSF GRFP

This drop-in review event is for all applicants for the NSF GRFP to get help from current NSF fellows. Bring your drafts and questions and come and get feedback from graduate fellowship peer mentors who have received the NSF GRF. National Fellowships staff will also be present to answer any questions

Planning Your Graduate Experience 1696996800

When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration Required.

This workshop will help you map out a personal development plan for gaining the academic and professional skills you need for your future career during your graduate program. Zoom. Registration Required.

Applying to PhD Programs 1696478400

When: Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration Required.

Are you a current master’s or professional student considering applying for a PhD? Come learn how PhD programs differ from other types of graduate degree programs and how to prepare to apply. This workshop will help you navigate the application process, understand funding, and learn the key factors to consider when choosing a program. Zoom. Registration Required.

Applying to PhD Programs 1696305600

When: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Where: Grad Hub on the 2nd Floor of Close-Hipp

Are you a current master’s or professional student considering applying for a PhD? Come learn how PhD programs differ from other types of graduate degree programs and how to prepare to apply. This workshop will help you navigate the application process, understand funding, and learn the key factors to consider when choosing a program.

STEM Graduate Fellowships 1695873600

When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Registration Required.
Topics: DOE CSGF, Gates Cambridge, GFSD, NSF GRFP, NSF EAPSI, NSF DDRIG, CYSP, Churchill

Ideal for juniors and seniors applying for graduate school or current graduate students who are interested in additional funding, this session will cover a variety of fellowship programs that support study and research for graduate students in STEM and related fields. Zoom. Registration Required.


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