University Honors

Major National Scholarships

Deadlines for major national scholarships change annually. Check with Christina McIntyre for current scholarship meetings, details on the campus process and campus deadlines.

Making application for these scholarships requires considerable preparation.  You should begin to prepare early in your college career if you intend to apply for one or more of these awards.

The English-Speaking Union Scholarship

The English-Speaking Union Scholarship is awarded to one junior per state (in this case, Virginia) for summer study in Great Britain. The English-Speaking Union considers the applicant’s literary and scholastic ability, physical vigor, character and personality. The amount covers the cost of three weeks summer study and transportation.  The final deadline is usually mid January.
Contact Christina McIntyre to inquire about this year’s application process.

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Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities

Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities include an annual stipend to the student and an institutional allowance in lieu of tuition and fees. Approximately 50 pre-doctoral fellowships are made for research-based doctoral programs in the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences, and biological sciences or interdisciplinary programs consisting of two or more eligible disciplines.  The final deadline is usually in early November.

View a list of previous VT Ford Foundation Fellowship recipients

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Fulbright Scholarship

Fulbright Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors and graduate students to pursue a project in their major field at a university in another country (over 70) during a year abroad. The amount includes round-trip transportation, tuition, living expenses, and frequently an accelerated language course. Of particular consideration are language proficiency and careful selection of the site of study for your specific goals.  The campus deadline is late September. The national deadline is usually the third week in October.

View a list of previous VT Fulbright Scholarship recipients

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

The Gates Cambridge Scholarships provide the full cost of studying in Cambridge for one, two, three or in certain exceptional circumstances, four years. The Trust seeks students of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise. Students need to demonstrate their ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline.  Students apply directly to Cambridge. Their deadline is usually November 1. 

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Goldwater Scholarship

Goldwater Scholarships award up to $7,500 per year for tuition, fees, room, board, and books for the junior/senior years to 300 students planning graduate work and a career in science, mathematics, or engineering. The Goldwater Foundation considers scholastic record, research experience, potential in graduate school, and commitment to a research career. The campus deadline is usually before the Thanksgiving break.

View a list of previous VT Goldwater Scholarship recipients

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Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Fellowship

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Fellowship provides up to $50,000 a year for a student to obtain a degree from a graduate or professional school. The guidelines and the extensive application are on-line.

View a list of previous VT Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Fellowship recipients

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James Madison Fellowship

James Madison Fellowships provide $24,000 to support two years of graduate study that lead to a Master’s degree in history, political science or related social studies. The applicants must agree to teach secondary school for at least one year for each year of financial assistance. The final deadline is usually early March.

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Marshall Scholarship

Marshall Scholarships allot approximately $40,000 per year (tuition, fees, room board, transportation, books) to 40 seniors for two years of graduate study at any university in the United Kingdom. Marshall Scholars have a distinguished academic record, strong leadership, significant community service, and a focused program of study for graduate school. The campus deadline is early September. The national deadline is very early October.

View a list of previous VT Marshall Scholarship recipients

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George J. Mitchell Scholarship

George J. Mitchell Scholarships provide one year of study at any university in Ireland in the student’s chosen field. The Mitchell Scholarship was established to educate future American leaders about the island of Ireland. The campus deadline is early September. The national deadline is early October.

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National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowships

NSF Fellowships provide a yearly stipend for three years of graduate study in math, science, engineering, or social sciences plus a cost-of-education allowance to the institution. The National Science Foundation grants over 900 new fellowships to seniors who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude in social science, mathematics, computer science, science, and engineering. The national deadlines are early November.

View a list of previous VT NSF Fellowship recipients

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Rhodes Scholarship

Rhodes Scholarships provide support for tuition, fees, room, board, transportation, books to 32 seniors for two years of graduate study at Oxford University. The Rhodes Foundation looks for seniors with very strong academic records, integrity of character, physical vigor, demonstrated leadership, and extensive public service. Alumni can also apply but must not have reached the age of 24 by October 1 of the application year. Applicants selected to be endorsed by the University will prepare for the national application. For more information about the Rhodes scholarship go to: http://www.rhodesscholar.org. Due to the timing and components of the application, and the specifics of the campus process, students are encouraged to contact Christina McIntyre in early/mid-Spring semester of their Junior year to discuss the application process.

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Truman Scholarship

Truman Scholarships allot money to juniors interested in careers in public service. Approximately 80 scholarships are provided to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement, strong leadership, and sincere interest in a public service career. The campus deadline is very early December. The national deadline is in late January.

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Morris K. Udall Scholarship

Morris K. Udall Scholarships are awarded to 75 sophomores or juniors with outstanding potential (1) who intend to pursue careers in the environment (especially public policy) or (2) who are Native American or Alaskan Native students who intend to pursue careers in health care or tribal public policy. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $5,000 plus a trip to Arizona to meet with all the Udall Scholars and various public officials. The campus deadline is after the Thanksgiving Break. The national deadline is mid February.

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