The University of Tulsa’s Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships invites student applications each year for several national scholarships, fellowships, and grants.
These awards are highly competitive. To successfully apply, students must prepare well in advance, especially if they are considering graduate study.
Please note that some of these applications have deadlines as early as September during the application year, and institutional nominations may occur as early as the spring of the previous academic year.
These opportunities are best viewed as beacons illuminating paths of educational and professional aspirations, rather than as trophies to be won. To that end, students are asked to meet with the director of the Office of Nationally Competitive Fellowships to:
- Discuss personal interests and professional aspirations and explore fellowship opportunities that meet those goals
- Develop strategies for researching fellowship opportunities
- Work through a list of reflection questions and other exercises that can help students articulate the central questions animating their educational journey and driving professional aspirations
- Digest the specific criteria of a particular fellowship and explore ways to approach the application process
- Have a sounding board as they think through who to ask for recommendation letters and how to make those requests
- Have a coach to help mentor applicants through the challenges of writing personal statements
- Register students’ intent to apply for those fellowships that require UTulsa’s institutional endorsement
(Mitchell, Marshall, Rhodes, Fulbright, Churchill, Goldwater, Truman)
Contact
Terrie Shipley
Director of National Fellowships
terrie-shipley@utulsa.edu
Schedule a meeting with Terrie
For freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
Unless otherwise noted, please contact Terrie Shipley, director of National Fellowships, with questions and/or to begin the application process for the following programs.
| Scholarship | Description | UTulsa Planning Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship | Up to $7,500 for U.S. citizen students intending to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. | Early November |
| Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship | Enables students of limited financial means (Pell-eligible) to study or intern abroad. Contact: mav-henningsen@utulsa.edu | Early September |
| Boren Scholarship | Up to $25,000 for U.S. citizen students studying critical languages while abroad. *Seniors may apply | January |
| Critical Language Scholarship | Fully-funded language and cultural enrichment program to increase the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. *Seniors and alumni may also apply | September |
| Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute | Fully-funded summer programs at a UK university lasting three to four weeks for U.S. freshmen/sophomores who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Contact: mav-henningsen@utulsa.edu | October |
| Harry S. Truman Scholarship | Up to $30,000 for junior students with leadership potential who plan to pursue careers in public service and who plan to attend graduate school. | November |
| NASA Learner Opportunities | Various programs (training programs, internships, etc.) and scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in space-oriented STEM, under various partnerships. | N/A |
| Public Policy & International Affairs Program | Tuition and housing for PPIA Junior Summer Institute, plus minimum of $5,000 toward a Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. | Early October |
| Udall Undergraduate Scholarship | Up to $7,000 for students committed to pursuing careers that impact Native Healthcare, Tribal Policy, or environment. Scholars also participate in a leadership week. | January |
For rising seniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni
Unless otherwise noted, please contact Terrie Shipley, director of National Fellowships, with questions and/or to begin the application process for the following programs.
| Scholarship | Description | UTulsa Planning Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| British Marshall Scholarship | Full funding to pursue graduate education at an UK institution in any field. | Early May |
| Churchill Scholarship | Provides full support and travel allowance to students planning to study engineering, math, or natural science at Churchill College, Cambridge University, England. | Early May |
| DAAD Graduate Study or Research Scholarship | Stipend for full master’s degree program at a German University or for study at a German university as part of a postgraduate or master’s degree program or for research. | October |
| Fulbright U.S. Student Program | Grants to study, research, or teach English for 9-12 months abroad. Contact: mav-henningsen@utulsa.edu | Early September |
| Gaither Junior Fellowship | One-year, full-time, paid international affairs-related research experience at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. | November |
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Full funding to pursue graduate education at Cambridge University. | Early May |
| Knight-Hennessy Scholars | Full support and living stipend for up to three years of any graduate degree at Stanford to which you are admitted at the time you are selected as a scholar. | N/A |
| Luce Scholars Program | Language training and stipended professional placement in Asia for students with limited exposure to Asia. | Early September |
| McCall MacBain Scholarship | Fully funded master's or professional degree at McGill University, including participation in a leadership development program. | Early May |
| NASA Fellowship Activity | The NFA supports graduate-level research at NASA centers and universities. It aims to advance innovation and exploration in NASA-related fields, particularly in space science and aeronautics. | N/A |
| NDSEG | National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship: Dept. of Defense supports U.S. citizens pursuing doctoral degrees in STEM disciplines relevant to national defense. | N/A |
| NIH F31 | The Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award provides funding for predoctoral students aiming for a research doctorate (Ph.D.) in fields related to health, biomedical sciences, and other National Institue of Health-relevant areas. | N/A |
| NIH F99/K00 | The NIH Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award supports late-stage Ph.D. students aiming to transition to postdoctoral research in biomedical sciences. It funds the final years of the Ph.D. (F99 phase) and provides support for a postdoctoral position (K00 phase). | N/A |
| NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program | National Science Foundation stipend of $34,000 per year plus tuition waivers and fees for three years of graduate study in mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences, including the history of science. | Early September |
| NSTGRO | NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities supports graduate students interested in space technology research that aligns with NASA’s strategic goals. It provides funding and collaboration opportunities with NASA centers. | N/A |
| Peace Corps | Housing and a living stipend to live and work alongside the people in their community of service. Upon completion of two years, $10,000+ to help with the transition to life back home. | N/A |
| Rhodes Scholarship | Tuition and other necessary expenses for two or three years of study at Oxford University in England. | Early May |
| Soros Fellowship for New Americans | Up to $90,000 fellowship for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. | N/A |
| Schwarzman Scholarship | Tuition and all expenses for one-year masters in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in China. | N/A |
| Schweitzer Fellowship | $3,000 to join a diverse group of graduate students in designing and implementing a community-based health prevention and intervention project for underserved people. Contact: rachel-gold@utulsa.edu | N/A |
| SMART Scholarship | Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Scholarship-for-Service Program: Sponsored by the DoD, SMART provides funding for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM. Full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. | N/A |
| Teach for America | Corps members teach full time for at least two years in schools that are underserved due to systemic racism and/or poverty. Salary and training provided, along with health and other partnership benefits. | Early September |
| Yenching Academy Fellowship | Full funding to pursue master’s degree at Peking University (customizable for English speakers with varied levels of Chinese language competency) with the goal of creating a community of enthusiastic, globally oriented young innovators. | November |
Adapted from Univ. of Washington’s website