Scholarships

The Honors Program Directors strongly encourage students to consider the scholarship opportunities below. They will work with students to apply for each of these opportunities.

Fulbright Scholarships

Named after U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright, this scholarship provides students with opportunities to study abroad in host countries. More information here.

Benefits:

  • room and board
  • incidental costs
  • pre-departure and/or in-country orientation covered
  • round trip transportation to the host country

Criteria:

  • must be a citizen or national of the United States
  • must have a conferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • must meet language requirements and competency

NCHC Portz Scholarships

Supported and funded by the John and Edythe Portz Interdisciplinary Research Fellowship, this scholarship supports undergraduate research. More information here.

Benefits:

  • $350 stipend
  • attendance covered at the NCHC annual conference

Criteria:

  • must submit personal statement
  • must include a letter of endorsement from undergraduate institution
  • must submit a paper that is the original work of the nominee

Rhodes Scholarships

The oldest and most prestigious scholarship enabling students from around the world to study at Oxford University in Oxford, England. More information here.

Benefits:

  • covers tuition and fees
  • covers living expenses
  • covers round trip transportation
  • earn a graduate degree

Criteria:

  • must be 18-24 years of age
  • graduate with a 3.70 GPA or higher
  • provide a personal statement
  • supply a letter of endorsement from an undergraduate institution

Truman Scholarships

Created by Congress in 1975, this scholarship is a memorial honoring the 33rd President supporting those who answer the call to public service leadership. More information here.

Benefits:

  • receive up to $30,000 for tuition and fees
  • covers transportation costs minus airfare

Criteria:

  • must be U.S. citizen
  • full-time junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
  • participate in two community service projects
  • commit to pursuing a graduate degree in public service
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