Cargill Global Scholars (freshmen and sophomores)
• This two-year, $2,500 scholarship program offers U.S. undergraduate students a unique international leadership development program, including networking events, seminars and one-on-one mentoring from volunteers and past scholars. Preference is given to students studying agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, international relations, and scientific fields.
• NIF Advising is optional. External Deadline: March 15.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program (juniors, graduating seniors, recent alumni)
• Fulbright grants fund one academic year abroad for the conduct of an original project, including graduate degree study, specialized study, independent research or arts projects, or English teaching. Over 140 host countries are available!
• During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and may be graduating seniors, recent alumni, or graduate students on the national deadline.
• NIF Advising and endorsement (nomination) is strongly encouraged. Email Courtney Santos, Director of National & International Fellowships (courtney.santos@unl.edu) to receive access to advising updates. External Deadline: October 11.
Special event: Are you interested in building stronger relationships between the U.S. and other cultures? Join the Institute of International Education and the UNL Office of National & International Fellowships to learn about Fulbright!
• Fulbright U.S. Student General Presentation Session (Virtual)
• Wednesday, March 9 at 1:00 pm Central Time
• RSVP on the IIE Website
New! NIF & UCARE Drop-In Services
During the academic term, our Peer Advisors host weekly drop-in hours where students can ask questions and learn strategies for applying to our 30 supported National & International Fellowship awards or the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences (UCARE) program. Learn more and see current drop-in hours!
More details at: https://careers.unl.edu/channels/international-and-national-fellowships/