If you're interested in grad school, scholarships, or studying abroad, be sure to attend the following information sessions:
Gilman Scholarship Information Session
September 4 and 5, from 3:30-4:30 in the Nebraska Union, Platte River North
Learn about the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables Pell-eligible students to study or intern abroad. Awards of up to $5,000 for study abroad program expenses (airfare, tuition, room and board, etc) are offered, plus an additional $3,000 for the study of a Critical Need Language (For example, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Portuguese.)
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
September 18, from 3:30-4:30 in the Nebraska Union, Platte River North
Learn about how to get full funding for STEM graduate school!
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a National Science Foundation program that provides funding to STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics or in STEM education) students selected early as either graduating seniors or first year graduate students. They are selected based on their demonstrated potential for significant research achievements. Three years of generous support is provided by the program for graduate study that leads to a research-based master’s or doctoral degree in STEM or STEM education.
STEM Awards and Opportunities
September 18, from 3:30-4:30 in the Nebraska Union, Chimney Rock
Learn about all the different kinds of awards available to STEM students.
Find out about a number of different science awards for STEM students - the Goldwater Scholarship, The NSF Graduate Scholarship, The SMART Scholarship, DAAD RISE Scholarship, NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs), and The Churchill Scholarship.
Truman and Udall Information Session
September 26, from 3:30-4:30 in the Nebraska Union, Platte River North
Learn about these two service-oriented awards!
The Udall Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for college sophomores and juniors pursuing studies leading to a career in tribal health, tribal public policy, or the environment. Candidates should be working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country; have demonstrated their commitment to one of these areas through public service; show leadership that inspires and motivates others to take action; and be committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building.
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation - the federal memorial to our thirty-third President awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.