Many national award competitions that provide winners with financial support for pursuing additional academic interests or experiences are available to current WU students, faculty and alumni.
Scholarships and grants are usually one-time monetary awards
Fellowships often include long-term financial aid to support further research, study or experience in a specific academic field
Contests include essay, art, performance, research and other competitions for national recognition
Internships provide paid and unpaid work experience in various fields
After researching and identifying national awards that interest you, please read the application instructions.
Found a national award not included in the award listings? Let us know about it.
Undergraduates planning to study abroad should consider applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
The Fulbright U.S. Student program provides grants for international graduate study and research, English teaching, storytelling, critical language learning and public health fellowships.
The scholarship provides up to $3,000 for the purpose of studying in a program that furthers the applicant's engagement with Sigma Tau Delta's mission for an academic term or year in a certified, undergraduate program outside the country in which the nominating chapter is located.
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates accepted to summer study abroad programs. Thirty-eight $1,000 grants are awarded each year.
The U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program supports intensive research by undergraduate students in any area of research funded by NSF.
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the US study abroad population.
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi currently awards 40 Fellowships of $8,500 each, six at $15,000 each, and two at $35,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each active Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards.
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.
For over 50 years, the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) has offered students a unique view of the world aboard a floating university. This is a once in a lifetime educational opportunity where you will develop an appreciation of cultural diversity. NSCS is proud to partner with ISE to offer $90,000 in scholarships throughout the year.
The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world.
