Office of National and International Scholarships, University of Minnesota, 390 Northrop, 84 Church St SE
ONIS Newsletter Vol. 4, no. 4 (March, 2023)
The ONIS newsletter is a semi-monthly record of news concerning applications for nationally and internationally competitive scholarships, primarily for undergraduates and primarily for the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota. If you would like to have a copy emailed directly to you, please send a request to natschol@umn.edu. Follow ONIS on Twitter (@natscholUMTC) for the latest news and updates.
Celebrations:
Every year the University of Minnesota nominates four juniors for nationally competitive Truman Scholarships.
These awards recognize students with records of leadership and community involvement who plan to have careers of public service with $30,000 scholarships to support their graduate studies in fields such as law, educations, public policy, public health and social work.
This year two of those nominees, Joleece Pecore, an Art and American Indian Studies major from Wisconsin, and Carter Yost, a Communications, History and Political Science major from Nebraska, have been selected as finalists. Both will interview in coming weeks for selection as scholars.
Sophomores who plan to work in any area of public service, either for any level of government, non-profit organizations or other philanthropies, or elsewhere in the private sector, are encouraged to apply for the next round of nominations. Competitive candidates will have a sustained record of community involvement, evidence of leadership skills, and often substantial experience working for a particular cause or issue. Complete applications must be received by ONIS by April 1
Approaching Scholarship Deadlines: Scholarships with a campus deadline listed are ONIS priority scholarships with require a university nomination process. Students must consult with ONIS and submit a preliminary application for these awards. Scholarships with only a national deadline listed are ONIS supported scholarships. Students may apply directly for these awards, but ONIS is willing to support them with writing support and strategic advice.
Voyager Scholarship: Sophomores with documented financial need who plan to engage in careers of public service. The Obama Foundation’s Voyager Scholarship awards up to $50,000 to 100 students nationally to support their final two years of undergraduate study. Scholars also receive a $10,000 stipend to support a travel/service project during the summer in between their junior and senior years. March 22 (national)
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship (Students): Up to $20K/year and paid research training at NIH labs for students with exceptional financial need and interests in biomedical, behavioral, or health-related social science research. Deadline: April 3 (national)
Truman Scholarship (Sophomores): $30K for graduate education in a relevant field for students committed to careers in public service. Successful applicants will have demonstrated leadership skills and a substantial record of public service. Deadline: April 1 (campus)
Churchill Scholarship (Juniors, Seniors): All expenses for a one-year Masters degree in a STEM field at Cambridge University in 2023-24. The University may nominate two students with outstanding academic records and innovative research experience. Deadline: April 1 (campus)
Rhodes Scholarship (Juniors, Seniors): All expenses for two years of graduate studies in any discipline at the University of Oxford starting in fall 2023. Successful applicants will have outstanding academic records, demonstrated leadership skills, energy and commitment to serve the world’s needs, and a clearly articulated plan for study at Oxford. Deadline: April 1 (campus)
Marshall Scholarship (Juniors, Seniors): All expenses for two years of graduate studies in any discipline at one or more British universities starting in fall 2023. Successful applicants will have outstanding academic records, notable scholarly accomplishments, leadership experience, and a distinct rationale for studying in Britain. Deadline: April 1 (campus)
ONIS is located within the University Honors Program, a unit of the Office of Undergraduate Education, and works with any University of Minnesota students interested in applying for nationally and internationally competitive scholarships.