Are you an academically strong student who is interested in bettering the world around you? If so, consider applying for some of the nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships described here.
To learn more or to get the process started, contact Dr. Brian Johnson, Director of Student Success: bjohn@ou.edu I (405)325-9428
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides annually more than 50 scholarships to the brightest and most talented college students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Provides scholarships for graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences at any accredited university. Scholars receive $4,000 prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.
Provides funding for US students to study less commonly taught languages in regions critical to US interests (western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are excluded). In exchange for funding, recipients commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
Funds US students for one-year master’s programs in STEM fields at The University of Cambridge's Churchill College. The Churchill seeks to enhance international relations amongst science professionals.
Full funding for undergraduate or graduate language study. Students choose from 13 critical languages and are placed in a country where the language is spoken. Participants are drawn from a wide variety of fields.
Provides grants for study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. Candidates submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S.
Located in Washington DC at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the program provides substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in international affairs. Approximately 12 students will be hired to work as employees at Carnegie.
Funds postgraduate work in any subject at the University of Cambridge. Selection criteria include outstanding intellectual ability, leadership potential, commitment to improving the lives of others, and a good fit between the applicants interests and the proposed course of study.
Enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness. Open to US citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide.
Funds US undergraduate students who anticipate careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Note: students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or veterinary medicine are eligible for the Goldwater only if research is a central part of the student's career goals.
The internship provides scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.
Funds graduate study in a wide variety of fields at Stanford University. According to their website, winning scholars will "develop both the depth and range of subjects to confront the numerous grand challenges and opportunities of the future."
Provides stipends for young Americans to live and work in Asia for a year, the Luce is intended for those who do not already have significant experience in Asia. Applicants come from a wide variety of backgrounds other than in Asian studies.
Funds graduate study at almost any university in the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) in almost any field of study. Most winning scholars pursue two complementary one-year graduate degrees, often at two separate universities.
Funds US students for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline. Introduces and connects future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and commitment to public service.
Both scholarships fund graduate work for students who seek careers serving US interests abroad. Upon successful completion of a two-year master’s program and two internships, fellows are required to serve in Washington DC, as Foreign Service Officers, or at a US embassy, consulate, or diplomatic mission.
Provides funding for recent college graduates in any field of study at the University of Oxford. While at Oxford, many Rhodes complete two one-year master’s degrees, while others work to complete undergraduate degrees.
Rotary District 5770 offers a $30,000 global graduate fellowship for each academic year. Those living in or studying in south central, southwest or southeast Oklahoma are eligible. The application deadline is February 1, 2022. Applicants can propose study in most universities in the world outside the United States, but most focus on one of seven areas of study that parallel Rotary's seven areas of focus: Peacebuilding and conflict prevention; Disease prevention and treatment; Water, sanitation, and hygiene; Maternal and child health; Basic education and literacy; Community economic development; Environment.
Funds graduate study for a one-year master’s degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Schwarzman scholars are required to pursue degrees in Public Policy, Economics, Business, or International Studies. The course of study is taught in English.
Provides funding for graduate study in a wide variety of fields for US students who display a strong commitment to public service. Although the scholarship is for graduate work, students apply during the junior year.
For college sophomores and juniors who are committed to issues relating to Native American nations or to the environment, the Udall honors the legacies of Morris and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, healthcare, and the stewardship of public lands.
