The Office of National Scholarships and Post-Graduation Success works with all Pitt undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni who are pursuing a competitive award. We help students identify potential awards and guide them through the process, including essay review, advice on choosing recommenders and interview prep.
The Office of National Scholarships & Post-Graduation Success has elevated the successes of Pitt, contributing to the University's status as a top producer of Fulbrights, sponsoring Pitt's first-ever Mitchell and Soros scholars, and preparing 4 members of the inaugural class of Voyager scholars.
Open to all students, these scholarships require University endorsement and therefore have earlier deadlines.
University endorsement is not required, but we recommend working with an ONS advisor on the application process.
Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to international students.
Pitt has 2 New Goldwater Scholars
Representing fields from neuroscience to immunology, two Pitt juniors and members of the Frederick Honors College were awarded the 2026 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s most prestigious scholarship specifically for STEM students.
A Truman winner committed to service
Frederick Honors College student Sam Podnar has been awarded a 2025 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The prestigious national award recognizes the next generation of public service leaders and provides generous funding for graduate studies in a related field.
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Introducing the 2026 Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars cohort
The University of Pittsburgh David C. Frederick Honors College has announced its 2026 cohort of Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars.
She found her place at Pitt. Now, this undergraduate has created a bridge for others.
When Wiktoria Kopacz arrived at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2024, she came with ambitious goals.
Undergraduate Alexandre Massip earned a national environmental fellowship
University of Pittsburgh student Alexandre Massip has been selected for the Rachel Carson Council’s National Environmental Leadership Fellowship, a yearlong program supporting students focused on environmental education, advocacy and policy.