The David C. Frederick Honors College's Office of National Scholarships is home to the national fellowships advisors, experts who work directly with scholarship committees and have expert insights about what judges are looking for. Your National Fellowship Advisor can:
- Provide guidance and feedback on your essays
- Coach you through practice interviews
- Help you work with your mentors to get better recommendations
You don't have to be an Honors student to work with a national fellowships advisor. But you do have to start early — several awards require you to get official endorsement from the University, so you have to meet the campus deadlines before the national deadlines.
Apply for Top Scholarships
- Beinecke Scholarship
The Beinecke Scholarship offers $35,000 for a research focused graduate school degree in the arts, humanities, and social sciences for juniors. Candidates must demonstrate financial need and exceptional academic promise.
- Boren Awards
The Boren Awards fund longer-term study abroad, focusing on critical language acquisition. Boren Awards are open to both undergraduate and graduate students interested in studying, interning, or researching abroad.
Contact: KellyJMedley@pitt.edu
Campus Deadline: noon on January 7, 2026
- Churchill (Winston) Foundation Scholarship
The Churchill Scholarship provides funding for 1 year of STEM graduate study/research at the University of Cambridge, including living expenses and travel allowances. Based on academic achievement, proven skills in research, and talent outside of academic pursuits.
- Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully-funded summer study abroad program. Successful applicants are fully immersed in the study of one of thirteen critical languages through daily coursework, meetings with a language partner, and cultural activities and site visits such as cooking classes and trips to important historical sites. CLS is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Contact: KellyJMedley@pitt.edu
- DAAD Graduate Opportunities
DAAD Graduate Opportunities support graduate study or research in Germany in all fields. German language proficiency not required. U.S. citizenship is NOT required. Contact: Lesha Greene at LEG78@pitt.edu.
- Fulbright Scholarship
The Fulbright Scholarship provides opportunities to research, study, or teach English abroad in over 140 countries. For seniors, graduate students and alumni. U.S. citizenship is required.
- Gilman Scholarship
For Pell Grant recipients, the Gilman Scholarship pays up to $5,000-8,000 for a 1-term study abroad. Contact: Lesha Greene at LEG78@pitt.edu.
- Goldwater Scholarship
The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier recognition for undergraduates participating in STEM research. The award is open to second- and third-year students who demonstrate a current and future commitment to a career in STEM research.
Contact: KellyJMedley@pitt.edu
Campus Deadline: noon on November 17, 2025
- Knight-Hennessy Scholars
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars supports graduate study at Stanford. You must have received your undergraduate degree within the seven years prior to applying (or be in your final year). International students can apply. Awards are granted based on independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and a civic mindset.
- Marshall Scholarship
The Marshall Scholarship is for post-baccalaureate study in the United Kingdom, in almost any discipline. Marshall Scholars are future leaders who will strengthen the relationship between the United Kingdom and America. Graduating seniors and recent graduates can apply up to 3 years after receiving their first undergraduate degree. U.S. citizenship is required.
- Mitchell Scholarship
The Mitchell Scholarship funds post-baccalaureate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland in a variety of disciplines. Candidates younger than 30 with a record of leadership and a commitment to public service can apply. U.S. citizenship is required.
- National Science Foundation - Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP)
The NSF-GRFP funds three years of graduate study in the STEM, Social Sciences, and STEM Education fields. Current seniors, first-year graduate students, and alumni who have yet to begin graduate study are eligible to apply. Applicants must be planning to enroll or already enrolled in a full-time research-based master's or doctoral degree.
Contact: KellyJMedley@pitt.edu
- Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship supports post-baccalaureate study at Oxford University. The Rhodes is the most celebrated international scholarship for graduate-level study or for pursuing a second undergraduate degree. Rhodes Scholars are chosen for their outstanding scholarly achievements, character, commitment to the common good, and potential for leadership in their fields. Graduating seniors and recent graduates aged 23 or younger can apply. U.S. citizens, green card holders and DACA recipients can apply.
- Deadline: Early October every year
- Contact Lesha Greene at LEG78@pitt.edu by August at the very latest to discuss the process for endorsement
- Students cannot apply without institutional endorsement
- Applicants generally require a GPA of 3.7 or higher
- Schwarzman Scholars
The Schwarzman Scholars supports a global leadership master's program in Beijing, China. Students can focus on public policy, international relations, or economics and business. U.S. citizenship is NOT required.
- Truman Scholarship
The Truman Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for graduate study for juniors who demonstrate promising academic potential, outstanding leadership, and a commitment to public service.
Campus deadline: December 1
- Udall Scholarship
The Udall Scholarship provides $7,000 to sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues. Native American or Alaskan native students are also eligible for fields related to tribal health care or tribal policy.
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