What are Nationally Competitive Awards?

Nationally competitive awards are prestigious scholarships, fellowships, and experiential opportunities that students compete for at the national level. There are many types of awards for students from a variety of majors, backgrounds, and career paths, as well as for those seeking graduate school, study abroad experiences, or research opportunities. Explore the Awards Directory to learn about some of the available awards, or schedule an appointment to discuss your eligibility with our staff. 

Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards is to help students explore available national award options and to assist in the application process in a way that develops students as scholars and writers. We seek to help students from all backgrounds to work towards their goals.