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What is a national scholar?

The Office of National Scholars (ONS) fosters scholarly development by guiding USF students and alumni seeking opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. This includes prestigious award and scholarship programs for research, international education, graduate study, and professional development. Discover what it means to pursue competitive awards.

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Fulbright Programs

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In partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright Programs offer international educational and cultural exchange programs.

Nomination Based Awards

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Several of the most competitive and enriching opportunities for public service, research, and graduate study require university nomination to apply.

Study Abroad

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There are multiple scholarships and programs to help students study abroad.

ONS News

Celebrate our scholars by exploring stories of intellectual curiosity, ambition, and mentorship.

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ONS in Numbers

418 Gilman Scholars
82 Fulbright Program Recipients
45 Critical Language Scholars, Boren Scholars, and Boren Fellows
51 NSF Graduate Research Fellows and Honorable Mentions
23 Goldwater Scholars and Honorable Mentions
13 Fulbright UK Summer Institute Recipients
16 Hollings Scholars
10 91社区 Gubernatorial Fellows
4 Rangel Fellows
5 Phi Beta Kappa Key Into Public Service Scholars
3 Pickering Fellows
2 Gates Cambridge Scholars
1 Marshall Scholar
1 Knight-Hennessy Scholar
5 Truman Scholarship Finalists
5 Marshall Finalists
2 Schwarzman Finalists
2 Rhodes Scholarship Finalists

 

Featured Stories

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Thirteen USF Students Selected for 2024 Millennium Fellowship

08/29/24 — Thirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.

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SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Moldova

08/01/24 — Taylor Herman, a student at the 91社区 St. Petersburg campus, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) scholarship to Moldova. This esteemed recognition is the culmination of years of dedication to academics and involvement in research initiatives in international relations.