National Scholarships

Catalog description

This course will help students in all majors identify their academic and professional goals through learning about a range of national scholarships and fellowships. These provide opportunities and funding for research, study abroad, leadership and professional development, graduate study and professional schools. These can enhance and enrich their experiences in college and beyond. Students will learn ways to prepare to be eligible and competitive candidates for national scholarships and fellowships; learn to research and identify programs relevant to their interests; develop their thinking and writing through drafting personal statements, statements of purpose, and research proposals; understand how to develop meaningful and productive relationships with faculty and other mentors who can guide and support them through the application process; and meet with previous awardees for guidance and mentoring.