Deadlines

Ideally, students should have a draft of their application materials ready for the ONCA director to review by the internal deadline listed below. However, there may still be time to apply for some awards on/after the internal deadline date. Please contact us if you have questions about a specific award deadline.

*Certain restrictions may apply
Internal Deadline Award Program Eligibility/Area
Aug. 1 NIH Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students Graduate study in medical sciences
  Soros Fellowships for New Americans Graduate study for recent immigrants
     
Aug. 15 British Marshall Scholarship All majors interested in graduate study in the United Kingdom **
     
  Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Undergraduate study abroad for Pell Grant recipients
  Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program For students interested in Foreign Service
  Fulbright US Student Program For graduating seniors, recent graduates and graduate students to study, research or teach abroad
  GEM Minority Fellowships MS in engineering or Ph.D. study in engineering, sciences, or math
  NASPA Undergraduate Fellows For minority, disabled, LGBTQ+ undergrads
  Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship For seniors applying to graduate programs in international studies and related fields
     
Sep. 15 College to Congress Internships Congress internship for Pell Grant eligible students in junior or senior year
     
  FIE Dublin Scholarship For students enrolled in FIE Dublin study abroad programs or internships
  Fulbright Programs for US Scholars For international study and research
  Gates Cambridge Scholarships All majors interested in graduate study at Cambridge University **
  Mitchell Scholarships Graduate study in Ireland
  National Science Foundation Graduate Science Fellowship For seniors or first-year graduate students pursuing graduate degrees in STEM and social science fields
  Rhodes Scholarship All majors interested in graduate study at Oxford University
     
Oct. 1 American Political Science Association Minority Fellowship Ph.D. study in political science
  Bridging Scholarships Undergraduate study abroad in Japan
  Hertz Foundation Fellowships Doctoral study in applied physical, biological, or engineering sciences
  Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching For distinguished professors
  “Save a Life” Scholarship for Students of Healthcare and Education For students in the broades healthcare field, including students pursuing mental health degrees or occupations, as well as administrative and non-profit programs.
     
Oct. 3 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Undergraduate study abroad for Pell Grant recipients
     
Oct. 15 Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) Graduating seniors and recent graduates for teaching English in Japan
  Metropolitan Art Museum Fellows Graduate study in art
  New York Times Corps Freshman and sophomores from underrepresented groups in journalism
  National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Graduate study in any science
  Payne Fellowship For recent graduates and graduate students interested in studying and researching in OAS countries
  Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA) Prepares juniors for graduate study and careers in international affairs
  Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship For undergraduate students accepted into study abroad program
     
Oct. 27 Soros Fellowship for New Americans Graduate study for recent immigrants
Oct. 28 NSLS – National Society of Leadership and Success Merit and need based scholarship
     
Nov. 1 Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society Various awards for members
  Sigma Tau Delta Study Abroad Scholarships Various awards for members
     
Nov. 15 AAUW Educational Foundation American Fellows For graduate women
  Ford Foundation Predoctoral Diversity Fellowship For graduate students who intend to teach or research at the college level
  Kate Neal Kinley Fellowship For advanced studies in the arts
  National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) Graduate Fellowships Graduate study in physical sciences
  Critical Language Scholarship For intensive training in languages important to national security and economic competitiveness - offers both summer virtual program and study abroad options
  GEMS Minority Fellowship
MS or Ph.D.in engineering, sciences, information systems, data science, or math
Nov. 18 Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program Graduating seniors and recent graduates for teaching English in Japan
Nov. 30 USHLI Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Any undergraduate student of Hispanic ancestry with need
     
Dec. 1 Emerson Hunger Fellowships Recent graduates who want to gain field experience and develop leadership skills in social justice fields
  Metropolitan Museum of Art Graduate Internships For recent graduates and graduate students in any field represented at Smithsonian Institution museums
  NIH Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students Graduate study in medical sciences
     
Dec. 15 The Carnegie Endowment's Junior Fellows Program For graduating seniors and recent graduates seeking international affairs research experience prior to graduate study
  Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Ethics essay contest for juniors and seniors
  Fund for Education Abroad Undergraduate study abroad for non-traditional students and minorities
  Knowles Science Teaching Fellowships Graduate study for future science and math teachers
  Smithsonian Institution Fellowships, Grants, and Internships Paid and unpaid internships
  Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) Graduating seniors and graduates for teaching English in France
     
Vary FTE Theological Congregational Fellowships Undergraduate and graduate theological study
  National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Study Abroad Scholarships Undergraduate study abroad
  Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships Fellowships for graduate studies in the Americas
  Phi Kappa Phi Awards and Grants for Professionals Graduate study fellowships for PKP members
  Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society Spring semester study abroad scholarships for members
  Sigma Tau Delta Study Abroad Scholarships Spring semester study abroad scholarships for members
  Society for Psychological Study of Applied Social Issues (SPSSI) Various awards for seniors and graduate students interested in psychology and applied social science disciplines
  Society of Women Engineers For recent graduates admitted to graduate engineering or computer science programs
     
Jan. 1 American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship Program Ph.D. study in sociology
  Amgen Summer Scholarship For sophomores, juniors or non-graduating seniors to have summer research experiences
  Boren Scholarship Undergraduate and graduate study in critical regions of the world
  Fulbright Killam US-Canada Exchange Program For study abroad during a semester or academic year at a Canadian university
  Fulbright US-UK Commission for Summer Study For students with at least two years remaining in college
  Goldwater Scholarship Sophomore or junior in math, science, or engineering
  NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program For sophomores or juniors studying oceanic or atmospheric sciences
  Truman Scholarship Juniors pursuing career in public service
  Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship Undergraduate students from counties in GA and SC
     
Jan 15 AAUW Educational Foundation American Fellows For graduate women
  Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship Minority students wishing to study abroad who are committed to social justice
  Hispanic Scholarship Fund For Hispanic undergraduates/graduates majoring in STEM fields
  Newhouse Foundation Graduate Newspaper Fellowship For seniors and recent graduates applying to the Syracuse University MA Communications program
Jan. 21 Jay Holstein Scholarship Any actively enrolled college and university students, excellent academic record
Jan. 27 Goldwater Scholarship Sophomore or junior in math, science, or engineering
     
Feb. 1 ANSWER Scholarship For undergraduates who are mothers of children K-12
  Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Undergraduate study abroad for Pell Grant recipients
  Gilman-McCain Scholarship For undergraduates who are dependents of active-duty military
  James Madison Memorial Fellowship For seniors, recent graduates and graduate students who plan to teach high school American history and related subjects
  MEXT Research Student Scholarship Students wishing to attend graduate school in Japan
  Morris K. Udall Scholarship Sophomore or junior environmental studies or Native American studies majors
  Tillman Scholar Program For undergraduate and graduate students who are active duty, veterans, and their spouses
  Alpha Lambda Delta - Graduate Fellowships Merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students
     
Feb. 15 NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program Need-based award for undergraduates in biomedical, behavioral, or social sciences
     
Mar. 1 Alpha Lambda Delta - Stemler Study Abroad Scholarships For students studying abroad
     
Mar. 15 BHW Woman in STEM Scholarship Female undergraduate majors and master's candidates in STEM fields
  Freeman Asia Scholarship Undergraduate study in Asia
  Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship Program Graduate study fellowships for PKP members
  Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Awards Sophomore study abroad award
  Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship For undergraduate students accepted into study abroad program
  Bridging Scholarships  Undergraduate study abroad in Japan
Mar 24 NSLS – National Society of Leadership and Success Merit and need based scholarship
     
Apr. 1
Alpha Lambda Delta - Trow Undergraduate Scholarship  
 
  NIH Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students Graduate study in medical sciences
  NAACP Herbert Lehman Scholarship  For LGBTQ+ students in STEM
  NOGLSTP Scholarship  Undergraduate students with financial need to stay in school and successfully complete their bachelor’s degree
     
     
     
  Congressional Fellowships for Women and Public Policy Graduates pursuing degrees to contribute to equity for women
  Kay Longcope Scholarship Award For LGBTQ+ and minorities interested in journalism
  Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award Students interested in journalism and issues facing LGBTQ+ individuals
  MEXT Research Student Scholarship Students wishing to attend graduate school in Japan
  Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship For LGBTQ+ women
     
May 1 “Save a Life” Scholarship for Students of Healthcare and Education For students in the broades healthcare field, including students pursuing mental health degrees or occupations, as well as administrative and non-profit programs.
May 15 FIE Dublin Scholarship For students enrolled in FIE Dublin study abroad programs or internships
  National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) Scholarship For LGBTQ+ students in STEM
May 16 Education.com scholarship for Graduate School in Europe Graduate school students within Europe
     
Jun. 1 Rotary Global Grants Undergraduate and graduate study abroad
  Tylenol Future Care Scholarship For sophomores, juniors, seniors enrolled in health education and related programs
 
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) Scholarship
For LGBTQ+ students in STEM - Application opens April 1.
     
July 30 Education Dynamics Minority First Generation Scholarship
First in family to go to college