The workshops will expose undergraduate and graduate students to opportunities for grants and fellowships in every field of study, many of them for study abroad.

The office was established in 1994 to assist academically talented students in their pursuit of nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. Since 1994, University students have won 275 national awards and more than $7.5 million for advanced academic study. Just last year, USC students, earning more than $1.1, won 28 national awards. Visit our website at www.sc.edu/ofsp for a complete list of winners. Approximately sixty faculty and staff serve on scholarship committees and generally assist students in the application and interview process. The office is open to any qualified University student.

Students are encouraged to attend the workshop for the scholarship or scholarships that interest them most. Attending a scholarship workshop is the first step in applying for a national award.

All workshops are free and are held at 4 p.m. in the Gressette Room, Harper College, USC Horseshoe.

The fall 2005 scholarship workshop series includes:

• August 22 Fulbright Grant
  Calculated on the cost of living in the host country for nine months and on the cost of travel to and from the United States (approximately $15,000–$36,000); settling-in allowances, health insurance, and tuition waivers. Graduating seniors and graduate students, clear program of study proposed to be researched in a particular academic setting abroad; preferred: fluency in the host language, knowledge of current events in the host country, and strong background in American culture. USC Application Deadline: September 6, 2005
  
• August 22 Fellowships for Graduate Study in the United Kingdom
  The highly competitive Marshall, Rhodes, Gates-Cambridge, and Mitchell Scholarship competitions will be discussed. These fellowships cover one to three years of graduate study at various institutions in the UK. Each competition requires applicants to have a record of superior academic achievement, record of service and leadership, and be well informed on global issues. The University must nominate applicants in all four competitions. USC Rhodes Application Deadline: September 7, 2005; USC Mitchell Application Deadline: September 7, 2005; USC Marshall Application Deadline: September 7, 2005; USC Gates-Cambridge Application Deadline: September 7, 2005
  
• August 30 Gilman Scholarship and Freeman-Asia Program
  The Gilman program offers awards up to $5,000 for study abroad to students who receive federal Pell Grant funding. Can be used to support any country-based study abroad program deemed to be eligible for undergraduate academic credit. Freeman-Asia is for study abroad to encourage undergraduates to study in East and Southeast Asia. Both scholarships give priority to students who have not previously studied in the country they are applying to. USC Contact for Deadlines: Study Abroad Office, Byrnes Building, 7-7557. Deadlines vary throughout the school year.
  
• September 1 Truman Scholarship
  Scholarships up to $26,000 for graduate school. Juniors (any major) preparing for a career in public service; leadership abilities, academic performance and potential, community service records, and commitments to public service. Must be nominated by the University. USC Application Deadline: October 17, 2005
  
• September 7 Javits Fellowship
  Provide financial assistance to students of superior ability, as demonstrated by their achievements and exceptional promise, to undertake study at the doctoral and masters of fine arts (MFA) level in selected fields of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. USC Application Deadline: September 30, 2005
  
• September 19 Goldwater Scholarship
  Scholarship of $7,500 for one to two years of undergraduate study. Sophomores and juniors pursuing bachelors' degrees in natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering; intent to earn a graduate degree in these fields to pursue a career in research and/or college-level teaching; strong GPA and research experience. Must be nominated by the University; no direct applications to the Goldwater Foundation will be accepted. USC Application Deadline: October 19, 2005
  
• September 29 Udall Scholarship
  One year of support for eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $5,000. Sophomores and juniors, who study the environment and related fields, or Native Americans and Alaska Natives who have outstanding potential and are in fields related to health care or tribal public policy. College GPA of at least a B or equivalent; must be nominated by the University; U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, national, or nominee from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands. USC Nomination Deadline: October 26, 2005
  
• October 3 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellowship
  Three years of support (up to $115,000) for study and research in the sciences or in engineering, leading to master’s or doctoral degrees in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, behavioral, and social sciences, and in the history and philosophy of sciences. High GPA and high GRE General and Subject Test scores.Commitment to a career in research. Application deadlines vary according to discipline. For more information, go to www.fastlane.nsf.gov.
  
• October 19 National Security Education Program (NSEP)
  NSEP supports outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate high levels of academic performance and strong motivation to internationalize their education by developing expertise in the languages, cultures, and world regions less commonly studied by Americans. Applicants must be evaluated by a University Committee in early January 2006.
  
• November 7 Rotary Scholarship
  Scholars serve as ambassadors abroad while studying for one academic year or three months of language training. Any country where Rotary Clubs are located is considered. All class levels are eligible to apply. The website is: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/
  Application deadline to local clubs: Spring 2006
  
  

For more information on these and other opportunities, contact the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs at 7-0958, Harper College 101, or www.sc.edu/ofsp.

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