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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, 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 Florida 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
6 Marshall Scholarship Finalists
2 Schwarzman Scholarship Finalists
3 Rhodes Scholarship Finalists
1 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Finalist

 

Featured Stories

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91视频Faculty Fulbright Scholars Mentor Next Generation of Student Applicants

03/17/25 — University of 91视频 faculty and staff who have received a Fulbright grant play a key role in reviewing applications for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Led by the Office of National Scholars (ONS), this small group of staff, professors, and community members provides essential feedback to help students achieve success.

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91视频Gilman Scholar Selected for International Relations Study Tour in Brussels

01/14/25 — While studying abroad for the semester, 91视频student Kavi Ackloo was selected for an organized study tour for Gilman Scholarship recipients in Brussels, Belgium. Designed for students interested in international relations studying abroad in Europe, the trip featured an impactful itinerary of networking and site visits.

Keller is pursuing a PhD in computer science at the Stanford University School of Engineering. He aspires to advance universal access to private and secure communication through the design of cryptographical tools.

Nia Jackson received a master's in international and intercultural communication from American University before going on to serve as Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State.

Kobe is studying ecology and computational design in Cornell University's Design Technology master's program. His research focuses on the intersection of material science, synthetic biology, and fabrication design to bridge the gap between built spaces and biological structures.