Nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships are significant monetary awards and professionally developing experiences. Learn about the Goldwater Scholarship in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics, which supports college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming the US’ next generation of research leaders in these fields. Scholarships entail up to $7,500 a year to help cover costs associated with tuition, mandatory fees, books, room and board.

Learn to write compelling personal statements for graduate and professional school, presented by Learning Commons director Maurice Wilson. Bring your laptop and begin workshopping your statement!

Nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships are significant monetary awards and professionally developing experiences. Learn about the Truman Scholarship, which funds up to $30,000 toward graduate study for those pursuing careers as public service leaders seeking to be “change agents.” Apply in your junior year.

Sophomores who demonstrate a passion for self-government and are interested in helping to further the democratic process, this scholarship opportunity is for you! Take advantage of this session to help you put your best foot forward. Applications due Feb. 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. 

Join us to learn more about the 2026 Fulbright UK Summer Institutes, three- to four-week study abroad sessions for US rising sophomores or rising juniors who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. Program costs, including airfare, tuition, accommodation, and, in some cases, a daily allowance for meals, are covered at no charge to students. Co-hosted by CCPD and Study Abroad.