Opportunities for Sophomores – Office of National Scholarships

Available to all students who have at least a 2.5 GPA
Opportunity to study at another school in the U.S. while continuing to pay tuition to Marshall University

Available to undergraduates from any major who are receiving the Pell Grant at the time of application
Pays up to $5,000 towards study abroad
Extra benefit of ~$3,000 for students studying a “critical need” language (as defined on their website)
STEM Supplemental Award also available
Offers spring, summer, and fall semester options

Available to undergraduate and graduate students
Funds study abroad in countries other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
Study abroad length requirements vary from summer, a semester, or a full year
Must be pursuing a major that is related to U.S. national security and have plans to work in the federal government

Available to undergraduates and graduate students
Offers the opportunity to intensively study one of 13 critical languages (as defined on their website) in a foreign country
Involves intensive language study and cultural immersion
Travel period runs from June-August

Available to undergraduate students with at least a 2.8 GPA
Provides scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia
Some program length requirements apply
Must complete and report on a service project following return to the U.S.

Available to first and second year undergraduate students
Requires a minimum GPA of 3.6
Three to four-week summer programs for U.S. undergraduates to explore the UK
Must be a U.S. citizen with little or no travel experience outside North America

Available to undergraduate students
Supports active research participation by undergraduate students in NSF-funded areas
Funded summer research opportunities at sites around the country
Apply directly to the experience(s) in which you are interested

Available to sophomore and junior undergraduates
Provides funding for summer research internships for U.S. students interested in studying STEM fields in Germany
Scholarship awards include a monthly stipend as well as an international travel subsidy

Available to sophomores and juniors who have at least a 3.0 GPA, but most winners average ~3.9
Must be majoring in natural science, mathematics, or engineering
Committed to a research career in the above fields
Funds eligible expenses (such as tuition) up to $7,500 for up to two years

Available to undergraduate and graduate students
Provides scholarships for STEM students, including full tuition, stipends, internships, and employment with the DoD
Must be pursuing a degree in a SMART STEM discipline, have at least a 3.0 GPA and wish to work in the federal government

Available to sophomore and junior undergraduate students
Open to students studying the environment, Native American health care, or Native American public policy
Funds up to $5,000 of eligible academic expenses and provides access to a strong alumni network
Must have a strong commitment to working in one of the three above areas as well as demonstrated leadership and public service experience
Applications must be submitted through the Office of National Scholarships, so contact us if interested

Available to undergraduate and graduate students
Federal internship opportunities in various fields for currently enrolled students.
Apply for specific open positions through USAJOBS internship site.

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