Is ONSF right for YOU?
The Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships (ONSF) advises and mentors students at the University of Connecticut who are competing for prestigious, nationally-competitive scholarships and fellowships. ONSF is part of UConn Enrichment Programs and is open to all graduate and undergraduate students at the University, including students at the regional campuses.
ONSF's mission is to foster the intellectual and personal growth of students from all backgrounds who are applying for nationally-competitive awards. By incorporating faculty, staff, and administrators into the recruitment, endorsement, and advising processes, ONSF engages the entire university community in promoting the campus fellowships culture and celebrating the excellence of UConn students.
In addition to advising students about nationally competitive awards, ONSF nominates and prepares candidates for scholarships that require institutional endorsement, including the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Churchill, Beinecke, Goldwater, Udall, Truman, and Gaither Junior Fellows competitions, and those that incorporate some form of institutional endorsement or review into their selection processes, including the U.S. Student Fulbright grants, the NSEP Boren Scholarships and the Schwarzman Scholars program.
ONSF is also a resource for students competing for prestigious, nationally competitive awards for which students apply directly, such as the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, Gates Cambridge, Gilman, NOAA Hollings, Soros, and PPIA.
Students interested in learning more about these and other opportunities are encouraged to contact an advisor by pressing the “Talk to an Advisor” button below and filling out a brief in-take survey so we may best address your needs.
Upcoming Events
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Jan
21
Presidential Scholars Enrichment Award Info Session12:15pm
Presidential Scholars Enrichment Award Info Session
Friday, January 21st, 2022
12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Storrs Campus Webex
The Presidential Scholars Enrichment Award fund of $2,500 can be used by a Presidential Scholar to fund research, eligible study abroad costs, internship, public service and other enrichment activities during the scholar’s four undergraduate years at UConn.
If you have received a Presidential Scholars Award, we encourage you to attend this information session to learn how to access your award funds and plan your enrichment activities.
Meeting link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m406458b8193bb2140fba1e1c4e97e65f -
Jan
24
Gilman Scholarship Info Session5:00pm
Gilman Scholarship Info Session
Monday, January 24th, 2022
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Other Virtual
Are you a student receiving a Pell grant? A U.S. citizen? Join us to learn about the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship to study abroad, awarding up to $8,000! Gilman certifying advisors LuAnn Saunders-Kanabay and Valerie Jenkelunas will discuss eligibility, the application process, selecting a program and answer your questions! Can't attend? Email valerie.jenkelunas@uconn.edu for information and to schedule an advising appointment.
Register for the Gilman Info Session here: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=4638&rc=8242668841 -
Jan
25
Presidential Scholar Enrichment Award Info Session5:00pm
Presidential Scholar Enrichment Award Info Session
Tuesday, January 25th, 2022
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Storrs Campus Webex
The Presidential Scholars Enrichment Award fund of $2,500 can be used by a Presidential Scholar to fund research, eligible study abroad costs, internship, public service and other enrichment activities during the scholar’s four undergraduate years at UConn.
If you have received a Presidential Scholars Award, we encourage you to attend the information session to learn how to access your award funds and plan your enrichment activities.
Meeting link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m69dac9cf615f429a7527f3218ef7d62f -
Jan
26
Presidential Scholar Enrichment Award Info Session5:30pm
Presidential Scholar Enrichment Award Info Session
Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Storrs Campus Webex
The Presidential Scholars Enrichment Award fund of $2,500 can be used by a Presidential Scholar to fund research, eligible study abroad costs, internship, public service and other enrichment activities during the scholar’s four undergraduate years at UConn.
If you have received a Presidential Scholars Award, we encourage you to attend the information session to learn how to access your award funds and plan your enrichment activities.
Meeting link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m75a91cfdea26ebefab53141faa25618a -
Jan
28
Gilman Scholarship Info Session12:00pm
Gilman Scholarship Info Session
Friday, January 28th, 2022
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Other Virtual
Are you a student receiving a Pell grant? A U.S. citizen? Join us to learn about the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship to study abroad, awarding up to $8,000! Gilman certifying advisors LuAnn Saunders-Kanabay and Valerie Jenkelunas will discuss eligibility, the application process, selecting a program and answer your questions! Can't attend? Email valerie.jenkelunas@uconn.edu for information and to schedule an advising appointment.
Register for this Gilman Info Session here: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=4639&rc=6874417598 -
Jan
31
Presidential Scholar Enrichment Award Info Session12:15pm
Presidential Scholar Enrichment Award Info Session
Monday, January 31st, 2022
12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Storrs Campus Webex
The Presidential Scholars Enrichment Award fund of $2,500 can be used by a Presidential Scholar to fund research, eligible study abroad costs, internship, public service and other enrichment activities during the scholar’s four undergraduate years at UConn.
If you have received a Presidential Scholars Award, we encourage you to attend the information session to learn how to access your award funds and plan your enrichment activities.
Meeting link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m5d92df8f5fae6525f8b19f4f078d6d84
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