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, PPIA and QUAD.
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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Oct
3
NSF GRFP Q&A Drop-in Hours (In-person)9:00am
NSF GRFP Q&A Drop-in Hours (In-person)
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Storrs Campus Rowe 405
Drop-in to ask questions about NSF GRFP! Attend any time during the 2-hour session.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) funds graduate study within the United States leading to research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in specific STEM and social sciences disciplines, including Chemistry, Computer & Information Sciences and Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences, and STEM Education & Learning Research.
The GRFP provides up to three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research. The GRFP supports over 100 subfields.
The program goals are: 1) to select, recognize, and financially support early-career individuals with the demonstrated potential to be high achieving scientists and engineers, and 2) to broaden participation in science and engineering of women, persons who are members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM, persons with disabilities, and veterans. NSF actively encourages women, persons who are members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply. -
Oct
3
Goldwater Q&A Drop-in Hours1:00pm
Goldwater Q&A Drop-in Hours
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Storrs Campus Rowe 405
Thinking of applying to the Goldwater Scholarship? The preapplication deadline is October 14th. If you have questions about your eligibility, please take advantage of these Q&A drop in hours.
Students interested in research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering are invited to apply to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.
Established by Congress in 1986, the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for outstanding U.S. students with excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in, and potential for, research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
In the spring 2023, the Goldwater Foundation will award scholarships to students who will be college juniors or seniors during the 2023-2024 academic year.
In order to be considered for an award, students must be nominated by their institution. The nomination period for the 2023 competition opens in September 2022 on the first Tuesday in September. To start the process of being considered for nomination, please complete a pre-application by 10/14.
Link to preapp:
https://apply.scholarsapply.org/barrygoldwater/login.php
The scholarship award covers eligible expenses up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Scholarship recipients nominated as sophomores can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support. Scholarship recipients nominated as juniors are eligible for a maximum of one year of support. To be eligible, a student must be a current full-time sophomore or junior, who is or intends to pursue a baccalaureate degree, has one or two years of full-time undergraduate study remaining, has a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who will pursue a research career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. -
Oct
4
NSF GRFP Awardee Panel (Virtual)2:00pm
NSF GRFP Awardee Panel (Virtual)
Tuesday, October 4th, 2022
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Storrs Campus WebEx
Attention graduate (1st and 2nd year PhD, Master's considering the PhD) students and undergraduate seniors! Come learn about the NSF GRFP and receive helpful tips on applying. Get your questions answered from a panel of award recipients.
Important Notes: Eligibility for this award requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency; for more information about NSF GRFP please visit: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/.
Meeting information:
Join from the meeting link
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=me0b80b0fb30fd86ac46a261543e67ef8
Join by meeting number
Meeting number (access code): 2620 309 3104
Meeting password: JaaCCCMr339
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
+1-415-655-0002,,26203093104## US Toll
Join by phone
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Join from a video system or application
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You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. -
Oct
5
NSF GRFP Awardee Panel (Virtual)10:00am
NSF GRFP Awardee Panel (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Other WebEx
Attention graduate (1st and 2nd year PhD, Master's considering the PhD) students and undergraduate seniors! Come learn about the NSF GRFP and receive helpful tips on applying. Get your questions answered from a panel of award recipients.
Important Notes: Eligibility for this award requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency; for more information about NSF GRFP please visit: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/.
Meeting information:
Join from the meeting link
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=mbc1bd62c05ac9d935e63e41f9cab5d54
Join by meeting number
Meeting number (access code): 2622 728 5403
Meeting password: JqD5AnZ6a7m
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
+1-415-655-0002,,26227285403## US Toll
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0002 US Toll
Global call-in numbers
Join from a video system or application
Dial 26227285403@uconn-cmr.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. -
Oct
14
Goldwater Scholarship Pre-Application Deadline12:00am
Goldwater Scholarship Pre-Application Deadline
Friday, October 14th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus N/A
Students interested in research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering are invited to apply to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.
Established by Congress in 1986, the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for outstanding U.S. students with excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in, and potential for, research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
In the spring 2023, the Goldwater Foundation will award scholarships to students who will be college juniors or seniors during the 2023-2024 academic year.
In order to be considered for an award, students must be nominated by their institution. The nomination period for the 2023 competition opens in September 2022 on the first Tuesday in September. To start the process of being considered for nomination, please complete a pre-application here by 10/14.
The scholarship award covers eligible expenses up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Scholarship recipients nominated as sophomores can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support. Scholarship recipients nominated as juniors are eligible for a maximum of one year of support. To be eligible, a student must be a current full-time sophomore or junior, who is or intends to pursue a baccalaureate degree, has one or two years of full-time undergraduate study remaining, has a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who will pursue a research career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering.
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