Many national award competitions that provide winners with financial support for pursuing additional academic interests or experiences are available to current WU students, faculty and alumni.
Scholarships and grants are usually one-time monetary awards
Fellowships often include long-term financial aid to support further research, study or experience in a specific academic field
Contests include essay, art, performance, research and other competitions for national recognition
Internships provide paid and unpaid work experience in various fields
After researching and identifying national awards that interest you, please read the application instructions.
Found a national award not included in the award listings? Let us know about it.
Undergraduates planning to study abroad should consider applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
The Fulbright U.S. Student program provides grants for international graduate study and research, English teaching, storytelling, critical language learning and public health fellowships.
