Scholarships & Fellowships
National scholarships, such as the Fulbright, Marshall, or Truman, are awarded through nationwide competitions to the best and the brightest American students. UNCG has students who fit that description and are fully qualified to compete. (See recent Fulbright winners) Applying for one of these major scholarships - most, but not all, fund graduate study - can be a challenging process, but you don't have to go it alone. LIHC can help you identify which scholarships you might qualify for and will assist you in formulating a proposal, editing essays, and preparing for interviews. Those who begin early will be glad they did. A good rule of thumb is to contact the Faculty Representative (Dr. Pam McRae, plmcrae@uncg.edu) sometime during the year before you plan to apply. Watch for announcements about interest meetings and information sessions, and visit the scholarship web site, where you will find everything you need to know.
You don't have to know exactly what you want to do, though, of course, that helps. Part of the Faculty Representative's function is to help you brainstorm for ideas, explore possibilities, and offer encouragement. These scholarships are extremely prestigious and are recognized by scholars around the world. Preparing a strong application can take as much time and effort as a class, but even if you don't win, it is time well spent. It's good practice for applying to graduate school and other grants and scholarships, but perhaps more importantly, is offers you the opportunity to clarify for yourself your goals and aspirations and ultimately to learn more about yourself as a human being.