Featured Awards
The Fulbright Student Program offers opportunities for graduating seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists to pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. Through partnerships with more than 140 countries, the program aims to promote mutual understanding through academic engagement and cross‑cultural exchange.
Students of all levels are encouraged to attend information sessions and build experiences during college that align with Fulbright’s mission and goals. Applicants should begin preparing their application in late spring of their junior year or over the summer before their senior year for awards beginning the fall after graduation. Alumni are also eligible to apply.
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The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are fully funded, three‑ to four‑week academic and cultural programs in the UK for students with little to no prior travel outside North America. Participants explore UK culture, heritage, and history while taking themed courses at UK universities.
Students should begin exploring options early in their first or second year, as applicants must have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the program. Applicants should begin preparing in the late fall of their first or second year, with the national deadline in February.
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The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a highly prestigious, full‑cost award for outstanding students from outside the UK pursuing postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Scholars are selected for exceptional academic ability, a strong course fit, leadership potential, and a commitment to improving the lives of others.
Students interested in Gates Cambridge should explore Cambridge programs and build strong academic and leadership experiences early in college. Applications follow the Cambridge postgraduate admissions timeline—typically October deadlines for U.S. citizens and December/January for others. Students should begin preparing materials in late spring of junior year or over the summer before senior year. Alumni are also eligible to apply.
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The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship supports exceptional undergraduates preparing for research careers in the natural
sciences, mathematics, and engineering. It provides up to $7,500 per year for eligible academic expenses and is awarded to sophomores and juniors who demonstrate
strong academic performance and research potential.
Students should begin gaining research experience, STEM coursework, and faculty mentorships
early in college. Because TCU may nominate only a limited number of candidates, students
should begin preparing materials at the start of their sophomore or junior year, depending on research progress and eligibility.
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The Marshall Scholarship enables outstanding U.S. students to pursue graduate study in any field at universities across the United Kingdom. The award supports academically distinguished students with strong leadership skills and ambassadorial potential.
Students should begin exploring UK graduate programs and developing leadership, service, and academic experiences early in college. Because TCU may endorse only a limited number of candidates, and applications require multiple essays and letters of recommendation, students should begin preparing in late spring of junior year or over the summer before senior year. Applications are due early fall of senior year. Alumni are also eligible to apply.
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The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland. Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars are chosen annually for one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Applications for 2026-2027: Cycle has been paused.
Students interested in future cycles are encouraged to check back
The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious international award offering fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Scholars are selected for outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, character, and a commitment to service.
Students should begin cultivating academic excellence, leadership experience, community engagement, and purposeful extracurricular involvement early in their undergraduate years. Because TCU may endorse only a limited number of candidates and the application requires extensive essays and letters, students should begin preparing in late spring of junior year or over the summer before senior year. Applications are due early fall of senior year. Alumni are also eligible to apply.
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The Harry S. Truman Scholarship supports undergraduates with exceptional leadership potential who plan to pursue careers in public service. It provides up to $30,000 for graduate study as well as professional development opportunities, including leadership training and career counseling.
Students interested in public service—from any major—should pursue leadership, service, and policy‑related experiences early in college. Because TCU may nominate only a limited number of candidates, students should begin preparing during their sophomore year with the intention to apply as juniors.
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