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The Office of National Scholars mentors students throughout competitive scholarship applications.

The Office of National Scholars (ONS) is dedicated to providing guidance and support for USF’s high achieving students as they compete for national merit scholarships across all disciplines. The scholarships and fellowships are for creative, motivated, academically strong students who are leaders in and out of the classroom. We identify, recruit and mentor students who apply for prestigious schola

rships such as the Truman, Rhodes, Fulbright, Marshall and Mitchell. We also work with faculty members to recruit candidates, write strong letters of recommendation, review applications and essays, and provide mock interviews for applicants. This process ensures that students’ applications are of the highest caliber and reflect the students’ excellence. Our doors are open to all USF students and alumni who are interested in merit-based scholarships. We work with undergraduate and graduate students at all levels and in all fields. USF students are excellent candidates for these awards and we want to discuss your options with you!

05/19/2023

Congratulations to the six USF students recently selected for The Fulbright Program!

Today, our Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grantees were gifted a medal by USF World in a ceremony to honor their achievements and new roles as ambassadors of the United States and the University of South Florida around the world.

Join us in wishing them well as they begin their travels!

Gina Pantano - Research Grant to Germany
Lidiana Rios Barreto - Research Grant to France
Elizabeth Vicario - Research Grant to Ghana
Jonathan Rodriguez - Research Grant to Dominica
Sabrina Chowdhury (not pictured) - English Teaching Assistant Grant to Uzbekistan
Rachel Sanderson (not pictured) - Research Grant to Spain

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest exchange program in the world, offering fellowships abroad for one academic year to graduating college seniors, graduate students, and recent alumni. To learn more, visit our website!

05/03/2023

Congratulations to Joseph Ambrosino, who was selected for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of Bristol with the Centre for Black Humanities!

Joseph is a Political Science and History double major with a minor in psychology. He is interested in racial inequality and justice, and this Fulbright UK Summer Institute at University of Bristol will take a deep dive in the history of Black rights movements on both sides of the Atlantic and the city's footprint within human rights.

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three-to-four-week summer programs for U.S. undergraduate students at different higher education Institutions in the United Kingdom (UK). Each Institute has a theme, and themes range from climate change and the environment, to identity and nationhood, to arts, activism and social justice. Participants study alongside academics and professionals, attend cultural events, and visit relevant sites. For more information on this program, visit our website at the link in our bio!

05/01/2023

Congratulations to Audra Nikolajski for being selected as a Phi Beta Kappa Key Into Public Service Scholar!

Audra aspires to pioneer curricula changes in elementary education using narrative empathy through storytelling as a touchstone. She has interned at the Hillsborough County Schoolboard and engaged with education policy makers at the 2023 Future of Florida Summit in Gainesville. In the future, Audra plans to pursue the Education and Public Policy MPP/PhD program at the College of William and Mary, with a focus in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership before going to work for an NGO like Narrative 4, which brings social-emotional learning to classrooms.

Read more about Audra's story through this link: https://www.usf.edu/ons/news-recipients/usf-newest-key-into-public-service-scholar.aspx

Key Into Public Service recognizes students who have demonstrated interest in working in the public sector and possess a strong academic record in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's most prestigious academic honor society. Each scholar receives a $5000 undergraduate scholarship and takes part in a conference to receive training, mentoring, and reflection on pathways into active citizenship.

04/28/2023

Congratulations to Mabel Proenza for being selected for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program!

Mabel graduated from USF as a student in the Judy Genshaft Honors College in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in International Studies and World Languages and Cultures, with a concentration in French and Mandarin. She will attend Penn State University for a master's degree in International Relations, starting this fall. Upon completion of her degree and fellowship program, she plans to become a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State.

Mabel has a long history of working with the Office of National Scholars and currently stands as the most awarded national scholar in USF's history. As a first year student, she was awarded the Gilman Scholarship and Freeman-ASIA Award to study abroad for a semester in China. She has since also been selected for the Boren Scholarship, the State Department Internship Program, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and now the Pickering Fellowship.

The Pickering Fellowship provides graduate funding and an opportunity for direct entrance into the Foreign Service upon completion. Pickering is administered by the U.S. Department of State and Howard University. It welcomes applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in diplomatic efforts.

Read more about Mabel's journey through this link: https://www.usf.edu/ons/news-recipients/usf-student-journey-to-foreign-service.aspx

Any students interested in these opportunities can also check out our website.

04/26/2023

Congratulations to Daniela Zamora Alviarez for being selected as a POET Scholar!

POET is the world's largest producer of biofuel and a world leader in sustainable bioproducts. They have a strong commitment to powerful and practical solutions to the world's most pressing challenges.

Daniela is one of 12 students chosen nationally for their Never Satisfied Scholarship this year, which includes networking and mentorship with the POET team.

Daniela said, "POET’s mission is not only important to me, but absolutely fundamental to my core values. I believe that tackling our transition from fossil fuels and nonrenewable energy sources is an enormous task that can only be completed through the power of community. As a POET Scholar, my main focus will be to create infrastructure that can supply our energy grid with power that is derived from sources that are not depleting our natural resources, but instead creating a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations. Through empowering the community, especially those who are most disenfranchised, with education and innovative research and development, I hope to make a true impact on our planet."

04/24/2023

Congratulations to Jordon Myrick, who was selected for a community-engaged anthropological field program this summer in Starkville, Mississippi!

Jordon will join faculty from Mississippi State University to conduct research in the Brush Arbor Cemetery, a historic Black cemetery, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The students will learn through archival, archaeological, historical and anthropological work to preserve this significant site and others through a community-based restorative model.

04/21/2023

Congratulations to USF's newest NSF GRFP (National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program) recipients! Nine new recipients have been named, as well as one honorable mention. The following students worked on their applications with ONS.

Ruchi Korde (pictured above)
Alexandria Brady-Miné
Cole Gibson
Jacob Yarinsky
Jenna Brooks
David Pando-Gonzalez
Honorable Mention – Cassondra Lyman

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, social sceinces, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral programs at accredited United States institutions. You can learn more about NSF GRFP on our website's STEM page under the opportunities tab.

04/21/2023

Congratulations to Audrey Brandt, who has been selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administeation (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program!

Audrey is a sophomore with a major in marine biology and a minor in anthropology on the USF St. Petersburg campus. They are also a member of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. During their Hollings experience, which will take place in summer 2024, Audrey will complete research under a NOAA mentor and be provided funding to present at national conferences.

Visit the link in our bio to read more about Audrey and the Hollings Scholarship Program!

04/21/2023

Congratulations to Matthew Stoner, a newly awarded CLS (Critical Language Scholarship) recipient! Matthew will head to Taiwan this summer June through August, studying Mandarin Chinese. 🇹🇼

Each summer, American undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities across the country, spend eight to ten weeks learning one of fourteen languages at an intensive study abroad institute. The CLS Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is designed to promote rapid language gains and essential intercultural fluency in regions that are critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity. To Speak with ONS about this opportunity, find more information on our website through the link in our bio!

04/13/2023

Judy Genshaft Honors College junior Haley Vantoorenburg is USF’s 21st honoree of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, and Geoscience’s very first!

Haley’s work as a paleoecologist provides critical perspectives on how organisms have interacted throughout Earth’s history and may inform on how communities of organisms interact today and change with their environments. Haley aims to make paleontology more inclusive and accessible, and thus, synergizes community outreach and museum work with her research. Congratulations to Haley and her mentor Dr. Sarah Sheffield of USF Geosciences!

The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious undergraduate award in the country for science research and provides $7,500 for educational expenses and research support. The purpose of the program is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.

04/10/2023

Congratulations to the eight USF students recently selected for competitive REU (research...) programs across the country!

The students will be taking part in these REU’s this upcoming summer. Those selected range from freshmen to seniors in diverse areas of study, such as Computer Science, Medicine, Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Science, and Psychology. Visit our website to learn more about REUs!

Click on each image to find out more about each student's upcoming REU.

03/27/2023

Congratulations to Sofia Gonzalez for her acceptance into UF's Scripps Program!

Sofia will be attending the University of Florida's Scripps Biomedical Research SURF/REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) in Jupiter, Florida. This opportunity is a 10-week program with a research focus that integrates cutting-edge bioscience research with the development of chemical tools.

If you are interested in working with the Office of National Scholars, click the link in our bio to find new opportunities that may suit you!

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