About National Fellowships
At the Office of National Fellowships, we are eager to assist all Texas A&M students with the National Fellowships process. We also have awards that we emphasize in terms of our facilitation. We distinguish between two types of awards, namely, CORE Awards and Non-CORE Awards.
CORE Awards
CORE Awards are National Fellowships that require a campus nomination. For these awards, students need to apply through our internal campus process. These are awards that involve things like campus deadlines and review committees.
Schedule an appointment with usThe Astronaut Scholarship is a prestigious, merit-based award provided by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) to undergraduate juniors and seniors pursuing STEM degrees who show exceptional performance, innovation, and research potential.
The Boren Scholarship provides unique funding for U.S. students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to national security. This program empowers Aggies to build global expertise and prepares them for impactful careers in federal public service.
Established in honor of Sir Winston Churchill, the Churchill Scholarship offers exceptional STEM students a transformative year of graduate research at the University of Cambridge. This prestigious award empowers future innovators to advance global science and technology through rigorous study and transatlantic collaboration.
The Freeman-ASIA Scholarship (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) provides need-based funding to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
The Fulbright Program offers life-changing opportunities to study, teach, or conduct research in over 160 countries. This prestigious international exchange empowers Aggies to find solutions to global challenges while fostering cultural understanding and professional growth on a world stage.
The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program is a prestigious one-year, full-time paid fellowship at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C., for graduating seniors or recent alumni interested in international affairs.
The Gilman Scholarship provides for undergraduate students with high financial need to study or intern abroad. This Department of State program equips Aggies with the global skills and international networks necessary for success in a competitive global economy.
The Marshall Scholarship is a prestigious, highly competitive, UK government-funded program for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate studies in any field at any university in the United Kingdom for one to three years.
Named in honor of Senator George Mitchell’s peace efforts, the Mitchell Scholarship connects future American leaders to the island of Ireland. This prestigious award funds one year of postgraduate study, fostering a lifelong commitment to leadership, service, and the transatlantic relationship.
The Rhodes Scholarship is a life-changing postgraduate opportunity for outstanding young leaders to pursue a degree at the University of Oxford. This prestigious award fosters a global community of scholars committed to solving complex challenges and leading with character for the world’s future.
The Truman Scholarship is a premier federal fellowship for high-achieving juniors dedicated to public service leadership. This prestigious award provides for graduate study, offering Aggies the funding and professional development needed to tackle the world's most pressing public challenges.
The Udall Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based award providing for U.S. college sophomores and juniors committed to careers in the environment, Tribal public policy, or Native American health care.
Non-CORE Awards
Non-CORE Awards are National Fellowships that do not require a campus nomination. Students have the ability to apply to these awards independently. Some examples of Non-CORE Awards are:
Unlock a world of opportunity with the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. This elite, fully funded U.S. Department of State initiative offers Texas A&M students intensive summer language immersion abroad. Master strategic languages, build global networks, and launch a high-impact international career.
Transform your graduate studies at Stanford with the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program. This prestigious fellowship provides full funding for any Stanford graduate degree, offering Aggies world-class leadership training and a multidisciplinary community dedicated to solving the world's most complex, high-stakes challenges.
Launch a distinguished career in diplomacy with the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship. This program provides Aggies with extensive financial support for master’s degrees, mentored internships, and a guaranteed appointment as a Foreign Service Officer representing the U.S. Department of State worldwide.
Immerse yourself in Omani culture with the SALAM Study Abroad Program. This fully funded scholarship from the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center offers Aggies intensive Arabic language training and unique diplomatic insights in the heart of the Middle East.
Elevate your global perspective with the Yenching Academy of Peking University fellowship. This fully funded Master’s program in China Studies invites Aggies to Beijing for interdisciplinary learning, elite mentorship, and intensive cultural immersion at one of the world's leading research universities.
Internal Awards
Recognizing Aggie GreatnessYou don't have to leave campus to be recognized as a world-class scholar. From sophomore standouts to graduating leaders, our Internal Awards honor the students who set the standard for excellence at Texas A&M. See if you qualify for the Dean’s Excellence or Outstanding Senior honors today.
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