November 23, 2005 - Ohio University senior Sarah Sexton is one of only 12 students nationwide awarded the prestigious George J. Mitchell scholarship for 2006-07.

April 06, 2005 - Two Ohio University students have won this year's Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, which rewards outstanding research within the fields of science, engineering and math.

April 4, 2005 - Ohio University students win Fulbright Teaching Assistantships

April 1, 2005 - Two Ohio University juniors named Truman Scholars

May 17, 2004 - In the fifth and final installment of the online "Ohio in Focus" series, five of Ohio University's prestigious award winners are profiled.

In the realm of highly coveted national and international scholarships, the Ivy schools have dominated the winners' circles. But Ohio University is gaining ground by nurturing students to exceed even their own expectations.

A record number of Ohio University students has been recommended to the final round of competition in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Forget about it. Even getting an interview for the Marshall Scholarship – comparable to the Rhodes – is next to impossible.

May 23, 2000 - "Ohio University junior Allison Norwood of Bridgeport recently was named one of 309 undergraduate students nationwide to receive a prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship..."

November 16, 1999 - "The status of minority enrollment in our nation's colleges and universities continues to be a challenge..."

November 5, 1999 - "David Fieno wasn't unlike many other Ohio University students. He worked hard while he was at OU, but was burdened by the high price tag of going to college..."

Assisting some of Ohio University's top students pursue nationally competitive awards has proven to be as enriching for faculty mentors as for the students themselves.

Ohio University students are winning a record number of competitive scholarships and fellowships that allow them to travel internationally, conduct research and receive support for following their academic pursuits.

A few revisions and the motivation to try again paid off this year for Ohio University junior Dan Wik in the form of a $7,500 Goldwater Scholarship.

Juniors Jessica Benson, Kimberly Borley and Natalie Kruse were three of the 300 undergraduate students chosen from a field of 1,093 nominees nationwide, joining the six other Ohio University students receiving the award since its inception in 1986.

Natalie Kruse and Deborah Lucas Thornton were two of only 80 recipients and 30 honorable mentions chosen from across the nation to receive the scholarship.

Ohio University graduate Margaux Cowden said winning a nationally competitive scholarship is easing her transition into her first year of graduate school.

Several Ohio University students have won prestigious awards with assistance from a recently created university office dedicated to helping students apply for national scholarships.

Ohio University faculty Ann Fidler, Kasia Marciniak and Joseph Shields earned Distinguished Service Awards from Ohio University's Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA) for their extraordinary commitment to helping students.