You have to be an Olympic Gold medalist, a published author, and a devoted philanthropist with a perfect 4.0 to win a nationally competitive award.

FALSE!

If you're a good student (3.4+), are involved in activities that interest you, and have taken on leadership roles, you may be an excellent candidate for one of these prestigious awards!

OU had a student win the Truman in 2002; and in 2003, one student was awarded the Mellon, three students won the Goldwater, and two students won the Udall! These awards are attainable! For more information about these awards, check our web site at www.ohiou.edu/onca.

Goldwater - $7,500 for students interested in research careers in science, math, or engineering . Apply as a sophomore or junior.
October 8 - 9:00 a.m. - 35 Park Place
October 9 - 8:00 p.m. - 35 Park Place

Truman - A $30,000 award for students interested in careers in public service. Apply as a junior.
October 8 - 10:00 a.m. - 35 Park Place
October 9 - 7:00 p.m. - 35 Park Place

Udall - $5,000 for students in a broad range of fields related to the environment. Apply as a sophomore or junior.
October 8 - 11:00 a.m. - 35 Park Place
October 9 - 6:00 p.m. - 35 Park Place

Lauren Whitmer, who spent a year in Peru on a National Security Education Program (NSEP) Scholarship, will be presenting a slide show and speaking about her experiences abroad. Refreshments will be served.
October 8 - 8:00 -10:00 p.m. - Gordy 113

October 20 – Pre-applications for the Goldwater, Truman, and Udall due to 35 Park Place (by 5:00 p.m.)

October 31 –Hertz National Application Deadline (see below for details)

November 4 – National Science Foundation National Application Deadline (see below for details)

November 12 – Last day to request an application for the Mellon online (http://www.woodrow.org/mellon)

December 1 – Mellon National Application Deadline

December 1 – USA Today Academic Team Deadline (see below for details)

February 2 –Goldwater National Application Deadline

February 9 – Truman National Application Deadline

March 1 – Madison National Application Deadline (see below for details)

March 3 – Udall National Application Deadline

HERTZ FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS
Award Description: One year (with possible renewal up to five years) graduate research fellowship for study toward a Ph.D. degree in applications of the physical sciences at one of the Foundation's tenable schools (see website for list) - Awards include a $25,000 stipend plus a cost-of-education allowance.
Eligibility: Current senior or first year graduate student; should have research experience and excellent academic record; U.S. citizen, resident alien or U.S. national.
Website: http://www.hertzfndn.org/awards.html
National Application Deadline: October 31, 2003 (postmarked)

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) FELLOWSHIPS
Award Description: Three year graduate research fellowship in science, math and engineering, for study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees - Awards are $21,500 stipend plus $10,500 cost-of-education allowance for three years.
Eligibility: Current senior or first year graduate student; should have research experience and excellent academic record; U.S. citizen, resident alien or U.S. national.
Website: http://www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm or http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/dge/programs/grf/
National Application Deadline: November 4, 2003 (Life Sciences, Physics and Astronomy); November 5, 2003 (Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Geosciences); November 6 (Social Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering, Psychology, Chemistry.

JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Award Description: The Madison Fellowship supports future teachers for one or two years of graduate study leading to a master's degree in American history or political science, or in education with a concentration in a related field. It provides a stipend for up to two years of master's level graduate study.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen; senior, recent graduate, or graduate student.
National Application Deadline: March 1, 2004

ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS
Award Description: Offers $5000 first prize, $2500 second prize, $1500 third prize, and 2 $500 honorable mentions for personal essays on ethics.
Eligibility: Undergraduates who are or will be registered as full-time juniors or seniors during fall semester of year of application.
Application: Application can be requested on web site
National Application Deadline: January 5, 2004

USA TODAY'S COLLEGE ACADEMIC TEAM
Award Description: Honors 60 undergraduates, the top 20 of whom will have their photographs published and accomplishments noted in a two-page color spread in USA TODAY in February and receive a $2,500 cash award.
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduates of at least sophomore standing
Website: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2003-07-29-2004-college-allstars_x.htm
Nomination Deadline: December 1, 2003

The ONCA E-News is a publication of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards. Any question, comments, or suggestions regarding the newsletter should be addressed to the editor, Shannon Wensyel, at shannon.wensyel@ohio.edu. Questions concerning awards or the application process should be addressed to Ann Brown, director of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards at browna@ohio.edu or by phone at 593-2725.