Applications for the NOAA Hollings Scholarship Are Now Open!

Applications for the NOAA Hollings Scholarship, which provides funding for students interested in oceanic and atmospheric sciences, are now open!

Details: The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year.

Great Fit For: Sophomores studying biological, life, and agricultural sciences; physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; social and behavioral science; or teacher education.

To Apply: Email nationalawards@cofc.edu to express your interest by December 1st, 2023.

For more information, click here or email nationalawards@cofc.edu.

Check Out These Two Honors College Scholarships for Returning Students!

Applications are now open for a couple Honors scholarship opportunities for returning students!

The Jill Conway Annual Scholarship: The Jill Conway Scholarship was established by its namesake and supported by CofC Honors alumni, faculty, staff, and friends that wanted to pay tribute to Jill’s impact on the Honors College.  The scholarship is intended to recognize a current Honors College student that demonstrates engagement, personal growth, curiosity to explore new interests, and who are motivated to enhance their classroom experience. Apply here.

  • Great Fit For: Students who have made the Honors College an integral part of their college experience.

The Chad V. Adams ’18 Memorial Scholarship: Chad V. Adams ‘18 embraced life’s adventures fearlessly and had a dedication to bring his best to whatever he pursued. Devoted to family and friends, he approached the world with an open heart, great joy, and compassion. This memorial scholarship celebrates the life of a true Renaissance man who embodied the ideals of the College of Charleston Honors College during his years at CofC and after graduation. Apply here.

  • Great Fit For: Rising seniors majoring in the natural sciences.

The deadline to apply for both opportunities in March 1st, 2024.

Enter the Civil Discourse Essay Contest for $1,000!

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is inviting current CofC students to participate in the Fall 2023 Civil Discourse Essay Contest!

The Contest: Write a 750-word essay responding to the prompt, “What does healthy public conflict look and sound like in a democracy?” Essays will be judged by the coherence of the argument, the quality of examples and evidence used, and the vividness of the writing. All essays will be checked by AI detection software.

The Prize: Sponsored by a generous gift from the Rusovich family, the student who writes the winning essay will receive $1,000.

To Enter: Email your completed essay in a PDF file to hss@cofc.edu by December 1st, 2023.

The Deadline for the Critical Language Scholarship is Approaching!

Interested in learning a new language? Want an immersive study abroad experience? The CLS Program is an intensive, overseas language and cultural immersion program for American college students.

Details: CLS recipients spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.

To Apply: Click here to fill out your application. They’re due November 14th at 8:00 p.m., so act fast!

Great Fit For: All students, especially those whose study of a critical language relates to their academic field of interest and future career goals.

For help with your application, email nationalawards@cofc.edu. For more info about CLS, click here.

Apply for the Goldwater Scholarship!

Applications for the Goldwater Scholarship are now open!

Who Can Apply: Sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue a research career in science, mathematics, or engineering, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

How to Apply: Contact the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (NCA) at nationalawards@cofc.edu and complete pre-application and NCA consultation by Saturday, October 28th, at 5:00 p.m.

Potential Awards: The scholarship covers undergraduate eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 per academic year for up to 2 years.

For more information, see the provided flyer, email NCA, or go to this link.

McNair Scholars program supports first-gen, underrepresented undergrads considering grad school

The Program: The TRiO McNair Program prepares undergraduates to be successful in Ph.D. programs. We serve outstanding first generation college students from income-eligible families and undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in graduate education.

The Benefits:

  • Summer Research Internship ($2800) with room and board
  • Travel to present research
  • Travel to explore graduate programs
  • Multiple mentors and tutors

Great Fit For: Current juniors and seniors interested in graduate school and research; First-gen students from low-income families; and/or undergrads who identify with a race or ethnicity underrepresented in graduate education (learn more).

How to Apply: Online application + two LORs by November 1.

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Info Session

Interested in learning a new language? Want an immersive study abroad experience? The CLS Program is an intensive, overseas language and cultural immersion program for American college students.

Details: CLS recipients spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.

For More Info: The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards will hold a CLS info session on Thursday, October 19th, at 3:30 pm in Maybank 320.

Who Should Be Interested: Any students are encouraged to apply, especially those whose study of a critical language relates to their academic field of interest and future career goals.

If you have further questions about CLS, click here or email nationalawards@cofc.edu.

Numerous opportunities with the US State Department

Opportunities abound with the US Department of State! Applications are now open for the following:

  • scholarships for students to intern and study abroad
  • Government internships
  • Graduate fellowships
  • Career opportunities

Read below for details about the specific opportunities.

  • Questions? Ccontact Saúl A. Hernández, Diplomat in Residence for the Southern Region (DIRSouth@state.gov)

The Department offers scholarships for students to intern and study abroad, as well as government internships, graduate fellowships, and career opportunities.

Internships

Students can apply to the Virtual Student Federal Service during the month of July. While this is an unpaid opportunity, students participate part-time for a maximum of 10 hours per week during the duration of the academic year. This year, we have over 500 internship projects with federal agencies across the federal government.

We also offer the ten-week Student Internship Program in the spring, summer, and fall for students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4-point scale. They currently earn $18.36 per hour and also receive transportation to and from the internship site and housing. Students generally apply 7-8 months ahead of their internship to provide enough time to get their security clearances. Applications for the Summer 2024 internship will open in the early fall, generally in late September.

Fellowships/Scholarships/Awards

The fellowships listed below require a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA on a 4-point scale, and encourage applications from women and groups that are underrepresented in the Department of State:

The Pickering and Rangel Fellowships provide tuition assistance for a master's degree, a stipend, and two summer internships, and in return, Fellows sign a contract with the Department of State at the end of their studies to serve as Foreign Service Officers for five years. The application cycle for both of these programs ends in late September.

Last year, we started the Clarke Diplomatic Security Fellowship. Like the fellowships above, students get tuition assistance, two internships, and a stipend, and after students get their master's degree, they sign a contract to serve as Diplomatic Security Special Agents. Candidates must pass a Physical Readiness Test. The application cycle will open around July 18 and close in late September.

We also offer the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship. This fellowship can either fund the junior and senior year of bachelor's study, or two years of graduate study in an IT-related major. Again, internships, tuition assistance, and a stipend are part of the fellowship. FAIT Fellows sign a contract to serve as Information Management Specialists.

We offer the Gilman Scholarship to students receiving Pell Grants to fund internships and study abroad, and, the Gilman-McCain Scholarship is available for students who are adult children of active duty service members and who are receiving Title IV financial aid.

We offer the Critical Language Scholarship to students who want a summer immersive experience in one of fourteen languages, including Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.

Full-Time Positions

We are also hiring for full-time positions abroad with the Foreign Service and domestically with the Civil Service.