Opportunities
- Short-term opportunities to study on the graduate or undergraduate level in Germany.
- Qualifications: Outstanding German majors with at least junior standing who have completed at least two year of college-level German.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult their contact at Wofford.
- Contact: Kirsten Krick-Aigner, professor of German, 115G Franklin W. Olin Building, krickaignerka@wofford.edu.
- The Fulbright U.S. student program offers grants for graduate study and research abroad as well as a teaching fellowship.
- Qualifications: Outstanding seniors with a well-defined project.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult their contact at Wofford in early February of their junior year concerning the application process. Deadlines for all materials is Sept. 1 of the senior year.
- Contact: Dr. Cynthia Fowler, associate professor of sociology and anthropology, 128 Main Building, fowlerct@wofford.edu.
- Ministry fellowships of up to $5,000
- Qualifications: Outstanding juniors and seniors entering a master in divinity program.
- Deadline: Deadline for submission of all materials is early April.
Contact: Dr. Ron Robinson, Perkins-Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion, Main Building, robinsonrr@wofford.edu.
- Two-year scholarships that cover the full cost of study at Cambridge University for a single person; this includes all approved university and college tuition fees, a maintenance allowance for a single student, a further discretionary contribution toward costs of supporting dependents at Cambridge and one return economy airfare between the United Kingdom and the scholar’s country of residence.
- Eligibility: An applicant must be a citizen of any country other than the United Kingdom, at least 18 years old and unmarried and must be admitted through Cambridge University's usual academic procedures.
- Qualifications: Proven intellectual ability, leadership capacity and desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout the world by providing service to their communities and applying their talents and knowledge to improve the lives of others.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult their contact at Wofford in early February concerning the application process. All application materials must be submitted before Sept. 1.
- Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes, director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships, at galinanesr@wofford.edu.
- Two-year scholarships to any university of the recipient's choice. The value of the scholarship is $24,000 per year.
- Qualifications: Outstanding seniors without teaching experience who intend to become secondary school teachers of American history, American government or social studies in grades 7-12.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult their contact at Wofford in their junior year concerning the application process. Deadlines for all materials is March of the senior year.
- Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes, director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships, at galinanesr@wofford.edu.
- Two-year scholarships to a British university. The total value of the scholarship varies,but averages about £20,000 ;per year.
- Qualifications: Seniors with a 3.7 GPA on courses after the first year.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult the contact at Wofford in the junior year concerning the application process. A Wofford campus committee will interview prospective applicants in late spring of the junior year. Deadlines for all materials is Sept. 1.
- Institutional endorsement required: Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes at galinanesr@wofford.edu to schedule an appointment.
- Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes, director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships, at galinanesr@wofford.edu.
- One-year scholarships to institutions of higher learning in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland. The universities provide room and board. In addition, each scholar receives a stipend of $11,000. The scholar also receives financial assistance for travel expenses.
- Qualifications: Seniors with a record of intellectual distinction, leadership, integrity and service.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult the contact at Wofford in the junior year concerning the application process. A Wofford campus committee will interview prospective applicants in late spring of the junior year. Deadlines for all materials is Sept. 1 of the senior year.
- Institutional endorsement required: Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes at galinanesr@wofford.edu to schedule an appointment.
- Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes, director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships, at galinanesr@wofford.edu.
- Three-year fellowships for graduate study in STEM fields, providing awardees $34,000 annually as well as additional benefits.
- Eligibility: Applicant must intend to pursue a research-based master’s or Ph.D. program in a GRFP-supported field and be enrolled in an eligible program at an accredited United States graduate institution, with a U.S. campus, by the upcoming fall. Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident.
- Qualifications: Demonstrate potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education.
- Deadline: Late October/early November each year, determined by discipline.
- Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes, director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships, at galinanesr@wofford.edu.
- Two-year scholarships to the University of Oxford, which pay all fees and annual maintenance allowances.
- Eligibility: An applicant must be a United States citizen, unmarried, at least 18 years old and not more than 24 years of age on Oct. 1 of year of application and a senior (or graduate).
- Qualifications: Proven intellectual and academic achievement of high standard, integrity of character, interest in and respect for one’s fellow man, the ability to lead and the energy to make full use of one’s talents as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult their contact at Wofford in early February concerning the application process. A Wofford campus Rhodes committee will interview prospective applicants in late spring of the junior year. All application materials must be submitted by Sept. 1 of the senior year.
- Institutional endorsement required: Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes at galinanesr@wofford.edu to schedule an appointment.
- Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes, director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships, at galinanesr@wofford.edu.
- One-year opportunities to study on the graduate or undergraduate level in a foreign country. The stipend covers fees, travel, and living expenses.
- Qualifications: Sophomores, juniors or seniors who are proficient in a foreign language and are strong students. Scholarships for English-speaking sites are extremely competitive.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult their contact at Wofford in the fall semester of the junior year.
- Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes, director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships, at galinanesr@wofford.edu.
- One-year scholarships of up to $5,000 for research projects abroad.
- Qualifications: Outstanding SIT study abroad alumni in any fields; preference is given to alumni who studied on an SIT program in the last five years.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult the contact at Wofford in the fall of their senior year concerning the application process. Applications will be reviewed twice annually, on March 1 and Oct. 1. March applicants must plan to begin their project between June and December of the same year. October applicants must begin their project between January and May of the following year.
- Contact: Amy Lancaster, dean of international programs, Michael S. Brown Village Center, lancasterae@wofford.edu.
- Two-year scholarships of up to $20,000 annually and a tuition grant for study in the United States.
- Qualifications: Outstanding juniors and seniors in any field. Applicants must be green card holders, naturalized citizens or children of two naturalized citizens. The purpose of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult the contact at Wofford in the junior year concerning the application process. A Wofford campus committee will interview prospective applicants in late spring of the junior year. Deadlines for all materials is early November of the senior year.
- Institutional endorsement required: Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes at galinanesr@wofford.edu to schedule an appointment.
- Contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes, director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships, at galinanesr@wofford.edu.
- Scholarships for up to $30,000 available. Scholars are eligible for $3,000 for senior year and up to $13,500 for one or two years of graduate school. Scholars must be United States citizens.
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Possess intellectual strength, communication skills and analytical abilities.
- Be committed to a career in government or elsewhere in the public sector.
- Have an extensive record of public and community service; those selected are required to work in public service.
- Qualifications: Junior standing and in upper fourth of class.
- Deadline: Applicants must indicate interest to the contact at Wofford in September. Interviews will be scheduled in early October. Interested students interview for the nomination from Wofford. Deadline for all materials is early February.
- For the required institutional endorsement, contact Dr. Dr. Ramón Galiñanes at galinanesr@wofford.edu to schedule an appointment.
- For information on the Truman Scholarship, contact Dr. Ramón Galiñanes, director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships, at galinanesr@wofford.edu.
- Scholarships of up to $5,000.
- Qualifications: Outstanding juniors and seniors in fields related to the environment.
- Deadline: Applicants must consult their contact at Wofford in their sophomore year concerning the application process. Deadlines for all materials are in February.
- Contact: Douglas Rayner, professor of biology, 203G Roger Milliken Science Center West, raynerda@wofford.edu.
- Scholarships for ethnic minority students of up to $2,500.
- Scholarships for graduate study in religious journalism of up to $6,000.
- Qualifications: Outstanding juniors and seniors in fields related to religious communication.
- Deadline: Deadline for submission of all materials is March 15.
- Contact: Ron Robinson, Perkins-Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion, Main Building, robinsonrr@wofford.edu.