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Fourth year

In the last year of your undergraduate career, you should have a strong sense of where you want your education to take you. There are a host of scholarships available to seniors and recent alumni who are considering graduate school. 

Tips

  • Stay focused! Make sure your grades stay competitive.
  • If you're in an honors program, write an honors thesis.
  • Publish research.
  • Continue community involvement at a leadership level.
  • Prepare for interviews by reviewing tips and attending an interview skills workshop.
  • Complete on-campus interviews for prestigious scholarships, if applicable.
  • Participate in mock interviews and finalist interviews, if selected.
  • Once you have been notified of your candidacy status, contact the prestigious scholarship advising team.

Prestigious scholarships to explore

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Schedule an advising appointment

Current undergraduate students and recent alumni can contact the prestigious scholarships team via email with their availability, resume, and a list of scholarships of interest.