U.K. first year

All roads lead here. Starting on the first and second-year journeys for public service, STEM, or study abroad will guide you towards U.K. scholarships. While all prestigious scholarships are competitive, this is especially true of scholarships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, and Churchill, to name a few. You must begin taking developmental steps early in your academic career.

Tips

• Take courses that will develop your academic interests and provide clarity for your career goals.
• Get to know your advisors and faculty who can provide mentoring while building relationships that can provide application support with a letter of recommendation.
• Get involved with research opportunities with the Undergraduate Research Center, or URC.
• Join campus clubs or volunteer with service organizations to identify meaningful leadership opportunities that relate to your interests.
• Visit the Career Center for guidance on building a detailed resume of your activities, awards, and research. 
• Schedule an appointment with a prestigious scholarship advisor to discuss career goals, identify suitable scholarships, and develop a plan to strengthen your application.
• Applying for and winning other prestigious scholarships is the best way to better prepare yourself for the U.K. application process and build your resume.

Prestigious scholarships to explore

• David L. Boren Scholarship
• Critical Language Scholarship
• Freeman-ASIA
• Benjamin A. Gilmann International Scholarship
• Fulbright US-UK Summer Institute
• NIH Undergraduate
• SMART