Academic Affairs

Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities for Sophomores

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
The Goldwater is available to outstanding juniors or sophomores towards their pursuit of careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and to foster excellence in those fields. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to $7,500 total. Students must be in the upper one-fourth of their class. Institutional endorsement is required.
Hendrix deadline: Nomination process begins early Fall Semester
Contact: Dr. Jenn Dearolf
Website: https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
This scholarship provides awards for US undergraduates who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding up to $5,000 to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
Hendrix deadline: October 1 (for spring) and early April (for fall)
Contact: Rebekah Nelson
Website: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/

Bennett Business Ethics Prize
The Bennett Business Ethics Prize is awarded each year to the best essay submitted by a Hendrix student on the topic of U.S. Business Ethics and one of the following three areas: U.S. Literature, Philosophy, or Social Sciences.  Essays should be typed, 2000-4000 words long, and should follow the rules of style from any one style manual. The winner receives $300 and their name inscribed on a plaque.
Eligibility: any academic class
Hendrix deadline: spring semester; exact date is announced through campus media.
Contact: Prof. Britt Anne Murphy

Boren Fellowships
Funded by the National Education Security Program, Boren Fellowships enable outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add important international dimensions to their education. The Fellowships range from summer to full year opportunities, and fund students pursuing study of regions other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.  
Hendrix deadline: late January
Contact: Dr. Kiril Kolev 
Website:  https://www.borenawards.org/

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
The Elie Wiesel Foundation awards financial prizes of up to $10,000 for excellent essays in ethics. The 3,000-4,000-word essay may be on any topic; however for each year’s contest, specific topics are highlighted and suggested on the Foundation webpage. Students interested in submitting an essay may work with any faculty member appropriate for their topic of choice; however, they should also notify and invite feedback from the campus contact.
Eligibility: sophomore, junior, or senior standing.
Deadline: varies (December or January usually)
Campus Contact: Dr. Dorian Stuber
Web site: www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx

NOAA Hollings Scholarship
Academic assistance for two years of undergraduate study and a summer institute for studies relevant to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Hendrix deadline: February
Contact: Dr. Courtney Hatch
Website: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship

Summer Fulbright   
The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers funding for US students to attend three to six week courses and workshops at major Universities throughout the UK. The scholarship provides airfare, tuition and fees, meals, and in some cases, includes a stipend.  The application opens in late November and applications are due in mid-to-late February.
Hendrix deadline: late January
Contact: Dr. Dorian Stuber
Website: https://fulbright.org.uk/our-programmes/undergraduate-and-pre-university-programmes/uk-summer-institutes/

Udall Foundation Scholarship
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.
Hendrix deadline: early March
Contact: Dr. Jonathan Hancock
Website: https://udall.gov/