National Fellowships and Scholarships (Test)

The Office of National Fellowships & Scholarships assists current students and recent alumni interested in applying for external awards.

Not sure where to start? Browse opportunities by the categories below to see if any stand out as a good fit for you. Do you meet their qualifications and expectations? Does the award further your own goals? We also encourage you to get in touch at any point — contact Associate Director of Fellowships Betsy Billiter for help identifying relevant opportunities and with the application process.

Getting Started

Consider Your Interests

Awards cover areas from arts and humanities to STEM and social sciences to government and public service. Are you interested in research, teaching, travel or grad school more generally? Browse an overview of awards and start thinking about the best fit for you.
Eligibility & Requirements

Some awards are open to all undergraduates or recent grads; others are dependent on class year, academic standing, financial need or citizenship. Consider where you are in your career and also whether your award of choice requires a college nomination — our office can help in all circumstances!
Pay Attention to Deadlines

Application deadlines fall in wide range — generally from August to March — and can change depending on the timing of your chosen program. View a list of all deadlines, and consult with our office and your faculty liaisons to make sure that you're on track.
We're Here to Help

We encourage you to contact the Office of National Fellowships & Scholarships as early as possible — get in touch at fellowships@kenyon.edu for help identifying awards that are the best fit for you and for support throughout the application process.

What to Expect When Applying

Each award also has at least one faculty member liaison who can provide guidance and feedback through the application process. Consider reaching out to a faculty mentor who is willing to work with you on your application and provide feedback as well.

Be aware of all deadlines; the internal campus deadline and external award deadline. Your application materials and letters of recommendation must be submitted by the internal deadline. Kenyon's scholarship committee will review completed applications, interview candidates and determine who will represent Kenyon in the national competition.

who wish to apply for awards that require an institutional endorsement. These award opportunities are organized below by area of interest, year eligible, and awards not requiring U.S. citizenship. The award links provide an overview of the award, eligibility information, application requirements, deadlines and a link to the award website.

At any point you need help, or are unsure what to do, please contact Betsy Billiter. For additional opportunities not requiring a college nomination, visit Kenyon’s Career Development Office.

Opportunities at a Glance

Award & Focus	Award	Requirements & Eligibility
Beinecke Scholarship: Grad study in the arts, humanities, social sciences for students with financial need	$5,000 before grad school; $30,000 during grad school	College nomination; U.S. citizens who have received need-based aid; current juniors
Boren Scholarship: Study abroad in areas critical to U.S. national interest	$8,000 STEM for 8-11 weeks; $12,500 for 12-24 weeks; $25,000 for 25-52 weeks	College nomination; one year work commitments with federal government; current sophomores