Ohio University Office of Nationally Competitive Awards

07/13/2020

Drug-resistant infections are a key issue in the medical field, and the research of Ohio University Honors Tutorial College's Mason Myers will make it easier to see if molecules in antibiotics are targeting the right regions in RNA sequences. 🦠💊

Ohio University student and recently named Goldwater Scholar Mason Myers has been researching ways on how to focus in on molecules in regards to antibiotic resistance research.

04/19/2019

Meet Seph Callaway III, who received an M.F.A. from Ohio University’s School of Art and Design in 2018. Seph is currently in Cachoeira, Brazil on a grant through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. He is exploring connections between Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Carolinian culture in his artwork and studio at the Universidade Federal de Recôncavo da Bahia.

Seph explains that he worked with ONCA for nearly a year on a periodic basis to prepare his Fulbright application. Additionally, he says, “In conjunction with the Ohio University Graduate Writing Center, I was able to have my proposal proofread and edited before I submitted the final draft. Reaching out to art professor David LaPalombara, himself a past Fulbright awardee, was invaluable. His guidance and past experience as a Fulbright was very informative. As a Fulbright awardee, I will be able to further my research, while informing my studio practice. It will also increase my network capacity while giving me an edge as a studio artist and potential doctorate applicant.”

04/15/2019

Please join us today!

Are you interested in awards for domestic and international graduate study? Join us to discuss the Marshall, Mitchell, Gates Cambridge, Rhodes, and Knight Hennessy scholarships, as well as strategies for composing their applications.

04/12/2019

Are you interested in awards for domestic and international graduate study? Join us to discuss the Marshall, Mitchell, Gates Cambridge, Rhodes, and Knight Hennessy scholarships, as well as strategies for composing their applications.

04/05/2019

Meet Quinn Mitchell, class of 2019, who is an engineering major and a 2018 Goldwater Scholar. Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering who intend to pursue research careers. After graduating from Ohio University, Quinn plans to research plasma kinetics modeling, earn a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, and teach at the university level.

“Ohio University’s Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has been immensely helpful throughout my undergraduate career. ONCA identified multiple scholarships for which I was eligible and guided me through the occasionally treacherous application processes. Most notably, ONCA, alongside my advisor, Dr. Monica Burdick, played an instrumental role in my winning of the Goldwater Scholarship. This award, which is a testament to the exciting undergraduate research opportunities at Ohio University, has helped me stand out while applying to top graduate schools.”

04/01/2019

Come join us!

Please join us to learn how to write personal statements!
We'll discuss the components of a successful personal statement—including statements for scholarships, fellowships, graduate school, and other opportunities—by examining sample statements and beginning to compose our own!

03/29/2019

Please join us to learn how to write personal statements!
We'll discuss the components of a successful personal statement—including statements for scholarships, fellowships, graduate school, and other opportunities—by examining sample statements and beginning to compose our own!

03/26/2019

Interested in Fulbright? Join us today for an advising session and writing workshop for Fulbright Open Study/Research/Creative Arts Applicants.

We’ll explore the application components for Fulbright open study, research, and creative arts awards. We’ll also discuss strategies for writing compelling personal statements and statements of grant purpose.

03/25/2019

Please join us today! We have pizza!

Interested in being a Fulbright ETA? Join us for an advising session and writing workshop for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) applicants!

At this session we will explore the application components for teaching English abroad through the Fulbright U.S. student program and discuss strategies for writing compelling personal statements and statements of grant purpose.

Pizza is also included!

03/22/2019

Interested in being a Fulbright ETA? Join us for an advising session and writing workshop for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) applicants!

At this session we will explore the application components for teaching English abroad through the Fulbright U.S. student program and discuss strategies for writing compelling personal statements and statements of grant purpose.

Pizza is also included!

03/22/2019

Meet Georgia Curran, class of 2019, who is currently in Bangkok, Thailand studying linguistics, law, and culture at Mahidol University through the Gilman scholarship.

“My 2019 so far has consisted of beginning my studies at the best university in Thailand, eating countless plates of pad thai, touring temples with hundreds of years of history, experiencing Bangkok’s nightlife and outdoor markets, riding around in tuk tuks, and so much more. These have already been some of the best experiences of my life and they would not have been possible if I hadn’t received the Gilman scholarship. ONCA provided me with the knowledge and guidance I needed to achieve my goals, and I would highly encourage other students to use them as a resource!”

The picture features Georgia at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Anyone who has questions about studying abroad or finding scholarships can also reach out to Georgia on Instagram at .

03/18/2019

Don't forget to join us for this wonderful event! We will see you there!

Interested in traveling abroad with the Fulbright program?

Join us for a panel discussion on the Fulbright student program Monday,
March 18 from 5-6 p.m. in Baker 231. Current Ohio University graduate students Louisa Baragamu, Anna Kibenko, Dareen Tadros, and Kaussalya Verasingam will discuss their Fulbright experiences here in the United States and Dr. Cat Cutcher will discuss her time as a U.S. Fulbright student in Kenya. All are welcome!