Most of these awards require a campus endorsement before the applications can be forwarded to the final levels of competition. To help students prepare competitive applications, Scholarship Connection offers workshops and individual advising on selecting recommenders, preparing compelling personal statements, interviewing, and developing project proposals or proposed programs of study. Advance preparation for these awards is essential. Eligible candidates should stop in 345 Campbell Hall to pick up a copy of the previous year's application to use as a working guide until the current year's application becomes available. The Rhodes Scholarship funds two or three years of study at Oxford University in England.
Scholars can pursue either a second bachelor's or a higher degree.
Candidates must demonstrate a record of academic excellence and leadership potential. Graduating seniors or recent graduates who are U.S. citizens, ages 18-23, in all majors are eligible to apply. A minimum 3.6 GPA is typical. Recipients can pursue either a second bachelor's or a graduate degree. An outstanding academic record is essential.