Belmont students go from here to anywhere. For students thinking about their “next steps” after graduation, below is a list of prestigious opportunities available to you both after Belmont and while you are in school. These high-profile scholarships and fellowships provide career-enhancing experiences in which you can utilize your Belmont education in practical, hands-on ways. We welcome you to review the options below and to reach out to the designated campus contact for more information.
After Graduation Opportunities
Presidential Fellowship
Join a transformative journey of leadership, purpose, and impact at Belmont! The Presidential Fellowship is an experiential learning program in which recent Belmont University graduates are given the opportunity to develop as young professionals for up to two years in a compensated, full-time staff position. Contributing their unique perspective, Fellows engage in project-based work, event support and coordination, and various strategic initiatives in collaboration with diverse campus leadership.
Fulbright Student Awards
The Fullbright Student Awards funds students to study, conduct research, or teach English in any of 140 countries.
- Awards are for recent graduates and alumni and typically last for 9 months
- Applicants must apply to specific opportunities in specific countries, but opportunities include areas of the arts, independent research, graduate study, and teaching English
Belmont campus contact for more information: Ellen Zinkiewicz
Marshall Scholarship
The Marshall Scholarship funds students seeking a graduate-level degree at a UK institution in any field of study.
- One and two-year awards are available and cover travel, university, research, and book costs, as well as living expenses
- Available for graduate study at any UK University and in any field of study
Belmont campus contact for more information: Ellen Zinkiewicz
Lumos
Lumos is an award specific to Belmont students interested in pursuing volunteer opportunities abroad within their field of study to learn more about themselves and their passions.
- Must be a current undergraduate student between 20-26 years old.
- Ideally, the project will occur after graduation and will take place for 3 months to 2 years.
- Students independently identify and vet a non-profit organization that they would like to work at and construct a realistic budget for what their project will cost. The application is very extensive, but the award could cover the total cost of the proposed project.
- The fall application deadline is November 15th and the spring application deadline is March 15th.
Belmont campus contact for more information: Shauna Walsh
Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is a Government award to promote peace and friendship by sending volunteers abroad to work in communities needing trained workers.
- Most Peace Corps Volunteers have a 2 year commitment, in addition to 3 months of training.
- Opportunities exist for Peace Corps Response Volunteers for 3-12 month commitments.
- Language and skill requirements vary depending on location and can be taught during the 3 month training period.
Belmont campus contact for more information: Shauna Walsh
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship is a government-sponsored award that funds students for 3 years during graduate training
- Seniors aiming to pursue a master's or doctoral degree in an NSF-sponsored scientific field may apply.
- The application includes a 3-page personal statement and 2-page research proposal.
- Awardees are selected based on Intellectual Merit (academic & research potential) and Broader Impacts (leadership, outreach & communication)
- The fellowship funds 3 years of graduate study including a stipend and educational funds.
Belmont campus contact for more information: Beth Bowman
James C Gaither Junior Fellows Program
The James C Gaither Junior Fellows Program is a one-year fellowship at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for recent graduates.
- Junior Fellows are assigned to Carnegie Senior Scholars and work on issues such as Conflict and Governance, Sustainability, and Geopolitics
Belmont campus contact for more information: Nathan Griffith
The Truman Scholarship
The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate scholarship for students interested in careers in public service.
- Extensive programming and mentorship opportunities beginning prior to completion of undergraduate study, including leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government
- The scholarship provides $30,000 for the graduate school of the Scholar's choice, and the ability to apply for additional matching funds with graduate school partners.
- Directed hiring authority with the federal government
Applications are due during Junior year. Belmont campus contact for more information: Nathan Griffith
At Belmont and Beyond
Boren Awards
The Boren Awards are primarily for students looking to enhance their language skills in a language deemed critical to U.S. national security and public service.
- The award is for a current undergraduate or graduate student to study abroad overseas to help increase language fluency. Language study must be a core piece of the study abroad program.
- The study abroad program is expected to be 1-2 semesters but at minimum 12 weeks.
- There is a federal service requirement tied to this scholarship in which you need to work in the federal government for at least a year and have a long-term interest at the time of application.
Belmont campus contact for more information: Shauna Walsh
Gilman Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State’s A. Gilman International Scholarship is one of the most prestigious international scholarships available to U.S. students.
- To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship.
- The program encourages students to study languages, especially critical need languages (those deemed important to national security).
- Veterans of military service are encouraged to apply, and preference is given to veterans when other factors are equivalent.
- Nearly 3,000 scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded each academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study or intern abroad.
Belmont campus contact for more information: Dr. Witold Wolny
Belmont Study Abroad Scholarships
Belmont University Study Abroad Scholarship Fund offers needs-based scholarships composed of 4 grants:
- Harold James Ingham Travel Endowed Scholarship
- Harrington Scholarship for International Studies and Student Missions
- Rasmussen Studies Abroad Endowed Fund
- Robert E. Simmons Studies Abroad Endowed Scholarship (requires that the student be studying the native language of the country they are studying in).
Eligible students are those accepted on a Belmont study abroad semester program or a short-term program. The amount awarded ranges between $1,000 - $1,500. Visit the study abroad website to apply.
Belmont contact campus contact for more information: Sheree Pankow
Goldwater Fellowship
The Goldwater Fellowship is the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in STEM in America.
- Outstanding students interested in research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering and planning to pursue a Ph.D. in a STEM field may apply.
- The application includes a research statement and several short questions regarding your interests and experiences.
- The scholarship covers undergraduate eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 per academic year for up to 2 years.
Belmont campus contact for more information: Beth Bowman
Partnership for Public Service
Belmont is also a Partnership for Public Service school. Click the link for more information about Fellowships, Internships, and Talent Exchanges available through this program.