Lucinda Ray: 2020 Fulbright Scholar
Mitchell Scholarship Instagram
Emily Rodriguez: 2020 Fulbright Scholar
Caleigh Roleck: 2018 Astronaut Scholar (video)
Chrishan Fernando: 2018 Astronaut Scholar (video)
Paige Rudin: 2018 Boren Scholar
Chelsea Maupin: 2018 Fulbright Scholar
Andre Woloshuk: 2017 Fulbright Scholar
Mikaela Meyer: 2017 Truman Scholar
Sabrina Myoda: 2017 Udall Scholar
Jessica Eisma: 2016 Fulbright Scholar
Damola Awoyungbo: 2016 Gilman Scholar
Welcome to the National and International Scholarships Office (NISO)
NISO, which is a part of the Purdue University Honors College, is here for all Purdue students. We assist students and alumni as they apply for highly selective national and international awards. As a part of our mission, we also
- Coordinate the campus evaluation and selection process for the 14 awards that require a nomination by Purdue.
- Inform students, faculty and staff about available scholarships and fellowships.
- Help students find scholarships that match their goals and interests.
- Guide students through their applications with info sessions, writing workshops, one-on-one meetings, mock interviews and all the details of scholarship competitions.
- Work with faculty and staff to recommend and refer potential scholars as well as conduct campus reviews and applicant prep.
- Coordinate Purdue’s Peace Corp Prep certificate program
We encourage you to explore the major scholarships and fellowships NISO coordinates to learn more.
Connect with NISO
- Find our office in Boilerconnect under Academic Success and Coaching / NISO / first time appointment.
- Follow us on social media
- Instagram PurdueNISO1
- Twitter PurdueNISO
Appointment Guidance for Fall 2023
- We recently welcomed our new Scholar Development Advisor and while she is training, appointment availability for those doing early exploration of NISO scholarships is limited. Following NISO Week in September, availability will open. In the meantime:
- Explore the scholarships on our website https://www.purdue.edu/niso/scholarship/majorlist/index.html
- Attend any/all NISO Week sessions of interest to learn more about the various scholarships
- Reach out to niso@purdue.edu should you seek an appointment urgently.
- Regarding the Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, please reach out to Kathryn Smith, PC Prep Coordinator.
