NISO Scholarships Week
NISO week is a bundled week of information sessions on the distinguished awards NISO coordinates and how to secure our campus endorsement. Below is the schedule of events for this year's NISO week.
Click the link below to view the web schedule with full session descriptions and RSVP links.
Download Web Schedule (PDF)Monday, Sept. 21 - Activities
NISO Open House
10 AM - 12 NOON / HCRS 1060
All Undergraduate and Graduate students: Meet and mingle with the NISO staff. Learn about the 14 NISO-Coordinated awards and our student services. Leave knowing which NISO Week Sessions are the best fit for you.
RSVPGoldwater & Astronaut Scholarships - Info Session
5:30 PM / HCRS 1076
First-Years through Juniors: Learn how undergraduate STEM research can be nationally recognized as you plan for research-focused careers. Leave with next steps for applying during your Sophomore or Junior year.
RSVPRhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Gates Cambridge, and Knight-Hennessy - Info Session
6:30 PM / HCRS 1076
Undergraduates, Graduate Students, & Alumni: Learn how your persistent pursuit of leadership to address global challenges can translate to earning fully-funded UK and US graduate degrees. Leave with next steps for applying as early as your Junior year.
RSVPTuesday, Sept. 22 - Activities
Truman & Udall Scholarships - Info Session
5 PM / HCRS 1066
First-Years through Juniors: Learn how your commitment to the environment, Tribal healthcare/policy, or public service can be nationally recognized by the Udall or Truman Foundations. Leave with next steps for applying for the Udall Scholarship your Sophomore or Junior year and the Truman Scholarship your Junior year.
RSVPBeinecke Scholarship - Info Session
6 PM / HCRS 1066
First-Years through Juniors: Learn how your studies in the arts, humanities, or social sciences can lead to significant funding for graduate school. Leave with next steps for applying your Junior year.
RSVPWednesday, Sept. 23 - Activities
Peace Corps Prep Certificate - Info Session
4:45 PM / HCRS 1076
Undergraduate Students: Those interested in working in areas of community transformation, humanitarian aid, international development, etc., join us to learn about the Peace Corps Prep certificate program. Learn how to develop your leadership skills and intercultural competencies through the self-paced undergraduate certificate program. Leave with next steps for getting started as early as your first year.
RSVPBoren Awards, Gilman Scholarship, Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Critical Language Scholarship - Info Session
5:45 / HCRS 1076
Undergraduates, Graduate Students, & Alumni: Learn how your interest in language learning, cultural immersion, teaching, and/or research can translate to nationally recognized awards to go abroad as an undergraduate and beyond. Leave with next steps for applying.
RSVPThursday, Sept. 24 - Activities
NISO Alumni Panel - Info Session
6 PM / VIRTUAL ONLY
Undergraduates, Graduate Students, & Alumni: Learn from the experience of NISO-coordinated award recipients who received life-changing, career-making opportunities. Leave breakout sessions with a clear picture of a day in the life of awardees.
Click the link below to view the NISO Week schedule overview.