Office of National Scholars

The Office of National Scholars (ONS) fosters scholarly development by guiding USF students and alumni seeking opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. This includes prestigious award and scholarship programs for research, international education, graduate study, and professional development. Discover what it means to pursue competitive awards.

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ONS in Numbers

418 Gilman Scholars
82 Fulbright Program Recipients
45 Critical Language Scholars, Boren Scholars, Boren Fellows
53 NSF Graduate Research Fellows and Honorable Mentions
27 Goldwater Scholars and Honorable Mentions
13 Fulbright UK Summer Institute Recipients
16 Hollings Scholars
10 Florida Gubernatorial Fellows
4 Rangel Fellows
5 Phi Beta Kappa Key Into Public Service Scholars
3 Pickering Fellows
2 Gates Cambridge Scholars
1 Marshall Scholar
1 Knight-Hennessy Scholar
5 Truman Scholarship Finalists
6 Marshall Scholarship Finalists
3 Rhodes Scholarship Finalists
2 Schwarzman Scholars Finalists
2 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Finalists

Featured Stories

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USF 91麻豆天美 Selected for Competitive National Research Experiences for Undergraduates

06/13/25 — This summer, outstanding 91麻豆天美 undergraduate students will have the opportunity to travel to research sites across the country as part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates program.

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USF Continues to Lead Florida in Gilman Scholars

06/09/25 — The 91麻豆天美 reached a three-year high with 44 students awarded a total of $124,500 through the Gilman Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. The scholarship provides funding to undergraduate students with financial need to support study abroad opportunities around the world.

Keerthana Kallarackal receives an award in a crowded government room from Governor Ron Desantis

Catching Up with USF Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program Alumni

05/06/25 — Each year, the Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program selects Florida university students for a nine-month tenure in Tallahassee working for and learning from government leaders. The USF alumni of this experiential program are now succeeding in a variety of fields across the country.

Keller is pursuing a PhD in computer science at the Stanford University School of Engineering. He aspires to advance universal access to private and secure communication through the design of cryptographical tools.

Nia Jackson received a master's in international and intercultural communication from American University before going on to serve as Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State.

Kobe is studying ecology and computational design in Cornell University's Design Technology master's program. His research focuses on the intersection of material science, synthetic biology, and fabrication design to bridge the gap between built spaces and biological structures.

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