Endorsed Extraordinary Opportunities

The below externally funded extraordinary opportunities (EOs) require an institutional selection process, or endorsement, from the university through NCAT EO prior to national deadlines.

Therefore, campus/endorsement applications for these EOs should be prepared as though they are the final/national application. 

1. Please send your resume (no page limit) or C.V. and an email message stating your intent to apply for a specific EO(s). This information should be emailed as soon as possible and ideally at least four (4) weeks before the relevant deadline(s) listed below.
2. Follow-up by with Ms. Gallop by email and/or by booking a Calendly appointment.  She will assist you in preparing your strongest possible endorsement application(s).
3. Follow on Instagram: @NCAT_EO

2025-26 NCAT EO endorsement* application deadlines (5PM ET except for variations* and unless otherwise noted)

BY DATE

August 7, 2025 – Gilman-McCain Scholarship*
August 26 – Marshall Scholarship
September 2 – Rhodes Scholarship
September 9 – Fulbright Program grant (candidates who miss this deadline should still reach out with questions)
October 3 – Gilman International Scholarship Program* and Gilman-McCain Scholarship*
October 21 – ESU Luard Morse Scholarship
October 28 – Goldwater Scholarship
November 11 – Truman Scholarship
November 18 – Gaither Junior Fellows Program
December 2 – Boren Awards/NSEP* and the UNCF Achievement Capstone Scholarship
 
Early January 2026 (anticipated) - Gilman-McCain Scholarship*
January 27 – Udall, Astronaut, and Beinecke Scholarships
March 5 (anticipated) - Gilman International Scholarship Program*
Mid- or late spring 2026 – Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships (for fall 2027 programs)
Spring/summer 2026 – Fulbright Program grant endorsement applications (for fall 2027 programs)

STATUS/CLASSIFICATION
Graduating seniors, alums, and/or returning graduate students:

• Marshall Scholarship
• Rhodes Scholarship
• Fulbright Program grant

• Gaither Junior Fellows Program (graduating seniors and recent alums)
• Mitchell Scholarship: on hiatus
• UNCF Achievement Capstone Scholarship* (May 2026 graduating seniors)
• Boren Fellowship/NSEP* (new and returning graduate students)

• Boren Scholarship/NSEP* (new and returning undergraduate students)
• Gilman International Scholarship Program* (all eligible undergrads)
• Gilman-McCain Scholarship* (all eligible undergrads)
• ESU Luard Morse Scholarship (2nd-years)
• Astronaut Scholarship (2nd- and 3rd years with STEM research/internships)
• Goldwater Scholarship (2nd- and 3rd years pursuing STEM research careers)
• Udall Scholarship (2nd- and 3rd years committed to issues related to the environment or to American Indian/Native Alaskan communities)
• Beinecke Scholarship (NEW for N.C. A&T) (3rd years with financial need planning to earn a graduate degree in the arts, humanities, or social sciences)
• Truman Scholarship (3rd years who are future "change agents" and aspire to leadership in a public service career)

*VARIATIONS TO ENDORSEMENT:

• Boren Awards/NSEP (Scholarship and Fellowship) - if seeking campus representative evaluation form
• Gilman International Scholarship Program - requires certifications, not endorsement
• Gilman-McCain Scholarship (part of the Gilman International Scholarship Program) - requires certifications, not endorsement
• UNCF Achievement Capstone Scholarship - if seeking institutional nomination