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 complete this brief intent-to-apply form as soon as possible and ideally at least four (4) weeks before the deadlines 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

Returning undergraduates:

• WHI HBCU Scholar Recognition Program (all eligible undergraduate and graduate students): March 4
• ESU Luard Morse Scholarship (2nd-years): October 1
• Astronaut Scholarship (2nd- and 3rd years with STEM research/internships): February 25
• Goldwater Scholarship (2nd- and 3rd years pursuing STEM research careers): December 17
• Udall Scholarship (2nd- and 3rd years committed to issues related to the environment or to American Indian/Native Alaskan communities): February 18
• 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): February 25
• Truman Scholarship (3rd years who are future "change agents" and aspire to leadership in a public service career): December 17

• Fulbright Program grant: August 13, 2024 (candidates who miss this deadline should still reach out)
• Gaither Junior Fellows Program: December 17
• Marshall Scholarship: September 3
• Mitchell Scholarship: on hiatus
• Rhodes Scholarship: September 3

• Boren Scholarship/NSEP (all eligible undergrads): October 1 (if seeking campus representative evaluation form)
• Gilman International Program (requires certifications, not endorsement) (all eligible undergrads): apply by Oct. 10 and Mar. 6
• Gilman-McCain Scholarship (part of the Gilman International Program): apply by Aug. 1 and Oct. 10
• Boren Fellowship/NSEP (all eligible graduate students): October 1 (if seeking campus representative evaluation form)
• UNCF Achievement Capstone Scholarship (all eligible undergraduates graduating in May 2025): November 26 (if seeking institutional nomination)