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.
Campus/endorsement applications for these EOs should be prepared as though they are the final/national application. Contact Ms. Gallop early and often for assistance in preparing your strongest possible endorsement application(s).
2022-23 NCAT EO endorsement application deadlines (5PM ET)*
- Marshall Scholarships: Aug. 16, 2022
- Mitchell Scholarships: Aug. 30
- Rhodes Scholarships: Aug. 30
- Fulbright Program grant: Sept. 6
- Gilman International Program (requires certification, not endorsement): Oct. 6 and Mar. 7
- Gilman-McCain Scholarship (part of the Gilman International Program): Aug. 1, Oct. 6, and Mar. 7
- Truman Scholarship: Oct. 18
- ESU Luard Morse Scholarship: Oct. 25
- UNCF Achievement Capstone Scholarship: Oct. 25
- Goldwater Scholarship: Nov. 15
- Gaither Junior Fellows Program: Nov. 22
- Boren Scholarship/NSEP: Nov. 29
- Boren Fellowship/NSEP: Nov. 29
- ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students: Dec. 13
- Astronaut Scholarship: Dec. 13
- Udall Scholarship: Dec. 13
- White House Initiative's HBCU Scholar Recognition Program: TBA
*as of June 30, 2022