Clemson University Office of Major Fellowships

Join us in congratulating Andres and Roselyn, 2026 Watson-Brown Scholarship recipients! The Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship provides awards to select students from South Carolina and Georgia.

Happy May, Tigers! Below are some upcoming events, due dates, and open awards for this month!

Events:
May 1: NSF GRFP (National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program) Virtual Information Session at 10:00 am

Due Dates:
May 24: Fulbright Country Choice selection

Open Awards:
Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC): Experience what it’s like to be a student at Harvard for a weekend-long conference in October focused on public policy and careers in public service.
Fulbright: Intake meetings and join Canvas course for all interested students, May 1-29th.

Join us on April 29th and May 1st for an NSF GRFP (National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program) Info Session! The virtual sessions will introduce the NSF GRFP eligibility guidelines, review the process and criteria, discuss features of successful applications, and provide tips on getting started.
RSVP using the link in bio!

Sixteen Clemson University students and alumni were recognized by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), a highly competitive award that supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The fellowship provides three years of financial support over five years, including a $37,000 annual stipend and a $16,000 cost-of-education allowance to the institution.

The GRFP recognizes early-career scientists and engineers who demonstrate exceptional promise for leadership and innovation. Clemson’s recipients are among approximately 2,599 awards from more than 14,000 applicants nationwide.

Help us congratulate them!

*Story link in bio

Congratulations to Sophia Voulgaris, who was selected as a 2026 NOAA Hollings recipient! Sophia is an Electrical Engineering student. The NOAA Hollings Scholarship provides STEM students with academic support for two years of full-time study and a 10-week summer internship at a NOAA facility. Great job, Sophia!

Join the Office of Major Fellowships to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Department of State's premier cultural exchange program providing grants for study/research projects or teaching English abroad in more than 140 countries:
Monday, April 13, 1:15-2:15 PM: Study or Research Abroad (The Great Hall in Cribb Hall)
Wednesday, April 15, 1:15-2:15 PM: Teaching English Abroad (The Great Hall in Cribb Hall)
Friday, April 17, 1:00-2:00 PM: Study or Research Abroad (Virtual via Zoom)
Friday, April 17, 2:00-3:00 PM: Teaching English Abroad (Virtual via Zoom)
*Students are able to attend both Study or Research Abroad & Teaching English Abroad sessions
*RSVP using the link in bio!

Congratulations to Drew Hodges and Ashton McEntarffer, Clemson's 2026 Astronaut Scholarship Nominees. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) was created to ensure that the United States would maintain its leadership in science and technology by supporting some of the best students in science, technology, engineering and math. The ASF awards students seeking a STEM degree with the intention of pursuing research or advancing their field upon completion of their final degrees. We wish them the best of luck with the rest of the application process!

Help us congratulate the 41 Clemson students who submitted applications for the Gilman and Gilman-McCain Scholarships! These awards support students as they study and/or intern abroad. We are so proud of their hard work and wish them the best in the selection process!

Not Pictured: Caleb Almanzar, Sahyana Arnder, Karli Baker, Hannah Baugh, Evan Bosoluke, Rachel Brown, Khyren Dorsey, Romina Dotson, Prince Ekeh Jr., Brayden Ellmyer, Caden Gamble, Julieta Garcia, Emilie Greer, Mary Larkin Hegler, Brandon Hernandez Gutierrez, Wren Huggins, Victoria Johnson, Samuel Leath, Aislin Leavey, Garrett Lilley, Juliana Lopez, Carley Mann, Ben McMann, Sophie Marie Nunnery, Isadora Oliveira, Jacob Polley, Klara Schempp, Fallon Williams