After reviewing our Getting Started page, interested students should check our workshop page for upcoming workshops and information sessions.
Our advisors are also available for one-on-one advising sessions throughout the year. We can advise on specific competitions, provide essay review for current applicants and explore new fellowship options that fit your interests.
Our advisors are also available for one-on-one advising sessions throughout the year. We can advise on specific competitions, provide essay review for current applicants and explore new fellowship options that fit your interests.
For help in choosing who to talk with, here are our general areas of specialty:
- Jen Bess - nominated competitions (e.g. Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Goldwater, Udall)
- Heidi Bretz - international awards
- Chastity Graham - STEM awards
- Matthew Klopfenstein - awards for graduate students
- Valerie Weingart - awards for 1st & 2nd year students
All of our national fellowship advisors are cross-trained and happy to talk with you about a variety of competitions. We look forward to working with you!
Engage with Faculty Experts
At the University of South Carolina, you don't have to navigate the national fellowship
process alone. We encourage you to reach out to the faculty and staff experts across
campus to help you consider, apply for and win awards.