Eleven Students, Recent Alums Named Fulbright Semifinalists
Eleven Virginia Commonwealth University students and recent alumni have been named semifinalists for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. These candidates will now advance to the final round of evaluation and will be notified of their selection status on a rolling basis from March through May. The Fulbright Program is sponsored […]
VCU Critical Language Scholarship Semifinalists 2026
Three VCU students and alumni have advanced to the final round of selection in the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) summer study abroad program competition. These candidates will be notified of their final status in March. The Critical Language Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship funded by the U.S. Department of State for the study of […]
NSO Events Spring 2026
The National Scholarship Office will present information sessions on the following awards throughout the fall semester. Click on the name of the award to go to the award program’s website and click on “Register here!” to register for our sessions. Zoom links will be provided to those who register. Opportunities for undergraduates are notated in green […]
CLS Spotlight: Alex Cigularov
VCU medical student Alex Cigularov spent the summer abroad learning Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, fully funded by the Critical Language Scholarship. Read on to learn about his experience with the application process and his time in Brazil! Name: Alex Cigularov Degrees: M.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2028, B.S., Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2024 Country: […]
NSO Events Fall 2025
The National Scholarship Office will present information sessions on the following awards throughout the fall semester. Click on the name of the award to go to the award program’s website and click on “Register here!” to register for our sessions. Zoom links will be provided to those who register. Opportunities for undergraduates are notated in green […]
From VCU to Harvard: How Study Abroad Shaped a Global Health Career
VCU alumna Neha Pondicherry’s unconventional path shows how diverse experiences can lead to extraordinary opportunities. When Neha stepped off the plane in Northern Ireland as a Virginia Commonwealth University freshman, she had no idea that a three-week study abroad program would reshape her entire career trajectory. Now completing her Master of Public Health at Harvard, […]
Graduate Students Selected for Prestigious P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
By Marissa Price One Virginia Commonwealth University graduate student has been selected as a recipient, and another has been waitlisted, for the Philanthropic Educational Organization’s (P.E.O.) International Peace Scholarship, a prestigious award for international women pursuing advanced graduate degrees in the United States and Canada. VCU’s Grace Lee (pictured left), is pursuing her Ph.D. in […]
Fulbright Spotlight: Vanessa Diaz
Name: Vanessa DiazMajor: Graphic DesignGraduation Year: 2015Fulbright Program: ETA 2016-2017Country: Jordan What made you want to apply for Fulbright in the first place? As an undergraduate, I was involved in many student organizations and activities, where I held leadership roles. My mentor, who still works in the VCU Global Education Office, came up to me […]
Goldwater Scholarship Nominations
The National Scholarship Office is proud to announce VCU’s four 2025 Goldwater Scholarship Nominees: The Goldwater Scholarship Program, which honors the late Sen. Barry M. Goldwater, was designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Each four-year university can nominate up to four students each […]
Fulbright Spotlight: Maya Barnes
VCU alumna Maya Barnes spent one year in Thailand, fully funded by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Learn more about what Fulbright could look like for you! Name: Maya Barnes Major: International Social Justice Studies Graduation Year: 2017 Fulbright Program: ETA 2021-2022 Country: Thailand What program/country did you choose and why? I chose the English […]