Making an Appointment with the NSO
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and VCU alumni: Did you know the staff of the National Scholarship Office is available to discuss national scholarships with students and alumni? We also work with nominated students to strengthen their applications, gather supplementary materials and prepare them for potential interviews. You can request an appointment with the National Scholarship Office […]
NSO General Information Session: This Wednesday
Attention to students and faculty interested in learning more about the National Scholarship Office, and the scholarships, fellowships, and grants we help students and alumni apply for – attend our information session this Wednesday, March 30!
Spring 2016 Information Session Calendar
DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION SPONSOR MARCH Wednesday, March 16 Post-Graduate Opportunities Information Session Noon Honors College Room 1202 NSO Thursday, March 17 Fulbright Information Session 3:30 PM Crenshaw House Conference Room Dept. of Gender, Women’s Studies Tuesday, March 22 Post-Graduate Opportunities Information Session 2:00 PM Honors College Room 1202 NSO Thursday, March 24 General Information […]
Peace Corps event this Thursday
Attention VCU students interested in the Peace Corps: Emily Crawford, local Peace Corps recruiter, will be hosting a panel of 6 returned Peace Corps volunteers this Thursday, March 17th, in Globe 1030 J from 6-7:30pm.
Research Opportunity for Underrepresented Minority Students
Research Opportunity for Underrepresented Minority Students The Connecticut Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (CICATS) at the University of Connecticut (UConn), a cross university translational institute led by Dr. Cato T. Laurencin and Assistant Director and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Linda Barry, is pleased to announce an exciting research opportunity. The Young Innovative Investigator Program […]
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Series: 3/15 and 3/16
Attention students interested in federal employment: VCU Career Services is holding four workshops for skills you need to find a federal job: Tuesday, March 15 Interviewing for federal jobs 11:00-12:00 pm Commons Theater Learn interviewing skills that can increase your chances of success in the interview process with federal hiring agencies. USAJobs open lab hours […]
Let Your Voice Be Heard: A Next Generation Leaders Conference
Announcing the Let Your Voice Be Heard: A Next Generation Leaders Conference from July 29 – July 31, 2016. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming conference hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in partnership with PPIA and NASPAA. Join us for a weekend of conversations with policy leaders, learn about the latest thinking on […]
NSO Spring General Information Sessions Scheduled!
The National Scholarship Office is hosting two information sessions for all VCU students to learn about national scholarships and opportunities to study, learn a language, research, or teach English abroad – fully funded! All VCU students — graduate and undergraduate — are invited, but first and second year students are especially encouraged to attend. Thursday, March […]
Foreign Service Regional English Language Officer: Now Accepting Applications
The US Department of State is currently accepting applications for Foreign Service Regional English Language Officer (ELO) positions. Foreign Service ELOs are responsible for all Department of State-sponsored English teaching activities in a specific country, or as a Regional ELO with responsibilities for English language program activities in several countries, necessitating extensive travel.Take the ELO quiz to find […]
Guest Vlog: Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Many research-focused national scholarship, fellowship, and grant competitions require or encourage undergraduate research experience. Hear from Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Opportunities, for tips on how to take advantage of research opportunities at VCU! Check out his “vlog” below, and also check out a recent post about more undergraduate research opportunities.