Student Resources
Workshops and Information Sessions
Tampa Campus
Featured Series: Finding Your Arc - Writing Tools for Self Discovery and Impact on National Scholarship Applications
Join ONS for this series on gaining tools for writing application essays. ONS director Sayan Basu and Honors College senior Avani Sanghvi are teaming up to help you discover how to best communicate your past experiences and future goals.
Every Thursday | September 17 - November 19
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
WOW Introduction to the Office of National Scholars
The Office of National Scholars (ONS) empowers students to excel by connecting them with opportunities beyond the classroom, including mentorship for award and scholarship program applications. Attend to learn how to begin your ONS journey and take advantage of this USF-wide resource.
Wednesday, August 26
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
Introduction to the Office of National Scholars
The Office of National Scholars (ONS) empowers students to excel by connecting them with opportunities beyond the classroom, including mentorship for award and scholarship program applications. Attend to learn how to begin your ONS journey and take advantage of this USF-wide resource.
Tuesday, September 8
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
Lex Fellowship Information Session: Pre-Law Study Abroad in Spain
Join ONS to learn about the Lex Pre-Law Fellowship study abroad program in Valencia, Spain. On this unique study abroad program, students gain hands-on experience with international law firms, shadow practicing attorneys and analyze real legal cases. They will also participate in court visits and legal excursions as well as engage in pre-law preparation and law school readiness sessions.
Tuesday, September 15
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
Public Service, National Security Careers, and Scholarships
ONS Director Sayan Basu will dive into searching for career opportunities in the public sector and gain insights into public service scholarships.
Wednesday, September 23
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
Graduate School: Identifying Programs, Applying, and Finding Funding
Learn about applying for graduate school with a focus on academic and professional competitiveness and scholarships that support graduate study domestically and abroad.
Wednesday, September 30
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
DAAD-RISE Information Session: Paid Summer Research in Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) facilitates this mentored STEM research program, which offers undergraduates a fully funded summer experience with universities in Germany.
Tuesday, October 6
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
United Nations Millennium Fellowship Information Session
The Millennium Fellowship is an international, semester-long leadership program designed for undergraduates interested in social impact careers. University cohorts, consisting of 8 to 20 students apply by proposing community service projects that advance one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Interested students should attend this session to begin forming groups and ideating projects.
Thursday, October 8
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
Connecting Undergraduates to Research and National Scholarships
Research and national scholarship programs can be closely linked. Students with undergraduate research experience are more likely to be successful with a variety of applications for opportunities like national awards and graduate school. This session will cover that relationship, along with how you might get connected with research on and off campus.
Wednesday, October 14
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
Guide to Internships, Research, Publishing, and Presenting
Being competitive for national awards and graduate fellowships often requires the foundational experiences of internships and research. This session will walk you through the basics of how to make the most of your undergraduate years through engaged learning.
Tuesday, October 20
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session
Learn more about spending a year abroad after graduation teaching English, undertaking graduate study, or performing independent research through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Thursday, November 12
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
United Nations Millennium Fellowship Application Working Session
Students interested in applying for the Millennium Fellowship can attend this open house style session to get assistance with their application essays and materials.
Tuesday, November 17
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
Winning Tips on Applying to REUs - Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Interested in pursuing funded summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates? Stop by to learn about how to find and apply to REUs.
Wednesday, December 2
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
HON 2020 ONS Workshop Room
St. Petersburg Campus
*For a virtual link to a Tampa event, please email nationalscholarships@usf.edu.