Major Scholarships & Fellowships
The Office of Major Scholarships and Fellowships supports students pursuing competitive national and international awards. From finding opportunities that align with your goals to helping you develop a strong application, we offer personalized guidance and mentoring that has enabled Maroons to earn prestigious honors, including Fulbrights, Gilmans, and Critical Language Scholarships.
Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or ready to apply, our office is here to help you navigate every step ahead.
News
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Robynn Hale '27 is headed to Pamplona, Spain, on a Gilman Scholarship from the U.S. State Department.
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Damien Fellows ’26, an international relations student, will return to South Korea this summer to continue his studies through a Critical Language Scholarship.
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The Kenton E. Shiner ’96 Scholarship for Excellence and Service in Disability Studies will be awarded to students with major work of proficiency in the disability studies field and outstanding service to the disability community.
Past Awards
Over the last two decades, Roanoke College students have earned the following honors:
- 22 Fulbrights
- 16 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships
- 9 US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute awards
- 9 Freeman Asia scholarships
- 4 Japanese Exchange Teaching (JET) award
- 4 Barry S. Goldwater Scholarships
- 3 Rotary International Scholarship
- 1 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
- 1 Harry S. Truman Scholarship
- 1 Marshall Scholarship finalist
- 1 Rhodes Scholar finalist