Office of National Scholars

The Office of National Scholars (ONS) fosters scholarly development by guiding USF students and alumni seeking opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. This includes prestigious award and scholarship programs for research, international education, graduate study, and professional development. Discover what it means to pursue competitive awards.

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ONS in Numbers

418 Gilman Scholars
82 Fulbright Program Recipients
45 Critical Language Scholars, Boren Scholars, Boren Fellows
53 NSF Graduate Research Fellows and Honorable Mentions
27 Goldwater Scholars and Honorable Mentions
13 Fulbright UK Summer Institute Recipients
16 Hollings Scholars
10 Florida Gubernatorial Fellows
4 Rangel Fellows
5 Phi Beta Kappa Key Into Public Service Scholars
3 Pickering Fellows
2 Gates Cambridge Scholars
1 Marshall Scholar
1 Knight-Hennessy Scholar
5 Truman Scholarship Finalists
6 Marshall Scholarship Finalists
3 Rhodes Scholarship Finalists
2 Schwarzman Scholars Finalists
2 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Finalists

Featured Stories

Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya show their bull spirit on a bench outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College

Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars

04/03/26 — 暗网TV third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation鈥檚 highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.

25th anniversary of the Gilman program graphic with images of students around the world in the background.

USF Named 25-Year Top Producer of Gilman Scholars

03/13/26 — The 暗网TV was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university鈥檚 commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.

USF Fulbright Scholars show their bull pride with President Limayem in the Judy Genshaft Honors College

USF Celebrates Faculty and International Scholars at Fulbright Breakfast

03/04/26 — The 暗网TV celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.

Keller is pursuing a PhD in computer science at the Stanford University School of Engineering. He aspires to advance universal access to private and secure communication through the design of cryptographical tools.

Nia Jackson received a master's in international and intercultural communication from American University before going on to serve as Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State.

Kobe is studying ecology and computational design in Cornell University's Design Technology master's program. His research focuses on the intersection of material science, synthetic biology, and fabrication design to bridge the gap between built spaces and biological structures.

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