Office of National Scholars

What is a national scholar?

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
51 NSF Graduate Research Fellows and Honorable Mentions
23 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
2 Schwarzman Scholarship Finalists
3 Rhodes Scholarship Finalists
1 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Finalist

USF Faculty Fulbright Scholars Mentor Next Generation of Student Applicants

03/17/25 — University of South Florida faculty and staff who have received a Fulbright grant play a key role in reviewing applications for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Led by the Office of National Scholars (ONS), this small group of staff, professors, and community members provides essential feedback to help students achieve success.

Kavi Ackloo standing in front of American and European Union flags

USF Gilman Scholar Selected for International Relations Study Tour in Brussels

01/14/25 — While studying abroad for the semester, USF student Kavi Ackloo was selected for an organized study tour for Gilman Scholarship recipients in Brussels, Belgium. Designed for students interested in international relations studying abroad in Europe, the trip featured an impactful itinerary of networking and site visits.

USF student Avani Sanghvi sits in a modern-design chair, focused on a laptop resting on her lap.

USF Student Explores Art and Humanity in the Public Space After Fulbright UK Summer Institute

12/04/24 — USF student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.