Yasmine Ware is a 2025 Truman Scholar!
We are so proud of honors junior Yasmine Ware! Read the full story here. (Above picture courtesy of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement)
Jilkiah Bryant Named Marshall Scholar
Congratulations to Jilkiah Bryant (SMBHC 22) on being named a 2024 Marshall Scholar! Read all about Jilkiah and her plans by visiting the Marshall Scholarships site. Learn more about the Marshall Scholarship and other major awards by visiting the Office of National Scholarship Advisement.
Ethan Lambert Named Portz Scholar
For the FIFTH consecutive year, an SMBHC graduate has been named a Portz Scholar. Only four honors graduates nationwide are chosen each year to recognize outstanding undergraduate honors papers. Congratulations to Ethan Lambert, who has won $375 and a free trip to present his honors thesis at the 58th Annual National Collegiate Honors Council conference […]
Q&A with Vivian Ibrahim on History and National Scholarships
We invite you to read a story by Elisabeth Bailey featuring a Q&A with Dr. Vivian Ibrahim, Croft associate professor of history and international studies and director of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement.
Honors Student Named Truman Scholar Finalist
Madeleine Dotson, a junior Arabic, economics, and political science major and member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College has been named a finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. She will interview for the prestigious award on March 20th in Nashville, Tennessee. Read the full story. Congratulations, Madeleine! Those who are interested in applying […]
Jilkiah Bryant and Andy Flores Named Truman Scholars
Honors juniors Jilkiah Bryant and Andy Flores are Truman Scholars! “Truman Scholarship awardees demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in public service and academic excellence. Each Truman Scholar receives up to $30,000 for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within public service organizations.” Jilkiah is pursuing […]
Three SMBHC Students Named Goldwater Scholars
On behalf of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement, the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College is proud to announce that three SMBHC students, Reinhard (Matt) Knerr, Ethan Lambert, and Alexandria (Ally) Watrous, have been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater is one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in STEM. It supports […]
ONSA Updates
The Office of National Scholarship Advisement (ONSA) welcomes Dr. Whitney Woods as Assistant Director. ONSA Director Vivian Ibrahim and Dr. Woods create opportunities for all UM students to learn more about–and compete for–major, national scholarships. The ONSA website recently underwent a makeover, too, and we invite you to take a look around! You can also […]