Scholarships and internships are essential components of Hampton University’s Honors College because they provide students with the financial support, academic opportunities, and professional experiences needed to excel. Scholarships help reduce financial barriers, allowing honors students to focus more fully on their education and personal development. Internships complement classroom learning by giving students hands-on experience, professional connections, and opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Together, scholarships and internships prepare Hampton University honors students to become competitive, confident, and well-rounded leaders in their chosen fields.
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PICKERING
U.S. Government sponsored scholarship for citizens who plan for a career in Foreign Service.
Apply in the senior year.
Application acceptance postponed.
RHODES
The oldest of the “prestigious scholarships.” Covers all graduate school expenses at Oxford.
Apply in the fall of the senior year.
Currently accepting applications. Application opened 7/1/2026, Application submission deadline is 10/7/2026 at 11:59 pm, Finalist interviews are the 2nd weekend of Nov 2026.
RHODES COMMONWEALTH-CARIBBEAN
The oldest of the “prestigious scholarships.” Covers all graduate school expenses at Oxford. Specific district for international students from the Caribbean.
Apply in the fall of the senior year.
Currently accepting applications. Application opened 6/1/2026, Application submission deadline is 9/18/2026 at 11:59 pm.
MARSHALL
Major award given by the British Government. It funds 40 American students annually to pursue graduate study in the U.K.
Apply in the fall of the senior year.
Currently accepting applications. Application submission deadline is 9/29/2026 at 5 pm.
SCHWARZMAN
An exciting, new graduate scholarship funded by an American billionaire to send students from around the world to study in China.
Apply in the fall of the senior year.
Currently accepting applications. Application submission deadline is 9/9/2026 at 3 pm.
GATES-CAMBRIDGE
Scholarship to fund graduate study at the University of Cambridge. Prize for people who “do well” and “do good.”
Apply in the senior year.
Application submission deadline is- 10/14/2026 at 11:59 pm. Check scholarship website for updates.
MITCHELL
Scholarship to fund U.S. students’ pursuit of graduate schooling in Ireland.
Apply in the senior year.
Not accepting applications at this time; on pause.
TRUMAN
A premier scholarship for undergraduates who see themselves as “change agents” and who want to make a difference in public policy.
Apply in the junior year.
Advisor and future applicants Open House will take place. Application submission deadline is 2/2/2027 at 11:59 pm.
BOREN
Undergraduate prize which funds student interested in studying “critical and less commonly taught” languages.
All levels of students may apply.
Applications will open Fall 2026, check site for updates.
GOLDWATER
An undergraduate scholarship for S. T. E. M. students who plan for careers in research and who intend to pursue the PhD degree.
Apply in the sophomore or junior year.
Applications open 9/1/2026, Application submission deadline is 1/29/2027 at 5 pm.
UDALL
Undergraduate award for students who demonstrate a strong record of support for the environment.
Apply in the sophomore or junior year.
Applications open 10/15/2026, check site for submission deadline.
FULBRIGHT (E.T.A.)
A wide range of fellowships and awards to foster cultural understanding and peace. Awards take U.S. winners abroad and bring foreign scholars to the U. S.
All level of students, and faculty may apply.
Currently accepting applications. Application submission deadline is 10/6/2026 at 5 pm.
LUARD MORSE
A generously funded opportunity for HBCU students to study in the U.K., courtesy of the English-Speaking Union.
Apply fall of the sophomore year.
Applications not open yet, check site for updates.
GILMAN
This undergraduate award is for Pell Grant – eligible students who need funds for study abroad.
All level of students may apply.
Applications open Mid-August, Application submission deadline is 10/1/2026 at 11:59 pm .
UNCF/MELLON MAYS UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
A grant funded pipeline of instructional, mentorship and academic activities for “minority” undergraduates who intend to pursue the PhD degree with the sole intention of becoming faculty members. Freshmen may inquire. Apply spring of the sophomore year.
Application submission deadline is 1/31/27, check program website for updates.
VOYAGER SCHOLARSHIP
The Voyager Scholarship helps students pursue careers in public service by providing access to barrier-reducing financial aid, travel experiences, a network of leaders and mentors, and programming designed to support them as they refine their vision for the type of impact they plan to make. The Voyager Scholarship is administered by The Obama Foundation. Airbnb will provide Airbnb travel credits and other support to participants. This Scholarship is for finishing sophomore year and applicants should be considered “juniors” based on the total number of earned credits at their institution or having two years of full-time enrollment remaining before earning your Bachelor’s degree. This Scholarship deadline has passed, please go to website for information on future application processes.
Applications are closed