2026-2027 Endorsed Scholarship Deadlines
Some scholarship and fellowship programs require nomination or endorsement from The University of Alabama before students may apply. For those opportunities, a designated campus representative serves as the primary point of contact for information about eligibility requirements, application procedures and award-specific guidance.
While the Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships is available to assist students throughout the application process, campus representatives provide specialized expertise and support for their respective awards.
| Award Requiring Endorsement | Campus Deadline | National Deadline | Campus Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | August 28, 2026 | September 29, 2026 | Dr. Lucy Kaufman |
| McCall MacBain | August 28, 2026 | September, 23, 2026 | Dr. Lucy Kaufman |
| Fulbright | September 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | Fulbright Team |
| Rhodes | September 2, 2026 | October 7, 2026 | Dr. Brad Tuggle |
| Churchill | September 15, 2026 | November 2, 2026 | Dr. John Kim |
| Gilman (Fall) | October 1, 2026 | Dr. Carolina Robinson | |
| Goldwater | Pre-screen Application: October 9, 2026 Final Campus Deadline: November 20, 2026 | January 29, 2027 | Dr. Jeff Gray |
| Truman | November 20, 2026 | Early February 2027 | Leah Myers |
| Boren | Early January 2027 | Late January 2027 | Dr. Tayler Kent |
| Udall | February 1, 2027 | Early March 2027 | Leah Myers |
| Gilman (Spring) | March 4, 2027 | Dr. Carolina Robinson |
2026-2027 Direct Apply Scholarship Deadlines
Many scholarship and fellowship opportunities do not require nomination or endorsement from The University of Alabama and may be applied to directly by students. Although institutional endorsement is not required for the awards listed below, the Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships is available to provide guidance and support throughout the application process.
The opportunities featured below represent a sample of the direct-apply awards with which the office most frequently works. Students interested in pursuing one of these awards should contact the office or campus representative listed for additional information. Students seeking assistance with other direct-apply opportunities are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships.
| Award | Deadline | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Luce Scholars | September 8, 2026 | External Scholarships |
| Gates-Cambridge Scholarship | Mid-October 2026 | Dr. Brad Tuggle |
| U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) | Mid-November | External Scholarships |
| Critical Language Scholarship | Mid-November | Dr. Tayler Kent |
| Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship | January 31, 2027 | External Scholarships |
| The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship | Mid-March 2027 | Dr. Carolina Robinson |