Junior Opportunities

Udall Scholarship

Campus priority deadline is in early January with a secondary deadline in February

Up to $7,000 scholarship, 4-day orientation, mentorship, training
Campus nomination required - email the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships at curf@ku.edu for more information
Students who apply by the January deadline may fill the nomination spots, but if spots remain students can still apply for nomination.
Open to sophomore and junior students dedicated to either:
- Making a positive impact across a wide spectrum of environmental issues (open to U.S. Citizens), OR
- Making a positive impact in Indian Country (open to Native Americans and Alaska Natives)

National deadline mid-January

Up to $5,000 scholarship, two-day online conference and mentoring
Open to students in their second or third year who are interested in working in the public sector
Students should be in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and have a 3.5+ GPA
View more Key Into Public Service Scholarship information and application details.

Deadline early February

Take two courses at Howard University over the summer
Participate in programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and around Washington, D.C.
All costs of program are covered, plus a $3,200 stipend
Open to U.S. Citizens with a 3.2 or above who are sophomores or above
Read more about the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program.

National deadline late April

One-week residential educational program for rising college seniors (=current juniors) interested in developing in business education.
Program is designed for students participating in a summer internship (Internship organizations can include public or private companies, government agencies or entities, and non-profit organizations.).
Educational expenses are covered, including housing and meals; financial aid is available for transportation assistance
Read more about The Harvard Business School Summer Venture in Management Program.