The Office of National and International Scholarships (ONIS) is the central hub at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities dedicated to helping the most ambitious students secure life-changing opportunities.
The ONIS team offers personalized, one-on-one advising and dedicated support for every stage of the scholarship process—from initial exploration of awards to crafting compelling personal statements, securing strong letters of recommendation, and preparing for rigorous final interviews. We work closely with students who are candidates for some of the world's most prestigious and competitive awards, such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, and Goldwater Scholarships. By connecting students with these awards, ONIS helps them secure transformative funding for graduate study, research, and global engagement that builds future leaders and innovators.