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Distinguished Student Awards Office

The Distinguished Student Awards Office (DSAO), formerly National/International Fellowships & Scholarships helps undergraduate, graduate students and recent alumni pursue major national and international awards by providing information and direct support throughout the competitive application process. The DSAO maintains a database of award opportunities and resources, and provides personal and professional development programming, career advice and mentoring that benefits applicants beyond the awards process.

Interested in applying for a prestigious award, but not sure where to start?

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Michigan State University student Eleanor Pugh named Boren Scholar 

June 23, 2025 - Featured News

By Anneliese Mackel and Kristin Janka EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University undergraduate student Eleanor Pugh has earned a Boren Scholarship to study abroad...

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