Office of National Scholarship Advisement (ONSA)
About
Where will your national scholarship take you?
ONSA helps UMass students and alumni pursue national scholarships. Often these scholarships support study or research abroad.
ONSA helps eligible students and alumni apply for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. We provide advice and professional guidance throughout the application process and offer informational events, writing workshops, and other assistance during the year.
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Fulbright Top Producer
In total, 130 colleges and universities from across the country were recognized as having the highest number of candidates selected in the Fulbright U.S. Student and U.S. Scholar categories in the 2024-25 academic year. UMass Amherst is one of only five higher education institutions in New England recognized in the Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars category.
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Additional Resources
Tips and additional information to help you win the scholarships you seek.
Churchill Scholarship recipient Edridge D'Souza and ONSA Director Madalina Akli discuss Edridge's research and the impact of a prestigious national scholarship.
Contact
Madalina Akli
Director, Office of National Scholarship Advisement
Director, International Scholars Program (ISP)
Senior Lecturer of International Studies
Director, International Scholars Program (ISP)
Senior Lecturer of International Studies
Email:
makli [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone:
(413) 577-2613
Madalina Akli is Director of ONSA and ISP at Commonwealth Honors College.
Mujtaba Hedayet
Assistant Director of Scholarship Advisement
Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
Email:
mhedayet [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone:
(413) 545-2483
Mujtaba Hedayet is an academic advisor and the assistant director of scholarship advisement in Commonwealth Honors College.
Amy Whalen
ONSA Coordinator & Communications Assistant
Email:
asilbo [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone:
(413) 545-7520
Amy Whalen is the Office of National Scholarship Advisement (ONSA) coordinator & a communications assistant in Commonwealth Honors College.
