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Major Fellowships

Fellowships

American Association of University Women (Selected Professions Fellowship)

Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Underrepresented Populations / STEM /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters

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Awards up to $20,000 to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited U.S. institutions during the fellowship year in one of the designated degree programs where women’s participation traditionally has been low.

American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships and Grants

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / Study Abroad /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters / Doctoral / Postdoctoral

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The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers year-long fellowships (up to $23,000) and short-term fellowships (up to $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year.

Astronaut Scholarship

Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / STEM /

Sophomore / Junior

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards 60 scholarships valued up to $15,000 to selected scholars seeking a STEM degree with intentions to pursue research or advance their field upon completion of their final degrees.

Boren Scholarship and Fellowship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Language Study / Public Service / Research / Study Abroad /

Sophomore / Junior / Senior / Masters / Doctoral

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Boren Scholarships (undergraduates) and Fellowships (graduates) provide funding opportunities for U.S. students to pursue study abroad with a language component in world regions, languages, and fields critical to U.S. interests.

Bridging Scholarships

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Language Study / Study Abroad /

Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior

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The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan.

Churchill Scholarship

Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / Study Abroad / STEM /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The Churchill Scholarship provides funding to U.S. students to pursue a 1-year master’s program in a STEM field at the University of Cambridge.

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Language Study / Study Abroad /

Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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CBYX for Young Professionals annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Language Study / Study Abroad /

Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior / Masters / Doctoral / Postdoctoral

CLS offers intensive summer language institutes overseas in fifteen critical need foreign languages. The Institutes provide group-based intensive language instruction and cultural enrichment experiences for students of all classifications and fields.

DAAD RISE (Summer Research)

Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / Study Abroad / Summer Opportunity / STEM /

Sophomore / Junior / Senior

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DAAD RISE offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. 

DAAD Scholarships

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Language Study / Research / Study Abroad / Summer Opportunity / STEM /

Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters / Doctoral / Postdoctoral

No Requirement

The German Academic (Exchange Service (DAAD) is the German national agency for the support of international academic cooperation. DAAD offers a variety of funding opportunities for students in a range of classifications.

Freeman-ASIA

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Study Abroad / Summer Opportunity / Underrepresented Populations /

Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior

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The Freeman-ASIA program provides funding for Pell grant eligible students who plan to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.

Fulbright U.K. Summer Institutes

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Study Abroad / Summer Opportunity / Underrepresented Populations /

Freshman / Sophomore

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The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers Summer Institutes for US citizens to come to the UK on 3-4 week university programs. U.S. first and second-year undergraduates with little to no travel experience outside North America are eligible.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Language Study / Research / Study Abroad / STEM /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters / Doctoral

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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or English Teaching Assistantships. During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Senior

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The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject offered by the University of Cambridge.

Gilman International Scholarship Program

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Language Study / Research / Study Abroad / Summer Opportunity / Underrepresented Populations / STEM /

Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior

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The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for Pell Grant eligible undergraduates to pursue study abroad. The program broadens participation by supporting students who might not study abroad due to financial constraints.

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Study Abroad / Summer Opportunity / Underrepresented Populations /

Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior

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Gilman-McCain provides awards for child and spousal dependents of active or activated U.S. military personnel during the time of application to study or intern abroad, and receiving any type of Title IV federal financial aid.

Goldwater Scholarship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / STEM /

Sophomore / Junior

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The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program awards scholarships to outstanding sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in science, mathematics, and engineering. Research experience required.

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / STEM /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters

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The Hertz Fellowship provides up to five years of graduate education funding for the nation’s most promising students in science and technology. Applicants must be students in the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences.

Hollings Scholarship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / STEM /

Sophomore

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The Hollings Scholarship Program supports students majoring in STEM fields relevant to NOAA's programs and mission. Provides for funding during the academic year, as well as a 10-week, full-time summer internship at a NOAA facility.

James C. Gaither Junior Fellows

Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business /

Public Service /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program supports a one-year research assistantship at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington D.C. Graduating seniors and recent graduates are eligible to apply.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is a fellowship program for students interested in pursuing graduate study at Stanford University across a wide variety of fields. Each scholar will receive full funding for their graduate program at Stanford.

Luce Scholars Program

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Language Study / Public Service /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The Luce Scholars Program offers early-career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia. The program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 18 Luce Scholars each year.

Madison Memorial Fellowship

Education /

Public Service /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The Madison Fellowship Foundation supports individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Generally, one Fellowship per state is awarded each year.

Marshall Scholarship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / Study Abroad /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters

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Marshall Scholarships allow approximately 50 high-ability young Americans to study in the United Kingdom each year. The Scholarships may be used at any British university and cover 1-2 years of study in any discipline at the graduate level.

McCall McBain Scholarship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Study Abroad /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG)

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / STEM /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters / Doctoral

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The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship is a highly competitive, portable fellowship that is awarded to U.S. citizens and nationals who intend to pursue a doctoral degree in a supported discipline.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarships

Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Sciences /

Public Service / Underrepresented Populations / STEM /

Sophomore / Junior / Senior

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.

National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Research / STEM /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters

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The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes outstanding students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines, pursuing research-based graduate degrees at accredited US institutions.

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Underrepresented Populations /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters

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The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports New Americans— immigrants or the children of immigrants—who are pursuing graduate or professional school in the United States.

Payne Fellowship

Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences /

Public Service /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The Payne Fellowship Program provides up to $52,000 annually for a two-year master’s program in international development or another field relevant to the USAID mission.

Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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Each year, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards 62 Fellowships ranging from $8,500 to $35,000 to members entering their first year of graduate or professional study.

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Study Abroad /

Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior

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Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.

Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships

Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences /

Public Service / Underrepresented Populations /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The Pickering Fellowship funds a two-year graduate degree at a U.S. based institution in international affairs or another area of relevance to the work of the U.S. Foreign Service.

Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute

Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences /

Public Service / Underrepresented Populations /

Junior

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The PPIA Junior Summer Institute is a seven-week intensive program at a partner university the summer before senior year for students seeking a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, international affairs or a related field.

Quad Fellowship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

STEM /

Alumni/non-enrolled / Masters / Doctoral

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This program sponsors 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master’s and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States.

Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program

Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences /

Public Service /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The Rangel Program offers 45 graduate fellowships to outstanding seniors and graduates who intend to join the Foreign Service.

Rangel Summer Enrichment Program

Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences /

Public Service / Summer Opportunity /

Sophomore / Junior / Senior

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The Rangel Summer Enrichment Program prepares global-minded undergraduate students for careers in international affairs.

Rhodes Scholarship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences / Architecture, Art and Construction /

Study Abroad /

Junior / Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs are paid on the Scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees.

Samvid Scholars

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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Samvid Scholars empowers future leaders and changemakers by providing financial support for graduate study and leadership development.

Schwarzman Scholarship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences / Architecture, Art and Construction /

Study Abroad /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The Schwarzman Scholars program provides a fully funded, one-year Master’s of Global Affairs degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

SMART Scholarship for Service Program

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences /

STEM /

Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior / Masters / Doctoral

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The SMART Scholarship for Service Program was established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Truman Scholarship

Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business /

Public Service /

Junior

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The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is a merit-based grant which identifies college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in public service.

Udall Scholarship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences / Architecture, Art and Construction /

Public Service / Underrepresented Populations /

Sophomore / Junior

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The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.

Voyager Scholarship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences / Architecture, Art and Construction /

Public Service / Underrepresented Populations /

Sophomore

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The Voyager Scholarship gives college students financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them.

Yenching Academy Fellowship

Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences / Arts and Humanities / Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Business / Education / Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences / Sciences / Architecture, Art and Construction /

Study Abroad /

Senior / Alumni/non-enrolled

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The Yenching Fellowship offers the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in China Studies at the Yenching Academy of Peking University.