What is a fellowship?
Fellowships provide support for academic, professional, and/or personal growth. Much of the support is financial (e.g., tuition scholarship, fully-paid for program, or monthly stipend) but may also be logistical ( e.g., curated program, international arrangements, or agency placements), and/or social (e.g.,cohort-based, networking, and mentorship opportunities) and these opportunities may include study, research, travel, internships, entrepreneurial endeavors, or other professional placement
All Fellowships and Awards
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AEON Corporation hires recent graduates as English teachers in Japan, focusing on international teaching/business experience in eikaiwa schools
Related Majors
Varied, Global Studies, Business, English, Education, TESOL:
Award Benefits:
Competitive salary with benefits (teaching contract)
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree, often native English speaker; apply via AEON website ~3–6 months before desired start date
Timeline:
Rolling recruitment year-round; typical intake quarterly or bi annual
Summer undergraduate research fellowships at leading universities internationally in science/engineering fields. Provides lab experience and career development
Related Majors:
STEM Majors
Award Benefits:
Living stipend, meals, travel expenses (amount varies; provided by host)
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents (some programs international), rising sophomores/juniors/non-graduating seniors
Timeline:
Deadlines vary by institution (commonly January–February); notifications by March; program runs in summer
Year-long student internship at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the USDA that combines on-the-job technical training with leadership and professional development. ACE is specifically designed to prepare successful
Related Majors:
Agricultural and animal science-related fields
Award Benefits:
Full time employment during the summer and 16-hour week throughout graduation.
Eligibility:
Varies, see postions listed on the USAJobs portal
Timeline:
Deadline mid-January
AIF Banyan places U.S. and Indian fellows in NGOs in India for approximately 10-month service-learning placements focused on development impact
Related Majors:
International development, public policy, public health, education, environment, social enterprise, social work
Award Benefits:
Fully funded: living stipend, housing, airfare, project support.
Eligibility:
Early career professionals or recent graduates (U.S. or Indian), strong leadership potential
Timeline:
Selective (~7% acceptance); selection January–April including interviews in March; fellowship runs roughly July–May next year
The Beinecke Scholarship is a highly competitive national award that provides financial support for high-achieving undergraduates in the arts, humanities, and social sciences who plan to pursue graduate studies. Recipients receive $5,000 prior to graduate school and an additional $30,000 while pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree.
Related Majors:
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
$5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.
Eligibility:
US citizens or nationals with a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid in college
Timeline:
Must apply late January of junior year. Campus endorsement required
Funding for one full-time academic year (two semesters or three quarters) of advanced-level language study in East or Southeast Asia. Eligible languages are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese.
Related Majors:
Various
Award Benefits:
All fellowship programs cover tuition, and a stipend for related educational expenses, basic living costs, and transportation.
Eligibility:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident pursuing a career requiring East Asian languages, have obtained a bachelor’s degree by the time of award start date, and possess an advanced level in the target language (3 years of prior study or equivalent).
Timeline:
Applications open in July for the following academic year. Deadlines are in late December, with awards announced between February and March.
Department of Defense-sponsored award to support undergraduate and graduate language study of critically needed languages. Recipients are required for one year of federal service following graduation.
Related Majors:
Varied, Business, Development, Economics, International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health
Award Benefits:
Between $12,500 – $25,000 (varies based on award and language program)
Eligibility:
US citizens must be enrolled at the time of the deadline and throughout the duration of the language program
Timeline:
Late January deadline
A German exchange program for Americans that provides a 2-month language intensive, followed by a semester of study and a 5-month long internship related to the individual’s field.
Related Majors:
Various
Award Benefits:
The program covers various expenses, including round-trip airfare, language school, tuition, housing, a monthly stipend, and program-related travel and health insurance.
Eligibility:
No prior German language required. Must be a U.S. citizen aged 18 ½ to 24 years old, and interested in Germany and world affairs.
Timeline:
Deadline in late January for programs starting June 1st of the same year or March 1st of following year. Applicants will be notified if they have been selected in mid-to-late April
A merit and need-based U.S. State Department program that prepares outstanding individuals for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State by funding graduate
Related Majors:
International affairs, political science, economics, languages, regional studies, other fields relevant to diplomacy/public policy, and any other studies related to the Foreign Service
Award Benefits:
Up to $42,000 annually for two years for tuition, room, board, books, and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master’s degree
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors (must be US citizens) who are seeking 2-year graduate studies related to the Foreign Service at a US university. Post-fellowship service requirement: five years in U.S. foreign affairs service.
Timeline:
Application opens mid‑October and closes January; final selection in spring.
6-week summer program (2 courses and a seminar) designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.
Related Majors:
International affairs, political science, economics, languages, regional studies, other fields relevant to diplomacy/public policy, and any other studies related to the Foreign Service
Award Benefits:
The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day. It also provides a stipend of $3,300
Eligibility:
Must be full-time undergraduate students and US citizens with at least sophomore classification and a 3.2 GPA at the time of applying.
Timeline:
Applications open late October and close early February with finalists announced in late May
Part of USDA’s Pathways student internships; provides paid veterinary trainee roles in APHIS Animal Care offices enforcing the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act
Related Majors:
Animal Science, Veterinary medicine, and related fields (undergraduate or graduate).
Award Benefits:
Up to $7,500/year for undergraduates; $15,000/year for graduate students; paid work-based position
Eligibility:
Current veterinary track students
Timeline:
Application opens in spring annually, open for 1–2 weeks only
The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship is a program that supports emerging leaders in developing and implementing solutions to pressing global challenges related to CGI’s Commitments to Action.
Related Majors:
Varied
Award Benefits:
Award amount varies
Eligibility:
At least 18 years of age and a Commitment to Action that aligns with a CGI focus area
Timeline:
November for Early Decision; December for Regular Decision
$300 scholarships to support undergraduate student research and creative inquiry projects at any stage of development up to and including presentation.
Related Majors:
Arts and Humanities
Award Benefits:
$300 Scholarships
Eligibility:
Students who are currently enrolled as undergraduates and plan to research while enrolled are eligible
Timeline:
Applications close late March
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program provides fully funded 8- to 10-week immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to learn understudied languages of strategic importance to the United States’ national security, economic prosperity, and engagement with the world. Language instruction is equivalent to one academic year of study.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Fully-funded program including ACTFL OPI assessment, and non-competitive eligibility for US government employment
Eligibility:
US citizens who are enrolled at an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application
Timeline:
Applications open late September and close mid-November, finalists notified in spring, and programs occur in summer
A DAAD-funded summer program placing undergraduates in German university labs to conduct 10-week to 3-month research projects alongside PhD mentors
Related Majors:
STEM fields: biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, engineering, and closely related disciplines
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend and research mentorship
Eligibility:
Sophomores or juniors, German language not required
Timeline:
Applications open mid-October and close late November, notifications between February and March, internships are between May and June
Scholarship and paid internships for undergraduates and graduate students in non-veterinary fields of study to gain real-world experiences in animal health, plant health, and related fields.
Related Majors:
Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Biology, and other majors related to the internship placement
Award Benefits:
Up to $7,500 per year for undergraduate studies; up to $15,000 per year for graduate studies. Plus paid employment during school breaks
Eligibility:
US Citizens who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
Timeline:
Application opens in spring annually, open for 1–2 weeks only
A Department of Energy-sponsored program to provide paid, STEM-based internships for undergraduates and recent graduates at one of 17 DOE laboratories. Internships are available as spring, fall, or summer semester placements.
Related Majors:
STEM-related majors
Award Benefits:
Weekly stipend, training, housing/travel support
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student or recent graduate
Timeline:
Application cycles are open 3 times a year with deadlines in October, January, and May for spring, summer, and fall placement, respectively
An 11-month program that trains individuals to become leaders in the fight against hunger and poverty in the United States. Fellows spend the first part of the fellowship working with community-based organizations across the country, gaining hands-on experience in addressing hunger at the local level. The second half of the fellowship is spent in Washington, D.C., working on national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policy
Related Majors:
Any, but applicants must have an interest in community development, public health, anti-poverty, and public policy.
Award Benefits:
Approximately $48,000, training, and discounts at select higher education institutions.
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident who is a graduating senior or alumnus
Timeline:
Deadline in early January
Sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, graduating seniors and alumni may apply to teach English and participate in cultural exchange for a year in South Korea.
Related Majors:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in any education field, with particular interest in Education, English, or TESOL/ELL
Award Benefits:
Settlement allowance, housing, insurance, and monthly compensation are commensurate with the region
Eligibility:
Must have a bachelor’s degree, a TEFL/TESOL certificate of at least 100 hours to be eligible if applicant has not studied one of the prerequisite majors
Timeline:
Timeline:
Fall applications open in February 1st and close early July; spring applications open in August and close in January. See website for more details.
Similar to the Gilman Scholarship, the Freeman-Asia Scholarship is a need-based award designed to support U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who plan to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Between and up to $3000 – $7000 depending on duration of program and reported financial assistance.
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident receiving needs-based financial aid and maintaining a 2.8 GPA or higher
Timeline:
Programs for the upcoming academic year open the February prior.
Ford Foundation Fellowship
— Graduate School Funding for Promising Researchers Dedicated to Teaching
— Graduate School Funding for Promising Researchers Dedicated to Teaching
Predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged research-based study who can demonstrate superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, and show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers.
Related Majors:
behavioral and social sciences, life and physical sciences, math and engineering, and the humanities
Award Benefits:
Annual stipend of $27,000 for three years and access to other networking resources
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident with superior academic achievement and committed to a career in teaching and research at a college/university level.
Timeline:
Deadline typically in December
Paid internships that provide extensive professional development and mentorships at a variety of departments at the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Related Majors:
Arts, Humanities, Library Science
Award Benefits:
Stipends and research opportunity
Eligibility:
Available to undergraduate and graduate students
Timeline:
Unspecified, fill out an interest form on their website
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Noteable Fulbright Programs
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- Fulbright LAMDA for Classical Acting in London
- Fulbright Austria Award in Music, Performing Arts and Visual Arts
- Fulbright Mexico Binational Business Program
- Fulbright Egypt Award for Language Study
- Fulbright Germany Award for Young Professional Journalists
- Fulbright Taiwan Awards for Graduate Study
- Fulbright Bulgaria Award in Archeology and History
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To reduce barriers to participating in education abroad and grow the number of Americans with global exposure, FEA provides awards for students with demonstrated financial need.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
$1250 to $10,000
Eligibility:
US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipients who are enrolled undergraduates at the time of application and who have demonstrated financial need and plan to study for more than 14 days
Timeline:
Applications vary based on spring, summer, and fall semesters
One-year fellowships to work at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace as a research assistant to Carnegie’s senior scholars on topics related to democracy and governance, nuclear policy, regional political affairs, security, and more.
Related Majors:
Varies based on placement, but majors related to international affairs, diplomacy, and public policy; foreign language proficiency may be required
Award Benefits:
Paid, full-time positions for 10-12 months ($4,000.00 per month) including full benefits package and relocation support of up to $1,500 (grossed up for taxes)
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors or students who have graduated in the last academic year. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for 10-12 months from September 1 through at least June 30 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the United States for the full year may apply for the program
Timeline:
Applications open Mid-October. Applicants must email URF to be considered. Deadline to apply is mid-January. Semi-finalists are interviewed between late February to March and notified as finalists at the end of March.
Global postgraduate scholarship funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, supporting graduate study and research at the University of Cambridge for non UK citizens, with strong emphasis on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to improving others’ lives.
Related Majors:
Any postgraduate discipline offered at Cambridge—PhD, MPhil/MLitt, one-year taught masters; fields vary widely across STEM, social sciences, humanities, and professional programs.
Award Benefits:
: Full tuition, maintenance allowance (≈£21,000/year for 12 months), airfare to/from UK, visa/health surcharge, plus discretionary funding (fieldwork, dependents, hardship). £21,000 is ~ £21K/year at 2024–25 rate; scholarship may fund up to 4 years for PhD.
Eligibility:
Non-UK citizens applying for PhD, MLitt, or one-year postgraduate courses.
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close mid-October, Finalists named in December, review panel interviews in late January, and recipients announced in February
State Department-sponsored scholarship to encourage US undergraduate students who are receiving the Federal Pell Grant to study or intern abroad. Gilman also provides supplementary awards for language study, STEM research, and children or spouses of active or activated US military personnel.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Up to $5,000, though the full amount varies based on duration and impact of program, and Non-Competitive Eligibility for federal US employment. See website for supplementary funding opportunities
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen receiving the Pell Grant and planning to pursue a credit-bearing program abroad
Timeline:
Bi-annual award cycle with March and October deadlines. Gilman-McCain scholarship deadlines are separate. See Gilman website for more details
The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to outstanding college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing advanced study in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Applicants must have significant non-course-related research.
Related Majors:
STEM (natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering) fields
Award Benefits:
Each Goldwater Scholar annually receives an amount equal to the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, books, and room and board minus the amount of support provided for by other sources, up to a maximum of $7,500 per full academic year.
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and current sophomore or junior with at least a 3.0 GPA pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree related to natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering fields. Campus nomination is required
Timeline:
Applications open in September with January as the nomination deadline and recipients announced in late March.
Prestigious graduate fellowship for students pursuing a PhD in applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences. Focuses on innovation, national security, and advanced technological research.
Related Majors:
STEM fields including Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science
Award Benefits:
$38,000 annual stipend up to 5 years and full tuition coverage
Eligibility:
US citizens and permanent residents who are applying to or in their first year of a STEM-based PhD program
Timeline:
Application opens August with a deadline in late October
Offers one-year community health and education service fellowships and shorter internships for recent graduates. Based in Alabama and California, focusing on social needs and community health.
Related Majors:
Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Biology, Pre-med, Sociology
Award Benefits:
Fellowships offer $700/month stipend, including housing and health insurance
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors and recent graduates who have a commitment to service, leadership, and community engagement
Timeline:
Fellowship application opens September and closes in Early February. Summer internship application open in March
Humanity in Action Fellowship offers multiple tracks across Europe and the US focused on human rights, democracy, and social justice.
Related Majors:
Any; Political Science, International Studies, History, Sociology, Human Rights, Law, Public Policy, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
Varies based on programming, airfare not included, but travel assistance may be available
Eligibility:
Undergraduates and recent graduates who have a commitment to human rights and civic engagement
Timeline:
Application opens September and closes early February
Japan’s government-sponsored teaching program that places English speakers in Japanese schools to promote international exchange of language and culture.
Related Majors:
Any, particularly focused on English, Education, Japanese/Asian Studies, and International Relations
Award Benefits:
Varies based on placement, ~25,000 – 30,000/yr including airfare, health insurance, and housing assistance
Eligibility:
US citizens who obtained a bachelor’s degree by program start date
Timeline:
Opens September and closes mid-November; interviews are held in January-February with a start date of July
Named after the late Congressman and civil rights leader, this program fosters civic engagement and leadership through study, mentorship, and policy development.
Related Majors:
Open to any majors, with particular emphasis on Political Science, History, Public Policy, Education, Social Justice, African American and Cultural Studies
Award Benefits
>$2,000 stipend, $1,000 campaign allowance, professional development cohort
Eligibility:
Cycle opens to Fulbright Finalists in April/May 2025
Timeline:
Applications due late February for a Year-long fellowship that begins in August
A fully funded graduate study scholarship and leadership cohort at Stanford University for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in their fields
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Full tuition coverage including stipend for three years
Eligibility:
Must apply and be accepted into a Stanford graduate program and demonstrate significant academic and leadership achievement, and hold a bachelor’s degree by the time of program start
Timeline:
Applications open in spring and close early October
A two-year global food and nutrition security opportunity that places fellows at an agency dedicated to humanitarian development. Fellows will gain hands-on as well as policy-related experience.
Related Majors:
International Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Public Policy, Nutrition, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend (typically a living wage adjusted to region or country), airfare (*note, health insurance is not included)
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Timeline:
Applications typically open in December
10-week paid summer appointments for currently enrolled undergraduates, graduates, or recent graduates to gain experience working with analog and digital collections of the world’s largest library. Junior Fellows will receive mentorship and work alongside curators and specialists on a range of projects.
Related Majors:
Any; arts, education, humanities, history, information sciences, museum studies
Award Benefits:
Junior Fellows are paid as full-time, temporary staff at GS-03/step 1 level and transit benefits
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen
Timeline:
Applications open in late October
The Luce Scholars Program is a competitive thirteen-month-long leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences and intensive language training in Asia to deepen individual and global relationships with Asia.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
: Monthly stipend, intensive language training, agency placement
Eligibility:
US citizens and permanent residents who are graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32 (or no more than three years out from receiving a bachelor’s degree)
Timeline:
Applications open in April and close mid-September
The Marshall Scholarship awards full support to approximately 45 students for up to three years of study in any discipline at any university in the United Kingdom.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Full-tuition, living expenses, and travel costs for 1 or 2-year master’s programs or up to 3 years of funding for a doctoral program at any UK university.
Eligibility:
US citizen and graduating senior or recent graduate who has a demonstrated record of leadership and ambassadorial potential and holds a 3.7 GPA or higher. Applicants must not hold or have pursued a degree in the UK Campus endorsement required
Timeline:
Applications open mid-June and close mid-September. Application requires campus nomination, with a mid-July deadline to declare interest and mid-August deadline for application completion
Sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance, the George J. Mitchell Scholarship is a prestigious award to fund one-year postgraduate studies in Ireland or Northern Ireland for students who have demonstrated a strong record of academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to community and public service.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Funding for tuition, accommodation, and a stipend for living expenses and travel
Eligibility:
US citizens who are graduating seniors and alumni between 18 and 30 years of age.
Timeline:
UTK’s campus deadline is early August, followed by the National Deadline in September. Application requires campus endorsement
A Defense Department program offering three-year doctoral awards to individuals who have demonstrated ability and aptitude for advanced training in fields of science and engineering that are critically important to military development.
Related Majors:
STEM
Award Benefits:
: A monthly stipend is $3,600 ($43,200 annually), $5000 travel budget, full-coverage of tuition and fees, and health insurance
Eligibility:
: US citizens, dual citizens, or US nationals who have completed their bachelor’s and have applied, accepted to, or are currently enrolled at a graduate program in a field related to the fellowship’s mission. Those already accepted must have at least three years remaining of their graduate degree
Timeline:
Applications open August 1st to November 1st
The GEM Fellowship promotes opportunities for individuals to enter industry at the graduate level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high-level technical careers.
Related Majors:
STEM
Award Benefits:
May include stipend, full coverage of tuition and fees, and paid summer internships. Full amount of benefits varies based on graduate program and associated employer
Eligibility:
: US citizens or permanent residents who have applied to GEM Member Universities for disciplines related to the fellowship. GRE is encouraged but not required.
Timeline:
Application opens in July and ends in mid-November
To promote training in atmospheric science and research, the Hollings Scholarship Program provides academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer for undergraduates.
Related Majors:
Biology, environmental-related, and STEM fields
Award Benefits:
Up to $9,500/yr academic assistance for two years, 10-week paid internship.
Eligibility:
US citizens who are classified as full-time enrolled second-year students in a four-year undergraduate program. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA and pursue a related field of study.
Timeline:
Applications open September through January
A professional pipeline program managed through NASA, Pathways participants are hired on as summer interns to invest in their future career with NASA upon graduation.
Related Majors:
STEM
Award Benefits:
Paid, summer internships that offer pipeline for employment following graduation
Eligibility:
US citizen accepted or enrolled in a degree program with at least a 2.9 GPA
Timeline:
Varies, see website for details
Research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) are often paid, summer research placements at a university or research facility. REUs are sponsored by the National Science Foundation and intended to increase undergraduates’ access to research opportunities
Related Majors:
Varies based on REUs, majority STEM-based
Award Benefits:
Hourly wage, lodging/meals, professional development
Eligibility:
Varies based on REUs; many do not require prior research experience
Timeline:
Applications typically open November – February and run June-August
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides tuition and living stipend for rising or 1st-year graduate students in an NSF-approved discipline.
Related Majors:
STEM and NSF-approved disciplines
Award Benefits:
Fellows receive an annual $37,000 stipend for three years, $16,000 education allowance, and professional development
Eligibility:
US Citizen, national, or permanent resident who is a senior, recent graduate, or graduate student in an NSF-approved field
Timeline:
Application deadline in October
Sponsored by the City of New York, this 9-month fellowship equips emerging leaders to explore urban issues through seminars and first-hand exposure to the public sector.
Related Majors:
Varied, must be dedicated to public policy and service
Award Benefits:
$36,184 stipend and health insurance
Eligibility:
Recent BA/BS graduates
Timeline:
Applications open in late summer and close in early January
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH
Related Majors:
Biology, health, and medical-related
Award Benefits:
Stipend and mentorship, see website for more details
Eligibility:
Must be accepted a US citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled half-time in a degree program
Timeline:
Applications open in mid-November and closes in mid-February
An accelerated doctoral training program for outstanding students committed to biomedical research careers
Related Majors:
Biololgy, Biomedical sciences, and engineering-related fields
Award Benefits:
Tuition support and stipend to pursue a PhD under NIH and Oxford or Cambridge faculty mentorship
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident who has a bachelor’s degree by program start
Timeline:
Applications open in August and close in December
An annual month-long exchange program for musicians, ages 19-35, from every world region and the United States to collaborate on original material, learn from master collaborating artists, enhance professional competencies, and incubate future entrepreneurial projects.
Related Majors:
Any, Music and cultural studies
Award Benefits:
Fully-funded program including travel, transportation, food, and lodging. Offers a “modest” stipend”
Eligibility:
Applicants ranging from 19 to 35 years old are eligible to apply
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close between December and February
A Department of Energy-sponsored program to provide paid, STEM-based internships for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. Internships are available as spring, fall, or summer semester placements.
Related Majors:
STEM-related majors
Award Benefits:
Weekly stipend, training, housing/travel support
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled, soon-to-begin, or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program
Timeline:
Application cycles are open 3 times a year with deadlines in October, January, and May for spring, summer, and fall placement, respectively
A virtual five-month immersive mentorship program for early-career writers.
Related Majors:
Arts, creative writing and literature, cultural studies, humanities, and social sciences
Award Benefits:
$1500 honorarium, mentorship, and publication
Eligibility:
Must be 21 years of age or older, living in the US(not limited to US citizens and permanent residents), and currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program
Timeline:
Applications open in January, fellowship runs from June to October
6-week summer programs hosted at some of the most prestigious US universities to study about and network within the field of public service and policy.
Related Majors:
Any, economics, global studies, Political science, public policy, social sciences
Award Benefits:
Summer stipend, fully-funded summer coursework, supplies and housing, career advising, and alumni benefits towards graduate school
Eligibility:
Current juniors and rising seniors enrolled in a degree program with a strong interest in public service
Timeline:
Applications open in the fall and programs over the summer
Recent graduates of advanced degrees to gain opportunity to work in a Federal agency
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by placement
Eligibility:
graduate and recent graduate of an advanced degree
Timeline:
Application currently paused
Offers year-long fellowships for recent graduates to work in education, development, journalism, or other fields across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; housing and travel costs may be partially covered
Eligibility:
Recent college graduates with a passion for cross-cultural exchange, service, and global engagement
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in November.
A program designed to support individuals pursuing careers in international affairs through graduate funding and internships.
Related Majors:
International relations, political science, economics, public administration.
Award Benefits:
Up to 42,000 for graduate studies; paid internship opportunities.
Eligibility:
.S. citizens with a strong academic record; commitment to foreign service careers.
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in November
Provides scholarships for graduate-level study focused on Rotary’s areas of focus such as peacebuilding, disease prevention, water sanitation, maternal health, education, and economic development.
Related Majors:
Open to all; Public health, education, environmental studies, international development.
Award Benefits:
Varies by grant; covers up to $50,000 in tuition and fees, travel expenses, and living costs.
Eligibility:
Graduate students with a project aligned with Rotary’s focus areas; sponsored by a local Rotary club.
Timeline:
:** Rolling deadlines depending on Rotary district
Prestigious scholarship enabling outstanding students worldwide to pursue postgraduate study at Oxford University while fostering leadership skills.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Covers full tuition fees; stipend for living expenses; airfare for travel to/from Oxford
Eligibility:
Exceptional academic achievement; leadership potential; commitment to making an impact globally
Timeline:
Applications open in June and close in October
Provides funding for high-achieving students pursuing graduate degrees while offering leadership training and mentorship opportunities.
Related Majors:
Open to all
Award Benefits:
Up to 50,000 per year for two years; access to mentorship programs
Eligibility:
U.S.-based graduate students demonstrating leadership potential and academic excellence
Timeline:
Applications open in February and close in April.
A highly selective program offering a one-year master’s degree focused on global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing
Related Majors:
Open to all majors but focuses on leadership roles in business, politics, or public service.
Award Benefits:
Fully funded program covering tuition fees, room & board, travel expenses; cultural immersion activities included.
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree holders aged 18-28 with strong leadership qualities.
Timeline:
Applications open in April and close in September
A fellowship program for recent graduates to work with leading organizations in Washington, D.C., on international peace and security issues.
Related Majors:
International relations, political science, public policy
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend; travel expenses; professional development opportunities
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or those eligible to work in the U.S.; strong academic background in relevant fields
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in January
Offers a range of fellowships and internships for students and researchers to work with Smithsonian experts across various disciplines.
Related Majors:
Arts, sciences, history, information sciences, anthropology, museum studies.
Award Benefits:
Varies by program; may include stipends and research funding
Eligibility:
Open to undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers
Timeline:
: Deadlines vary by program
Provides opportunities for Americans to teach English in French schools while experiencing French culture firsthand
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; French language proficiency preferred
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend; healthcare coverage; cultural immersion experience
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens aged 20-35 with at least three years of university education
Timeline:
Applications open in October and close in January
Supports graduate students pursuing careers in the U.S. Foreign Service through funding and internships
Related Majors:
: International relations, public policy, political science, economics
Award Benefits:
: Up to 42,000 annually for tuition and living expenses; paid internships at the State Department
Eligibility:
.S. citizens with a strong academic record; commitment to foreign service careers
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in October
A rigorous five-week summer program for highly motivated college students interested in attending law school.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; interest in law required
Award Benefits:
Fully funded program covering tuition, room & board; LSAT preparation included
Eligibility:
College juniors or seniors from disadvantaged backgrounds with strong academic potential
Timeline:
Applications typically open in December and close in February
A prestigious scholarship for college juniors planning careers in government or nonprofit sectors that emphasizes leadership development and public service commitment.
Related Majors:
Open to all with a dedication to public service; public policy, political science, international relations, social work, education
Award Benefits:
Up to 30,000 for graduate study; leadership training programs included
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens who are college juniors with exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to public service careers. Campus nomination required
Timeline:
Campus deadlines varies; national deadline is typically in February
Provides scholarships to students pursuing degrees in healthcare-related fields to help alleviate the financial burden of education
Related Majors:
Medicine, nursing, public health, pharmacy, and other healthcare-related fields.
Award Benefits:
Awards range from $5,000 to $10,000; recognition as a future leader in healthcare.
Eligibility:
.S. or Puerto Rican residents enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs in healthcare fields
Timeline:
: Applications typically open in May and close in June
Recognizes college sophomores and juniors committed to careers related to the environment or Native American tribal policy/healthcare
Related Majors:
Environmental science, public policy, Native American studies, healthcare.
Award Benefits:
Up to $7,000 for educational expenses; participation in a leadership training program
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents with strong academic records and leadership potential in eligible fieldsCampus nomination required
Timeline:
Campus deadlines vary; national deadline is typically in March
Fellowships for students and researchers to contribute to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s mission of eradicating hunger worldwide.
Related Majors:
Agriculture, food security, environmental science, economics, international development
Award Benefits:
Varies by fellowship; includes stipends for living expenses.
Eligibility:
Graduate students or postdoctoral researchers with expertise in relevant fields; fluency in English required.
Timeline:
Rolling deadlines depending on fellowship availability
Provides funding for students to participate in SIT Study Abroad programs focused on experiential learning.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Up to $2000 for summer programs and $4000 for semester-long programs
Eligibility:
Must be a UTK student enrolled in a SIT program, see webpage linked above for more details
Timeline:
Rolling deadline
A summer program designed for high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, offering exposure to medical professions and clinical settings.
Related Majors:
Pre-med, nursing, public health, biology.
Award Benefits:
Unpaid program; includes mentorship, clinical shadowing, and professional development workshops.
Eligibility:
High school juniors/seniors or undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in healthcare careers.
Timeline:
Applications typically open in December and close in February
Offers year-long fellowships for recent graduates to work with community-based organizations worldwide on social impact projects.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; emphasis on international development, social work, education.
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; housing and travel costs may be partially covered; cultural immersion included
Eligibility:
Recent college graduates with a passion for global service and cross-cultural exchange
Timeline:
Applications typically open in November and close in February
A paid internship program that places college students with members of Congress to gain firsthand experience in legislative processes and advocacy work.
Related Majors:
Political science, public policy, law, social sciences.
Award Benefits:
Paid internship; professional development workshops; networking opportunities
Eligibility:
College students with a strong academic record and interest in public service careers
Timeline:
Applications typically open in September and close in December.
Provides funding for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing careers in plant sciences through internships with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Related Majors:
Plant sciences, agriculture, biology, environmental sciences
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; hands-on research experience with USDA scientists; potential for career placement within ARS
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens enrolled in relevant degree programs; commitment to agricultural research careers required
Timeline:
Applications typically open in February and close in April
A prestigious program offering professionals the opportunity to work as full-time assistants to senior White House staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking officials.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; emphasis on leadership and public service.
Award Benefits:
Paid fellowship; unparalleled access to government operations; networking with national leaders.
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens with demonstrated leadership, professional achievement, and commitment to public service.
Timeline:
Applications typically open in November and close in January.
A fully funded master’s program at Peking University designed to prepare global leaders through interdisciplinary studies in China Studies
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; emphasis on humanities, social sciences, international relations, and Chinese studies.
Award Benefits:
Fully funded program covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and travel costs
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree holders under 28 years old with strong academic records and interest in China Studies
Timeline:
Applications typically open in August and close in December
A fellowship program aimed at increasing participation in the aerospace industry by providing mentorship, internships, and funding for students.
Related Majors:
Aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, physics
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; internship opportunities with leading aerospace organizations; mentorship from industry professionals
Eligibility:
Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing careers in aerospace-related fields
Timeline:
Applications typically open in October and close in February
Fellowships are for everyone
No matter who you are, what you’re studying, or what your passion is, there is likely a fellowship that aligns with your goals.
In URF’s effort to support academic excellence and positive professional outcomes, we want to remind any interested current and former students that fellowships are open to candidates of all backgrounds and profiles. There is no “perfect, ideal, or even typical candidate,” and review committees consider the “whole person”.
You can be, and deserve to be, recognized on the list of previous fellows below:
Click here for a list of previous fellowship recipients
- Jerome Jarjoura, Harvard Amgen, College Scholars, Senior
- Elan Fleetwood, Boren Fellow, Vietnam, Public Policy, Masters Candidate
- Lauren Urbi, Boren Scholarship (Alternate), South Korea, Economics and Political Science, Senior
- Isabella Gheesling, Boren Scholarship, Jordan, Global Studies and Middle East Studies, Senior
- Tyler Myers, Biological Sciences and Microbiology, Senior
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
- Lauren Urbi, Korean (CLS Spark), Economics and Political Science, Senior
- Other recipients requested to not be named
DAAD Rise and DAAD German Academic Exchange Programs
- Jocelyn Hess, Materials Science, Senior
- Mustafa Abbas, Chemical Sciences Division, Chemical Engineering, Junior
- Natalie Aldrich, Biosciences Division, Biochemistry and Molecular Biochemistry, Senior
- Jacob Arbogast, ETSD, Mechanical Engineering, Senior
- Minjae Bae, Neutron Scattering Division, Computer Sciences and Information Technology; Senior
- Elle Brinkman, Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Senior
- Maya Campos, Environmental Sciences Division, Environmental Sciences/Technology, Senior
- Aaron Clark, Nuclear Science and Technology; Nuclear Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics; Senior
- Tatiana Dehoff, Computer Science and Mathematics Division, Computer Sciences and Information Technology, Senior
- Abreu Diaz Abreu, Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle, Nuclear Engineering, Senior
- Josef Dosch, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Sciences and Information Technology, Junior
- Corey Fox, Physical Sciences Division, Physics, Senior
- Carter Francelj,Enviornmental and Legacy Management, Nuclear Engineering, Senior
- Eric Freudenberg, NEFCD, Mechnical Engineering, Junior
- William Gardner, Diffraction, Nuclear Engineering, Senior
- Megan Gillespie, Nuclear Sciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Senior
- Sachi Griffin, Manufacturing Science Division, Mechanical Engineering, Junior
- Elizabeth Hagen, Physics, Physics, Senior
- Ethan Holland, Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Division, Computer Sciences and Information Technology (Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism), Senior
- Alyssa Johnson, Fusion Energy Division, Mechnical Engineering, Junior
- Frederick Lee, Neutron Scattering Division, Biochemistry and Molecular Biochemistry, Senior
- Joshua Lefkoff, MSD, Mechnical Engineering, Senior
- Andrew McAninch, SLAC, Physics, Senior
- Andrew McGann, Radiation Transport Group, Nuclear Engineering, Senior
- Hari Naicker, NEFCD, Nuclear Engineering, Senior
- Jamie Neeper, Environmental Sciences Division, Biology and Ecology, Senior
- Rahil Parikh, Materials Science & Technology Division, Chemistry, Senior
- Deep Patel, Computational Sciences and Engineering Division, Computer Sciences and Information Technology (conc. Artificial Intelligence), Sophomore
- Harrison Reaves, NSSD, Electrical Engineering, Senior
- James Rogers,P-1, Physics, Senior
- Austin Siler, Chemical Sciences Division, Geological Sciences, Senior
- Sophie Sluss, Neutron Technologies Division, Chemical Engineering, Sophomore
- Reuben Soans, Electrification and Energy Infrastructure Division, Computer Sciences and Information Technology, Junior
- Joseph Squirlock, Manufacturing Science Division, Mechanical Engineering, Senior
- Phoebe Stapleton, Fusion energy division, Nuclear Engineering and Physics, Senior
- Garrett Street, Buildings and Transportation Science Division, Computer Sciences and Information Technology (conc. Data Processing), Senior
- Channing Tan, Computational Sciences and Engineering Division, Electrical Engineering and Physics, Senior
- Andrew Testerman, Reactor Analysis and Modeling, Nuclear Engineering, Senior
- Madison Turner, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Junior
- Trevor Wakeland, Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division, Nuclear Engineering, Senior
- Caroline Whitaker, Energy Storage and Distributed Resources, Chemical Engineering, Senior
- Nathan Whittington, NSLS2/DSSI, Physics and Mathematics, Senior
- Abby Worth, Environmental Sciences Division, Agricultural Engineering, Senior
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Cameron Castleberry, Taiwan, English Teaching Assistantship, Materials Science Engineering, Senior
- Ryan Comley, Czech Republic, English Teaching Assistantship, Music, Graduate
- Jonah Dittes, Germany, English Teaching Assistantship, Modern Foreign Lang/Literature, Senior
- Camila Esquivel, Finland, Study/Research Award, Food Sciences, Senior
- Owen Grosserode, Germany, English Teaching Assistantship, Political Science, Senior
- Annie Liu, Taiwan, English Teaching Assistantship, Geography, Graduate
- Raven Miller, Kyrgyzstan, English Teaching Assistantship, Modern Foreign Lang/Literature, Senior
- Konrad Szymanowski, Germany, Research Award, Linguistics, Graduate
- Natalie Smith, Czech Republic, English Teaching Assistantship (Alternate), Social Work, Senior
- David Taylor, Spain, English Teaching Assistantship, Biology, Alumni
- Elijah Welton, Canada, Graduate Study Award, Political Science, Senior
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
- Ella Aldridge, Social Work, Sophomore
- Avenlea Alford, Plant Sciences, Sophomore
- Jessica Appiah-kubi, Neuroscience, Junior
- Skyler Noah Baril, Management, Junior
- Gael Barranco, Mechanical Engineering, Junior
- Devin Thomas Colby, History, Junior
- Harley Diamond, Art, Senior
- Landry Dixon, Management, Junior
- Eliza Izabel Fowler-Bettis, Social Work, Senior
- Cambree Gliessner, Journalism & Electronic Media, Junior
- Grant Gruchot, Biological Sciences, Senior
- Cayman Belle Jackson, Political Science, Junior
- Breanna Larson, Biosystems Engineering, Junior
- Leena Malik, Psychology, Senior
- Maya Markowicz, Interior Architecture , Senior
- Duncan McNamara, Biosystems Engineering, Senior
- Jermaine Parker, Architecture, Senior
- Triya Patel, Biological Sciences, Freshmen
- Gaby Sanchez Benitez, Sociology, Freshmen
- Amelia Sandoval, Physics, Sophomore
- Chris Sarrazin, Social Work, Senior
- Lamara Stuart, Plant Sciences, Junior
- Kylee Tackett, Psychology, Junior
- Isabella Wilkinson, Psychology, Junior
- Mia Picchietti, Critical Need Language Award (CNLA), Economics, Sophomore
- Lara Ann Woodley, Plant Sciences, Freshmen
- Kyra Wilson, Political Science, Senior
- Lily Snead, Political Science, Senior
- Makenzie Walker, History, Junior
- Nevada Reymer, Sociology, Sophomore
- Terrin Hibbler, Biological Sciences, Senior
- Max Bayou Aba , Education, Sophomore
- Yasmin Ana-Mary Onsipahioglu,Hospitality &Tourism Management, Senior
- Marlena Alexander, Materials Science, Senior
- Jocelyn Hess, Materials Science, Senior
- Jack Peltier, Physics, Senior
- Niamh Schumacher; Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications; Graduate
National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
- Amelia James, Honorable Mention, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Doctoral Candidate
- Madeline Smith, Honorable Mention, Biological Sciences, Senior
- Nicholas Schmitz, Honorable Mention, Psychology, Doctoral Candidate
- Zaharia Selman, Honorable Mention, Psychology, Doctoral Candidate
- Margaret Kelley, Honorable Mention, Computer Science, Senior
- Colton Adams, Honorable Mention, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Alumni
- Carrie Elliott, Physics, Doctoral Candidate
- Dessie Durham, Physics, Doctoral Candidate
- Amelya Fox, Biomedical Engineering, Senior
- Connor Murphy, Computer Science, Master Candidate
- Justin Loring, Energy Science and Engineering, Doctoral Candidate
- Avery Noe, Finalist, Chancellor’s Honors Scholar (Music), Senior
- Layla Moore, Finalist, Political Science and Baker Scholar, Senior
- Alice Grace Beavers, Nominated, Haslam Leader Scholars (Food Science), Senior
- Perri Mahfouz, Nominated, College Scholars, Senior
UC Berkeley Othering and Belonging Fellowship
- Inshira Bediako, Global Studies, Alumni
- Sarah Grace Cook, Nominated, Geology and Environmental Study, Junior
- Rees Many, Nominated, Wildlife and Fisheries, Junior
United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) Fellowship
- Ashlyn Anderson, College Scholars, Alumni
Amgen Scholarship
- Amelya Fox, Junior, Biomedical Engineering, Harvard University
- Tyler Myers, Junior, Microbiology and Neuroscience, Duke University
Bill Emerson Hunger Fellowship
- Inshira Bediako, Alumni
Boren Awards
Boren Scholarship
- Jerry Custalow, Language and World Business, Junior, Japanese (recipient)
- Nawres Aljajo, Russian, Modern Foreign Language, Sophomore (alternate)
Boren Fellowship
- Calista Boyd, Political Science, PhD, Arabic (recipient)
- Kacper Grass, Political Science, PhD (alternate)
CBYX
- Emma Howard, Material Science and Engineering, Senior
Critical Language Scholarship
- Destinee Carter, Senior, Mandarin (CLS SPARK)
- Elliot Fesler, Middle East Studies, Junior, Arabic
- Madison Watts, Global Studies and Russian, Russian
- Raven Miller, Linguistics, Senior, Arabic
DAAD Rise
- Jocelyn Hess, Senior, Material Science & Engineering
DOE SULI
- Justin Edaugal, Chemical Engineering and Biology
- Collin Farrell, Chemical Engineering
- Mary Irwin, Chemical Engineering
- Brent Maples, electrical Engineering
- Rachel Stewart, Energy and Environmental Sciences
- Evan Spence Abbott, Computer Science and Information
- Abrian Islam Abir, Mechanical Engineering
- Suzan Asmar, Neurobiology and Neuroscience
- Stephanie Cho, Chemical Engineering
- Jason Choi, Computer Science and Information
- Stina Daniel, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Kendra Marie Day, Chemistry
- Angel Luis Diaz Abreu, Nuclear Engineering
- Landon Diggs, Chemical Engineering
- Dryver Zain Finch, Earth Sciences and GIS
- Austin Fisher, Mechanical Engineering
- Brice Florey, Chemical Engineering
- Dana Frankenstein, Ecology
- Sachi Anuradha Griffin, Biomedical Engineering
- Miller James Grimsley, Computer Engineering
- Eliza Belle Johnson, Chemical Engineering
- Josie King, Biochemistry
- Nia Maheshwari, Computer Science and Information
- McKayla May Martin, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Daniel Jinsung Moon, Computer Science and Information
- Faithful Odoi, Computer Science and Information
- Rahil Harsh Parikh, Chemistry
- Clara Parizzi, Chemistry
- Kala Perry, Chemistry
- Lydia Nicole Pierce, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Farnam Pournia, Nuclear Engineering
- Mary Helen Elizabeth Schow, Chemical Engineering
- Barrett Ammons Schwall, Mechanical Engineering
- Jakob Scroggins, Materials Science and Engineering
- Elijah Smith, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- William Tobias, Nuclear Engineering
- Collin Robert Webb,Nuclear Engineering
- Clayton West, Chemistry
- Ethan James Wever, Nuclear Engineering
- Caroline Ruth Whitaker, Chemical Engineering
Fulbright US Student Program
Study/Research
- Jacob Altrock, Germany, Senior, Haslam Scholar, conc. Voice
- Yash Deo, India, Senior, Neuroscience
- David Holdridge, Indonesia, Senior, Forestry
- Diba Seddighi, Turkey, Alumni, College Scholars
- Matthew Valderrama, Denmark, Alumni, Material Science and Engineering
English Teaching Award (ETA)
- Aliya Benabderrazak, Colombia, alumni, Haslam Scholar
- Miranda Blevins, Taiwan, Senior, Audiology/Speech Language Pathology
- Jack Duncan, Slovak Republic, Senior, Haslam Scholars (Declined)
- Steve Mahometano, Taiwan, Senior, Neuroscience and Psychology
- Lucas Simmons, Taiwan, Senior, Political Science and Anthropology
- Courtney Tolbert, Thailand, Senior, Neuroscience
- Madison Watts, Kazakhstan, Senior, Russian Studies
Gilman Scholarship
March 2024
- Sandra (Sandy) Sunshine Cooper, France, Senior, Linguistics and Francophone Studies
- Veronica Cosby, Japan, Senior, Architecture
- Jerry Custalow, Japan, Senior, Language and World Business/International Business
- Ryan Herzog, UK, Neuroscience and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Senior
- Makayla Inmon, Belize, sophomore, Animal Science
- Zaria Kendall, Austria, Senior, Psychology
- Layla Moore, UK, Sophomore, Political Science and Studio Art
- McKenzie Owen, Iceland, Geology and GIS, Senior
- Daniel Peoples, Spain, Finance, Junior
October 2023
- Mariah Davis, South Africa, Kinesiology
- Jonathan Morrell, Italy, Communications
- Jack Reid, UK, Economics
- Ben Roberts (Cole), Belize, Wildlife and Fisheries
- Alexa Sharp (declined), Plant Science
- Miracle Smith, UK, Finance, conc. Business Analytics
- Angie Vega, Chile, Human Resource Mgmt, conc. International Business
Goldwater
- Jakob Scroggins, Junior, Materials Science and Engineering
- Amelya Fox, Junior, Biomedical Engineering
- Harrison Wade, Sophomore, Neuroscience and Psychology
Humanity in Action
- Haylee Simpson, Senior, College Scholars
Knight-Hennessy
- Owen Queen, Alumni, Computer Science
Marshall Scholarship
- Finalist: Rachel Stewart, Environmental Sociology
- Finalist: Diba Seddighi, Global Health
NSF GRFP
- Charles Bell, Physics and Astronomy
- Jonah Bullen, Archeology
- Gage Coon, Geosciences/Biological Oceanography
- Lorenzo Franceschetti, Mechanical Engineering
- Trenton Henderson, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Kate Loveday, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Sam Wilhelm, Life Sciences-Ecology
Rhodes Scholarship
- Finalist: Jacob Altrock, Voice
- Finalist: Rachel Stewart, Environmental Sociology
Truman Scholarship
- Finalist: Grace Hardin, College Scholars, Junior
- Finalist: Summit Wright, Agricultural Economics and Supply Chain Mgmt, Junior
White House Internship
- Sarah Rollings, Alumni, Political Science
- Parker Bowling, Senior, Computer Science Honors, Armenia
- Raven Miller, Linguistics, Russian Advanced Beginner award
- Daniel Taylor, Russian Advanced Beginner
- Alaina Washington, Senior, Industrial Engineering Honors
- Kayla Summerlot, Biology
- Valerie Fung, Microbiology
- XiuJu Marks, Biochemistry
- Joshua Miller, Mathematics and Foreign Languages/Literature
- Cade Thomas Abbott, Nuclear Engineering
- Evan Spence Abbott, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Marlena Alexander, Material Engineering
- Dylan Reginald Andrews, Chemistry
- Suzan Asmar, Biophysics and Neurobiology
- Kaylee Gaeun Bae, Computer Science and Information Technology
- Isha Bhandari, Computer Science and Information Technology
- Justin Blanchard, Mathematics and Computer Science
- Matthew Lance Bringle, Computer Engineering and Information Technology
- Michael Broud, Material Engineering
- Adam Paul Buchalter, Nuclear Engineering
- Finnian Joseph Casey, Mechanical Engineering
- Kathleen Coffman, Plant Sciences and Botany
- Stina Daniel, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Kendra Marie Day, Chemistry
- Jared Dixon, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Edan Kai Estes-Lumpkin, Nuclear Engineering
- Jocelyn Hess, Mechanical Engineering
- Levi Holler, Nuclear Engineering
- Mikolaj Franciszek Jakowski, Computer Sciences and Mathematics
- Jihun Kim, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Josie King, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- John Logan Maddox, Applied Mathematics
- Daniel James Metcalf, Nuclear Engineering
- Noah Addison Miller, Mechanical Engineering
- Edward Joseph Moran, Applied Mathematics
- Thomas Neuefeind, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Tyler Nitzsche, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Jack Orebaugh, Anthropology
- Jordan Lindsay Parker, Ecology
- Kala Perry, Chemistry
- Jacob Petersen, Nuclear Engineering
- Lorren Elise Politano, Ecology
- Farnam Pournia, Nuclear Engineering
- Ethan Rummel, Mechanical Engineering
- Jakob Rylee Scroggins, Materials Science
- Natalie Deann Spencer, Environmental Sciences & Technology
- Kayla Summerlot, Biology
- Elijah Kermit Welton, History (Historic Preservation and Conservation) and Economics
- Riley Wheeler, Nuclear Engineering
- Dong Jun Woun, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Colton Adams, Senior, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Latvia
- Eilish Bennett, Senior, College Scholars, Czech Republic
- Alice Grosserode, Senior, Social Work, Latvia
- Leah Gutzwiller, Senior, Biomedical Engineering, Taiwan
- Gabe Laos, Master’s, Architecture, Namibia
- Josh Miller, Alum, Mathematics & Language, United Kingdom
- Sonidda No, Senior, Linguistics, Taiwan
- Celine Phan, Senior, Neuroscience, Vietnam
- Emily Roco Rice, Master’s, Fine Art, Honduras
- Jennifer Shaneberger, Doctorate, Political Science, Sweden
- Jeff Tinley, Doctorate, Higher Education Administration, Belgium
Gilman International Scholarship
- Reem Abdulhussein, Senior, Kinesiology, Jordan
- Nor Alkhasali; Junior; Biochemistry, minor in Business Management; Spain
- Tawny Ashworth; Senior; Sports Medicine, minor in Public Health; Italy and Spain
- Katherine Ballard, Junior, Animal Sciences, Thailand
- Grey Barger; Senior; Early Childhood Education, minor in Modern Foreign Languages; Japan
- Sarah Huang, Junior, Computer Sciences, Taiwan
- Jontae Meadows, Senior, Psychology, Ghana
- Dylan Mize; Junior; International Business, minor in Economics and Nutrition; Panama
- Amanda Nowicki; Junior; Physics, minor in Mathematics; Australia
- Lucas Simmons, senior, Anthropology, Italy/Taiwan
- Hannah Alderman, Senior, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Thailand
- Mikala Blackmon, Senior, Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology, Chile
- Jaelyn Blackwell, Senior, Audiology and Speech Pathology, Italy
- Quinton Chatman, Senior, Psychology, Morocco
- Chigozie (Prisca) Chukwuemeka, Senior, Neuroscience, Ghana
- Hailey Henderlight, Junior, Aerospace Engineering, UK
- Hadiya Javed; Junior; Language and World Business, Arabic; Jordan
- Jada Lester, Junior, Psychology, Italy
- Presley Nmoh, Senior, Political Science, Costa Rica
- Cielo Rico-Andrade, Senior, Child and Family Studies, Sweden
- Katelynn (Katie) Joan Schmidt, Senior, Architecture, UK
- Faith Vogel, Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering Honors, South Korea
- Kiara Wilson, Junior, Political Science, South Korea
- Tyler Myers, Microbiology and Neuroscience, Senior,
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- John Anderson, Life Sciences – Evolutionary Biology
- Sydney Baldwin, Life Sciences – Ecology
- Georgia Channing, Comp/IS/Eng – Machine Learning
- Joseph Clark, Comp/IS/Eng – Quantum Information Science
- Alexandra DeFilippis, Comp/IS/Eng – Quantum Information Science
- Megan Elliott, Life Sciences – Genetics
- Ashlynn Hord, Life Sciences – Evolutionary Biology
- Brandon Kristy, Life Sciences – Microbial Ecology
- Kyra Owensby, Engineering – Energy Engineering
- Isabella Ritchie, Geosciences – Biological Oceanography
- Brooke Smith, Chemistry – Chemistry of Life Processes
- Zane Smith, Life Sciences – Genomics
- Bryce Wade, Life Sciences, Ecology
- Logan White, Materials Research – Metallic Materials
NSF REU (reporting)
- Ryan Herzog, Junior, Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh Center
- Nainika Sudheendra, Alum,
- Cyrus Yoshimoto, Alum
- Jack Schwartz, PhD student, Political Science: Jordan
- Diba Seddighi, College Scholars, Turkish
- Megan Whittle, Nuclear Engineering and MFLL, Russian
- Cade Thomas Abbott, Engineering – Nuclear
- Michael Davis Ashburn III, Engineering – Nuclear
- Nolan Askew, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Mikaela Leian Atkinson, Engineering – Electrical
- Brandy Lea Barner, Biological Sciences – Biology – Natural Sciences, General (not specifically designated Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or Physical Science)
- Joseph Duane Beller, Physical Sciences – Physics; Visual and Performing Arts – Music (Performance, History, Technology, Theory, Composition)
- Justin Blanchard, Mathematics – Applied Mathematics; Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- William Brackett, Engineering – Chemical
- Caleb Cho, Visual and Performing Arts – Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Alexander Joonyoung Choi, Engineering – Nuclear
- Kathleen Coffman, Biological Sciences – Agriculture – Plant Sciences, Botany
- Kijan Daniel, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Matthew Kent Dixson, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Brycen P Eisenhut, Engineering – Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical – Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
- Shabre Lanise Eskridge, Biological Sciences – Biological Biochemistry – Molecular Biochemistry
- Matt Freake, Engineering – Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical
- William Nicholas Fritsch, Engineering – Nuclear
- Katherine Noelle Haugh, Engineering – Nuclear
- Anthony Levi Huber, Engineering – Chemical
- Zach Hughes, Engineering – Nuclear
- Joonyoung Im, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Mikolaj Franciszek Jakowski, Computer Sciences and Information Technology; Mathematics
- Daniel Alexander Klasing, Engineering – Nuclear
- John Alexander Leland, Engineering – Nuclear
- John Logan Maddox, Mathematics – Applied Mathematics
- McKayla May Martin, Biological Sciences – Biological Biochemistry – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Nicholas Joseph Murray, Engineering – Nuclear
- Tyler Nitzsche, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Dmitry Andreevich Petrov, Engineering – Chemical
- Weston Sullivan, Engineering – Mechanical
- Dong Jun Woun, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Daniel Sullivan Zetterberg, Physical Sciences – Physics
- Cullen Sayegh, Alum, Architecture, Italy
- Ashlyn Anderson, Senior, Food Security and Public Health Nutrition; Minor in Spanish, International Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mexico
- Gabriella Bellot, Senior, Political Science, Minor in English and Journalism, Colombia
- Sara Burnette, Senior, Biology, minor in Public Health, Mongolia
- Saylar Epperson, Senior, Political Science, Slovak Republic
- Hannah Geerlings, Master’s, English Literature, Romania
- Makayla Harmon, Decolonial Studies, French double major, Benin
- Hyunkyung Lee, Master’s, Teacher Education – English as a Second Language Education, Colombia
- Timothy Meidl, Senior, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Philosophy double major, double minor in Sociology and History, Taiwan
- Niamh Schumacher, Alum, Food Science, minor in International Agriculture, Rwanda
- Victoria Voorhees, Master’s, English: Rhetoric, Writing, and Linguistics, Italy
- Megan Engle, Senior, Political Science, English, and French triple major, Belgium
- Juliana Upchurch, Senior, College Scholars, Canada
- Katherine Fulcher, Alum, Political Science & Hispanic Studies double major, double minor in Public Policy Analytics and Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Netherlands
Gilman International Scholarship
- Nor Alhasali, Biological Sciences
- Alivia Belcher, Business: International Business, minor in Environmental Sciences, Germany
- Benjamin Mekdeci, Animal Sciences, Costa Rica
- Vrinda Bharadwaj, Business: International Business
- Madeleine Brown, Environmental Sciences, double minor in Communications and Public Relations, Germany
- Destinee Carter, Engineering, minor in Information Sciences/Systems: Information Technology, Italy
- Ivan Delgadillo, Accounting/Finance: Finance, Economics double major, Spain
- Kristian Derrick, Junior, Political Science
- Madison Elam, Political Science, Philosophy double major, Italy
- Macy Gouge, Medical Sciences: Occupational Therapy, France, Italy
- Katherine Heeran, Fashion: Apparel Design, minor in Business, Italy
- Ameilya Hulsey, Business: Management, Spain
- Baljot Kaur, Business: International Business
- Madison Lackey, Political Science, minor in Philosophy, Italy
- Tiffany Lee, Accounting/Finance: Accounting, Germany
- Singwei (Joey) Ling, Architecture, Japan
- Hannah Luu, Animal Science
- Cameron Manor, Business: Marketing, Spain
- Titus Newble, Biology, minor in African Studies, Ghana
- Terry Nguyen, Aerospace Engineering, UK
- Chandler Palmer, Business: Statistics, Germany
- Malena Pierce, Communications: Public Relations/Image Management, Italy
- Preston Pigue, Business: International Business
- Kari Propes, Architecture, Finland
- Madison Reed, Animal Sciences, Thailand
- Lily Robinson, Animal Sciences, Thailand
- Katelynn Schmidt, Architecture , Finland
- Ariyana Shaw, Architecture, Italy
- Manuel Toro, Medical Sciences: Medicine, Italy
- Zoe Ward, College Scholars
- Madison Watts, International Relations, Kyrgyzstan
- Jacob Woodlief, Biology, minor in Geography, Ecuador
- Bethany Wright, Architecture, Italy
- Alexander Greenhalgh, Materials Science & Engineering
- Hannah Lee, Biochemistry, Cellular, & Molecular Biology
- Amanda Boeing, Interdisciplinary: Linguistics/MFLL, Japan
- Austin Hookassian, Psychology, Japan
- Jake Yoder, Communication and Information, Japan
- Tasimba Jonga, Senior, Chemical Engineering and Economics
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- Alivia Grace Nytko, Life Sciences – Ecology, University of Tennessee Knoxville
- Logan Reid Dunn, Life Sciences – Systems and Molecular Biology, University of Tennessee Knoxville
- Tyler Andrew Cultice, Comp/IS/Eng – Computer Security and Privacy, University of Tennessee Knoxville
- Keri Elizabeth Burge, Social Sciences – Archaeology, University of Tennessee Knoxville
- Ashley Nicole Babjac, Comp/IS/Eng – Bioinformatics and other Informatics, University of Tennessee Knoxville
- Samantha Maness, Materials Science and Engineering,
- Jackson Wilt, Mechanical Engineering
- Courtney Tolbert, Neuroscience, West Virginia University
- Rachel Stewart, Senior, College Scholars
- Rachel Stewart, Senior, College Scholars (Honorable Mention)
- John Maddox, Sophomore, Mathematics: Kyrgyzstan
- Soriya Cooper, Junior, College Scholars: Swahili
- Annie Liu, Junior, Global Studies: Portuguese
- Blake Turpin, Junior, Sociology
- Jenna Watson, PhD student, Biological Anthropology, Graduate Minor in Epidemiology: Study/Research, Romania
- Kathryn Copeland, Senior, English: Fulbright Combined Award, Austria
- Luke Edwards, Senior, Civil Engineering: ETA ,Taiwan
- Samantha Maness, Senior, Materials Science & Engineering: Study/Research, Luxembourg
- Michayla Robles, Senior, Political Science: Fulbright/University of York Award, UK
- Ashlyn Schwartz, PhD student, Public Health Sciences: Fulbright University of Bordeaux Doctoral Research Award, France
- Hannah Shapiro, Master’s, Wildlife & Fisheries Science: Study/Research, Cambodia
- Logan White, Senior, Materials Science & Engineering: Study/Research, Czech Republic
Gilman International Scholarship
- Cade Murry, United Kingdom
- Stephanie Sauceda, South Korea
- Owen Queen, Junior, Computer Science
- Keri Burge, Junior, Anthropology
- Elijah Hix, Junior, College Scholars
- Elise Campbell, Senior, Music Performance, Africana Studies
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- Ryan Edward Kelly, Engineering – Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- William Harris Kirkpatrick, Life Sciences – Organismal Biology
- Kevin Gordon Kleiner, Physics and Astronomy – Condensed Matter Physics
- Kaylie Lynn Richard, Engineering – Chemical Engineering
- Robert Jackson Spurling, Engineering – Materials Engineering
- Taylor Shannon Stevenson, Physics and Astronomy – Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Jacob Summers, Life Sciences – Structural Biology
- Marti Rae Tooley, Life Sciences – Biochemistry
- Erica Lindsey Waters, Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
- Maryrose Weatherton, STEM Education and Learning Research – Science Education
- Promise Adebayo-Ige, Engineering – Plasma Science and Engineering, Honorable Mention
- Jordan Cannon, Life Sciences – Microbial Biology, Honorable Mention
- Marcus Harrell, Life Sciences – Cell Biology, Honorable Mention
- Peyton Garrett Hickman, Life Sciences – Genetics, Honorable Mention
- Amy Rongyan Luo, Life Sciences – Ecology, Honorable Mention
- Daniel Nichols, Comp/IS/Eng – Computationally Intensive Research, Honorable Mention
- Conner Jacob Whitten, Life Sciences – Neurosciences, Honorable Mention
- Isabella Killius, Junior, Sociology
- John Maddox, Freshman, Mathematics: Kyrgyzstan
- Michayla Robles, Senior, Political Science & Global Studies: Tanzania, Swahili
- Caroline Victoria Begley, Senior, Child and Family Studies: ETA, Taiwan
- Dara Carney-Nedelman, Alum, Communications: ETA, Indonesia
- Alyssa Nicole Culp, PhD student, History: Study/Research, Germany
- Audrey Jean “AJ” Culpepper, Senior, Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures: Study/Research, Russia
- Geghie Alayna Davis, Senior, Graphic Design: Study/Research, United Kingdom
- Amanda Gann, Alum, Architecture: Study/Research, India
- Julia Goncalves, Senior, Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures: ETA, Germany
- Anastasia Koumtcheva, Alum, Civil Engineering: Study/Research, Bulgaria
- Brooks Michael Leftwich, Senior, Honors Mechanical Engineering: ETA, Taiwan
- Michael Steven Lidwin, Senior, Architecture and Italian: Study/Research, Italy
- McNeeley Moore, Senior, English Literature: ETA, Romania
- Aleksandra “Ola” Noras, Master’s, Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology: Study/Research, Poland
- Shannon Perrone, Senior, Language and World Business: ETA, Brazil
- Kristi Phillips, Senior, Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures: ETA, Belarus
- Jaime Ragos, Alum, Food Science and Technology, Language and World Business, and Latin American and Caribbean studies: ETA, Taiwan
- Shannon Warren, Master’s, Secondary English Education and English as a Second Language Education: ETA, Brazil
- Jackson Kyle Wilt, Senior, Mechanical Engineering: Study/Research, Netherlands
- Samantha Maness, Junior, Materials Science and Engineering
- Clare Remy, Junior, Anthropology
- Kristopher Reynolds, Junior, Chemistry and Biology
- Robert Jackson Spurling, Junior, Materials Science and Engineering
- Logan White, Junior, Materials Science and Engineering
- Natalie Campbell, Senior, College Scholars
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- Luke Ryan Blentlinger, Social Sciences – Geography
- Jody Morgan Fleming, Life Sciences – Ecology
- Zachary William Jerome, Engineering – Civil Engineering
- Donna K. McCullough, Life Sciences – Microbial Biology
- Spencer Thomas McDonald, Engineering – Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Yaw Mensah, Engineering – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mariah T. Patton, Life Sciences – Ecology
- Megan Pitz, Engineering – Bioengineering
- Alec Yen, Engineering – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Brittany Noel Zepernick, Life Sciences – Microbial Biology
- Nathaniel Lee Gibson, Life Sciences – Ecology, Honorable Mention
- Selene Franziska Hess, Life Sciences – Microbial Biology, Honorable Mention
- Benjamin Houston Holt, Life Sciences – Ecology, Honorable Mention
- Kane Alec Lawhorn, Life Sciences – Ecology, Honorable Mention
- Lam Trieu Vo, Life Sciences – Cell Biology, Honorable Mention
- Jackson Kyle Wilt, Engineering – Mechanical Engineering, Honorable Mention
- Brittni Morgan Woodall, Chemistry – Chemistry of Life Processes, Honorable Mention
- Hera Jay Brown, Senior, College Scholars
- Maya Bian, Senior, College Scholars
- Brooklyn Battle, Senior, Modern Foreign Languages and Literature with a concentration in International Business and Chinese, Asian Studies Minor: Taiwan
- Nicholas Buttram, Senior, Modern Foreign Languages and Literature, Language and World Business, Japanese
- Ryan White, Senior, Political Science with a concentration in International Relations, Junior: Belarus
- Sue Choi, Senior, double major in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology and in Neuroscience with a minor in Chinese: China, Chinese
- Megan Gragg, Senior, Global Studies & Middle East Studies: Oman, Arabic
- Mateo Hayes, Senior, History and Russian: Kyrgyzstan, Russian
- Katherine Yolitz, Senior, Chemical Engineering with a minor in Arab studies: Morocco, Arabic
- Michelle Barnett, Senior, Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, Hispanic Studies: ETA, Ecuador
- Hera Jay Brown, Alum, College Scholars: Fulbright-Schuman Research Grant, European Union (EU)
- Sarah Crowley, Senior, Honors Social Work: ETA, South Korea
- Ben DeHaven, MFA in Creative Writing: Study/Research, Colombia
- Abby Durick, Alum, Classics: Study/Research, Bulgaria
- Andrew Franks, Senior, Forestry with minors in International Agriculture, Watershed, & Wildlife and Fisheries Science: Study/Research, Slovenia
- Kelli Frawley, Alum, English with a minor in Spanish: ETA, Argentina
- Ryan Gesme, PhD student, History: Study/Research, Germany
- Logan Houston, Senior, Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology; Hispanic Studies: ETA, Mexico
- Annabel Large, Senior, Chemical Engineering: Study/Research, Sweden
- Connor Mitchell, Senior, Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, Hispanic Studies and Secondary Education: ETA, Spain
- Juhi Patel, Senior, Microbiology and Classical Civilization: Study/Research, United Kingdom
- Josie Portz: M.A. in English: Rhetoric, Writing, and Linguistics: ETA, Sri Lanka
- Kirsten Salonga, Alum, Biology (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology), minor in Secondary Education: ETA, Colombia
- Julia Scott, Senior, Finance, International Business and Economics: ETA to Andorra (declined award)
- Patrick Sonnenberg, Senior, College Scholars: ETA, Lithuania
- Megan Vande Linde, Senior, Political Science (International Affairs Concentration); Hispanic Studies: ETA, Brazil
Fulbright UK Summer Institute Scholar
- Blake Turpin, Junior, Sociology with a minor in Hispanic Studies and Political Science, University of Bristol
Gilman International Scholarship
- Shahirahlyn Ali, Czech Republic
- Alexandria Ansari, South Korea
- Lashay Beard, United Kingdom
- Nicholas Buttram, Japan
- Carmen Danley, Argentina
- Shelby Delille, Ghana
- Destiny Fortner, Senegal
- Taylor Gipson, Spain
- Symantha Gregorash, Jordan
- Andressia Harris, Botswana
- Brandon Hull, France
- Alisa Lim, Japan
- Maikel Mikaiel, United Kingdom
- Will Rector, Japan
- Isis West, Botswana
- David Woodward, Ireland
- Carl Edwards, Senior, Computer Science
- Ian Greeley, Senior, Materials Science
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- Brandon Lynn Barker, Physics and Astronomy – Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Lauren Ashley Finney, Engineering – Nuclear Engineering
- Anna Fraser, Chemistry – Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanochemistry
- Justin Robert Kilmarx, Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
- Chima McGruder, Physics and Astronomy – Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Emalie Grace McMahon, Psychology – Cognitive Neuroscience
- Christopher Muir, Engineering – Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
- Bridget O’Banion, Life Sciences – Microbial Biology
- Amie Fornah Sankoh, Life Sciences – other (specify) – Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Aaron Stubblefield, Geosciences – Glaciology
- Brandon Alexander Wilbanks, Life Sciences – Biochemistry
- Claire Camille Winfrey, Life Sciences – Ecology
- Jacob Cecil, Life Sciences – Systems and Molecular Biology, Honorable Mention
- Emine Nur Fidan, Engineering – Environmental Engineering, Honorable Mention
- Clara Rudi Howell, Life Sciences – Evolutionary Biology, Honorable Mention
- Annabel Large, Engineering – Bioengineering, Honorable Mention
- Tracey Lee Peters, Life Sciences – Food Science Microbiology, Honorable Mention
- Grant Rigney, Chemical Engineering
American University Cairo Presidential Intern
- Hera Jay Brown, Senior, College Scholars
- Jordan Brasher, PhD Student, Geography: Brazil
- Jordan Leith, Junior, Honors Chemical Engineering: Tanzania
- Michayla Robles, Senior, Political Science & Global Studies: Tanzania
- Sarah Smith, Senior, Middle East Studies & Political Science: Jordan
- Julia Goncalves, Sophomore, German & Russian Studies: Russia
- Iker Sedeño, Masters Student, Spanish: Korean
- Jonathan Thomas, Junior, College Scholars: Arabic
- Alexa Griffith, Senior, Chemistry
- Nicely Preston, Chemical Engineering
- Woodland Woodi, Chemical Engineering
- Rena Abdurehman, Senior, Biology: Study/Research, Argentina
- Jacqueline Adams, Alum, Honors Psychology: Study/Research, Hungary
- Carolyn Barnes, Senior, Honors Chemistry: Study/Research, Czech Republic
- Kimberly Bress, Senior, College Scholars: Study/Research, Spain
- Tiana Castillo, Senior, Communication Studies: English Teaching Assistantship, Vietnam
- Alex Crockett, Senior, Food Science & Technology: Partner Award: East Anglia, United Kingdom
- Savannah Dixon, Alum, Architecture and Hispanic Studies: English Teaching Assistantship, Guatemala
- Dillon Dunn, Senior, Architecture: Study/Research, Indonesia
- Derek Galyon, Alum, Honors Political Science: MA Grant, Ireland
- Tamra Gilbertson, PhD student, Sociology: Study/Research, Colombia
- Brennan Hicks, Alum, Microbiology: English Teaching Assistantship, Brazil
- Miranda Johnson, Senior, Anthropology and Hispanic Studies: Study/Research, Costa Rica
- Yuki Minami, Senior, Japanese Language and World Business: Study/Research, Japan
- Miles Ownby, Senior, Biosystems Engineering: Study/Research, Canada
- Katie Plank, Alum, Biology: English Teaching Assistantship, Taiwan
- Avanti Rangnekar, Senior, Economics: Study/Research, India
- Trent Sanders, MA English: Literature Criticism & Text Studies: Arts, Romania
- Joseph Wilson, MA English: Rhetoric Writing & Linguistics: English Teaching Assistantship, Kazakhstan
- Conny Zhao, Senior, Music & Culture: Arts, China
Fulbright UK Summer Institute Scholar
- Natalie Campbell, Sophomore, College Scholars: Northern Ireland
Gilman International Scholarship
- Hannah Alkulaghsi, Morocco
- Brooke Ballard, Chile
- Shubhekshya Bhandari, Italy
- Marlo Black, Peru
- Carly Brown, Costa Rica
- Alex Clement, Ghana
- Anna Derthick, Brazil
- Mackinzie Hutchison, Ireland
- Brandon Jackson, Italy
- Sydney Ledsinger, Botswana
- Mallory Mcneal, Spain
- Sonidda No, China
- Garrett Orick, United Kingdom
- Taylor Payne, Costa Rica
- Veronica Price, Spain
- Wan Rashid, Italy
- Scott Sloan, Ghana
- Sierra Swanson, Italy
- Cameron Watt, China
- Xiao Mie Zhu, South Korea
- Brandon Barker, Junior, Chemical Engineering – Honorable Mention
- Sahba Seddighi, Alum, College Scholars
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- Justin Baldwin, Life Sciences – Evolutionary Biology, Honorable Mention
- James Morris Ferguson, Comp/IS/Eng – Robotics and Computer Vision, Honorable Mention
- Tyler Arthur Grambling, Geosciences – Tectonics, Honorable Mention
- Justin Kilmarx, Engineering – Biomedical Engineering, Honorable Mention
- Christie M Lau, Engineering – Polymer Engineering
- Margaret Anne Mamantov, Life Sciences – Ecology, Honorable Mention
- Haneen Omari, Life Sciences – Microbial Biology, Honorable Mention
- Udodirim Onwubiko, Life Sciences – Cell Biology
- Madeline Shea Stark, Materials Research – Chemistry of Materials
- Alexander Kendall Stiles, Engineering – Energy Engineering, Honorable Mention
- Natalie Beitel White, Engineering – Biomedical Engineering, Honorable Mention
Project Global Officer Scholarship
- Dara Carney-Nedelman, Junior, Honors Communication Studies
- Lucille Greer, Senior, Political Science & Middle East Studies
- Colleen Ryan, Alum, Global Studies & Honors Sociology
- Lucy Greer, Junior, Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies: Jordan
- Philip Baites, Junior, French Language & World Business: Morocco
- Harrison Akins, PhD Candidate, Political Science: Urdu in Lucknow, India
- Jonathan Hubbard-Shaw, Junior, Linguistics: Indonesian in Malang, Indonesia
- Katie Plank, Senior, Biological Sciences: Chinese in Dalian, China
- Carolyn Barnes, Junior, Chemistry
- Jordan Bakke, Senior, College Scholars (International Development): English Teaching Assistantship, Kazakhstan
- Alexis Burnham, Alum, Animal Science: Study/Research Grant, Chile (declined; will complete 2-year EU–funded fellowship)
- Nicholas Campbell, Senior, Hispanic Studies and Latin American & Caribbean Studies: English Teaching Assistantship, Colombia
- Esther Choo, Senior, Anthropology: Study/Research Grant, South Korea
- Alina Clay, Senior, College Scholars: Study/Research Grant, Latvia
- Will Clifft, Senior, Global Studies: English Teaching Assistantship, Brazil
- Eric Peters, Senior, Economics and International Business: Study/Research Grant, Hungary
- Joel Runnels, PhD Candidate, Deaf Education: Study/Research Grant, Ghana
- Colleen Ryan, Senior, Global Studies and Honors Sociology: Partner Award—University of York, United Kingdom
- Meghan Stuart, Senior, Physics, Honors Mathematics, and Computer Science: Study/Research Grant, Hungary
- Sahba Seddighi, Alum, College Scholars (Neuroplasticity and Neurodegenerative Disorders)
Gilman International Scholarship
- Nadia Abdul Razak, Hong KongMonica Brashears, Senegal
- Erinn Brown, Italy
- Mary Cunningham, India
- Maria Farag, Spain
- Danni Ha, South Africa
- Tunishia Jackson, South Africa
- Amaya Linsey, Italy
- Yuki Minami, Japan
- Taylor Morelock, South Africa
- Dennis Morozov, Italy
- Basma Ouddi, France
- Victoria Placher, Poland
- Mustapha Williams, Poland
- Kimberly Bress, Junior, College Scholars (Neuroscience and Mental Health)
- Christopher Neal, Junior, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Andrew Wintenberg, Junior, Honors Mathematics and Electrical Engineering
- Jessica Danielle Boles, Engineering – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Robert Kenneth Connell, Life Sciences – Ecology
- Sarah Cooper, Chemistry – Chemical Structure, Dynamics, and Mechanism
- Megan Elizabeth Farell, Engineering – Chemical Engineering
- Ian Francis, Mathematical Sciences – Analysis
- David Garcia, Life Sciences – Systems and Molecular Biology
- Michael Anthony Harris, Engineering – Biomedical Engineering
- Emma Katherine Hollmann, Engineering – Chemical Engineering
- Margaret M McDaniel, Life Sciences – Immunology
- Patrick Franklin McKenzie, Life Sciences – Evolutionary Biology
- Kenna Elizabeth Rewcastle, Life Sciences – Ecology
- Julie Rich, Life Sciences – Cell Biology
- Morgan Dake Roche, Life Sciences – Ecology
- Rachel Ann Swenie, Life Sciences – Systematics and Biodiversity
- Louis James Varriano, Physics and Astronomy – Nuclear Physics
- Nathan Gallagher Brady, Life Sciences – Biophysics, Honorable Mention
- Kyle Jackson Goodrick, Engineering – Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Honorable Mention
- Chloe Leigh Lash, Life Sciences – Ecology, Honorable Mention
Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow
- Hera Jay Brown, Junior, College Scholars (declined award offer)
- Miranda Gottlieb, Alum, Political Science and Hispanic Studies
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Fellowships by Overall Purpose
Study Abroad-specific awards
Note: This list is specific to awards that help fund programs abroad but does not include internships abroad or post-graduate fellowships that may take place aboard.
Funding for one full-time academic year (two semesters or three quarters) of advanced-level language study in East or Southeast Asia. Eligible languages are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese.
Related Majors:
Various
Award Benefits:
All fellowship programs cover tuition, and a stipend for related educational expenses, basic living costs, and transportation.
Eligibility:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident pursuing a career requiring East Asian languages, have obtained a bachelor’s degree by the time of award start date, and possess an advanced level in the target language (3 years of prior study or equivalent).
Timeline:
Applications open in July for the following academic year. Deadlines are in late December, with awards announced between February and March.
Department of Defense-sponsored award to support undergraduate and graduate language study of critically needed languages. Recipients are required for one year of federal service following graduation.
Related Majors:
Varied, Business, Development, Economics, International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health
Award Benefits:
Between $12,500 – $25,000 (varies based on award and language program)
Eligibility:
US citizens must be enrolled at the time of the deadline and throughout the duration of the language program
Timeline:
Late January deadline
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program provides fully funded 8- to 10-week immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to learn understudied languages of strategic importance to the United States’ national security, economic prosperity, and engagement with the world. Language instruction is equivalent to one academic year of study.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Fully-funded program including ACTFL OPI assessment, and non-competitive eligibility for US government employment
Eligibility:
US citizens who are enrolled at an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application
Timeline:
Applications open late September and close mid-November, finalists notified in spring, and programs occur in summer
Similar to the Gilman Scholarship, the Freeman-Asia Scholarship is a need-based award designed to support U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who plan to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Between and up to $3000 – $7000 depending on duration of program and reported financial assistance.
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident receiving needs-based financial aid and maintaining a 2.8 GPA or higher
Timeline:
Programs for the upcoming academic year open the February prior.
To reduce barriers to participating in education abroad and grow the number of Americans with global exposure, FEA provides awards for students with demonstrated financial need.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
$1250 to $10,000
Eligibility:
US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipients who are enrolled undergraduates at the time of application and who have demonstrated financial need and plan to study for more than 14 days
Timeline:
Applications vary based on spring, summer, and fall semesters
State Department-sponsored scholarship to encourage US undergraduate students who are receiving the Federal Pell Grant to study or intern abroad. Gilman also provides supplementary awards for language study, STEM research, and children or spouses of active or activated US military personnel.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Up to $5,000, though the full amount varies based on duration and impact of program, and Non-Competitive Eligibility for federal US employment. See website for supplementary funding opportunities
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen receiving the Pell Grant and planning to pursue a credit-bearing program abroad
Timeline:
Bi-annual award cycle with March and October deadlines. Gilman-McCain scholarship deadlines are separate. See Gilman website for more details
Provides funding for students to participate in SIT Study Abroad programs focused on experiential learning and cultural immersion.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Up to $2000 for summer programs and $4000 for semester-long programs
Eligibility:
Must be a UTK student enrolled in a SIT program, see webpage linked above for more details
Timeline:
Rolling deadline
Gap Year and Professional Development
Gap Year awards including teaching, service, and research opportunities. This list doesn’t contain graduate study awards.
AEON Corporation hires recent graduates as English teachers in Japan, focusing on international teaching/business experience in eikaiwa schools
Related Majors
Varied, Global Studies, Business, English, Education, TESOL:
Award Benefits:
Competitive salary with benefits (teaching contract).
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree, often native English speaker; apply via AEON website ~3–6 months before desired start date
Timeline:
Rolling recruitment year-round; typical intake quarterly or bi annual.
AIF Banyan places U.S. and Indian fellows in NGOs in India for approximately 10-month service learning placements focused on development impact
Related Majors:
International development, public policy, public health, education, environment, social enterprise, social work
Award Benefits:
Fully funded: living stipend, housing, airfare, project support.
Eligibility:
Early career professionals or recent graduates (U.S. or Indian), strong leadership potential
Timeline:
Selective (~7% acceptance); selection January–April including interviews in March; fellowship runs roughly July–May next year
A German exchange program for Americans that provides a 2-month language intensive, followed by a semester of study and a 5-month long internship related to the individual’s field.
Related Majors:
Various
Award Benefits:
The program covers various expenses, including round-trip airfare, language school, tuition, housing, a monthly stipend, and program-related travel and health insurance.
Eligibility:
No prior German language required. Must be a U.S. citizen aged 18 ½ to 24 years old, and interested in Germany and world affairs.
Timeline:
Deadline in late January for programs starting June 1st of the same year or March 1st of following year. Applicants will be notified if they have been selected in mid-to-late April
A Department of Energy-sponsored program to provide paid, STEM-based internships for undergraduates and recent graduates at one of 17 DOE laboratories. Internships are available as spring, fall, or summer semester placements.
Related Majors:
STEM-related majors
Award Benefits:
Weekly stipend, training, housing/travel support
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student or recent graduate
Timeline:
Application cycles are open 3 times a year with deadlines in October, January, and May for spring, summer, and fall placement, respectively
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Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Noteable Fulbright Programs
- Fulbright LAMDA for Classical Acting in London
- Fulbright Austria Award in Music, Performing Arts and Visual Arts
- Fulbright Mexico Binational Business Program
- Fulbright Egypt Award for Language Study
- Fulbright Germany Award for Young Professional Journalists
- Fulbright Taiwan Awards for Graduate Study
- Fulbright Bulgaria Award in Archeology and History
One-year fellowships to work at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace as a research assistant to Carnegie’s senior scholars on topics related to democracy and governance, nuclear policy, regional political affairs, security, and more.
Related Majors:
Varies based on placement, but majors related to international affairs, diplomacy, and public policy; foreign language proficiency may be required
Award Benefits:
Paid, full-time positions for 10-12 months ($4,000.00 per month) including full benefits package and relocation support of up to $1,500 (grossed up for taxes)
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors or students who have graduated in the last academic year. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for 10-12 months from September 1 through at least June 30 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the United States for the full year may apply for the program
Timeline:
Applications open Mid-October. Applicants must email URF to be considered. Deadline to apply is mid-January. Semi-finalists are interviewed between late February to March and notified as finalists at the end of March.
Offers one-year community health and education service fellowships and shorter internships for recent graduates. Based in Alabama and California, focusing on social needs and community health.
Related Majors:
Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Biology, Pre-med, Sociology
Award Benefits:
Fellowships offer $700/month stipend, including housing and health insurance
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors and recent graduates who have a commitment to service, leadership, and community engagement
Timeline:
Fellowship application opens September and closes in Early February. Summer internship application open in March
Humanity in Action Fellowship offers multiple tracks across Europe and the US focused on human rights, democracy, and social justice.
Related Majors:
Any; Political Science, International Studies, History, Sociology, Human Rights, Law, Public Policy, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
Varies based on programming, airfare not included, but travel assistance may be available
Eligibility:
Undergraduates and recent graduates who have a commitment to human rights and civic engagement
Timeline:
Application opens September and closes early February
Japan’s government-sponsored teaching program that places English speakers in Japanese schools to promote international exchange of language and culture.
Related Majors:
Any, particularly focused on English, Education, Japanese/Asian Studies, and International Relations
Award Benefits:
Varies based on placement, ~25,000 – 30,000/yr including airfare, health insurance, and housing assistance
Eligibility:
US citizens who obtained a bachelor’s degree by program start date
Timeline:
Opens September and closes mid-November; interviews are held in January-February with a start date of July
A two-year global food and nutrition security opportunity that places fellows at an agency dedicated to humanitarian development. Fellows will gain hands-on as well as policy-related experience.
Related Majors:
International Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Public Policy, Nutrition, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend (typically a living wage adjusted to region or country), airfare (*note, health insurance is not included)
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Timeline:
Applications typically open in December
The Luce Scholars Program is a competitive thirteen-month-long leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences and intensive language training in Asia to deepen individual and global relationships with Asia.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
: Monthly stipend, intensive language training, agency placement
Eligibility:
US citizens and permanent residents who are graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32 (or no more than three years out from receiving a bachelor’s degree)
Timeline:
Applications open in April and close mid-September
Sponsored by the City of New York, this 9-month fellowship equips emerging leaders to explore urban issues through seminars and first-hand exposure to the public sector.
Related Majors:
Varied, must be dedicated to public policy and service
Award Benefits:
$36,184 stipend and health insurance
Eligibility:
Recent BA/BS graduates
Timeline:
Applications open in late summer and close in early January
An annual month-long exchange program for musicians, ages 19-35, from every world region and the United States to collaborate on original material, learn from master collaborating artists, enhance professional competencies, and incubate future entrepreneurial projects.
Related Majors:
Any, Music and cultural studies
Award Benefits:
Fully-funded program including travel, transportation, food, and lodging. Offers a “modest” stipend”
Eligibility:
Applicants ranging from 19 to 35 years old are eligible to apply
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close between December and February
Offers year-long fellowships for recent graduates to work in education, development, journalism, or other fields across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; housing and travel costs may be partially covered
Eligibility:
Recent college graduates with a passion for cross-cultural exchange, service, and global engagement
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in November.
A fellowship program for recent graduates to work with leading organizations in Washington, D.C., on international peace and security issues.
Related Majors:
International relations, political science, public policy
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend; travel expenses; professional development opportunities
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or those eligible to work in the U.S.; strong academic background in relevant fields
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in January
Provides opportunities for Americans to teach English in French schools while experiencing French culture firsthand
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; French language proficiency preferred
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend; healthcare coverage; cultural immersion experience
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens aged 20-35 with at least three years of university education
Timeline:
Applications open in October and close in January
Offers year-long fellowships for recent graduates to work with community-based organizations worldwide on social impact projects.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; emphasis on international development, social work, education.
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; housing and travel costs may be partially covered; cultural immersion included
Eligibility:
Recent college graduates with a passion for global service and cross-cultural exchange
Timeline:
Applications typically open in November and close in February
Language and Cultural Immersion
Funding for one full-time academic year (two semesters or three quarters) of advanced-level language study in East or Southeast Asia. Eligible languages are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese.
Related Majors:
Various
Award Benefits:
All fellowship programs cover tuition, and a stipend for related educational expenses, basic living costs, and transportation.
Eligibility:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident pursuing a career requiring East Asian languages, have obtained a bachelor’s degree by the time of award start date, and possess an advanced level in the target language (3 years of prior study or equivalent).
Timeline:
Applications open in July for the following academic year. Deadlines are in late December, with awards announced between February and March.
Department of Defense-sponsored award to support undergraduate and graduate language study of critically needed languages. Recipients are required for one year of federal service following graduation.
Related Majors:
Varied, Business, Development, Economics, International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health
Award Benefits:
Between $12,500 – $25,000 (varies based on award and language program)
Eligibility:
US citizens must be enrolled at the time of the deadline and throughout the duration of the language program
Timeline:
Late January deadline
A German exchange program for Americans that provides a 2-month language intensive, followed by a semester of study and a 5-month long internship related to the individual’s field.
Related Majors:
Various
Award Benefits:
The program covers various expenses, including round-trip airfare, language school, tuition, housing, a monthly stipend, and program-related travel and health insurance.
Eligibility:
No prior German language required. Must be a U.S. citizen aged 18 ½ to 24 years old, and interested in Germany and world affairs.
Timeline:
Deadline in late January for programs starting June 1st of the same year or March 1st of following year. Applicants will be notified if they have been selected in mid-to-late April
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program provides fully funded 8- to 10-week immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to learn understudied languages of strategic importance to the United States’ national security, economic prosperity, and engagement with the world. Language instruction is equivalent to one academic year of study.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Fully-funded program including ACTFL OPI assessment, and non-competitive eligibility for US government employment
Eligibility:
US citizens who are enrolled at an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application
Timeline:
Applications open late September and close mid-November, finalists notified in spring, and programs occur in summer
Similar to the Gilman Scholarship, the Freeman-Asia Scholarship is a need-based award designed to support U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who plan to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Between and up to $3000 – $7000 depending on duration of program and reported financial assistance.
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident receiving needs-based financial aid and maintaining a 2.8 GPA or higher
Timeline:
Programs for the upcoming academic year open the February prior.
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Noteable Fulbright Programs
The Luce Scholars Program is a competitive thirteen-month-long leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences and intensive language training in Asia to deepen individual and global relationships with Asia.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
: Monthly stipend, intensive language training, agency placement
Eligibility:
US citizens and permanent residents who are graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32 (or no more than three years out from receiving a bachelor’s degree)
Timeline:
Applications open in April and close mid-September
Fellowships by Discipline
Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences
Year-long student internship at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the USDA that combines on-the-job technical training with leadership and professional development. ACE is specifically designed to prepare successful
Related Majors:
Agricultural and animal science-related fields
Award Benefits:
Full time employment during the summer and16-hour week throughout graduation.
Eligibility:
Varies, see postions listed on the USAJobs portal
Timeline:
Deadline mid-January
Part of USDA’s Pathways student internships; provides paid veterinary trainee roles in APHIS Animal Care offices enforcing the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act
Related Majors:
Animal Science, Veterinary medicine, and related fields (undergraduate or graduate).
Award Benefits:
Up to $7,500/year for undergraduates; $15,000/year for graduate students; paid work-based position
Eligibility:
Current veterinary track students
Timeline:
Application opens in spring annually, open for 1–2 weeks only
Scholarship and paid internships for undergraduates and graduate students in non-veterinary fields of study to gain real-world experiences in animal health, plant health, and related fields.
Related Majors:
Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Biology, and other majors related to the internship placement
Award Benefits:
Up to $7,500 per year for undergraduate studies; up to $15,000 per year for graduate studies. Plus paid employment during school breaks
Eligibility:
US Citizens who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
Timeline:
Application opens in spring annually, open for 1–2 weeks only
Provides funding for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing careers in plant sciences through internships with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Related Majors:
Plant sciences, agriculture, biology, environmental sciences
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; hands-on research experience with USDA scientists; potential for career placement within ARS
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens enrolled in relevant degree programs; commitment to agricultural research careers required
Timeline:
Applications typically open in February and close in April
Art and Design
The Beinecke Scholarship is a highly competitive national award that provides financial support for high-achieving undergraduates in the arts, humanities, and social sciences who plan to pursue graduate studies. Recipients receive $5,000 prior to graduate school and an additional $30,000 while pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree.
Related Majors:
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
$5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.
Eligibility:
US citizens or nationals with a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid in college
Timeline:
Must apply late January of junior year. Campus endorsement required
$300 scholarships to support undergraduate student research and creative inquiry projects at any stage of development up to and including presentation.
Related Majors:
Arts and Humanities
Award Benefits:
$300 Scholarships
Eligibility:
Students who are currently enrolled as undergraduates and plan to research while enrolled are eligible
Timeline:
Applications close late March
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Offers a range of fellowships and internships for students and researchers to work with Smithsonian experts across various disciplines.
Related Majors:
Arts, sciences, history, information sciences, anthropology, museum studies.
Award Benefits:
Varies by program; may include stipends and research funding
Eligibility:
Open to undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers
Timeline:
: Deadlines vary by program
Business, Finance, and Management
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.<
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, and non-competitive eligibility (NCE)
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Noteable Fulbright Programs
The Luce Scholars Program is a competitive thirteen-month-long leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences and intensive language training in Asia to deepen individual and global relationships with Asia.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
: Monthly stipend, intensive language training, agency placement
Eligibility:
US citizens and permanent residents who are graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32 (or no more than three years out from receiving a bachelor’s degree)
Timeline:
Applications open in April and close mid-September
Provides funding for high-achieving students pursuing graduate degrees while offering leadership training and mentorship opportunities.
Related Majors:
Open to all
Award Benefits:
Up to 50,000 per year for two years; access to mentorship programs
Eligibility:
U.S.-based graduate students demonstrating leadership potential and academic excellence
Timeline:
Applications open in February and close in April.
A highly selective program offering a one-year master’s degree focused on global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing
Related Majors:
Open to all majors but focuses on leadership roles in business, politics, or public service.
Award Benefits:
Fully funded program covering tuition fees, room & board, travel expenses; cultural immersion activities included.
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree holders aged 18-28 with strong leadership qualities.
Timeline:
Applications open in April and close in September
Communications and Journalism
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Noteable Fulbright Programs
Education
AEON Corporation hires recent graduates as English teachers in Japan, focusing on international teaching/business experience in eikaiwa schools
Related Majors
Varied, Global Studies, Business, English, Education, TESOL:
Award Benefits:
Competitive salary with benefits (teaching contract).
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree, often native English speaker; apply via AEON website ~3–6 months before desired start date
Timeline:
Rolling recruitment year-round; typical intake quarterly or bi annual.
Sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, graduating seniors and alumni may apply to teach English and participate in cultural exchange for a year in South Korea.
Related Majors:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in any education field, with particular interest in Education, English, or TESOL/ELL
Award Benefits:
Settlement allowance, housing, insurance, and monthly compensation are commensurate with the region
Eligibility:
Must have a bachelor’s degree, a TEFL/TESOL certificate of at least 100 hours to be eligible if applicant has not studied one of the prerequisite majors
Timeline:
Timeline:
Fall applications open in February 1st and close early July; spring applications open in August and close in January. See website for more details.
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Japan’s government-sponsored teaching program that places English speakers in Japanese schools to promote international exchange of language and culture.
Related Majors:
Any, particularly focused on English, Education, Japanese/Asian Studies, and International Relations
Award Benefits:
Varies based on placement, ~25,000 – 30,000/yr including airfare, health insurance, and housing assistance
Eligibility:
US citizens who obtained a bachelor’s degree by program start date
Timeline:
Opens September and closes mid-November; interviews are held in January-February with a start date of July
Offers year-long fellowships for recent graduates to work in education, development, journalism, or other fields across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; housing and travel costs may be partially covered
Eligibility:
Recent college graduates with a passion for cross-cultural exchange, service, and global engagement
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in November.
Provides opportunities for Americans to teach English in French schools while experiencing French culture firsthand
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; French language proficiency preferred
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend; healthcare coverage; cultural immersion experience
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens aged 20-35 with at least three years of university education
Timeline:
Applications open in October and close in January
Medical and Health Sciences
Summer undergraduate research fellowships at leading universities internationally in science/engineering fields. Provides lab experience and career development
Related Majors:
STEM Majorss
Award Benefits:
Living stipend, meals, travel expenses (amount varies; provided by host)
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents (some programs international), rising sophomores/juniors/non-graduating seniors
Timeline:
Deadlines vary by institution (commonly January–February); notifications by March; program runs in summer
A DAAD-funded summer program placing undergraduates in German university labs to conduct 10-week to 3-month research projects alongside PhD mentors
Related Majors:
STEM fields: biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, engineering, and closely related disciplines
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend and research mentorship
Eligibility:
Sophomores or juniors, German language not required
Timeline:
Applications open mid-October and close late November, notifications between February and March, internships are between May and June
A Department of Energy-sponsored program to provide paid, STEM-based internships for undergraduates and recent graduates at one of 17 DOE laboratories. Internships are available as spring, fall, or summer semester placements.
Related Majors:
STEM-related majors
Award Benefits:
Weekly stipend, training, housing/travel support
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student or recent graduate
Timeline:
Application cycles are open 3 times a year with deadlines in October, January, and May for spring, summer, and fall placement, respectively
Predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged research-based study who can demonstrate superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, and show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers.
Related Majors:
behavioral and social sciences, life and physical sciences, math and engineering, and the humanities
Award Benefits:
Annual stipend of $27,000 for three years and access to other networking resources
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident with superior academic achievement and committed to a career in teaching and research at a college/university level.
Timeline:
Deadline typically in December
Global postgraduate scholarship funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, supporting graduate study and research at the University of Cambridge for non UK citizens, with strong emphasis on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to improving others’ lives.
Related Majors:
Any postgraduate discipline offered at Cambridge—PhD, MPhil/MLitt, one-year taught masters; fields vary widely across STEM, social sciences, humanities, and professional programs.
Award Benefits:
: Full tuition, maintenance allowance (≈£21,000/year for 12 months), airfare to/from UK, visa/health surcharge, plus discretionary funding (fieldwork, dependents, hardship). £21,000 is ~ £21K/year at 2024–25 rate; scholarship may fund up to 4 years for PhD.
Eligibility:
Non-UK citizens applying for PhD, MLitt, or one-year postgraduate courses.
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close mid-October, Finalists named in December, review panel interviews in late January, and recipients announced in February
The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to outstanding college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing advanced study in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Related Majors:
STEM (natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering) fields
Award Benefits:
Each Goldwater Scholar annually receives an amount equal to the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, books, and room and board minus the amount of support provided for by other sources, up to a maximum of $7,500 per full academic year.
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and current sophomore or junior with at least a 3.0 GPA pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree related to natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering fields. Campus nomination is required
Timeline:
Applications open in September with January as the nomination deadline and recipients announced in late March.
A fully funded graduate study scholarship and leadership cohort at Stanford University for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in their fields
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Full tuition coverage including stipend for three years
Eligibility:
Must apply and be accepted into a Stanford graduate program and demonstrate significant academic and leadership achievement, and hold a bachelor’s degree by the time of program start
Timeline:
Applications open in spring and close early October
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides tuition and living stipend for rising or 1st-year graduate students in an NSF-approved discipline. Most NSF disciplines do not include medical-related research, but review website for details
Related Majors:
STEM and NSF-approved disciplines
Award Benefits:
Fellows receive an annual $37,000 stipend for three years, $16,000 education allowance, and professional development
Eligibility:
US Citizen, national, or permanent resident who is a senior, recent graduate, or graduate student in an NSF-approved field
Timeline:
Application deadline in October
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH
Related Majors:
Biology, health, and medical-related
Award Benefits:
Stipend and mentorship, see website for more details
Eligibility:
Must be accepted a US citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled half-time in a degree program
Timeline:
Applications open in mid-November and closes in mid-February
An accelerated doctoral training program for outstanding students committed to biomedical research careers
Related Majors:
Biololgy, Biomedical sciences, and engineering-related fields
Award Benefits:
Tuition support and stipend to pursue a PhD under NIH and Oxford or Cambridge faculty mentorship
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident who has a bachelor’s degree by program start
Timeline:
Applications open in August and close in December
A Department of Energy-sponsored program to provide paid, STEM-based internships for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. Internships are available as spring, fall, or summer semester placements.
Related Majors:
STEM-related majors
Award Benefits:
Weekly stipend, training, housing/travel support
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled, soon-to-begin, or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program
Timeline:
Application cycles are open 3 times a year with deadlines in October, January, and May for spring, summer, and fall placement, respectively
Provides scholarships to students pursuing degrees in healthcare-related fields to help alleviate the financial burden of education
Related Majors:
Medicine, nursing, public health, pharmacy, and other healthcare-related fields.
Award Benefits:
Awards range from $5,000 to $10,000; recognition as a future leader in healthcare.
Eligibility:
.S. or Puerto Rican residents enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs in healthcare fields
Timeline:
: Applications typically open in May and close in June
A summer program designed for high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, offering exposure to medical professions and clinical settings.
Related Majors:
Pre-med, nursing, public health, biology.
Award Benefits:
Unpaid program; includes mentorship, clinical shadowing, and professional development workshops.
Eligibility:
High school juniors/seniors or undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in healthcare careers.
Timeline:
Applications typically open in December and close in February
Law
A rigorous five-week summer program for highly motivated college students interested in attending law school.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; interest in law required
Award Benefits:
Fully funded program covering tuition, room & board; LSAT preparation included
Eligibility:
College juniors or seniors from disadvantaged backgrounds with strong academic potential
Timeline:
Applications typically open in December and close in February
Behavioral, Cognitive, Developmental, and Social Sciences
Summer undergraduate research fellowships at leading universities internationally in science/engineering fields. Provides lab experience and career development
Related Majors:
STEM Majors
Award Benefits:
Living stipend, meals, travel expenses (amount varies; provided by host)
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents (some programs international), rising sophomores/juniors/non-graduating seniors
Timeline:
Deadlines vary by institution (commonly January–February); notifications by March; program runs in summer
The Department of Psychiatry at Inidiana University’s School of Medicine offers undergraduate students an opportunity to assist on psychiatric and clinical research experiences.
Related Majors:
Behavioral sciences, psychology, neuroscience
Award Benefits:
Stipend, mentorship, training
Eligibility:
See website for details
Timeline:
See website for details, deadline may vary, but typically close in February/March
Colorado University-sponsored program introduces young people to the field of mental health by providing clinical research mentorship with a focus on mental health.
Related Majors:
Behavioral sciences, psychology, neuroscience
Award Benefits:
Stipend, mentorship, training
Eligibility:
Enrolled bachelors students and recent graduates
Timeline:
See website for details, deadline is in March
Colorado University-sponsored program introduces young people to the field of mental health by providing clinical research mentorship with a focus on mental health.
Related Majors:
Behavioral sciences, psychology, neuroscience
Award Benefits:
Stipend, mentorship, training
Eligibility:
Enrolled bachelors students and recent graduates
Timeline:
See website for details, deadline is in March
Predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged research-based study who can demonstrate superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, and show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers.
Related Majors:
behavioral and social sciences, life and physical sciences, math and engineering, and the humanities
Award Benefits:
Annual stipend of $27,000 for three years and access to other networking resources
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident with superior academic achievement and committed to a career in teaching and research at a college/university level.
Timeline:
Deadline typically in December
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Global postgraduate scholarship funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, supporting graduate study and research at the University of Cambridge for non UK citizens, with strong emphasis on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to improving others’ lives.
Related Majors:
Any postgraduate discipline offered at Cambridge—PhD, MPhil/MLitt, one-year taught masters; fields vary widely across STEM, social sciences, humanities, and professional programs.
Award Benefits:
: Full tuition, maintenance allowance (≈£21,000/year for 12 months), airfare to/from UK, visa/health surcharge, plus discretionary funding (fieldwork, dependents, hardship). £21,000 is ~ £21K/year at 2024–25 rate; scholarship may fund up to 4 years for PhD.
Eligibility:
Non-UK citizens applying for PhD, MLitt, or one-year postgraduate courses.
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close mid-October, Finalists named in December, review panel interviews in late January, and recipients announced in February
The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to outstanding college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing advanced study in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Related Majors:
STEM (natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering) fields
Award Benefits:
Each Goldwater Scholar annually receives an amount equal to the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, books, and room and board minus the amount of support provided for by other sources, up to a maximum of $7,500 per full academic year.
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and current sophomore or junior with at least a 3.0 GPA pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree related to natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering fields. Campus nomination is required
Timeline:
Applications open in September with January as the nomination deadline and recipients announced in late March.
Offers one-year community health and education service fellowships and shorter internships for recent graduates. Based in Alabama and California, focusing on social needs and community health.
Related Majors:
Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Biology, Pre-med, Sociology
Award Benefits:
Fellowships offer $700/month stipend, including housing and health insurance
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors and recent graduates who have a commitment to service, leadership, and community engagement
Timeline:
Fellowship application opens September and closes in Early February. Summer internship application open in March
A fully funded graduate study scholarship and leadership cohort at Stanford University for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in their fields
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Full tuition coverage including stipend for three years
Eligibility:
Must apply and be accepted into a Stanford graduate program and demonstrate significant academic and leadership achievement, and hold a bachelor’s degree by the time of program start
Timeline:
Applications open in spring and close early October
APA’s federally funded Minority Fellowship Programs (MFP) provide comprehensive support to empower future leaders in psychology to serve underrepresented communities. Several training programs exist to promote niche populations and therapies.
Related Majors:
Behavioral sciences, psychology, neuroscience
Award Benefits:
Stipend, mentorship, training
Eligibility:
Enrolled graduate (masters or doctoral) students
Timeline:
See website for details
SAMHSA-funded 1 to 2-year fellowship to support the number of culturally competent psychologists in underserved communities. Provides in-person and virtual training, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
Related Majors:
Behavioral sciences, psychology, neuroscience
Award Benefits:
Professional training, mentorship, research opportunities, network, and stipend of $27,144 paid quarterly.
Eligibility:
Doctoral and post-doctoral students; see website for full requirements
Timeline:
Applications open in October and close in January
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH
Related Majors:
Biology, health, and medical-related
Award Benefits:
Stipend and mentorship, see website for more details
Eligibility:
Must be accepted a US citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled half-time in a degree program
Timeline:
Applications open in mid-November and closes in mid-February
An accelerated doctoral training program for outstanding students committed to biomedical research careers
Related Majors:
Biololgy, Biomedical sciences, and engineering-related fields
Award Benefits:
Tuition support and stipend to pursue a PhD under NIH and Oxford or Cambridge faculty mentorship
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident who has a bachelor’s degree by program start
Timeline:
Applications open in August and close in December
Research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) are often paid, summer research placements at a university or research facility. REUs are sponsored by the National Science Foundation and intended to increase undergraduates’ access to research opportunities
Related Majors:
Varies based on REUs, majority STEM-based
Award Benefits:
Hourly wage, lodging/meals, professional development
Eligibility:
Varies based on REUs; many do not require prior research experience
Timeline:
Applications typically open November – February and run June-August
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides tuition and living stipend for rising or 1st-year graduate students in an NSF-approved discipline.
Related Majors:
STEM and NSF-approved disciplines
Award Benefits:
Fellows receive an annual $37,000 stipend for three years, $16,000 education allowance, and professional development
Eligibility:
US Citizen, national, or permanent resident who is a senior, recent graduate, or graduate student in an NSF-approved field
Timeline:
Application deadline in October
A Department of Energy-sponsored program to provide paid, STEM-based internships for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. Internships are available as spring, fall, or summer semester placements.
Related Majors:
STEM-related majors
Award Benefits:
Weekly stipend, training, housing/travel support
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled, soon-to-begin, or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program
Timeline:
Application cycles are open 3 times a year with deadlines in October, January, and May for spring, summer, and fall placement, respectively
Creative and Performing Arts
The Beinecke Scholarship is a highly competitive national award that provides financial support for high-achieving undergraduates in the arts, humanities, and social sciences who plan to pursue graduate studies. Recipients receive $5,000 prior to graduate school and an additional $30,000 while pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree.
Related Majors:
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
$5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.
Eligibility:
US citizens or nationals with a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid in college
Timeline:
Must apply late January of junior year. Campus endorsement required
$300 scholarships to support undergraduate student research and creative inquiry projects at any stage of development up to and including presentation.
Related Majors:
Arts and Humanities
Award Benefits:
$300 Scholarships
Eligibility:
Students who are currently enrolled as undergraduates and plan to research while enrolled are eligible
Timeline:
Applications close late March
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Notable Fulbright Programs
- Fulbright LAMDA for Classical Acting in London
- Fulbright Trinity Laban Award in Music and Dance
- Fulbright University of Roehampton Award in Dance
- Fulbright Austria Award in Music, Performing Arts and Visual Arts
- Fulbright Western Sydney University Award in the Arts
- Harriet Hale Woolley Award in the Arts
- Fulbright Hungary’s Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
An annual month-long exchange program for musicians, ages 19-35, from every world region and the United States to collaborate on original material, learn from master collaborating artists, enhance professional competencies, and incubate future entrepreneurial projects.
Related Majors:
Any, Music and cultural studies
Award Benefits:
Fully-funded program including travel, transportation, food, and lodging. Offers a “modest” stipend”
Eligibility:
Applicants ranging from 19 to 35 years old are eligible to apply
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close between December and February
A virtual five-month immersive mentorship program for early-career writers.
Related Majors:
Arts, creative writing and literature, cultural studies, humanities, and social sciences
Award Benefits:
$1500 honorarium, mentorship, and publication
Eligibility:
Must be 21 years of age or older, living in the US(not limited to US citizens and permanent residents), and currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program
Timeline:
Applications open in January, fellowship runs from June to October
Political Science, Public Policy, and International Affairs
Department of Defense-sponsored award to support undergraduate and graduate language study of critically needed languages. Recipients are required for one year of federal service following graduation.
Related Majors:
Varied, Business, Development, Economics, International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health
Award Benefits:
Between $12,500 – $25,000 (varies based on award and language program)
Eligibility:
US citizens must be enrolled at the time of the deadline and throughout the duration of the language program
Timeline:
Late January deadline
A German exchange program for Americans that provides a 2-month language intensive, followed by a semester of study and a 5-month long internship related to the individual’s field.
Related Majors:
Various
Award Benefits:
The program covers various expenses, including round-trip airfare, language school, tuition, housing, a monthly stipend, and program-related travel and health insurance.
Eligibility:
No prior German language required. Must be a U.S. citizen aged 18 ½ to 24 years old, and interested in Germany and world affairs.
Timeline:
Deadline in late January for programs starting June 1st of the same year or March 1st of following year. Applicants will be notified if they have been selected in mid-to-late April
A merit and need-based U.S. State Department program that prepares outstanding individuals for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State by funding graduate
Related Majors:
International affairs, political science, economics, languages, regional studies, other fields relevant to diplomacy/public policy, and any other studies related to the Foreign Service
Award Benefits:
Up to $42,000 annually for two years for tuition, room, board, books, and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master’s degree
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors (must be US citizens) who are seeking 2-year graduate studies related to the Foreign Service at a US university. Post-fellowship service requirement: five years in U.S. foreign affairs service.
Timeline:
Application opens mid‑October and closes January; final selection in spring.
6-week summer program (2 courses and a seminar) designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.
Related Majors:
International affairs, political science, economics, languages, regional studies, other fields relevant to diplomacy/public policy, and any other studies related to the Foreign Service
Award Benefits:
The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day. It also provides a stipend of $3,300
Eligibility:
Must be full-time undergraduate students and US citizens with at least sophomore classification and a 3.2 GPA at the time of applying.
Timeline:
Applications open late October and close early February with finalists announced in late May
The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship is a program that supports emerging leaders in developing and implementing solutions to pressing global challenges. It builds on the foundation of CGI University and provides a year-long program for a select group of individuals.
Related Majors:
Varied
Award Benefits:
Award amount varies
Eligibility:
At least 18 years of age and a Commitment to Action that aligns with a CGI focus area
Timeline:
November for Early Decision; December for Regular Decision
An 11-month program that trains individuals to become leaders in the fight against hunger and poverty in the United States. Fellows spend the first part of the fellowship working with community-based organizations across the country, gaining hands-on experience in addressing hunger at the local level. The second half of the fellowship is spent in Washington, D.C., working on national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policy
Related Majors:
Any, but applicants must have an interest in community development, public health, anti-poverty, and public policy.
Award Benefits:
Approximately $48,000, training, and discounts at select higher education institutions.
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident who is a graduating senior or alumnus
Timeline:
Deadline in early January
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Notable Fulbright Programs
One-year fellowships to work at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace as a research assistant to Carnegie’s senior scholars on topics related to democracy and governance, nuclear policy, regional political affairs, security, and more.
Related Majors:
Varies based on placement, but majors related to international affairs, diplomacy, and public policy; foreign language proficiency may be required
Award Benefits:
Paid, full-time positions for 10-12 months ($4,000.00 per month) including full benefits package and relocation support of up to $1,500 (grossed up for taxes)
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors or students who have graduated in the last academic year. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for 10-12 months from September 1 through at least June 30 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the United States for the full year may apply for the program
Timeline:
Applications open Mid-October. Applicants must email URF to be considered. Deadline to apply is mid-January. Semi-finalists are interviewed between late February to March and notified as finalists at the end of March.
Global postgraduate scholarship funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, supporting graduate study and research at the University of Cambridge for non UK citizens, with strong emphasis on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to improving others’ lives.
Related Majors:
Any postgraduate discipline offered at Cambridge—PhD, MPhil/MLitt, one-year taught masters; fields vary widely across STEM, social sciences, humanities, and professional programs.
Award Benefits:
: Full tuition, maintenance allowance (≈£21,000/year for 12 months), airfare to/from UK, visa/health surcharge, plus discretionary funding (fieldwork, dependents, hardship). £21,000 is ~ £21K/year at 2024–25 rate; scholarship may fund up to 4 years for PhD.
Eligibility:
Non-UK citizens applying for PhD, MLitt, or one-year postgraduate courses.
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close mid-October, Finalists named in December, review panel interviews in late January, and recipients announced in February
State Department-sponsored scholarship to encourage US undergraduate students who are receiving the Federal Pell Grant to study or intern abroad. Gilman also provides supplementary awards for language study, STEM research, and children or spouses of active or activated US military personnel.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Up to $5,000, though the full amount varies based on duration and impact of program, and Non-Competitive Eligibility for federal US employment. See website for supplementary funding opportunities
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen receiving the Pell Grant and planning to pursue a credit-bearing program abroad
Timeline:
Bi-annual award cycle with March and October deadlines. Gilman-McCain scholarship deadlines are separate. See Gilman website for more details
Prestigious graduate fellowship for students pursuing a PhD in applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences. Focuses on innovation, national security, and advanced technological research.
Related Majors:
STEM fields including Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science
Award Benefits:
$38,000 annual stipend up to 5 years and full tuition coverage
Eligibility:
US citizens and permanent residents who are applying to or in their first year of a STEM-based PhD program
Timeline:
Application opens August with a deadline in late October
Offers one-year community health and education service fellowships and shorter internships for recent graduates. Based in Alabama and California, focusing on social needs and community health.
Related Majors:
Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Biology, Pre-med, Sociology
Award Benefits:
Fellowships offer $700/month stipend, including housing and health insurance
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors and recent graduates who have a commitment to service, leadership, and community engagement
Timeline:
Fellowship application opens September and closes in Early February. Summer internship application open in March
Humanity in Action Fellowship offers multiple tracks across Europe and the US focused on human rights, democracy, and social justice.
Related Majors:
Any; Political Science, International Studies, History, Sociology, Human Rights, Law, Public Policy, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
Varies based on programming, airfare not included, but travel assistance may be available
Eligibility:
Undergraduates and recent graduates who have a commitment to human rights and civic engagement
Timeline:
Application opens September and closes early February
Named after the late Congressman and civil rights leader, this program fosters civic engagement and leadership through study, mentorship, and policy development.
Related Majors:
Open to any majors, with particular emphasis on Political Science, History, Public Policy, Education, Social Justice, African American and Cultural Studies
Award Benefits
>$2,000 stipend, $1,000 campaign allowance, professional development cohort
Eligibility:
Cycle opens to Fulbright Finalists in April/May 2025
Timeline:
Applications due late February for a Year-long fellowship that begins in August
A fully funded graduate study scholarship and leadership cohort at Stanford University for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in their fields
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Full tuition coverage including stipend for three years
Eligibility:
Must apply and be accepted into a Stanford graduate program and demonstrate significant academic and leadership achievement, and hold a bachelor’s degree by the time of program start
Timeline:
Applications open in spring and close early October
A two-year global food and nutrition security opportunity that places fellows at an agency dedicated to humanitarian development. Fellows will gain hands-on as well as policy-related experience.
Related Majors:
International Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Public Policy, Nutrition, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend (typically a living wage adjusted to region or country), airfare (*note, health insurance is not included)
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Timeline:
Applications typically open in December
The Luce Scholars Program is a competitive thirteen-month-long leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences and intensive language training in Asia to deepen individual and global relationships with Asia.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
: Monthly stipend, intensive language training, agency placement
Eligibility:
US citizens and permanent residents who are graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32 (or no more than three years out from receiving a bachelor’s degree)
Timeline:
Applications open in April and close mid-September
The Marshall Scholarship awards full support to approximately 45 students for up to three years of study in any discipline at any university in the United Kingdom.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Full-tuition, living expenses, and travel costs for 1 or 2-year master’s programs or up to 3 years of funding for a doctoral program at any UK university.
Eligibility:
US citizen and graduating senior or recent graduate who has a demonstrated record of leadership and ambassadorial potential and holds a 3.7 GPA or higher. Applicants must not hold or have pursued a degree in the UK Campus endorsement required
Timeline:
Applications open mid-June and close mid-September. Application requires campus nomination, with a mid-July deadline to declare interest and mid-August deadline for application completion
Sponsored by the City of New York, this 9-month fellowship equips emerging leaders to explore urban issues through seminars and first-hand exposure to the public sector.
Related Majors:
Varied, must be dedicated to public policy and service
Award Benefits:
$36,184 stipend and health insurance
Eligibility:
Recent BA/BS graduates
Timeline:
Applications open in late summer and close in early January
6-week summer programs hosted at some of the most prestigious US universities to study about and network within the field of public service and policy.
Related Majors:
Any, economics, global studies, Political science, public policy, social sciences
Award Benefits:
Summer stipend, fully-funded summer coursework, supplies and housing, career advising, and alumni benefits towards graduate school
Eligibility:
Current juniors and rising seniors enrolled in a degree program with a strong interest in public service
Timeline:
Applications open in the fall and programs over the summer
Recent graduates of advanced degrees to gain opportunity to work in a Federal agency
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by placement
Eligibility:
graduate and recent graduate of an advanced degree
Timeline:
Application currently paused
Offers year-long fellowships for recent graduates to work in education, development, journalism, or other fields across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; housing and travel costs may be partially covered
Eligibility:
Recent college graduates with a passion for cross-cultural exchange, service, and global engagement
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in November.
A program designed to support individuals pursuing careers in international affairs through graduate funding and internships.
Related Majors:
International relations, political science, economics, public administration.
Award Benefits:
Up to 42,000 for graduate studies; paid internship opportunities.
Eligibility:
.S. citizens with a strong academic record; commitment to foreign service careers.
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in November
Prestigious scholarship enabling outstanding students worldwide to pursue postgraduate study at Oxford University while fostering leadership skills.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Covers full tuition fees; stipend for living expenses; airfare for travel to/from Oxford
Eligibility:
Exceptional academic achievement; leadership potential; commitment to making an impact globally
Timeline:
Applications open in June and close in October
A highly selective program offering a one-year master’s degree focused on global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing
Related Majors:
Open to all majors but focuses on leadership roles in business, politics, or public service.
Award Benefits:
Fully funded program covering tuition fees, room & board, travel expenses; cultural immersion activities included.
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree holders aged 18-28 with strong leadership qualities.
Timeline:
Applications open in April and close in September
A fellowship program for recent graduates to work with leading organizations in Washington, D.C., on international peace and security issues.
Related Majors:
International relations, political science, public policy
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend; travel expenses; professional development opportunities
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or those eligible to work in the U.S.; strong academic background in relevant fields
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in January
Supports graduate students pursuing careers in the U.S. Foreign Service through funding and internships
Related Majors:
: International relations, public policy, political science, economics
Award Benefits:
: Up to 42,000 annually for tuition and living expenses; paid internships at the State Department
Eligibility:
.S. citizens with a strong academic record; commitment to foreign service careers
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in October
A rigorous five-week summer program for highly motivated college students interested in attending law school.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; interest in law required
Award Benefits:
Fully funded program covering tuition, room & board; LSAT preparation included
Eligibility:
College juniors or seniors from disadvantaged backgrounds with strong academic potential
Timeline:
Applications typically open in December and close in February
A prestigious scholarship for college juniors planning careers in government or nonprofit sectors that emphasizes leadership development and public service commitment.
Related Majors:
Open to all with a dedication to public service; public policy, political science, international relations, social work, education
Award Benefits:
Up to 30,000 for graduate study; leadership training programs included
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens who are college juniors with exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to public service careers. Campus nomination required
Timeline:
Campus deadlines varies; national deadline is typically in February
Recognizes college sophomores and juniors committed to careers related to the environment or Native American tribal policy/healthcare
Related Majors:
Environmental science, public policy, Native American studies, healthcare.
Award Benefits:
Up to $7,000 for educational expenses; participation in a leadership training program
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents with strong academic records and leadership potential in eligible fieldsCampus nomination required
Timeline:
Campus deadlines vary; national deadline is typically in March
Fellowships for students and researchers to contribute to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s mission of eradicating hunger worldwide.
Related Majors:
Agriculture, food security, environmental science, economics, international development
Award Benefits:
Varies by fellowship; includes stipends for living expenses.
Eligibility:
Graduate students or postdoctoral researchers with expertise in relevant fields; fluency in English required.
Timeline:
Rolling deadlines depending on fellowship availability
Offers year-long fellowships for recent graduates to work with community-based organizations worldwide on social impact projects.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; emphasis on international development, social work, education.
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; housing and travel costs may be partially covered; cultural immersion included
Eligibility:
Recent college graduates with a passion for global service and cross-cultural exchange
Timeline:
Applications typically open in November and close in February
A paid internship program that places college students with members of Congress to gain firsthand experience in legislative processes and advocacy work.
Related Majors:
Political science, public policy, law, social sciences.
Award Benefits:
Paid internship; professional development workshops; networking opportunities
Eligibility:
College students with a strong academic record and interest in public service careers
Timeline:
Applications typically open in September and close in December.
A prestigious program offering professionals the opportunity to work as full-time assistants to senior White House staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking officials.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; emphasis on leadership and public service.
Award Benefits:
Paid fellowship; unparalleled access to government operations; networking with national leaders.
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens with demonstrated leadership, professional achievement, and commitment to public service.
Timeline:
Applications typically open in November and close in January.
A fully funded master’s program at Peking University designed to prepare global leaders through interdisciplinary studies in China Studies
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; emphasis on humanities, social sciences, international relations, and Chinese studies.
Award Benefits:
Fully funded program covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and travel costs
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree holders under 28 years old with strong academic records and interest in China Studies
Timeline:
Applications typically open in August and close in December
Public Health and Social Work
AIF Banyan places U.S. and Indian fellows in NGOs in India for approximately 10-month service-learning placements focused on development impact
Related Majors:
International development, public policy, public health, education, environment, social enterprise, social work
Award Benefits:
Fully funded: living stipend, housing, airfare, project support.
Eligibility:
Early career professionals or recent graduates (U.S. or Indian), strong leadership potential
Timeline:
Selective (~7% acceptance); selection January–April including interviews in March; fellowship runs roughly July–May next year
The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship is a program that supports emerging leaders in developing and implementing solutions to pressing global challenges. It builds on the foundation of CGI University and provides a year-long program for a select group of individuals.
Related Majors:
Varied
Award Benefits:
Award amount varies
Eligibility:
At least 18 years of age and a Commitment to Action that aligns with a CGI focus area
Timeline:
November for Early Decision; December for Regular Decision
An 11-month program that trains individuals to become leaders in the fight against hunger and poverty in the United States. Fellows spend the first part of the fellowship working with community-based organizations across the country, gaining hands-on experience in addressing hunger at the local level. The second half of the fellowship is spent in Washington, D.C., working on national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policy
Related Majors:
Any, but applicants must have an interest in community development, public health, anti-poverty, and public policy.
Award Benefits:
Approximately $48,000, training, and discounts at select higher education institutions.
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident who is a graduating senior or alumnus
Timeline:
Deadline in early January
Offers year-long fellowships for recent graduates to work with community-based organizations worldwide on social impact projects.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors; emphasis on international development, social work, education.
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; housing and travel costs may be partially covered; cultural immersion included
Eligibility:
Recent college graduates with a passion for global service and cross-cultural exchange
Timeline:
Applications typically open in November and close in February
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Notable awards
Offers one-year community health and education service fellowships and shorter internships for recent graduates. Based in Alabama and California, focusing on social needs and community health.
Related Majors:
Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Biology, Pre-med, Sociology
Award Benefits:
Fellowships offer $700/month stipend, including housing and health insurance
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors and recent graduates who have a commitment to service, leadership, and community engagement
Timeline:
Fellowship application opens September and closes in Early February. Summer internship application open in March
A two-year global food and nutrition security opportunity that places fellows at an agency dedicated to humanitarian development. Fellows will gain hands-on as well as policy-related experience.
Related Majors:
International Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Public Policy, Nutrition, Social Sciences
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend (typically a living wage adjusted to region or country), airfare (*note, health insurance is not included)
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Timeline:
Applications typically open in December
Sponsored by the City of New York, this 9-month fellowship equips emerging leaders to explore urban issues through seminars and first-hand exposure to the public sector.
Related Majors:
Varied, must be dedicated to public policy and service
Award Benefits:
$36,184 stipend and health insurance
Eligibility:
Recent BA/BS graduates
Timeline:
Applications open in late summer and close in early January
Offers year-long fellowships for recent graduates to work in education, development, journalism, or other fields across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; housing and travel costs may be partially covered
Eligibility:
Recent college graduates with a passion for cross-cultural exchange, service, and global engagement
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close in November.
Fellowships for students and researchers to contribute to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s mission of eradicating hunger worldwide.
Related Majors:
Agriculture, food security, environmental science, economics, international development
Award Benefits:
Varies by fellowship; includes stipends for living expenses.
Eligibility:
Graduate students or postdoctoral researchers with expertise in relevant fields; fluency in English required.
Timeline:
Rolling deadlines depending on fellowship availability
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics
Summer undergraduate research fellowships at leading universities internationally in science/engineering fields. Provides lab experience and career development
Related Majors:
STEM Majors
Award Benefits:
Living stipend, meals, travel expenses (amount varies; provided by host)
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents (some programs international), rising sophomores/juniors/non-graduating seniors
Timeline:
Deadlines vary by institution (commonly January–February); notifications by March; program runs in summer
A DAAD-funded summer program placing undergraduates in German university labs to conduct 10-week to 3-month research projects alongside PhD mentors
Related Majors:
STEM fields: biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, engineering, and closely related disciplines
Award Benefits:
Monthly stipend and research mentorship
Eligibility:
Sophomores or juniors, German language not required
Timeline:
Applications open mid-October and close late November, notifications between February and March, internships are between May and June
A Department of Energy-sponsored program to provide paid, STEM-based internships for undergraduates and recent graduates at one of 17 DOE laboratories. Internships are available as spring, fall, or summer semester placements.
Related Majors:
STEM-related majors
Award Benefits:
Weekly stipend, training, housing/travel support
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student or recent graduate
Timeline:
Application cycles are open 3 times a year with deadlines in October, January, and May for spring, summer, and fall placement, respectively
Predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged research-based study who can demonstrate superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, and show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers.
Related Majors:
behavioral and social sciences, life and physical sciences, math and engineering, and the humanities
Award Benefits:
Annual stipend of $27,000 for three years and access to other networking resources
Eligibility:
US citizen or permanent resident with superior academic achievement and committed to a career in teaching and research at a college/university level.
Timeline:
Deadline typically in December
The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest US international exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program. The Fulbright Student Program provides opportunities for students to undertake year-long post-graduate research, graduate degrees, arts projects, or teaching assistantships in one of 140+ countries around the world.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Varies by award: monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, Non-competitive eligibility,
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and hold a bachelor’s degree (but not completed a PhD) by the time of start date; alumni are eligible to apply; some awards require language proficiency
Timeline:
Applications open in April, September campus deadline, and October final deadline
Notable Fulbright Programs
Global postgraduate scholarship funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, supporting graduate study and research at the University of Cambridge for non UK citizens, with strong emphasis on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to improving others’ lives.
Related Majors:
Any postgraduate discipline offered at Cambridge—PhD, MPhil/MLitt, one-year taught masters; fields vary widely across STEM, social sciences, humanities, and professional programs.
Award Benefits:
: Full tuition, maintenance allowance (≈£21,000/year for 12 months), airfare to/from UK, visa/health surcharge, plus discretionary funding (fieldwork, dependents, hardship). £21,000 is ~ £21K/year at 2024–25 rate; scholarship may fund up to 4 years for PhD.
Eligibility:
Non-UK citizens applying for PhD, MLitt, or one-year postgraduate courses.
Timeline:
Applications open in September and close mid-October, Finalists named in December, review panel interviews in late January, and recipients announced in February
The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to outstanding college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing advanced study in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Related Majors:
STEM (natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering) fields
Award Benefits:
Each Goldwater Scholar annually receives an amount equal to the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, books, and room and board minus the amount of support provided for by other sources, up to a maximum of $7,500 per full academic year.
Eligibility:
Must be a US citizen or national and current sophomore or junior with at least a 3.0 GPA pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree related to natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering fields. Campus nomination is required
Timeline:
Applications open in September with January as the nomination deadline and recipients announced in late March.
Prestigious graduate fellowship for students pursuing a PhD in applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences. Focuses on innovation, national security, and advanced technological research.
Related Majors:
STEM fields including Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science
Award Benefits:
$38,000 annual stipend up to 5 years and full tuition coverage
Eligibility:
US citizens and permanent residents who are applying to or in their first year of a STEM-based PhD program
Timeline:
Application opens August with a deadline in late October
A fully funded graduate study scholarship and leadership cohort at Stanford University for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in their fields
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Full tuition coverage including stipend for three years
Eligibility:
Must apply and be accepted into a Stanford graduate program and demonstrate significant academic and leadership achievement, and hold a bachelor’s degree by the time of program start
Timeline:
Applications open in spring and close early October
The Marshall Scholarship awards full support to approximately 45 students for up to three years of study in any discipline at any university in the United Kingdom.
Related Majors:
Any
Award Benefits:
Full-tuition, living expenses, and travel costs for 1 or 2-year master’s programs or up to 3 years of funding for a doctoral program at any UK university.
Eligibility:
US citizen and graduating senior or recent graduate who has a demonstrated record of leadership and ambassadorial potential and holds a 3.7 GPA or higher. Applicants must not hold or have pursued a degree in the UK Campus endorsement required
Timeline:
Applications open mid-June and close mid-September. Application requires campus nomination, with a mid-July deadline to declare interest and mid-August deadline for application completion
A Defense Department program offering three-year doctoral awards to individuals who have demonstrated ability and aptitude for advanced training in fields of science and engineering that are critically important to military development.
Related Majors:
STEM
Award Benefits:
: A monthly stipend is $3,600 ($43,200 annually), $5000 travel budget, full-coverage of tuition and fees, and health insurance
Eligibility:
: US citizens, dual citizens, or US nationals who have completed their bachelor’s and have applied, accepted to, or are currently enrolled at a graduate program in a field related to the fellowship’s mission. Those already accepted must have at least three years remaining of their graduate degree
Timeline:
Applications open August 1st to November 1st
The GEM Fellowship promotes opportunities for individuals to enter industry at the graduate level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high-level technical careers.
Related Majors:
STEM
Award Benefits:
May include stipend, full coverage of tuition and fees, and paid summer internships. Full amount of benefits varies based on graduate program and associated employer
Eligibility:
: US citizens or permanent residents who have applied to GEM Member Universities for disciplines related to the fellowship. GRE is encouraged but not required.
Timeline:
Application opens in July and ends in mid-November
To promote training in atmospheric science and research, the Hollings Scholarship Program provides academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer for undergraduates.
Related Majors:
Biology, environmental-related, and STEM fields
Award Benefits:
Up to $9,500/yr academic assistance for two years, 10-week paid internship.
Eligibility:
US citizens who are classified as full-time enrolled second-year students in a four-year undergraduate program. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA and pursue a related field of study.
Timeline:
Applications open September through January
A professional pipeline program managed through NASA, Pathways participants are hired on as summer interns to invest in their future career with NASA upon graduation.
Related Majors:
STEM
Award Benefits:
Paid, summer internships that offer pipeline for employment following graduation
Eligibility:
US citizen accepted or enrolled in a degree program with at least a 2.9 GPA
Timeline:
Varies, see website for details
Research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) are often paid, summer research placements at a university or research facility. REUs are sponsored by the National Science Foundation and intended to increase undergraduates’ access to research opportunities
Related Majors:
Varies based on REUs, majority STEM-based
Award Benefits:
Hourly wage, lodging/meals, professional development
Eligibility:
Varies based on REUs; many do not require prior research experience
Timeline:
Applications typically open November – February and run June-August
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides tuition and living stipend for rising or 1st-year graduate students in an NSF-approved discipline.
Related Majors:
STEM and NSF-approved disciplines
Award Benefits:
Fellows receive an annual $37,000 stipend for three years, $16,000 education allowance, and professional development
Eligibility:
US Citizen, national, or permanent resident who is a senior, recent graduate, or graduate student in an NSF-approved field
Timeline:
Application deadline in October
Prestigious scholarship enabling outstanding students worldwide to pursue postgraduate study at Oxford University while fostering leadership skills.
Related Majors:
Open to all majors
Award Benefits:
Covers full tuition fees; stipend for living expenses; airfare for travel to/from Oxford
Eligibility:
Exceptional academic achievement; leadership potential; commitment to making an impact globally
Timeline:
Applications open in June and close in October
Provides funding for high-achieving students pursuing graduate degrees while offering leadership training and mentorship opportunities.
Related Majors:
Open to all
Award Benefits:
Up to 50,000 per year for two years; access to mentorship programs
Eligibility:
U.S.-based graduate students demonstrating leadership potential and academic excellence
Timeline:
Applications open in February and close in April.
A fellowship program aimed at increasing participation in the aerospace industry by providing mentorship, internships, and funding for students.
Related Majors:
Aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, physics
Award Benefits:
Stipend provided; internship opportunities with leading aerospace organizations; mentorship from industry professionals
Eligibility:
Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing careers in aerospace-related fields
Timeline:
Applications typically open in October and close in February