Explore Fellowships By Opportunity Type

Fellowships are available to support many types of opportunities and experiences that fit with your academic and research goals:   

• Funding and programs for study or research abroad
• Funding for research and scholarships for educational programs
• Preparation for graduate study or careers
• Postgraduate programs and scholarships for graduate study
• Support for community engagement and service opportunities

Funding and programs for international study or research abroad 

Boren Awards: Scholarships

Boren Award Scholarships fund study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Boren Awards fund study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholars should seek study abroad programs that have a serious language component. Although such programs may include some coursework, unpaid internships, or volunteer opportunities conducted in English, the strongest applicants will make every effort to immerse themselves in language study. Language study should comprise the majority of overseas coursework. Beyond the classroom, language immersion may take place in university housing with local students, in homestays with local families, or through research or volunteering conducted in the local language. Boren Scholars and Fellows represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation. 

Study abroad with commitment to work in the federal government after graduation; available to first-year students through seniors  

Fulbright Student Research Program*  

Open Study/Research Awards: The Fulbright Study/Research Award is the traditional award opportunity where a candidate designs a proposal for a specific country. 

English Teaching Assistant Awards: The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant programs place grantees in schools overseas to supplement local English language instruction and to provide a native speaker presence in the classrooms.  

Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health: The Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships are offered through a partnership between the Fulbright Program and the Fogarty International Center of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. These awards were established to promote the expansion of research in public health and clinical research in resource-limited settings. 

Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship: The Fulbright–National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship provides a unique platform for American Fulbright students to develop global narratives and discuss commonalities across borders around a common issue or theme. Trained, supported, and mentored by National Geographic Editors during their grants, grantees will use new media platforms to help build ties across cultures while enhancing mutual understanding. The content that they produce will be featured online in various places, including, most prominently, a blog hosted by National Geographic. 

A range of study abroad teaching and research opportunities; available to seniors  

Fulbright UK Summer Institute 

The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three- to four-week programmes for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. 

Study abroad program in the UK; available to first-year students and sophomores 

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program) 

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity.  

Study abroad; available to undergraduate students   

Marshall Scholarship* 

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to fifty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. 

Scholarship for graduate study in the UK in any field, available to seniors graduating and planning to attend graduate school in the UK 

Rhodes Scholarship*  

The Rhodes Scholarship supports exceptional young people for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, and actively fosters lifelong learning and fellowship. 

Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford; available to seniors entering postgraduate study  

Funding for research and scholarships for educational programs 

Amgen Scholars US Program

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at many of the world’s leading educational institutions. The Program seeks to increase learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing science or engineering careers and to spark the interest and broaden the perspective of students considering scientific careers. Ultimately, the Program aims to increase the number of students pursuing advanced training and careers in the sciences. 

Undergraduate summer research program; available to sophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors 

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program*   

Each year, through the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately 12 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. James C. Gaither Junior Fellows provide research assistance to scholars working in Carnegie programs. You may learn more about our programs by visiting Carnegie’s homepage. Gaither Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists, and government officials. 

Research fellowships in a range of fields; available to graduating seniors  

Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program*  

The Goldwater Scholarship Program, one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics in the United States, seeks to identify and support college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming this Nation’s next generation of research leaders in these fields. 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.  

Scholarship for students in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics; available to sophomores and juniors  

Hollings Scholarship Program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include 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. 

Scholarship and internship for those studying the sciences; available to sophomores  

Humanity in Action Fellowship

The Humanity in Action Fellowship explores issues of democracy, pluralism, human rights, and social justice. Each program is tailored to its location. Fellows are challenged to understand their host city’s unique history of injustice, its present struggles to encompass groups with minoritized cultures and identities, and the future of its democratic values. For three weeks, Fellows engage with local experts and community members, visit museums and historical sites, and engage in constant discourse with one another and program leaders. Each program has a cohort of roughly 22 college students and recent graduates. Fellows come from many different backgrounds—academia, the arts, activism—but share common values. Humanity in Action Fellows are collaborative, passionate and open people, willing to examine and challenge their personal preconceptions and biases. 

Fellowship program centered on social justice; available to full-time students  

Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program 

The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program is a highly selective six week summer institute for rising college juniors offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities at the home of America’s first president just outside our nation’s capital. 

Program exploring George Washington’s legacy; available to sophomores  

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers: scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer, and paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation.

Scholarship and research training for students in science health-related research; available to undergraduate students 

Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART), Department of Defense

The SMART Program provides STEM students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a career with the DoD. With a full scholarship, students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees will be able to focus on complex research to further the DoD’s mission and create lasting impact. SMART is a one-for-one commitment; for every year of degree funding, the scholar commits to working for a year with the DoD as a civilian employee.  Summer internships prepare scholars for full-time employment and get them accustomed to working with the DoD. 

Scholarship for students pursuing STEM degrees; available to undergraduate students    

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship*  

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

Scholarship for study on issues related to Native American nations or the environment; available to sophomores and juniors  

WW Teaching Fellowship, Citizens & Scholars 

http://citizensandscholars.org/fellowships/tf/ 

The WW Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Pennsylvania. 

Teaching fellowship and support for becoming STEM teacher in Pennsylvania; available to seniors interested in teaching in STEM fields  

Preparation for graduate study or careers 

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Fellowship

Recent college graduates can take advantage of this paid nine-month fellowship, which opens doors for talented young Latinos who are pursuing a career in public policy. You will spend nine months working in Washington, D.C., with significant exposure to leaders in congressional offices, federal agencies, national nonprofit advocacy organizations, government-related institutes, and more—growing both personally and professionally during your fellowship experience. 

Public Policy and International Affairs Program Junior Summer Institute

The PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program is a rigorous academic graduate level preparation program for undergraduate juniors committed to public service careers. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions, and international organizations. The purpose of the JSI Fellowship is to prepare students to obtain a Master’s or joint degree, in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field.

Program preparing students for careers in public service; available to juniors  

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)  

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers: scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer, and paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation. 

Scholarship and research training for students in science health-related research; available to undergraduate students 

Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship 

The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to promote positive change in the world.  Upon successful completion of a two-year master’s degree program and fulfillment of fellowship and Foreign Service entry requirements, fellows have the opportunity to work as Foreign Service Officers with the U.S. Department of State, in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy, serving in Washington, DC or at a U.S. embassy, consulate, or diplomatic mission around the globe. The Pickering Program plans to award 45 fellowships of up to $42,000 annually for a two-year period for tuition, room, board, books, and mandatory fees for completion of two-year master’s degrees.  This includes up to $24,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees and an academic year stipend of $18,000. 

Fellowship for graduate study in preparation for a career in Foreign Service; available to seniors

Public Policy and International Affairs Program Junior Summer Institute 

The PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program is a rigorous academic graduate level preparation program for undergraduate juniors committed to public service careers. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions, and international organizations. The purpose of the JSI Fellowship is to prepare students to obtain a Master’s or joint degree, in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. 

Program preparing students for careers in public service; available to juniors

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program 

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State in which they can help formulate, represent, and implement U.S. foreign policy. The Rangel Program selects outstanding Rangel Fellows annually in a highly competitive nationwide process and supports them through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy. 

Scholarship for students attending graduate school to prepare for careers in the Foreign Service; available to seniors  

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program 

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program 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. The Program usually selects participants (known as “Rangel Scholars”) each year from universities throughout the United States. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Students live at Howard University, attend classes, and participate in a variety of programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and at diverse locations around Washington, DC. 

Summer program about current issues in international affairs; available to sophomores and juniors  

Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART), Department of Defense 

The SMART Program provides STEM students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a career with the DoD. With a full scholarship, students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees will be able to focus on complex research to further the DoD’s mission and create lasting impact. SMART is a one-for-one commitment; for every year of degree funding, the scholar commits to working for a year with the DoD as a civilian employee.  Summer internships prepare scholars for full-time employment and get them accustomed to working with the DoD. 

Scholarship for students pursuing STEM degrees; available to undergraduate students   

Harry S. Truman Scholarship*

Truman Scholars demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence. Each Truman Scholar receives funding for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government. 

Scholarship for graduate study for public service; available to juniors  

WW Teaching Fellowship, Citizens & Scholars 

The WW Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Pennsylvania. 

Teaching fellowship and support for becoming STEM teacher in Pennsylvania; available to seniors interested in teaching in STEM fields

Postgraduate programs and scholarships for graduate study 

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Each year Gates Cambridge offers c.80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. 

Scholarship for postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge; available to seniors  

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship

The Hertz Foundation awards fellowships to graduate students pursuing a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering.  

Scholarship for students pursuing PhD in the sciences; available to seniors  

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program cultivates and supports a highly-engaged, multidisciplinary and multicultural community of graduate students from across Stanford University, and delivers a diverse collection of educational experiences, preparing graduates to address complex challenges facing the world. Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive up to three years of funding to pursue graduate study at Stanford. This includes the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, DMA, and PhD programs, as well as joint- and dual-degrees. 

Scholarship for graduate studies at Stanford University, available to graduating seniors entering graduate school at Stanford  

James Madison Junior Fellowship

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. As funding permits, the Foundation plans to offer one fellowship per state per year. 

Scholarship for master’s program in American history, government, or civics; available to seniors planning to become secondary school teachers  

Marshall Scholarship*

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to fifty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. 

Scholarship for graduate study in the UK in any field, available to seniors graduating and planning to attend graduate school in the UK 

Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to promote positive change in the world.  Upon successful completion of a two-year master’s degree program and fulfillment of fellowship and Foreign Service entry requirements, fellows have the opportunity to work as Foreign Service Officers with the U.S. Department of State, in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy, serving in Washington, DC or at a U.S. embassy, consulate, or diplomatic mission around the globe. The Pickering Program plans to award 45 fellowships of up to $42,000 annually for a two-year period for tuition, room, board, books, and mandatory fees for completion of two-year master’s degrees.  This includes up to $24,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees and an academic year stipend of $18,000. 

Fellowship for graduate study in preparation for a career in Foreign Service; available to seniors

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program  

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State in which they can help formulate, represent, and implement U.S. foreign policy. The Rangel Program selects outstanding Rangel Fellows annually in a highly competitive nationwide process and supports them through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy. 

Scholarship for students attending graduate school to prepare for careers in the Foreign Service; available to seniors  

Rhodes Scholarship*  

The Rhodes Scholarship supports exceptional young people for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, and actively fosters lifelong learning and fellowship. 

Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford; available to seniors entering postgraduate study  

Soros Fellowship for New Americans

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each year, we invest in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows. The Fellows can study in any degree-granting program in any field at any university in the United States. 

Scholarship for immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing graduate study in a range of fields; available to seniors  

Harry S. Truman Scholarship*

Truman Scholars demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence. Each Truman Scholar receives funding for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government. 

Scholarship for graduate study for public service; available to juniors  

WW Teaching Fellowship, Citizens & Scholars

The WW Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Pennsylvania. 

Teaching fellowship and support for becoming STEM teacher in Pennsylvania; available to seniors interested in teaching in STEM fields  

Support for community engagement and service opportunities 

Humanity in Action Fellowship

The Humanity in Action Fellowship explores issues of democracy, pluralism, human rights, and social justice. Each program is tailored to its location. Fellows are challenged to understand their host city’s unique history of injustice, its present struggles to encompass groups with minoritized cultures and identities, and the future of its democratic values. For three weeks, Fellows engage with local experts and community members, visit museums and historical sites, and engage in constant discourse with one another and program leaders. Each program has a cohort of roughly 22 college students and recent graduates. Fellows come from many different backgrounds—academia, the arts, activism—but share common values. Humanity in Action Fellows are collaborative, passionate and open people, willing to examine and challenge their personal preconceptions and biases. 

Fellowship program centered on social justice; available to full-time students  

WW Teaching Fellowship, Citizens & Scholars

The WW Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Pennsylvania. 

Teaching fellowship and support for becoming STEM teacher in Pennsylvania; available to seniors interested in teaching in STEM fields