Scholarships and Fellowships List | Elizabethtown College

List of Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships
for funding undergraduate and graduate education in the United States and abroad,
funding for study abroad, and international service opportunities
(Listed according to eligible class year)

Funding for Undergraduate Study Abroad & Internships

Globalink Research Internship (Undergraduate Study Abroad)
All Majors
First Year through Seniors majoring in science, engineering, mathematics, the humanities, and social sciences apply for this 12-week research internship from May to October under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members increasing knowledge of and exploring hands-on research in various fields of study, access to Canada’s unique research landscape: applied, dynamic, and innovative, and connect with potential graduate supervisors if interested in returning to Canada for graduate studies.
Application Available: August
Application Due: September

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) & U.S. Department of State Gilman DAAD Germany Scholarship (Undergraduate Study Abroad & Internship)
All Majors
First Year through Seniors who receive a Federal Pell Grant who are in the process of applying for, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program in Germany apply for this scholarship to receive a study grant of up to $5,000 to be used toward tuition, housing, travel, and related costs for up to one academic year in Germany.
Application Available: Six Weeks Before the Deadline
Application Due: Early October and Early March

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Undergraduate Study Abroad)*
All Majors
First Year through Senior students who receive a Federal Pell Grant apply for a scholarship to choose nontraditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe.
Application Available: Spring
Application Due Date: October

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) (Undergraduate Study Abroad & Internship)
STEM Majors
Juniors majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field participating in a paid summer STEM internship at a German university or research institution apply for a monthly stipend, health insurance, and an international travel subsidy.
Application Available: November 1
Application Due: December 15

Fund for Education Abroad (Undergraduate Study Abroad)*
All Majors
First Year through Seniors especially students of color, first-generation college students, underrepresented students, and students with high financial need apply for this scholarship awarding up to $10,000 for an academic year abroad, $5,000 for a fall or spring semester abroad, and summer scholarships are pro-rated based on length of study abroad program as well as scholarships specific to certain demographic groups and study abroad destinations.
Application Available: November for the Fall & Summer for the Spring
Application Due: February for the Fall & September for the Spring

Udall Foundation Native American Congressional Internship (Undergraduate Internship)*
All Majors
First Year through Seniors majoring in all academic disciplines who are Native American and Alaska Native committed to a career related to tribal public policy or supporting tribal communities; leadership, public service, integrity, and consensus building; with knowledge and skills applicable to a federal agency or congressional office; academic achievement; and an understanding of the Udall legacy apply for this internship covering cost for housing, transportation to and from Washington, D.C., and $5,000 stipend to provide opportunities to gain practical experience with the federal legislative process in order to understand first-hand the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the federal government.
Application Available: September
Application Due: January

James A. Finnegan Foundation Fellowship (Undergraduate Internship)
Social Science Majors & Humanities Majors
First Year through Seniors particularly majoring in social science and humanities apply for this fellowship providing a ten-week paid internship earning weekly salaries paid by state agencies in addition to $2,500.00 and weekly lunches with sitting state officials in Pennsylvania executive agencies located in Harrisburg to gain practical training in government and politics.
Application Available: November 1
Application Due: January 5

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship (Undergraduate Internship)
STEM & Social Science Majors
First Year through Seniors majoring in oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, physical and social sciences who demonstrate in their personal statement interest in NOAA’s mission, creative solutions to problems, ability to overcome challenges, leadership potential, impact of the scholarship on their academic and/or career goals, and motivation to persist in their academic and/or career goals apply for this scholarship providing academic assistance of up to $9,500 per academic year, for two years of full-time study; a 10-week, full-time internship ($700/week) at any NOAA facility nationwide, with travel expenses included and support to present research at up to two national conferences.
Application Available: September 1
Application Due: January 31

Boren Awards For International Study (Undergraduate Study Abroad)
All Majors
First Year through Seniors apply for a scholarship to fund undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Application Available: August
Application Due: February

Fulbright UK Summer Institute (Undergraduate Study Abroad)
All Majors
First Year and Sophomores apply to participate in three-to-four week summer programs to explore the culture, heritage and history of the United Kingdom while experiencing higher education at a British university. The Institutes include an educational residency relevant to the host university's cultural, historical and industrial environment.
Application Available: November
Application Due: February

Fulbright Canada Killam Fellowships Program (Undergraduate Study Abroad)
All Majors
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors of all majors apply for this fellowship to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada. Students may participate in the program either as a direct exchange student (registering at Elizabethtown College, paying their home fees, and attending the host university as an exchange visitor) or as a self-placed visiting student (registering at the Canadian host university and paying host tuition fees). Killam Fellows attend two enrichment seminars held in Ottawa, ON (Fall) and Washington, D. C. (Spring). Killam Fellows may also apply for Fulbright’s Cultural Awareness Program, which provides funding to travel and explore new places within Canada.
Application Available: September
Application Due: January

Humanity In Action Fellowship (Undergraduate Internship)*
All Majors
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors of all academic disciplines who are passionate about active and responsible citizenship, diversity, and human rights apply for this fellowship which brings together international groups of Fellows to study minority rights and produce original research exploring how and why individuals and societies, past and present, have resisted intolerance and protected democratic values. Separate programs take place for five weeks every summer in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Copenhagen, Sarajevo, and Warsaw.
Application Available: September
Application Due: January

First Years, Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors

Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship Program
All Majors
First Year through Seniors majoring in healthcare, business, public service, STEM, education and the humanities who are veteran, active duty military service members, and current spouses apply for this annual renewable scholarship (award varies) and professional development opportunities for undergraduate and graduate military students dedicated to service beyond self in and out of uniform, lifelong learners who are passionate about intellectual growth, selflessly committed to leading by example and determined to unite others and advance ideas changing the world.
Application Available: November 1
Application Due: February 15

Sophomores & Juniors

Goldwater Scholarship
STEM Majors
Sophomores and juniors apply for scholarships to fund undergraduate research in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
Application Available: September
Application Due: January

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
All Majors
Sophomores and Juniors apply for a merit-based scholarship to study academic disciplines leading to a career in tribal health, tribal public policy, the environment, and issues impacting Indian country.
Application Available: October
Application Due: January

Juniors Only

Foreign Affairs I.T. (Information Technology) Fellowship
Juniors of diverse backgrounds majoring in Information Technology and seniors admitted to a graduate program in Information Technology apply for this fellowship to fund a summer internship with the U. S. Department of State either in Washington, D. C. or at a U. S. Embassy/Consulate abroad. Upon completion of the program fellows are guaranteed a five year appointment in the Foreign Service.
Application Available: September
Application Due: February

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Social Science & Humanities Majors
Juniors planning to attend public service graduate programs pursuing careers in U. S. federal domestic government or the U. S. foreign service apply for the Truman Scholarship. The scholarship is $30,000.00 going toward up to three years of graduate school in a public service graduate program. Candidates must demonstrate a strong record of public service and write a public policy proposal addressing a particular issue in society and be nominated by Elizabethtown College.
Application Available: Spring
Application Due: February

The Sperry Fund Beinecke Scholarship
Humanities & Social Science Majors
Juniors majoring in the arts, humanities, or social sciences apply for this scholarship who demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise during their undergraduate career. Candidates must plan to enter a creative- or research-focused master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences and have a documented history of receiving or being eligible to receive need-based financial aid. Each scholar receives $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Scholars are expected to use all funding within five years of completing their undergraduate studies.
Application Available: First Monday in September
Application Due: Last Friday in March

Juniors & Seniors

PPIA Fellowship Program*
Social Science Majors
Juniors and Seniors from diverse backgrounds apply for a fellowship to earn a Master's Degree or joint degree, in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. Sponsored by the Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA)
Application Available: September
Application Due: November

Pickering Fellowship*
Social Science Majors
Junior and Seniors from diverse backgrounds apply for a fellowship to fund study in a two years Master’s Degree program and fulfilment of Foreign Service Officers entry requirements, fellows have the opportunity to work as Foreign Service Officers for a five year service commitment in the Department of State’s Foreign Service.
Application Available: Fall
Application Due: January

Astronaut Scholarship
Rising Juniors and Seniors STEM students apply for this scholarship who are heavily involved in graduate level research, leadership in community and on campus, with a commitment and goal to make our world a better place through innovation. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards more than 60 scholarships valued up to $15,000 to each selected scholar. Scholarship programming includes an Astronaut Scholar conference, mentorship, professional development, networking, and recognition.
Application Available: Mid December
Application Due: Last Friday in March

Seniors Only

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
All Majors
Seniors of all academic majors apply for competitive merit based grants for use to study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education.
Application Available: Spring
Application Due: Fall

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship*
Social Science & Humanities Majors
Seniors from diverse backgrounds with financial need apply for a fellowship to fund graduate studies for students preparing for a career with the Foreign Service. This includes internships on Capitol Hill and a U. S. Embassy. A five-year contract with the Foreign Service is guaranteed.
Application Available: Summer
Application Due: Fall

George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program
Social Science & Humanities Majors
Seniors apply for a fellowship to fund graduate study at universities in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland with an emphasis on fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and commitment to community and public service.
Application Available: March
Application Due: September

Schwarzman Scholars
Social Science Majors
Seniors apply for a scholarship to earn a Master's Degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, and Business at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.
Application Available: April
Application Due: September

McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University Scholarships*
All Majors
Seniors of all academic disciplines, particularly diverse citizenship/nationality, Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status apply for this scholarship awarding full coverage of tuition and fees for an eligible master’s or professional program at McGill University, over 150+ eligible master’s programs and three professional programs (law, dentistry, medicine), funding the normal duration of the program (1-4 years), but scholars submit renewal requests annually to maintain the scholarship, and 100 other awards ($5,000 to $20,000 CAD), living stipend of $2,000 CAD per month during academic terms, relocation grant and summer funding options, participation in a diverse community of scholars with a leadership development curriculum, mentoring relationships, annual retreat, and other activities designed to help students develop their leadership skills and ability to make a positive impact. The scholarships are granted on the basis of character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.
Application Available: June
Application Due: September

Fulbright U.S. Student Program ETA
All Majors (Particularly Modern Languages)
Seniors apply for a grant to work as an English Teaching Assistant at a college/university abroad.
Application Available: April
Application Due: October

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Study/Research
All Majors
Seniors apply for a grant for graduate school abroad.
Application Available: April
Application Due: October

Marshall Scholarship
All Majors
Seniors apply for a scholarship to earn a graduate degree in the United Kingdom in science, technology, humanities, social sciences and the creative arts. The awards are tenable at any British university and cover two years of study.
Application Available: May
Application Due: October

The Rhodes Scholarship
All Majors
Seniors apply for the oldest and one of the most celebrated international fellowship awards in the world. This is an international postgraduate award to study at the University of Oxford.
Application Available: July
Application Due: October

Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
STEM Majors
Seniors apply for a fellowship to earn a Master's Degree in STEM teacher preparation at universities selected by the Foundation. Recipients teach at associated local public secondary high-need urban or rural schools for three years.
Application Available: August
Application Due: October

Hertz Foundation Fellowship
STEM Majors
Seniors apply for a fellowship to earn a Ph.D. in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences.
Application Available: August
Application Due Date: October

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
STEM Majors
Seniors apply for a fellowship for graduate studies in science, technology, engineering or mathematics or in STEM education. Three years of support is provided by the program for graduate study leading to a research based masters or doctoral degree in STEM or STEM education.
Application Available: August
Application Due: October

Gates Cambridge Scholarship
All Majors
Seniors apply to attend graduate school at the University of Cambridge with an emphasis on improving the lives of others and a capacity for leadership.
Application Available: September
Application Due: October

The Davies-Jackson Scholarship
Humanities & Social Science Majors
Seniors who are first generation students apply for a scholarship to St. John's College, Cambridge University studying Archaeology, Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Modern and Medieval Languages, Music, Philosophy, and Social and Political Sciences.
Application Available: September
Application Due: October

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Stanford University
All Majors
Seniors from all academic programs apply for a scholarship fully funding any graduate degree at Stanford University. Knight-Hennessy Scholars are prepared to take leadership roles in finding creative solutions to complex global issues. Scholars engage in leadership training, mentorship, and experimental learning across multiple academic disciplines.
Application Available: All Year Round
Application Due: October

U.S. Department of Agriculture & Howard University Foreign Agricultural Services Diversity Fellowship Program*
Business Majors
Seniors with an interest in public service, agriculture, agricultural economics, business, agribusiness; especially members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need; geographic diversity; diverse experiences and perspectives; interested in working to promote U. S. exports and food security in embassies and consulates around the world, in addition to the United States, apply for this fellowship supporting two years of graduate school in Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness; two summer internships at FAS Headquarters and at a U. S. Embassy or Consulate overseas; mentoring and professional development; and a pathway into the Foreign Agricultural Service. The fellowship is worth approximately $106,000 over two years for students interested in careers in the FAS Foreign Service, where they will be supporting U. S. agricultural exports and assisting in providing food security in countries around the world.
Application Available: Late June
Application Due: October 10

Luce Scholarship
All Majors
Seniors apply for a scholarship to participate an American-Asian exchange program intended for young leaders who have limited experiences in Asia and who might not otherwise have an opportunity in the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia. Those who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible Application Available: All Year Round
Application Due: November

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans*
All Majors
Seniors of all academic disciplines who are immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing full time graduate degrees at United States institutions apply for this fellowship providing 30 fellows up to $90,000 in financial support over one to two years and gaining a strong alumni network of immigrants and children of immigrants working in a range of professional fields.
Application Available: April
Application Due: November

MD/PHD Partnership Training Program
STEM Majors
Seniors apply seeking combined MD/Ph.D. training for a career as a physician-scientist apply to The NIH Oxford- Cambridge Scholars Program. Students conduct research in the NIH intramural research program as part of a coordinated plan of dual-degree training with a U.S. medical school.
Application Available: August
Application Due: November

Churchill Scholarship
STEM Majors
Seniors apply for a scholarship for a Master of Philosophy or the Master of Advanced Study at the University of Cambridge in science, mathematics, and engineering.
Application Available: September
Application Due: November

The Critical Language Scholarship
All Majors (Particularly Modern Languages)
First Year through Senior students apply for a scholarship to engage in intensive overseas language and cultural immersion programs part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security.
Application Available: September
Application Due: November

William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship*
Social Science & Humanities Majors
Seniors apply for fellowship providing academic funding (up to $42,000 annually for two years), two summer practicums, professional development and mentorship. After successful completion of all requirements, fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a DSS Special Agent. Women, members of minority groups underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need are encouraged to apply. To be eligible, applicants must be seeking admission to a two-year full-time master’s degree program.
Application Available: October
Application Due: November

Princeton in Asia Fellowship
All Majors
Seniors majoring in arts and culture, economic development, education, environmental sustainability, peace, justice, and access to information, public health, sports, and STEM who are called to foster mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities apply for this fellowship covering visa costs, fully subsidized cost of travel medical and emergency evacuation insurance and 24/7 medical and emergency assistance support, and offers grants for travel and language study, basic cost of living include accommodation and round-trip airfare for building a world where individuals share a mutual appreciation and respect for the diversity of cultures and perspectives and cultivates life-long bridges to Asia. The fellowship program offers Fellows a change in perspective, a job which matters and a community for life.
Application Available: Late August
Application Due: November 1

American Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships for Americans in the Nordic Countries
Humanities Majors
Seniors apply for this fellowship supporting graduate students and academic professionals interested in pursuing research or creative arts projects in the Nordic region (Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Sámpi). Grants of $23,000 are given to long-term fellowships (up to a year) and $5,000 for short-term fellowships (1-3 month).
Application Available: January 1
Application Due: November 1

American Association of University Women Selected Professions Fellowships*
STEM & Social Science Majors
Seniors apply for a fellowship for U. S. women master’s degree students pursuing a full-time course of study at accredited U. S. institutions for the following master’s programs: Architecture, Computer/information sciences, Engineering, Mathematics/statistics. Fellowships in the following degree programs are restricted to women of color, who have been underrepresented in these fields: Master’s in business administration, Law, Doctorate in medicine.
Application Available: August 1
Application Due: November 15

NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program
STEM Majors
Seniors apply to participate in an accelerated, individualized doctoral training program for science students committed to biomedical research careers. Scholars form a dual collaborative mentorship, consisting of one mentor at the NIH intramural campus, Bethesda, MD, and one mentor at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
Application Available: August
Application Due: December

Yenching Academy Scholarship*
All Majors
Seniors of all academic disciplines apply for this scholarship for pursuing a one-year Master of China Studies degree at a residential college within China's Peking University. The interdisciplinary degree program provides "a diverse group of exceptional international and Chinese students with knowledge of China they will need to fulfill their potential as global citizens and leaders." The program offers six concentration areas, including: Literature and Culture, History and Archaeology, Philosophy and Religion, Politics and International Relations, Economics and Management, Law and Society. Classes are offered in English and Chinese. International students study for their degree in English-taught courses while pursuing Chinese language study.
Application Available: August
Application Due: December

Ford Foundation Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral Awards*
All Majors
Seniors of diverse backgrounds apply for scholarships to pursue a research-based Ph.D. or ScD in Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, Astronomy, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Ethnomusicology, Geography, History, International Relations, Life Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Language, Mathematics, Performance Study, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, and Urban Planning.
Application Available: September
Application Due: December

National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship
STEM Majors
Seniors apply for a fellowship to fund a doctoral degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Biosciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences, Computer and Computational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Geosciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Physics.
Application Available: September
Application Due: December

American India Foundation Banyan Impact Fellowship*
All Majors
Seniors apply for this fellowship a fully funded, interdisciplinary experiential learning program placing young and experienced professionals from India and the U. S. in service with communities across India. Through collaboration and capacity-building, fellows and local communities exchange knowledge and skills steering projects advancing social and economic development. Fellows contribute through fieldwork, mentorship, and conferences over the course of the program. The core program runs for 10 months from September 1-July 2. To be successful, candidates must demonstrate leadership for social change, evidence of applicable skills and expertise, commitment to U. S. -India civic engagement, potential for positive impact during and after the program, and a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Key personal qualities of a successful fellow include creativity, resilience, maturity, grit, cultural sensitivity, humility, flexibility, curiosity, and adaptability. Fellows must be able to thrive in low-resourced organizational and geographical settings in India.
Application Available: October
Application Due: January

Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program*
Social Science & Humanities Majors
Seniors from diverse backgrounds apply for a fellowship funding graduate school, internships, and professional development in International Development for students interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the
U.S. Agency for International Development. Successful fellows will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers with USAID.
Application Available: October
Application Due: January

James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program
Social Science & Humanities Majors
Seniors apply for a fellowship to work as a research assistant to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace senior scholars in Washington, D.C. This provides a substantive work experience for one year for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs.
Application Available: October
Application Due: January

White House Fellows
Humanities & Social Science Majors
Seniors majoring particularly in the humanities or social sciences, but open to all majors, apply for this fellowship to spend a year working as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with leaders from the private and public sectors, and potential trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally.
Application Available: November 1
Application Due: January 5

Schmidt Futures Quad Fellowship
STEM Majors
Seniors majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) apply for this fellowship providing $50,000 USD personal award, travel to multi-day summit, and virtual programming throughout the fellowship year supporting 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master's and doctoral students developing a network of science and technology experts committed to advancing innovation and collaboration in the private, public, and academic sectors, in their own nations and among Quad Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD) Countries.
Application Available: November
Application Due: Early February

Institute for the Study of War Hertog War Studies Program
All Majors
Seniors and recently graduated undergraduates who received their diploma no earlier than the December prior to the program apply for this $1,500 stipend, plus room & board, travel, and course materials provided to participate in an intensive two-week Hertog War Studies Program is run by the Institute for the Study of War in Washington, DC. The program aims to educate advanced undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military forces. Students will learn from and interact with distinguished senior leaders in the national security and military communities. This course bridges the civil-military divide and teaches students at the start of their careers how to assess military decision-making. War Studies is an interdisciplinary program, and we seek applicants from many disciplines, not just history, political science, or international relations. Successful past participants have also majored in philosophy, math, computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, literature, foreign languages, political theory, classics, and psychology.
Application Available: Fall
Application Due: Early March

NAACP Legal Defense Fund Marshall Motley Scholars Program*
Social Science & Humanities Majors
Seniors eligible to attend an ABA-approved law school the fall semester following the submission of their application apply for this program supporting and developing the next wave of civil rights lawyers in the South, where the majority of Black Americans live, pursuing racial justice in the South, and for whom this work is a personal and professional calling. A corps of 50 civil rights attorneys equipped and prepared to advocate on behalf of Black communities in the South seeking racial justice and equity, with a demonstrated a commitment to the mission of the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program will be afforded: a full law school scholarship for tuition, room and board, and incidentals to alleviate the debt burden preventing future lawyers from pursuing a career as a civil rights lawyer; summer internships with national and regional civil rights organizations with offices in the South focused on racial justice to jumpstart training in civil rights law; two-year postgraduate fellowship at civil rights law organizations in the South fighting to achieve racial justice; and access to special trainings sponsored by LDF and the National Academy of Sciences. All applicants must demonstrate why they care deeply about racial justice and why they are committed to pursuing the practice of civil rights law, how they foresee challenges, respond to them, and bounce back from them, how they are uniquely equipped to take on such a substantial leadership role in the world, have a demonstrated commitment to working on issues of racial justice and equality and who have an interest in working in the South.
Application Available: March 15
Application Due: April 15

Samvid Ventures Scholars
All Majors
Seniors of all academic disciplines with an exceptional academic record of achievement and driven to make a positive impact who are entering graduate school as a full-time student in a graduate program, at least two years long, at a university in the United States apply for this scholarship providing 20 candidates each year up to $50,000 for graduate school tuition and fees for two years, for a total award of up to $100,000 while engaging in leadership development, service projects, and other learning opportunities for U.S. citizens. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible.
Application Available: Mid February
Application Due: Mid April

The Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship
All Majors
Seniors apply for this fellowship for U. S. students who are awarded by the U. S. Department of State a Fulbright Grant for Study and Research Abroad to receive additional funding through the National Geographic Society for students incorporating digital storytelling into their Fulbright Open Study/Research Award. Fulbright U.S. Student Program semi-finalists may apply for the Fulbright-National Geographic Award and propose up to $20,000 in additional grant funds from the National Geographic Society to expand research and bring the research project to life and, if selected, the candidate can join the National Geographic Explorer community. The Fulbright-National Geographic Award is seeking proposals for undertaking an in-depth examination of a globally relevant issue as an add-on to the candidate’s Fulbright Open Study/Research project. The National Geographic Society’s focus areas are: Ocean, Land, Wildlife, Human History & Cultures, and Human Ingenuity, with funding opportunities in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology.
Application Available: January/February
Application Due: Late April

Rotary Peace Fellowship
Humanities & Social Science Majors
Seniors apply for a fellowship to fund participation in Master’s Degree programs and professional development certificate programs intended for individuals who have chosen a career related to international relations, peace, and conflict resolution; who have work experience in these areas; and who have a commitment to community or international humanitarian service and to working for peace.
Application Available: January
Application Due: May

Rotary Global Grants
All Majors (Particularly STEM & Social Science)
Seniors apply for a Global Grant providing funds for graduate-level study or research abroad. Graduate students pursue studies in one of Rotary's six areas: Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, Basic Education and Literacy, Water and Sanitation, Maternal and Child Health, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Economic and Community Development.
Application Available: Year Round
Application Due: June

Seniors & Graduate Students

National Institutes of Health Intramural Research Training Award & Visiting Fellow Program*
STEM Majors
Seniors, Graduate/Predoctoral, Medical School, Postdoctoral majoring in to biomedical research, medical library research, and related fields who are from underrepresented communities and disadvantaged backgrounds apply for training awards featuring paid training opportunities, ranging from undergraduate internships to postdoctoral fellowships, designed to provide advanced training and practical research experiences for the principal benefit of the participant and to provide opportunities for developmental training and practical research experience conducting research focused on understanding, treating, and preventing infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases in NIAID labs located in Maryland and Montana, with access to a unique scientific research training environment in basic, translational, and clinical research focused on understanding, treating, and preventing infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
Application Available: Varies based on program.
Application Due: Varies based on program.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Study Scholarships Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
All Majors
Seniors or recent B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. graduates who completed their last degree no longer than 6 years ago who will attend a master’s degree program at a state or state-recognized university in Germany or for study at a German university as part of a postgraduate or Master’s degree program completed in the home country and have a strong academic track record, well-developed research proposal, a convincing and feasible project, and passion for studying/researching in Germany apply for this scholarship providing a monthly stipend, payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover, a travel allowance (unless these expenses are covered another source), and one-off study allowance.
Application Available: Late Summer
Application Due: November 4

National Institutes of Health Intramural NIAD Research Opportunities*
STEM Majors
Senior-level undergraduate students, those who have recently completed a master’s degree, or those who are in their final year of a master’s degree program who are from underrepresented populations and/or disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate a strong commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences and are actively pursuing a postbac research training position – also called an Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) – in NIAID apply for this program in fields related to research conducted at the NIH - National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases and provide a Diversity Statement conveying their commitment to diversity in science and a Research Statement outlining their passion for biomedical research and interest in NIAID-related fields.
Application Available: September 1
Application Due: November 27

James Madison Fellowships
History Majors, Social Studies Secondary Education Majors, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Seniors and Graduate students in the fields of history, social studies education, humanities, and social sciences apply for this fellowship funding graduate study leading to a master’s degree with a focus on the United States Constitution—its history and contemporary relevance to the practices and policies of democratic government and with the intention of becoming a secondary level school teacher of American history, American government, and social studies.
Application Available: September
Application Due: March

Graduate Students Only

Institute for Citizens & Scholars Mellon Mays Gap Assistance Program
All Majors
Graduate students who participated in Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program with a strong commitment to academic scholarship, interest in pursuing a doctoral degree and career goal of becoming a college or university faculty member, apply for this award helping Mellon Mays Fellows who have recently graduated maintain their graduate school ambitions and progress towards an academic career. Mellon Mays GAP provides the resources Mellon Mays Fellows who are now successful graduate students and Ph.D.s cited as critical for getting through the gap year(s). Fellows are placed on one of two tracks—either a six-month or a full-year curriculum—based on their timeline to apply to graduate school. The award includes a structured template of gap year activities with staff follow-up and accountability with peers on your track. Live and on-demand media resources including webinar courses, handouts, video interviews with more senior Fellows. Predoctoral coaching and mentoring, regional events and virtual conversations. Graduate school intensive bootcamps in spring and fall (most expenses paid) to prepare for graduate school.
Application Available: Accepted on a rolling basis.
Application Due: Accepted on a rolling basis.

Institute of Current World Affairs Fellowship
All Majors
Recently graduated seniors of all academic disciplines apply for this fellowship providing full financial support to advance deep knowledge of global cultures and affairs through two-year immersive programs of independent research and writing abroad. Applicants must have excellent written and spoken English-language skills and completed the current phase of their formal education. (Applications not accepted from currently enrolled undergraduate students.) Extensive professional experience in a proposed area is not always necessary; fellowships are aimed at developing local knowledge and writing skills, not necessarily awarding research or reporting opportunities to those who already possess them. Candidates with promise, curiosity and enthusiasm considering whether they are ready for the rapid personal growth the fellowship makes possible need to have the necessary language skills for carrying out their proposed projects, at least enough language proficiency for them to be able to function in the local language within a few months of arriving in country.
Application Available: Fall
Application Due: Spring

American Association of University Women Fellowship
All Majors
Doctoral students, U. S. women students pursuing full-time study for completing dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks who demonstrate an active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research apply for this fellowship.
Application Available: August 1
Application Due: November 15

Institute for Citizens & Scholars Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
Humanities & Social Science Majors
Graduate students, Ph.D. candidates whose dissertation work is in the humanities and social sciences displaying innovative and original research focused on questions of ethical or religious values apply for this fellowship worth $27,500. Successful candidates demonstrate the necessary level of preparation to carry out the proposal and expect to complete the dissertation during the spring or summer of the fellowship year.
Application Available: August
Application Due: Mid-November

Institute for Citizens & Scholars Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies
Humanities & Social Science Majors
Graduate students, Ph.D. candidates whose dissertation work is in the humanities and social sciences displaying original and cutting-edge research focusing on women’s issues and matters of gender apply for this fellowship worth $5,000. Successful candidates demonstrate the necessary level of preparation to carry out the proposal and expect to complete the dissertation during the spring or summer of the fellowship year. The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies has been the only national program supporting original, significant, interdisciplinary doctoral dissertations on women’s issues supporting the final year of dissertation writing for Ph.D. candidates in the humanities and social sciences whose work addresses topics of women and gender in interdisciplinary and original ways.
Application Available: August
Application Due: Mid-November

Institute for Citizens & Scholars MMUF Dissertation Grants
All Majors
Doctoral students of all academic disciplines apply for this dissertation grant offering up to $25,000 for a 12-month period. The MMUF Dissertation Grants are available to graduate students who participated in the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program. The grants provide graduate students at the critical juncture of completing their graduate degrees with support to spend a year finishing the writing of the dissertation exemplifying critical thinking, sound research design, and exploration of emerging issues ultimately broadening perspectives.
Application Available: All Year Round
Application Due: December

U.S. Department of State & U.S. Department of Education Fulbright Hays Program
Modern Language Majors
Graduate students in doctoral programs in the fields of foreign languages and area studies planning a teaching career in the United States upon graduation; and possesses adequate skills in the language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation project, apply for this stipend covering travel expenses, including excess baggage to and from the residence of the fellow to the host country of research; maintenance and dependents allowances based on the cost of living in country(ies) of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s); project allowance for research related expenses such as books, copying, tuition and affiliation fees, local travel and other incidental expenses; health and accident insurance premiums; and $100.00 administrative fee to applicant institution.
Application Available: Winter
Application Due: Spring

Institute for Citizens & Scholars MMUF Travel & Research Grants
All Majors
Graduate students who participated in the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program apply for The MMUF Travel & Research Grants providing eligible graduate students with the financial means, up to $5,000, to complete their research prior to the start of dissertation writing with innovative research exploring critical questions within a discipline and provides a unique perspective that challenges existing narratives. Funding is for one summer or one semester of travel and/or research support. Awards are based on the scholarly merit of the individual applications received.
Application Available: April
Application Due: May

Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission Marshall Sherfield Fellowship
STEM Majors
Graduate students who hold a doctorate in a science or engineering subject, typically in the final year of their Ph.D. at the time of application who have completed their Ph.D. before commencing the fellowship in October of the relevant year, apply for this fellowship enabling American scientists or engineers to undertake post-doctoral research for a period of two academic years at a British university or research institute to introduce American scientists and engineers to the cutting edge of UK science and engineering. It is intended this in turn will build longer-term contacts and international links between the United Kingdom and the United States in key scientific areas. Full living costs, flights to and from the UK, allowances and a £4000 research support grant. In appointing Fellows, the selectors will look for distinction of intellect and character as evidenced both by their scholastic attainments and by their other activities and achievements. Candidates, who will be expected to pursue high level research during their fellowship, should demonstrate an outward-looking disposition, good communications skills and the potential to promote British-American understanding. Preference will be given to candidates who combine high academic ability with the capacity to play an active part in the life of the United Kingdom university or research institute to which they go, and to those who display a potential to make a significant contribution to their own society. Selectors will also look for strong motivation and seriousness of purpose, including the presentation of a specific and realistic research program. As such, candidates will be asked to outline the UK universities or research institutions and departments in which you they are proposing to work if awarded a fellowship and provide details where research proposals have already been agreed with contacts at these universities or institutions. These Fellowships are not available for the study of a higher degree.
Application Available: Every Other Year
Application Due: October

Udall Foundation Morris K. Udall & John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy*
STEM & Social Science Majors
Graduate students majoring in health administration, health education, public health, medical practice, policy, research, or related-degrees who are Native American and Alaska Native with a demonstrated a commitment to Native health care apply for this fellowship to receive a monetary award of $25,000 to be used to fund academic expenses such as tuition and fees, professional development expenses such as field work and conference attendance, and cost of living expenses for the fellowship year
Application Available: January
Application Due: May

* Eligibility for students from racially/ethnically diverse and socioeconomically underrepresented populations.