Additional Major Fellowships & Scholarships

Affirming that we are the generation to end extreme poverty, combat climate change, and conquer injustice, the American India Foundation's Banyan Impact Fellowship uses service for social impact, building a "living bridge" between the US and India. It's a fully-funded, interdisciplinary experiential learning program that places young and experienced professionals from India and the US in service with communities across India. Through collaboration and capacity-building, fellows and local communities exchange knowledge and skills to steer projects that advance social and economic development. Fellows contribute through fieldwork, mentorship, and conferences over the course of the program.

Candidate Profile:
Candidates must demonstrate leadership for social change, evidence of applicable skills and expertise, commitment to US-India civic engagement, potential for positive impact during and after the program, and a dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion. Candidates from all disciplines are encouraged to apply to join a truly interdisciplinary cohort. Fellows must be able to thrive in low-resourced organizational and geographical settings in India.

Application Deadline: 
January 2024

Boren Awards & Scholarships provide funding for American students to study abroad. The program focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security, broadly defined. In exchange for funding, successful applicants commit to serving in the federal government.

Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills.

Candidate Profile:
Candidates are committed to public service, working in positions critical to U.S. national security throughout the Federal Government, including the Departments of State, Defense, and Homeland Security, and USAID.

Deadline:

• Boren Scholarships: January 24, 2024
• Boren Awards: January 31, 2024

The Critical Language Scholarship Program partners with universities and nonprofits around the globe to provide U.S. students an opportunity to study the language and culture in a country where the target language is commonly spoken. The CLS Program, through its CLS Spark initiative, also provides beginner-level virtual instruction for Arabic, Chinese, and Russian for competitively selected U.S. undergraduate students whose home campuses do not offer these languages. CLS scholars are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship and apply their critical language skills in their future careers.

The U.S. Department of State sponsors and oversees the CLS Program, including CLS Spark, as part of a larger U.S. government effort to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to our national security, economic prosperity, and engagement with the world.

Candidate Profile:
Recipients are selected on the basis of merit with preference to candidates with a commitment to language learning; connection between language and goals; adaptability, sensitivity, and resilience; and contribution to the CLS Program and program goals.

Deadline:
November 2024

The DAAD Rise Program funds paid summer research experiences in Germany for sophomores and juniors. Students are mentored by doctoral students at Germany’s top research institutions. Internships last 6 to 12 weeks and no German language skills are required.

Candidate Profile:
STEM students with a strong academic track record, well-developed research proposal, a convincing and feasible project, and passion for studying/researching in Germany.

Deadline:
November 30, 2024

The Davies-Jackson Scholarship has given the opportunity to many American students to experience education and life at St John’s College, and to build a successful career in Cambridge and beyond. The Scholarship is open to students who come to St John’s College to study for either the standard BA or the 2-year BA (Affiliated) course. It is open to all subjects apart from Law and Theology.

Candidate Profile:
Applicants must have an excellent academic record; be the first generation in their family to go to university; come from a family of modest means; and not be out of education for more than 5 years.

Application Deadline:
October 15, 2024

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic and artistic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

Candidate Profile:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree prior to the start of their award. Key characteristics are a strong academic record, second language preparation, and the extent to which the candidate and the project will help to advance the Fulbright aim of promoting mutual understanding among nations through engagement in the host community, among other activities.

Deadline:
Early October 2024

The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three-to-four-week programs 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.

Candidate Profile:
Evidence of leadership qualities and initiative, academic ability (minimum GPA 3.7), character, adaptability, and ambassadorial qualities, as well as an interest in the UK and its culture. Strong applicants who have never left the US and are unlikely to without support will be prioritized: many of the selected participants are low income and/or first-generation students. The Fulbright Commission aims to select a diverse cohort and is therefore looking for a diverse range of backgrounds.

Deadline:
February 2024

The Gates Cambridge mission is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. It aims to achieve this mission by selecting outstanding scholars, providing them with financial and non-financial support at one of the world’s leading universities and facilitating community building at and beyond Cambridge. Each year Gates Cambridge offers full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a range of full-time, postgraduate degrees at the University of Cambridge.

Candidate Profile:
Applicants must have an outstanding academic record (the average GPA of recipients is 3.7) and intellectual ability; a solid reasoning for choice of course at University of Cambridge; a commitment to improving the lives of others; and leadership potential.

Deadline:
October 2024

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. A Gilman Scholarship enables American students to gain proficiency in diverse languages and cultures, skills that are critically important to their academic and career development.

Candidate Profile:
Applicants must be in good academic standing. In addition, impact of program and destination on student's academic and career trajectory, community impact abroad and upon student's return home, academic preparedness, and diversity of background and experience.

Deadline:

• Spring Semester: October 31, 2024
• Fall Semester: March 31. 2024

The Hertz Fellowship is awarded annually to the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology. Using a rigorous, merit-based process, we identify innovators with the greatest potential to create transformative solutions to the world's most urgent challenges.

Candidate Profile:
The foundation seeks applicants who intend to pursue a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering. In addition to an excellent academic record, the applicant must have a commitment to direct their work toward understanding and solving major, near-term problems facing society. For each applicant, that could mean something different—inventing a new technology, developing a business, or applying their interests in innovative ways.

Application Deadline:
November 27, 2024

Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) promotes biomedical research training in allergic, immunologic, or infectious diseases. Applicants for INRO should be talented 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. Through INRO, the NIAID Office of Research Training & Development (ORTD) sponsors postbaccalaureate research trainees from U.S. populations underrepresented in the biomedical sciences and those dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion — as defined by Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity Notice. Individuals from underrepresented populations and/or disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidate Profile:
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences and be actively pursuing a postbaccalaureate research training position – also called an Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) – in NIAID at the time of their INRO application.

Candidates will be asked to provide a Diversity Statement to convey their commitment to diversity in science and a Research Statement outlining their passion for biomedical research and interest in NIAID-related fields.

Deadline:
November 27, 2024

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Intramural Research Training Awards are 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 in a variety of disciplines related to biomedical research, medical library research, and related fields.

To promote and develop the next generation of biomedical researchers, NIAID is committed to offering a broad spectrum of paid training opportunities, ranging from high school and undergraduate internships to postdoctoral fellowships. Trainees conduct research focused on understanding, treating, and preventing infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases in NIAID labs located in Maryland and Montana, where they have access to a unique scientific research training environment in basic, translational, and clinical research. NIAID strives to promote diversity and inclusion by recruiting and supporting trainees from underrepresented communities and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Candidate Profile:
Trainees will conduct research focused on understanding, treating, and preventing infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Deadline:
Varies based on the program

One strength of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps program is the breadth and depth of the type of work our Jesuit Volunteers (JVs) engage in. There are over 25 ministries, or types of work, represented among our current JV placements. Our JVs today are placed in over 250 different agencies within 37 cities throughout the US, and six countries. Among those partner agencies, 25 percent are Jesuit works. Throughout the interview process, applicants work with staff to discuss their interest, desires and experiences, and how those can best serve where the need is greatest with one of our partner agencies.

Candidate Profile:
The Jesuit Volunteer Corps invites applications from all young leaders, regardless of culture, economic status, ethnic origin, gender, physical challenge, or sexual orientation. Applicants should be between 21 and 25 years of age by the start of the program year, unmarried with no dependents, permanent residents of the United States, and have a college degree or applicable work experience. At this time, JVC is only able to take applications from U.S. citizens for placements outside of the United States. Jesuit Volunteers should be committed to learning more about the values of community, social justice, simple living, and spirituality. 

Application Deadline:
Rolling between October and August 1

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars cultivates and supports a multidisciplinary and multicultural community of graduate students from across Stanford University, and delivers engaging experiences that prepare graduates to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders who address complex challenges facing the world. This leadership program has three goals: to broaden our scholars’ multicultural perspective, to prepare scholars to drive meaningful results, and to deepen their commitment to a greater good. Each year the Knight-Hennessy Scholars selects up to 100 graduate students based on their demonstration of independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and a civic mindset, and we fund up to three years of graduate study.

Applicants must also apply and be admitted to a Stanford degree program to be selected as a scholar.

Candidate Profile:
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars seeks candidates that excel in these areas:

• Independence of thought: The program seeks visionary thinkers who are curious, open-minded, analytical, eager for cross-cultural perspective, and genuinely excited to boldly and creatively address our world’s important challenges.
• Purposeful leadership: courageous leaders who are ethical, decisive, resilient, driven to achieve meaningful results, and motivated to inspire others to effect positive change at scale.
• Civic mindset: collaborative community members who are humble, empathetic, trustworthy, oriented to act in service of others, and deeply passionate about contributing to the greater good.

Deadline:
October 11, 2024

The Luce Scholars Program, with its focus on experiential and cohort learning, cultivates a unique brand of leadership based on intellectual curiosity, a capacity for learning, and a willingness to serve others. The Scholars' personal and professional growth is not only transformative for them during their Luce year, but also continues to impact their trajectories as they maintain their ties to Asia and make contributions to their fields and communities in the United States and elsewhere.

Candidate Profile:
The Luce Foundation is committed to nurturing a new generation of leaders with the humility, curiosity, and cultural competency needed to work collaboratively on a global stage. Successful candidates should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership potential, and clearly defined interests.

The Luce Scholars Program is experiential rather than academic in nature. Personal qualities such as resilience, flexibility, adaptability, humility, maturity, creativity, openness to new ideas, and sensitivity to cultural differences are as important as academic achievement. Candidates are not judged on the basis of whether or not they have developed specific plans for their year in Asia. A candidate may have general ideas about the kind of placement preferred, but this is not considered as either a negative or positive factor.

We strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Luce Scholars Program; they are critical to our mission of developing young leaders and to the future of American society. In the selection process, we broadly consider candidates’ unique perspectives and experiences, including but not limited to those of marginalization, disadvantage, or hardship, and how they faced or overcame such challenges, which may be rooted or reflected in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, economic status, disability, and/or religious belief, as well as family background (e.g. first-generation American, or first-generation to college).

Deadline:
October 16, 2024

The Education Office of the Embassy of Spain promotes diverse educational outreach programs in the United States. Located in Washington D.C., the primary goal of the Education Office of Spain is to foster collaborative educational programs between the USA and Spain, building long lasting ties among their citizens. Our flagship program, both in number and scope is the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP). American college students and graduates - who are native-like speakers of English - partner with elementary and secondary schools in Spain to bolster language programs, as language assistants (TAs) under the supervision and guidance of teachers in Spain.

NALCAP falls under the category of public diplomacy programs. As a language assistant, you will be fulfilling the role of a cultural ambassador as you advance English language learning and mutual understanding through cultural exchange. As such, your role is to encourage students of all ages in Spain to broaden their knowledge of your language and culture.

Candidate Profile:
Participants in the program should have a basic level of Spanish to use in everyday life in Spain (ex. renting an apartment, buying groceries and other daily life tasks). However, please keep in mind that in the classroom you should only be speaking in English (even if you have excellent language skills in Spanish). This is essential to the program and the main reason that you are granted a position.

Grant recipients are requested to be responsible, broad-minded and have a flexible attitude, as well as being open to new ideas and cultures. These qualifications are necessary as recipients will have a direct impact on the education of students in Spain.

Application Deadline:
TBD

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

Candidate Profile:
Reviewers evaluating applications submitted to GRFP may consider the following with respect to the Intellectual merit criterion: the potential of the applicant to advance knowledge based on a holistic analysis of the complete application, including the personal, relevant background, and future goals statement, graduate research plan statement, strength of the academic record, description of previous research experience or publication/presentations, and references.

Holistic review is a flexible, individualized way of assessing an applicant’s interests and competencies by which balanced consideration is given to experiences, attributes, and academic achievements and, when considered in combination, how the applicant has demonstrated potential for significant research achievements in STEM and STEM education. Reviewers may consider the following with respect to the Broader Impacts Criterion: the potential of the applicant to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes based on a holistic analysis of the complete application, including personal experiences, professional experiences, educational experiences, and future plans.

Deadline:
Third week of October; varies by field

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) support intensive summer research at U.S. institutions or international locations for undergraduates in STEM. Students work closely with faculty mentors, researchers, and other undergraduate students on research projects that fit their interests and qualifications. Students are awarded stipends and in many cases funding and assistance with housing and travel. Students can review the information from individual REU sites for selection criteria and necessary qualifications.

Candidate Profile:
Undergraduates pursuing a bachelor’s degree who will have completed their first year of undergrad by the start of the NSF REU and will not be graduating before the start of the program. See the website for specific criteria by program.

Deadline:
August 21, 2024

The Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding individuals who have been historically underrepresented in the USAID Foreign Service and are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Fellows who successfully complete the Payne Program and USAID Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers with the U.S. Agency for International Development with a commitment of a minimum of five years.

Candidate Profile:
The Payne Fellowship Selection Panel seeks individuals who show clear interest in a Foreign Service career at USAID, along with a strong academic background (average GPA of recipients is 3.65), a commitment to service, leadership skills, financial need for graduate school, diverse interests in areas such as international affairs and development, cultural sensitivity, writing skills, and an ability to overcome obstacles.

Deadline:
October 26, 2024

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program attracts and prepares outstanding candidates for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and is collaboratively administered by Howard University and the Bureau of Global Talent Management via a cooperative agreement. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in our diplomatic efforts, the program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity.

Candidate Profile:
Candidates must demonstrate strong academic background (average GPA of recipients is 3.5), a commitment to service, and leadership skills. Candidates must also apply to a graduate degree in international affairs or a related subject such as public administration, public policy, international relations, business administration, economics, history, political science, communications, or foreign languages at a graduate school approved by the Pickering Program. Law degrees do not satisfy this requirement.

Deadline:
September 21, 2024

The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) offer an assortment of rigorous academic fellowship programs for undergraduates looking to advance their careers in public service. Our Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program is a rigorous academic graduate-level preparation program for undergraduate juniors with the purpose of preparing students to obtain a Master’s or a joint degree in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field.

Candidate Profile:
The PPIA Programs seeks candidates:

• Dedicated to pursuing a graduate degree from a PPIA consortium school with a degree in public policy, public administration, international affairs, and/or a related field.
• Demonstrate a commitment to public service and expected to pursue a public service-related career.
• Impressive academically, and more importantly, they will be culturally aware, socially sensitive, and share a common vision about making the world a better place.
• Contribute to diverse perspectives in public policy and international affairs.

Deadline:
Early November

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 with a five-year commitment.

Candidate Profile:
The Rangel Fellowship Selection Panel judges each applicant based on a variety of different criteria. It seeks individuals who show clear interest in a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State, along with a strong academic background, a commitment to service, leadership skills, financial need for graduate school, diverse interests in areas such as international affairs and government, cultural sensitivity, writing skills, and an ability to overcome obstacles. A good application introduces the individual to the panel and shows their unique motivations, experiences, accomplishments, and career goals. Thus, there is no specific formula for preparing a competitive application, as each applicant is unique.

Deadline:
September 28, 2024

Schwarzman Scholars is an unparalleled graduate program, designed to ready the next generation of leaders to drive change. It is anchored in a fully-funded 10-month Master’s Degree in Global Affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. The experience encompasses unique opportunities in and outside the classroom, providing Scholars with extensive leadership training, a network of senior mentors, opportunities to engage in high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers, optional internships, career development guidance, and travel seminars around China. Scholars learn about China’s importance on the global stage through a rigorous and dynamic core curriculum, delivered by world-class faculty and guest speakers. Schwarzman Scholars readies young leaders for careers in which they will join a growing alumni network of leaders who are working to foster dialogue and build global understanding.

Candidate Profile:
Demonstrated leadership; exemplary character and integrity; academic aptitude and intellectual ability.

Deadline:
September 19, 2024

The Teaching Assistant Program in France offers you the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to French students of all ages. Each year, over 1,100 American citizens and permanent residents teach in public schools across all regions of metropolitan France and in the overseas departments of French such as Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion.

Candidate Profile:
We welcome applicants between the ages of 20 and 35 who are interested in teaching English in France. A number of participants have just finished graduate studies or are young professionals looking for a new challenge. Many applicants are teachers and educators taking this year to immerse themselves in the French language.

Teaching assistants come from all fields of study. While we do have many French majors and minors in the program, we also have many assistants with backgrounds in other fields like education, international relations, political science, history, English, science, etc. Most selected participants have taken at least a few French courses in college or have demonstrated a serious study of French after graduation.

Applicants must have an intermediate proficiency in French. 

Application Deadline:
October 15

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.

Candidate Profile:
The candidate has demonstrated creativity, originality and initiative in one or more aspects of her/his life. Also has demonstrated a commitment to and capacity for accomplishment that has required drive and sustained effort. The candidate has demonstrated a commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This would include, but not be limited to, support of human rights and the rule of law, opposition to unwarranted encroachment on personal liberty, and advancing the responsibilities of citizenship in a free society.

Deadline:
October 26, 2024

Voyager Scholarship for Public Service from the Obama Foundation, seeks young people from every corner of this country who share a curiosity about the world and the conviction to want to make positive change within it—just like the scholarship's founders. An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges together.

Candidates Profile:
Current sophomores with a record of public service and a commitment to pursue a career in public service. Successful candidates have a passion for helping others, experience serving in or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service. 

Application Deadline:
TBD

The Yenching Academy of Peking University aims to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master's program in China Studies. This initiative brings together young people who have demonstrated a talent for leadership and innovation. At Yenching, they are immersed in an intensive learning environment where they can explore China and its role in the world—past, present, and future. The Academy's goal is to shape new generations of global citizens with a nuanced understanding of China.

Candidate Profile:
Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field, or be currently a senior student in a Bachelor degree program; an outstanding academic record; strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China; and a record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential. Successful candidates will demonstrate how the Yenching Academy program is relevant and valuable for their career plans.

Application Deadline:
December 3, 2024