Explore the Opportunities
The Office of National Fellowships is here to support your application for the approximately 30 nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships that we work with!
STEP ONE: Start by reviewing the opportunities to identify the scholarships that are right for you.
STEP TWO: Click on the name of the scholarship to read more.
STEP THREE: Make an appointment with Director Leigh Pratt or Advisor Daphne Chevalier in the Office of National Fellowships to learn more about the application process or to determine if you are a good fit for a specific award.
Supported Undergraduate Opportunities
| Year | STEM | International/Language/Study Abroad | Public Service | Graduate Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman (1st Year) | SMART | Boren*, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)/CLS-Spark, Freeman-Asia, Gilman, UK Fulbright Summer Institute | ||
| Sophomore (2nd Year) | Goldwater*, Hollings, SMART | Boren*, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)/CLS-Spark, DAAD, Freeman-Asia, Gilman, UK Fulbright Summer Institute | Udall* | |
| Junior (3rd Year) | Goldwater*, SMART | Boren*, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)/CLS-Spark, DAAD, Freeman-Asia, Gilman | PPIA, Truman*, Udall* | Beinecke* |
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Senior (4th Year) |
Graduate Study: Churchill*, Nancy Foster, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP), National Defense Graduate Fellowship | Boren*, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)/CLS-Spark, DAAD, Fulbright*, Freeman-Asia, Gilman, Luce | FAO Schwarz, Gaither Junior Fellowship*, Pickering*, Princeton Programs, Rangel* | Fulbright*, Gates-Cambridge*, Knight-Hennessey*, Marshall*, Rhodes*, Schwarzman*, Soros* |
*Scholarships with asterisks require institutional nomination through the Office of National Fellowships.
Review other opportunities by searching our database.
Supported Graduate Opportunities
Some of the most common graduate student external funding opportunities are listed below.
Boren* - Fund research and language study proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Fully funded immersive summer program studying a critical foreign language
Fulbright* - Provides funding for an academic year of research or study at an institution abroad
Nancy Foster - Provides support for master’s and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology
National Defense Graduate Fellowship - Fellowships for early-career graduate students in STEM
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) - Fellowship for first- or second-year graduate students in STEM and social sciences.
Charlotte Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship - Supports doctoral candidates in their final year of writing, who are working in areas of religion, ethics, values, or morals.
SMART - Supports graduate students in STEM disciplines
Switzer - One-year fellowship for graduate students in New England and California whose career goals focus on environmental improvement
*Opportunities with an asterisk require that you apply through the university so you must work with the Office of National Fellowships.
Additional Resources
There are many different searchable databases that provide information about funding for graduate students. You may start by searching our database.
The Fellowship Finder from the University of Illinois and UCLA Search tool are also great resources when attempting to locate funding that is available. If you find an opportunity you are interested in applying for, we can support you with your application!
Opportunities for International Students
International graduate students can find fellowship opportunities here.
