List of Fellowships

Purpose
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.  The ASF's award program for study and research abroad has been the Foundation's most long-standing commitment to educational exchange.  During the past 94 years, over 3,800 fellowships and grants have been given to Americans and Scandinavians engaged in study or research projects.    

Selection Criteria
Applicants will be selected based upon their proposed plan of study or research.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential;
• Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents;
  Have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia.
• Have at least some ability in the language of the host country, even if it is not essential for the execution of the research plan.
•  First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award.  Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered.

Stipend
Awards range from Grants (normally $5,000) to Fellowships (up to $23,000).  The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available.  The awards support project-related costs, including maintenance, trans-Atlantic round-trip travel, in-country travel, tuition and fees (where applicable), and materials expenditures (e.g., books, photocopying, art supplies).

Duration
Projects should be planned for the academic year following the receipt of the award.

For more information:
American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship

Deadline
November 1, 2024

Purpose
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.

Selection Criteria
Students must meet high academic standards, and have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.

Eligibility

• U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents;
• Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories;
• Sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies).
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above.

Stipend
Financial support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars Program. Though stipends vary by host institution, all seek to provide generous support for participating undergraduates. See each institution's Amgen Scholars Program website for more information.

Duration
All host institutions require a full-time commitment for eight to 10 weeks, with the programs in the U.S. usually beginning in June and ending in August. The different starting and ending dates should help accommodate applicants' varying school schedules. 

For more information:
Amgen Scholars Program

Deadline
02/01/2024

Purpose
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation partners with over 40 schools (LSU being one of them) to provide scholarships for students pursuing STEM degrees in hopes of cultivating young leaders in the fields of science and technology. The Foundation supports students in engineering, natural or applied science, and mathematics who desire to be involved in research and furthering their field. Strong candidates have initiative, creativity, and good work ethic in their chosen field and are looking to get involved and lead their community. 

Selection Criteria
Applicants must be nominated by their ASF liaison at their attending university. 

Eligibility

• A citizen of the United States
• At the time of nomination, candidates must be at least in their second academic year and must be enrolled full-time during the year they receive the award.
• Students seeking a STEM degree with intentions to pursue research or advance their their field following graduation.
  ASF seeks candidates with initiative, creativity, and work ethic.

Stipend
The Astronaut Scholarship, valued up to $10,000 per students, is awarded to 50 scholars each year. 

Along with the monetary value of the award, scholars gain networking connections with astronauts, alumni, and great leaders in STEM. They also have the opportunity to attend the ASF Innovators Weekend during their time in the program. 

Duration
The scholarship is for one academic year and may be renewed for a second year. 

For more information:

Astronaut Scholarship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
March 15, 2025

Deadline
March 29, 2025

Purpose

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) was designed to provide Americans with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation in exchange for a commitment to seek work in the federal government.  As students of other cultures and languages, Boren Scholars and Fellows begin to acquire the international competence needed to communicate effectively across borders, to understand other perspectives, and to analyze economic and political affairs.  The NSEP David L. Boren Fellowships enable U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency.  The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Selection Criteria

Fellowship award recipients will be selected on the basis of merit with consideration for:

• Academic record and potential to succeed in the proposed program;
• Commitment to international education to fulfill academic and career goals;
• Language interest and aptitude;
• Quality and appropriateness of the proposed program and its relevance to the goals of the National Security Education Program;
• Commitment to service in the federal government.
  The primary factors in the selection of Fellows are:
  • A demonstrated academic excellence;
  • A comprehensive, clear, and feasible proposal;
  • A clear plan and demonstrated commitment to develop, maintain, or advance language competence;
  • Evidence of ability to adapt to a different cultural environment;
  • A clear and cogent explanation of the relevance of the proposed study to U.S. national security;
  • An expressed commitment to federal service.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application;
• Be enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States.  Boren Fellows must remain enrolled in their graduate programs for the duration of the fellowship.
• This award has a required service component, which stipulates that an award recipient work in the federal government in a position with national security responsibilities.  The Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, or any element of the Intelligence Community are priority agencies.  If an award recipient demonstrates to NSEP that no appropriate position is available in one of these agencies, the award recipient must seek to fulfill the requirement in a position with national security responsibilities in any federal department or agency.  Approval of service outside of a priority agency is contingent upon satisfactory demonstration of a full and good faith effort in accordance with conditions established by NSEP.  The duration of the service requirement is equal to the duration of assistance provided under the program, but in no case less than one year.  Boren Scholars must begin to fulfill the service requirement no later than three years after the date of graduation from, or termination of, the program of study for which the scholarship was awarded.

Stipend

Boren Graduate Fellowships provide support for overseas or domestic study or a combination thereof.  The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000.  A maximum of $12,000 per semester for up to two semesters ($24,000) is available for overseas study.  A maximum of $12,000 is available for a program of domestic study only.  Support for domestic study is limited to language or area studies that enhance a degree program; it is not intended to support the general tuition costs of obtaining a degree.

Duration

Boren Graduate Fellowships are awarded for a minimum of one semester and maximum of two academic years.  Overseas programs can be no longer than 12 months.  To be considered, summer programs must be equivalent to an academic semester.

For more information:
Boren Graduate Fellowship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline
January 22, 2025

Purpose

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) was designed to provide Americans with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation in exchange for a commitment to seek work in the federal government.  As students of other cultures and languages, Boren Scholars and Fellows begin to acquire the international competence needed to communicate effectively across borders, to understand other perspectives, and to analyze economic and political affairs.  The NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships for Study Abroad offer opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study in world regions critical to U.S. interests but generally underrepresented in study abroad (including Africa, Asia, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East).  The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Selection Criteria

Scholarship award recipients will be selected on the basis of merit with consideration for:

• NSEP program preferences;
• Academic record and potential to succeed in the proposed study abroad program;
• Commitment to international education to fulfill academic and career goals;
• Language interest and aptitude;
• The quality and appropriateness of the proposed program and its relevance to the National Security Education Program.
• The study abroad proposal you submit, along with your references and transcripts, will be included in the assessment process.  Specifically, screening committees and evaluators will consider the following positive attributes in terms of each applicant:
  • The student is academically prepared to benefit fully from this overseas experience.
  • The student has prior experience in language training and/or demonstrates serious commitment to acquiring the target language overseas and continuing to study that language upon return home.
  • The student's proposal indicates high motivation to study abroad based on evidence of interest in using the experience to support his/her academic and federal career goals.
  • The student's proposal presents a plan for applying overseas studies (e.g., language and cultural studies) to his/her academic or professional program in the United States.
  • The student is mature and flexible and possesses the common sense needed to succeed in the proposed study abroad program.
  • The student is knowledgeable about the study abroad program he or she intends to pursue, including its formal (classroom) and informal instruction, the quality and scope of the program's language component, and the administrative structure of the program.
  • The student's proposal addresses U.S. national security.
  • The student's professional goals are international in scope and support U.S. national security interests.
  • The student's proposal expresses a commitment to pursue a career in federal service.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application;
• Be a high school graduate, or earned a GED, and are matriculated in an undergraduate degree program in a U.S. post-secondary institution;
• Apply to engage in a study abroad experience in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand that meets home institution standards;
• Plan to use the scholarship for study abroad, and the study abroad program ends before the applicant graduates.
• This award has a required service component, which stipulates that an award recipient work in the federal government in a position with national security responsibilities.  The Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, or any element of the
• Intelligence Community are priority agencies.  If an award recipient demonstrates to NSEP that no appropriate position is available in one of these agencies, the award recipient must seek to fulfill the requirement in a position with national security responsibilities in any federal department or agency.  Approval of service outside of a priority agency is contingent upon satisfactory demonstration of a full and good faith effort in accordance with conditions established by NSEP.  The duration of the service requirement is equal to the duration of assistance provided under the program, but in no case less than one year.  Boren Scholars must begin to fulfill the service requirement no later than three years after the date of graduation from, or termination of, the program of study for which the scholarship was awarded.

Stipend

Boren Undergraduate Scholarships are based on the study abroad costs and financial aid information provided by the applicant.  The maximum award is $8,000 for a summer, $10,000 for a semester, or $20,000 for a full academic year.

Duration

Boren Undergraduate Scholarships promote full academic year study, and preference will be given to applications for a full academic year.  However, applicants may also apply for a semester program.  Summer-only programs are limited to freshman and sophomores, and science and engineering majors, regardless of academic-class level.  Applications for summer-only programs will be considered only if the program is eight weeks or longer and is designed as a language immersion program. 

For more information:
Boren Scholarships for Study Abroad

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline
January 29, 2025

Purpose

The Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan.  Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year.  Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships.  Japanese language study is not a prerequisite.

Selection Criteria

• Previous academic performance;
• Appropriateness of study abroad program;
• Recommendations

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents;
• Be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad.

Stipend

Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs).

Duration

Bridging Scholarships provide support for semester-long or academic year programs.  Students studying in Japan on summer programs are not eligible to apply.

For more information:
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline
TBD

Purpose

The Charles B. Rangel Fellowship is a new, prestigious award for two years of graduate or professional schooling in international affairs, plus enrichment study at Howard University in Washington, D.C., internships in Congress and overseas, and eventual appointment to the U.S. Foreign Service. The award strives toward the goal of a diverse U.S. Foreign Service representing the uniquely rich range of talents and expertise of the American people.

Administered by the Ralph J. Bunche Center at Howard University, the award may be used at most accredited graduate or professional schools toward a degree in international affairs or a related subject. At the conclusion of two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to obtain a degree in international affairs or a related subject (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center.

Selection Criteria

A candidate’s community, academic, other extracurricular, and leadership activities will be considered during the selection process.  Consideration will also be given to qualified applicants who, in addition to outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement, demonstrate financial need. Applicants should carefully review the Foreign Service requirements for medical, security and suitability clearances (see www.careers.state.gov ). Applicants are expected to undertake the steps necessary to complete the process of applying for a Foreign Service Officer position. The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service. 

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be in their senior year of undergraduate study or have completed their degree by the June preceding the beginning of the program.
• Have a 3.2 gpa or higher.
  Be willing to commit to a minimum of three years of service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer.  Candidates who do not successfully complete the Rangel Program and the subsequent three year service obligation may be subject to a reimbursement obligation.

Stipend

The scholarship provides $28,000 annually, in addition to support for two internships and related program activities. 

Duration

The scholarship provides funding for two years of graduate study.  Rangel Fellows will also participate in two internships. The first, a domestic internship on Capitol Hill, will occur in the summer before the Fellow begins the degree program. The second will be an overseas internship in a U. S. embassy, which takes place during the summer between the first and second years of graduate study. Fellows will receive mentoring from a Foreign Service Officer throughout the duration of the fellowship as well as during their early employment at the State Department.

For more information:
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program

Deadline
September 19, 2024

Purpose
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), the Critical Language Scholarship Program offers scholarships for intensive summer language institutes overseas in critical need foreign languages.  The CLS Program was launched in 2006 to offer intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish and Urdu. The CLS Program is part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages.  Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

• Language goals and how participation in the program will fit into your academic career plan;
• How you plan to build upon your summer experience;
• Unique personal qualities that will contribute to the cultural immersion experience.
  Eligibility
• Applicants must:
  • Be U.S. citizens;
  • Currently be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level, or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program no more than 2 years ago;
  • Have completed at least one year of general college course-work by the program start date (one year is defined as two semesters or three quarters);
  • Meet language pre-requisites for individual institutes.

Stipend
All program costs are covered for participants.  This includes travel between the student's home city and program location, pre-departure orientation costs, applicable visa fees, room, board, group-based intensive language instruction, program-sponsored travel within country, and all entrance fees for program activities.  Note: U.S. passport fees will not be paid by the scholarship.

Duration

Seven to ten weeks.

For more information:
Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline
Mid-November

Purpose

Highly qualified graduating seniors (fourth or final year of undergraduate studies), or those who have received an undergraduate degree, in any discipline may apply for the DAAD Study Scholarship to study in Germany for a postgraduate course, conduct senior/honors thesis research, or to pursue a master’s degree from a German higher education institution.  For study in the fields of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine, contact DAAD for special guidelines. For study in the arts, see the DAAD website for more information.

Selection Criteria

The selection committee is looking for students who:

• Have a well-defined study project that makes a stay in Germany essential.  Preference will be given to applicants who have been invited by a faculty member at a German university to study at a particular university department;
• Have a good command of German (essential for applicants in the arts, humanities, and social sciences).

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled full-time at an accredited North American university at the time of application or have received an undergraduate degree from an accredited North American university;
• Be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada.  Foreign nationals must have studied at an accredited U.S. or Canadian university for at least two years.  All foreign nationals must contact DAAD New York before applying to determine their eligibility status;
• Not hold a DAAD grant and a grant from another German or German-American organization/German-Canadian organization concurrently for the same project. Prior recipients of a DAAD grant should contact the DAAD Program Officer before applying to determine their eligibility status.

Stipend

Monthly stipends are EUR 750.  DAAD also covers health insurance and provides a lump sum subsidy for travel costs.

Duration

Study Scholarships are granted for one academic year (10 months) with the possibility of a one year extension for students in master's degree-granting programs to complete a full degree course in Germany.  Scholarships must take place during the German academic year.  A very limited number of scholarship holders who receive 10 to 24 month grants may be awarded an additional two month language course grant.

For more information:
DAAD Study

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline
December 1, 2024

Purpose

Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany.  The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities.  Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university.  Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year.

Selection Criteria

The selection committee is looking for students who:

• Possess outstanding academic records and personal integrity, as evinced by both their grades and letters of recommendation;
• Have well-defined study, research, or internship plans for their stay in Germany;
• Demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and European affairs and who explain the significance of their project in
• Germany to their future studies, research, or professional goals.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Currently be second or third year students who will be in their third or fourth year during their stay in Germany;
• Seek DAAD support for a 4-10 month period in Germany during the German academic year;
• Be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents thereof. Foreign nationals are eligible if they have been full-time students at an accredited U.S. or Canadian university for more than one year at the time of application and will return to the U.S. or Canada after the scholarship period to complete their bachelor's degree;
• Submit the DAAD language evaluation form with their application, although German language competency is not mandatory;
• Be enrolled, full-time students in an undergraduate degree-granting program at an accredited North American college or university.

Stipend

Recipients will be awarded a monthly stipend of approximately EUR 650, plus additional funds to help defray travel and research expenses as well as health insurance.

Duration

Scholarships may be granted for a minimum of four (one semester) and a maximum of 10 months (one academic year).

For more information:
DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline
December 1, 2024

Purpose

As a means of increasing the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance, the Department of Defense (DoD) will award graduate fellowships to individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.  National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships are awarded to applicants who will pursue a graduate degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest within one of the following disciplines: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; Biosciences; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences; Computer and Computational Sciences; and Electrical Engineering. 

Selection Criteria

NDSEG Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of academic and overall ability in the areas of interest to the DoD.  The evaluation of applicants is based on review of their academic records, personal statements, recommendations, and GRE scores.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens or nationals;
• Be enrolled in their final year of undergraduate studies or have completed no more than the equivalent of one year of academic full-time graduate study as a part-time or full-time student;
• Pursue a graduate degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest at a U.S. institution.

Stipend

The DoD will pay the fellow’s full tuition and required fees (not to include room and board).  In addition, fellows receive an annual stipend.  The first year stipend amount is $30,500; the second year stipend amount is $31,000; and the third year stipend amount is $31,500.

Duration

NDSEG Fellowships provide financial support for three years.

For more information:
DOD Graduate Fellowships

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline
Mid-January, 2025

Purpose

The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) is a program funded by the Department of Energy’s Office of Science and National Nuclear Security Administration.  The DOE CSGF trains scientists to meet the nation’s workforce needs and helps to create a nationwide interdisciplinary community.  The fellowship provides support and guidance to some of the nation’s best scientific graduate students in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences, and these graduates now work in DOE laboratories, private industry and educational institutions. 

Selection Criteria

Selection criteria include academic performance and graduate study program.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be planning full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. university;
• Be in their first or second year of graduate study in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences or an exceptional senior undergraduate;
• Be either U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens;
• Be enrolled at a department that either does not require that graduate students perform support activities (e.g. teaching, grading) to qualify for the doctoral degree or will waive such requirements, if they exist, for DOE CSGF fellows during the period of their fellowship.

Stipend

Fellowship benefits include:

• Full tuition and required fees will be paid during the appointment period;
• A yearly stipend of $36,000;
• A $1,000 academic allowance is paid annually to the fellow to be used for duplication expenses, conferences, copies of conference proceedings, travel, or other expenses incurred while doing research or activities directly related to the professional development of the fellow;
• Upon request, matching funds of up to $2,475 will be made available to provide computer support.

Duration

Support of this fellowship is limited to 4 years and must be renewed each year.

For more information:
DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

Deadline
Mid-January, 2025

Purpose

Elie Wiesel and his wife, Marion established The Elie Wiesel Prize for Humanity, shortly after he was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize for Peace. The Foundation's mission, rooted in the memory of the Holocaust, is to advance the cause of human rights by creating forums for the discussion and resolution of urgent ethical issues.

Selection Criteria

The essay must be the original, unpublished work of the student, and 3000-4000 words in length. It may be developed from any point of view and can be written in the form of a case study, a personal experience or an analysis that is literary, philosophical, historical, biographical, theological, or psychological.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a full-time junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States
• Have a professor review his or her essay and complete a Faculty Sponsor Form

Stipend

First prize:  $5,000

Second prize:  $2,500

Third prize:  $1,500

Honorable Mention:  $500

Duration

One time cash award.

For more information:
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics

Deadline
Early-January, 2025

Purpose

The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a social justice program that trains, inspires, and sustains leaders. Fellows gain field experience fighting hunger and poverty through placements in community based organizations across the country, and policy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. The program bridges community-based efforts and national public policy, and fellows develop as effective leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty.

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will have some previous experience working with hunger and inequality issues, and have a deep commitment to all social justice issues.

Eligibility

• Commitment to social justice
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills
• Commitment to anti-racism
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to new situations
• Creativity and initiative in problem solving
• Willingness to learn from experts in the field, and commitment to the search for new models in anti-hunger and anti-poverty work
• Enthusiasm for peer learning in a tight-knit community
  of Fellows

Stipend

Fellows receive a living stipend, health insurance, and housing support during the course of the Fellowship. Upon completion, Fellows receive an end of service award and become part of the Emerson Hunger Fellows alumni community and professional network.

Duration

The Fellowship runs for one calendar year, including training in Washington, D.C., and field work with community based organizations around the country.

For more information:
Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program

Deadline
Mid-January, 2025

Purpose

The Fulbright Program aims to foster mutual understanding among nations through education and cultural exchanges.  Administered by the U.S. Department of State, assisted by the Institute of International Education, each year the program allows more than 1,100 Americans to study and conduct research in over 140 countries.  The U.S. Student Program is designed to give recent graduates opportunities for personal and professional development and international experience.  Study proposals may include university coursework, classes in a music conservatory or art school, independent research, classroom teaching, or a combination thereof.  Grants are available in all fields of study.

Interested students should contact Joseph Givens, Manager of Fellowships and Honorific Scholarships.

Selection Criteria

Selection is made on the basis of the student’s academic record, language preparation, the feasibility of the proposed project, and personal qualifications.  Among other factors, selection is affected by:

• The extent to which the applicant, and the project, will advance the Fulbright Program’s aim to promote international understanding;
• Varying program requirements in different countries;
• The ratio between the number of awards offered in a given country and the number of applicants received.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.  Permanent residents are not eligible;
• Hold a B.A. or B.S. degree or the equivalent before the start of the grant;
• Not hold a doctorate at the time of application, although a J.D. degree is acceptable;
• Be in good health.  Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Medical Certificate of Health from a physician;
• Have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study.  This is especially important for projects in the social sciences and humanities.
• Preference is usually given to applicants who:
  • Have undertaken their higher education primarily at educational institutions in the U.S.  Foreign study during the junior year or other periods of undergraduate study that are integral parts of the curricula of American institutions will not be considered a disadvantage;
  • Have not resided or studied in the country to which they are applying for more than six months.  Duty abroad in the Armed Forces of the U.S. is not considered disqualifying within the meaning of this section.
    For most grants, applicants who have extensive previous foreign experience in the country of application are at a disadvantage but are not necessarily disqualified for that reason.

Stipend

Fulbright grant benefits are based on the cost of living in the host country.  At a minimum, Fulbright grants provide funds for international transportation, a living stipend, a small book/research allowance and medical insurance.  Some countries will also provide tuition assistance, a small dependent’s allowance, a pre-departure or in-country orientation, or other grant enhancements.

Duration

Grant lengths and dates vary by country.  Please consult the Participating Country Summaries, included on the website, for specifics. In general, grants:

• Will be one academic year in length – between 9 and 12 months. Advanced doctoral candidates and those in the creative or performing arts may submit requests for grants for shorter periods, but not less than 6 months;
• Begin no sooner than July and no later than March;
  Departure dates generally correspond to the academic calendars abroad. 

For more information:
Fulbright Fellowship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
September 23, 2024 

Deadline 

October 8, 2024*

*Students must participate in the internal selection process to apply

Purpose

Fund for Education Abroad awards are intended to support students planning to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs in the coming academic year. The financial support for these scholarships is provided by generous donors, who are committed to increasing study abroad opportunities for dedicated American students.

Selection Criteria

Students should have a passion and curiosity for studying abroad that fits with the mission and goals of the Fund for Education Abroad. Interested students should investigate both the general award, and the individual, dedicated awards.

Eligibility

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as undergraduates in US universities/colleges who plan to study abroad for at least four weeks during the coming academic year.

Stipend

Varies by award. Up to $10,000.

Duration

Varies by award and by student programs.

For more information:
Fund for Education Abroad

Deadline
Spring Application - September 18, 2024

Purpose

The Gates Cambridge Trust, endowed by Bill and Melinda Gates, hopes to create a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries.  Over time, it is anticipated that Gates Cambridge Scholars will become leaders in helping to address global problems related to health, equity, technology, and learning – all areas in which the Foundation is deeply engaged.  The program offers a substantial number of scholarships for study in a wide variety of fields in science, humanities, and the social sciences at the University of Cambridge.

Selection Criteria

In selecting Gates Cambridge Scholars, the Trust looks for students with enthusiasm, robustness of intellect, a willingness to engage, and an appropriate humility that comes from an awareness that nothing is ever really simple.

In particular, Gates Scholars will be driven by the values of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which includes a commitment to reducing inequalities and improving lives around the world.  The Foundation’s mission is to increase opportunity and equity for those most in need, particularly in the areas of health and education, often through the use of science and technology.

The Trust expects a good match to be made between the applicant’s qualifications and aspirations and what Cambridge has to offer.  Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis, and a creative approach to defining and solving problems.

Eligibility

Candidates for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship:

• May be citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom;
• May apply to study any subject available at the University of Cambridge;
• Must apply to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study: Research leading to the Ph.D. degree; One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. M.Phil, LLM, Diploma, MBA, etc.); Two-year M.Sc. degree; Second Bachelor degree as an Affiliated Student; OR MBBChir Clinical Studies;
• Must be admitted to Cambridge through the University’s normal academic procedures;
• Must have a first class or high second class honors degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.  For universities that work according to the North American pattern, candidates will be expected to have excellent transcripts with high GPA scores showing evidence of sustained achievement in study, together with the type of academic references that speak of the candidate’s leadership potential, social commitment, intellectual ability, and why further study at Cambridge is particularly appropriate.  The Gates Cambridge Trust does not require candidates to take a GRE test, although some Departments in Cambridge may do so;
• Must be well prepared for the Cambridge course for which they are applying and must meet the academic criteria for admission specified by the University.  Some courses may have particular requirements for admission, and details of these can be found in the relevant sections of the Graduate Studies Prospectus for graduate applicants, or the Undergraduate Prospectus for affiliated applicants, which can be found on the website;
• Who are not native speakers of English are required by the University to provide proof of their proficiency in the English language to meet the minimum standards for admission to Cambridge.

Stipend

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, namely:

• The University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate rate;
• A maintenance allowance for a single student;
• The cost of airfare to and from the UK;
• A discretionary contribution towards the costs of supporting dependents at Cambridge (upon application).
• Once in residence, Gates Scholars may apply for financial help with the costs of attending conferences, undertaking fieldwork, and other activities.

Duration

The duration of the award varies depending on the scholar’s proposed plan of study and may be renewed for up to four years for students wishing to obtain a Ph.D.

For more information:
Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline 

Mid-October, 2024

Purpose

International experience is critically important in the educational and career development of American students, but it can also require a substantial financial investment.  The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints.  The program aims to encourage students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia.  The Gilman Scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for the Gilman Scholarship Program are based upon the Gilman Scholarship Program goals that may differ from other scholarship programs.  In sum, applications are reviewed in their entirety - no one criterion outweighs another.  Award recipients are selected using the following criteria:

• Diversity of Applicant;
• Statement of Purpose Essay;
• Follow-on Project Proposal Essay;
• Academic Progress and Performance;
  Fields of Study;
• Country of Destination;
• U.S. Institution and State Distribution;
  Length of Study;
• Lack Previous Undergraduate Study Abroad Experience.

Eligibility

The Gilman Scholarship is open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad;
• The applicant is applying to, or has been accepted into, a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.;
• The applicant is studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country.  Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least 4 weeks;
• The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department's current Travel Warning list;
• The applicant is studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms including winter inter-sessions. Summer only programs are not eligible. 

Stipend

Awards of up to $5,000 are made for up to one academic year of undergraduate study abroad.  Award amounts will vary based on student need and length of program with the average award being $4,000.  Gilman funds may only be used to cover eligible study abroad program costs and related expenses.  These include: Program tuition and fees, room and board, books, local transportation, health insurance, and international airfare.

Duration

Scholars must study abroad during the fall, spring, or academic year terms.  Summer only programs are not eligible.

For more information:
Gilman International Scholarship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline 

October 10, 2024

Purpose

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate.  The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in these fields.

Selection Criteria

A strong candidate will have had the opportunity to participate in research, either at her institution, in local industry, or in a national research facility.  Students who have not participated in formal research can demonstrate intellectual curiosity through independent investigation of a theory or issue related to their fields of interest.  Abilities and potential are also shown through meeting significant responsibilities, involvement in science-related organizations, and accomplishments outside the classroom.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education during the academic year in which he or she applies.  “Sophomore” is defined as a student who plans two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning September after application.  “Junior” is defined as a student who plans one more year of full-time undergraduate study beginning September after application;
• Have a college grade point average of at least “B” (or the equivalent) and be in the upper fourth of his or her class;
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national.   

Stipend

Sophomore nominees will receive $7,500 annually for two years.

Junior nominees will receive $7,500.

Duration

Sophomore nominees can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support. 

Junior nominees can expect to receive a maximum of one year of support.

For more information:
Goldwater Scholarship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
November 22, 2024

Deadline 

January 31, 2025*

*Students must participate in the internal selection process to apply

Purpose

The Hertz Foundation provides fellowships tenable at over 40 of the nation’s finest universities for graduate work leading to award of the Ph.D. degree in applications of the physical sciences (i.e. applied physics, applied chemistry, applied mathematics, applied modern biology and all areas of engineering).  Fellows are expected to generate solutions to problems of comparatively near-term, widespread human interest.

Selection Criteria

The Foundation screens Fellowship applicants for qualities the Foundation believes are essential ingredients of future professional accomplishment and/or reasonably reliable leading indicators of future professional success.  These include:

• Exceptional intelligence and creativity with particular emphasis on those aspects pertinent to technical endeavors;
• Excellent technical education evidenced not only by transcripts and reference reports from senior technical professionals, but also by the results of a personal, technical interview;
• Orientation and commitment to the applications of the physical sciences;
• Extraordinary accomplishment in technical or related professional studies, which may offset slightly lower academic records, or add luster to outstanding ones;
• Features of temperament or character conducive to high attainment as a technical professional;
• Appropriate moral and ethical values;
• Leverage, i.e. what difference the award of the Hertz Fellowship is likely to make in the kind, quality, and/or personal creativity of the student’s graduate research.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be students of the applied physical sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States;
• Be willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the U.S. in time of national emergency;
• Be college seniors wishing to pursue the Ph.D. degree in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation or graduate students already in the process of doing so.

Stipend

The Hertz Fellowship is a full tuition award that also provides an annual $31,000 living stipend.

Duration

The Hertz Fellowship is renewable for up to five years.

For more information:
Hertz Fellowship

Deadline
Mid-October

Purpose

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program is designed to: increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.  Eligible undergraduates studying oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission are encouraged to apply. 

Selection Criteria

Evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

• Relevant course work (30%);
• Education plan and statement of career interest of student (40%);
• Recommendations and/or endorsements of student (20%);
• Additional relevant experience related to diversity of education; extracurricular activities; honors and awards; non-academic and volunteer work; interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills (10%).

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens;
  be currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year academic program or as a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university or university within the United States or U.S. territories;
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses;
• Be majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic, environmental and atmospheric science; remote sensing technology; or education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission, e.g., biological, social, and physical science; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; hydrology; geomatics; and teacher education.

Stipend

The scholarship provides:

• Up to $8,000 of academic assistance per academic year for full-time study during the junior and senior years;
• A required, 10-week, paid internship during the summer between the junior and senior years at NOAA or a NOAA approved facility.

Duration

The scholarship provides academic assistance for up to two years.

For more information:
Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline

Late-January, 2025

Purpose

The objective of the Humanity in Action Fellowship is to facilitate a collective exploration of the social and political roots of discrimination, as well as to provide a forum where potential solutions to some of today's most challenging issues can be considered and discussed. The programs are also intended to instill a responsibility among Humanity in Action Fellows to recognize and address the need to protect minorities and promote human rights—in their own communities and around the world. 

Selection Criteria

Humanity in Action seeks candidates who are passionate about active and responsible citizenship, diversity and human rights. Successful Humanity in Action candidates and Fellows possess the following characteristics: 

• Intellectual Curiosity:  Humanity in Action seeks candidates who are eager to discuss a range of historical and contemporary topics that drive, challenge and impact diverse societies. This means that Fellows should be eager to stretch their understanding of these issues beyond their own national contexts and specific fields of study.
• Collaborative Spirit: Humanity in Action seeks candidates who thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy discussing challenging issues in culturally and internationally diverse groups. Humanity in Action’s pedagogy is based upon collective and intellectually demanding discussion with speakers, peers and host families. Fellows must possess the social maturity and skills to discuss sensitive topics.
• Open-Mindedness: Humanity in Action seeks candidates who are open to challenging their personal convictions. The Humanity in Action Fellowship is not a program that serves to confirm the assumptions of beliefs already held by its Fellows. Instead, the program intends to broaden and stretch the Fellows’ understanding of complex human rights issues.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Humanity in Action seeks candidates who are entrepreneurial and innovative in developing Action Projects and careers as active and responsible citizens. 

Eligibility

Applicants to the Humanity in Action Fellowship must be currently enrolled undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) or recent graduates. Applicants of minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Stipend

Humanity in Action covers the costs of participation and accommodation during the fellowship programs. Humanity in Action will also cover the cost of airfare to Washington, DC to attend the orientation at the Council on Foreign Relations. However, all Fellows will be responsible for financing the cost of round-trip airfare from the United States to their program city. Humanity in Action will cover this cost for Fellows with documented need.

Duration

2 weeks

For more information:
Humanity in Action Fellowship

Deadline
Mid-January, 2025

Purpose

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award is intended to provide an opportunity for a graduating college senior to undertake a one-year public service project anywhere in the world immediately following graduation.  The award is not intended to help individuals in need of financial assistance or college tuition.  Samuel Huntington was President and Chief Executive Officer of the New England Electric System, which later merged with National Grid.  He was deeply interested in public service.  Following his graduation from college and before attending law school, Mr. Huntington taught in Nigeria.  The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award was established by his friends to allow other students to realize similar experiences and to provide public service.

Selection Criteria

Awards will be based on the quality of the applicant’s proposal, the applicant’s academic record, and other personal achievements.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a graduating student from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education.

Stipend

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $10,000 stipend for a one-year public service project: $5,000 is awarded at the beginning of the project; and the remaining $5,000 is awarded upon receipt of a six-month progress report.

Duration

Projects should be planned for one year.

For more information:
Huntington Public Service Award

Deadline
January 10, 2025

Purpose

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States.  Founded in 1910, its work is nonpartisan and dedicated to achieving practical results.  Each year the Endowment offers 8-10 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year.  They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 300 colleges.  Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates.

Selection Criteria

The application process for the Junior Fellows Program is highly competitive, with approximately 5% of applicants ultimately being selected for positions.  Applications are judged on the quality of the written essay, related academic study and/or work experience, grades, recommendations, and personal interviews.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be either U.S. citizens or attend a university located in the United States;
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. August 1 through July 31 following graduation;
• Be a graduating senior or student who has graduated during the last academic year;
• Not have started graduate studies;
• Be nominated by your undergraduate institution.

Stipend

Positions are paid, full-time positions.  Junior Fellows are currently paid a gross salary of $3,000 per month ($36,000 per year).  A full benefits package is also provided.

Duration

All fellowships begin on August 1st.  Junior Fellows are hired for approximately one year.

For more information:
James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline 

January 15, 2025

Purpose

The John Lewis Fellows will attend discussions with renowned scholars and activists at The Center for Human and Civil Rights, visit historical sites around Atlanta and engage in discussions on a range of political and social issues. They will also draw upon the immense resources of The Center and contribute to its extensive and innovative outreach initiatives. Key areas of inquiry include race and racism, immigration, national identity, Native American issues and the relationship between civil rights and human rights. 

Eligibility

Applicants to the John Lewis Fellowship must be currently enrolled undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) or recent graduates. For the 2015 John Lewis Fellowship, we define recent graduates as individuals from the undergraduate classes of 2013 and 2014 at accredited, four-year undergraduate colleges or universities in the United States. Applicants of minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duration

4 weeks

For more information:
John Lewis Fellowship

Deadline
January 15, 2025

Purpose

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom.  Founded by a 1953 Act of Parliament, and named in honor of U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall, the Scholarships commemorate the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan and express the continuing gratitude of the British people to their American counterparts.  At least 40 Scholars are selected each year to study either at the graduate, or occasionally undergraduate, level at a UK institution in any field of study. 

Selection Criteria

In appointing Scholars the selectors look for distinction of intellect and character, as evidenced both by their scholastic attainments and by their other activities and achievements.  Preference is given to candidates who display a potential to make a significant contribution to their own society.  Selectors also look for strong motivation and seriousness of purpose, including the presentation of a specific and realistic academic program.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be United States citizens (at the time they apply for a Scholarship);
• Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States (by the time they take up their scholarship);
• Have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 on their undergraduate degree;
• Have graduated from their undergraduate college or university within the past three years;
• Not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from any British University;
• Be nominated by their institution.

Stipend

University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.

Duration

A Marshall Scholarship is tenable for two academic years (i.e. 22 months), but may be extended by the Commission, though not beyond the end of a third academic year.  Third-year extensions are granted by the Commission on a limited basis, for strong academic reasons, subject to the availability of funds.  In addition, thanks to the generous support of the following Universities:

Up to two third-year extensions may be granted by the University of Edinburgh to those pursuing a doctorate at Edinburgh.

Up to two third-year extensions may be granted by the University of Nottingham to those pursuing a doctorate at Nottingham.

Up to two third-year extensions may be granted by the London School of Economics and Political Science to those pursuing a doctorate at LSE.

Up to five third-year extensions may be granted by the University of Oxford to those pursuing a doctorate at Oxford.

Up to two third-year extensions may be granted by the University of St.

Andrews to those pursuing a doctorate at St Andrews.

For more information:
Marshall Scholarship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline 

TBD

Purpose

This program is for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. The program provides scholarship recipients up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational, and reasonable living expenses. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to four years.

For every year of scholarship support, scholars commit to two paid service obligations in the NIH Intramural Research Program. These are:

• A ten week full-time summer internship at the NIH immediately following the year of scholarship support
• One year of full-time work at the NIH post-graduation; this service obligation may be deferred until completion of an advanced degree program.

Selection Criteria

Candidates that meet the minimal eligibility requirements will be reviewed by the UGSP Scientific Review Committee and a subset of candidates will receive invitations to interview virtually in mid-July. Successful candidates will be informed of their selection in late July.

During the application process we encourage you to visit the NIH Intramural Research Program website and explore the breadth of research conducted at the NIH. However, we discourage you from reaching out directly to any investigators until candidate selections are complete. At that time, we will guide new awardees through the mentor-matching process.

Eligibility

To apply for UGSP, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition, you must:

• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Have a grade point average of 3.3 or greater on a 4.0-point scale, or rank within the top five percent of your class.
• Demonstrate exceptional financial need certified by your undergraduate institution’s financial aid office.

Purpose

The National Science Foundation aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 1,100 graduate fellowships in this competition.  The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study.  The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) invests in graduate education for a cadre of diverse individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation.

Selection Criteria

In considering applications, reviewers are asked to assess:

• Intellectual merit, which includes intellectual and scientific ability;
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently;
• The ability to communicate, plan, and conduct research;
• The broader impact of the applicant’s contributions to society and commitment to diversity.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens;
• Not have completed more than twelve months of full-time graduate study or the equivalent in part-time study.  Individuals may apply during the senior year of college, prior to or during the first year of graduate school, and at the beginning of the second year of graduate school;
• Register with the FastLane system prior to submitting an application and must affiliate with an accredited U.S. university, college, or non-profit academic institution or appropriate international institution of higher education offering advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics prior to activating the Fellowship award.

Stipend

The award is $40,500 annually – a $30,000 stipend and $10,500 cost of education allowance.

Duration

The award provides up to three years of support.

For more information:
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Contact Joseph Givens for more information

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
September 26, 2024

Internal Deadline - All submissions should participate in the internal selection process

All reference letters due October 11, 2024

October 15, 2024: Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy
October 16, 2024: Life Sciences
October 17, 2024: Engineering
October 18, 2024: Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning Research

Purpose

Every year, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards fifty-seven Fellowships of $5,000 each and three at $15,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on applicant’s promise of success in graduate or professional study, as evidenced by:

• Academic achievement, including transcripts, honors and awards, relevant research experience, standardized test scores, and samples of creative work;
• Service and leadership experience, on and off campus;
• Letters of recommendation;
• Personal statement and career goals;
• Acceptance at an approved graduate or professional program.

Eligibility

To apply for a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship, you must:

• Be an active member of Phi Kappa Phi or have accepted membership by June 30 in the year of application.  Applications will be accepted from individuals selected for membership but not yet initiated.  See the application form for details;
• Have applied to enroll as a full-time student in a post-baccalaureate program of study for the academic year following receipt of fellowship, preferably at an accredited American institution of higher learning. Accredited international institutions are acceptable.

Stipend

Fellowship awards are $5,000.  Awards of Excellence are $2,000.

Duration

Awards are distributed to support the first year of graduate or professional study.

For more information:
Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship

Deadline
Mid-March, 2025

Purpose

As part of its efforts to recognize and encourage academic achievements in all disciplines, The Honors Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to sponsor this Study Abroad Grant competition.  The Phi Kappa Phi Board of Directors encourages qualified undergraduates in all areas of study to apply.  The program is designed to help support students as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic field by studying abroad.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on the applicant’s:

• Undergraduate performance;
• Study plan and how well it relates to your academic preparation, potential career choice, and commitment to the welfare of others.

Eligibility

The competition for the Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant is open to Phi Kappa Phi members and non-members in all fields of study who meet the following requirements:

• Attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter;
• Have a minimum of 30 credit hours (or equivalent) and no more than 90 credit hours (or equivalent, including all AP, Credit by Exam, transfer credits, etc.) by the deadline;
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale;
  Have at least two semesters (or equivalent) remaining in residence at their home institution after completing the study abroad experience;
• The study abroad program must take place between May 1 and June 30 following receipt of Grant;
• Must have been accepted into a study abroad program (provide the letter of acceptance on an official letterhead as part of your application);
• Your study abroad plan should relate directly to your academic preparation, potential career choice, and commitment to the welfare of others.

Stipend

Each Study Abroad Grant is worth $1,000.

Duration

Each Grant supports one year of study abroad.

For more information:
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants

Deadline
Late-March, 2025

Purpose

The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship seeks to attract outstanding students who enroll in two-year master’s degree programs in public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages, who represent all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State.  The program develops a source of trained men and women who will represent the skill needs of the Department and who are dedicated to representing America’s interests abroad.

Selection Criteria

Consideration will be given to qualified applicants who, in addition to outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement, demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens at the time of application;
  Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale;
• At the time of application, be seeking admission to graduate school for the following academic year.  Winners are expected to enroll in a two-year, full-time master’s degree program in either public policy, international affairs, or public administration, or in an academic field such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages (U.S. graduate institutions only);
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale throughout participation in the program.
• Each successful candidate is obligated to a minimum of three years’ service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer.
• Candidates who do not successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements may be subject to a reimbursement obligation to the Department of State. 

Stipend

The fellowships offer financial support of up to $37,500 annually for actual expenses during the first and second years of graduate school. This funding is to help cover tuition costs first then room and board, books, mandatory fees and one round- trip ticket per academic year between the Fellow’s residence and the academic institution, pending availability of funds.

The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees.  Each year’s award also includes reimbursement for books and travel (one round trip per academic year, up to a set maximum amount).  Fellows also receive stipends during participation in one domestic summer internship between the first and second year of graduate school, one summer overseas internship following the second year of graduate school, and guidance from a Foreign Service Officer during graduate school.

Duration

The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship is awarded the first and second year of graduate school.

For more information:
Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline

September 26, 2024

Purpose

The National Collegiate Honors Council’s John and Edythe Portz Interdisciplinary Research Fellowship provides students in good standing in honors programs of NCHC member institutions support to conduct creative and innovative research that crosses boundaries. The fellowship program invites applications from individuals who wish to undertake cross-disciplinary research or from a team of two students from different disciplines who propose a single collaborative project.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be selected based upon their proposed plan of study or research.

Eligibility

Honors students in good standing from 2-year colleges or 4-year colleges and universities with current Institutional membership in NCHC may apply at any point in their undergraduate studies.  However, given the scope of the research expectation, applicants who are in their final senior term will not be considered.  In addition to two letters of recommendation from faculty members, an endorsement from the institutional representative named in the NCHC membership is required.

Stipend

Amount of the award/stipend depends on the project details and proposal.

Duration

The project will be funded for a period of up to 18 months with the expectation that upon its completion, the Fellowship recipient will make a formal presentation of the research at the NCHC annual conference.

For more information:
Portz Fellowship

Deadline
Late-March, 2025

Purpose

The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program is designed to prepare college juniors or rising seniors from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies in public and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service.  There is an array of opportunities under the Fellowship which span a period of development from the junior year of college to beyond the completion of a graduate degree.

Selection Criteria

There are a variety of factors that come into play during the selection process.  Selected students tend to embody PPIA’s diversity goals, demonstrate a commitment to public service, and possess the ability to succeed in graduate school.  PPIA Fellows will be impressive academically, and more importantly, they will be culturally aware, socially sensitive, committed to public service, and share a common vision about making the world a better place.

Eligibility

All prospective PPIA Fellows are expected to dedicate themselves to the traditions and objectives of the PPIA Fellowship Program, have an abiding commitment to public service, and contribute to more diverse perspectives in public policy and international affairs.  The following are more specific criteria and guidelines:

• Must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident;
  Must have completed junior year of college by the start of Junior Summer Institute (JSI) and have at least one full semester or two quarters of coursework remaining before graduation
• Must not have attained a Bachelor’s degree prior to start of Junior Summer Institute;
  Must be committed to completing a Master’s Degree in public and/or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools
• Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with public service such as government, nonprofits, humanitarian and international organizations, and other related programs
• Must contribute to the diversity of perspectives;
  Economic need is given consideration;
  All academic majors are welcome to apply

Benefits

Summer benefits include:

• Summer stipend to facilitate full participation in the JSI program.
• Fully-funded summer coursework at one of our prestigious university partner campuses.
• Free books and course materials for the JSI program.
  University housing during the JSI program.
• Career guidance and coaching during the JSI program.

Alumni benefits include:

• Guaranteed application fee waivers when applying to programs in our Graduate School Consortium.
• At minimum, a one-time fellowship of $5,000 from a Consortium member school upon acceptance. However, many fellows receive fellowships well above this amount.*
• Lifetime participation in the annual Public Service Expo, a conference gathering employers and graduate schools to interface with PPIA program participants.

For More Information:

PPIA Summer Institute Fellowship

Purpose

The Renshaw Fellowship supports the study and shaping of school curricula by providing grants to those seeking to become superintendents; curriculum developers; or influential scholars teaching, writing, and lecturing on educational issues.

Selection Criteria

The Renshaw Fellowship is granted to current doctoral students or applicants to doctoral programs in education.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be members of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.
• Graduate Fellowship applicants must engage in graduate studies for the purpose of teaching at the college level or seeking to become a superintendent or curriculum developer.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens who will be enrolled in a full-time graduate program for academic year 2018–19.
  Those attending preprofessional (medical, law, divinity, business, etc.) schools are ineligible.
• Applicants may apply for more than one fellowship in any given academic cycle. For each fellowship sought, applicants must submit separate copies of all components of the application.

Stipend

The grant is offered to current graduate students or applicants to graduate schools in doctoral study in education. Each recipient receives a $12,000 grant.

Duration

The award is given to those enrolled in graduate study for the impending academic year.

For more information:
Renshaw Fellowship

Deadline
Early-February, 2025

Purpose

The oldest international fellowship, the Rhodes Scholarship was initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902. Outstanding students from around the world, including 32 Americans, are elected each year to pursue two years of study at the University of Oxford.  A scholarship may be renewed for a third year for those who were initially admitted to Oxford to pursue a doctoral degree.  Rhodes Scholars may not apply for an MBA, and may not do the Master in Financial Economics (MFE) in their first year.

Eligibility

Nationality/citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States OR you must have been admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident, and must have maintained, and be expected to maintain, such legal status. 

Age: You must meet either of the below criteria:
i. You must be aged 18-23 on 1st October 2024 (i.e. you must have been born after 1 October 2000 and before 2 October 2006).
OR (for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than usual) ii. You must be under the age of 27 on 1st October 2024 (i.e. have been born after 1 October 1997) AND you must also have completed your first undergraduate degree on or after 1 October 2023*.

Academic achievement: You must have completed an undergraduate degree (usually a Bachelor’s) by July 2025, and you must have an academic background and grade that - at a 
minimum - meets or exceeds the specific entry requirements of your chosen course at the University of Oxford. 
Candidates will have a higher chance of successful admission to Oxford if they have: A GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher (with no rounding)

Selection Criteria

The Rhodes application is a highly involved process that includes a Personal statement, an endorsement from the university, a curriculum vitae, and five to eight references. Students must apply through the Office of Fellowship Advising. 

Stipend

All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar’s behalf by the Rhodes Trustees.  In addition, each Scholar receives a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations.  The Rhodes Trustees also cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford.

For more information:

Rhodes Scholarship Website

Internal deadline

September 13, 2024

External deadline

October 4, 2024

Purpose

The Richard M. Weaver Fellowship seeks to uphold the idea of excellence and the role of education in producing unique individuals capable of making reasoned choices.

Selection Criteria

The Weaver Fellowship is granted to current graduate students or applicants to graduate schools who intend to teach at the college level.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be members of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.
• Graduate Fellowship applicants must engage in graduate studies for the purpose of teaching at the college level.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens who will be enrolled in a full-time graduate program for academic year 2018–19.
• Those attending preprofessional (medical, law, divinity, business, etc.) schools are ineligible.
• Applicants may apply for more than one fellowship in any given academic cycle. For each fellowship sought, applicants must submit separate copies of all components of the application.
• The application process also requires an original 5 to 10 page essay responding to the question: What is the relationship between liberal education and a free society?

Stipend

Each Weaver Fellow receives a grant of $5,000 and payment of tuition at the school of his or her choice (either in the U.S. or abroad).

Duration

Covers the impending year of graduate study.

For more information:
Richard M. Weaver Fellowship

Deadline
Early-February, 2025

Purpose

Scholars from around the world will pursue a fully-funded one-year Master's degree at Schwarzman College on the campus of Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China's most prestigious universities. They will hone their leadership skills through a curriculum designed by faculty and experts from around the world and frequent interactions with internationally distinguished guest lecturers.  Additionally, Scholars will spend considerable time outside the classroom gaining firsthand exposure to China and its people through thematic study tours, a mentoring program and internships with key employers in Beijing. All classes will be taught in English and non-Chinese students will study Mandarin.

Selection Criteria

Schwarzman Scholars will be selected on the basis of not only their academic aptitude and intellectual ability, but also their leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, ability to anticipate paradigm changes, exemplary character, and desire to understand other cultures, perspectives and positions.

Eligibility

Though the program is competitive, there is no minimum GPA requirement. Applicants will need to have completed their undergraduate degree by July of the following year. There are no requirements for a specific field of undergraduate study, though applicants should be able to articulate how participating in Schwarzman Scholars will help develop their leadership potential within their field. Students must be between 20-28 years of age, and demonstrate strong English skills. There are no citizenship or nationality requirements.

Stipend

The generous stipend will include:

Tuition
Fees
Room and board
Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year
An in-country study tour
Required course books and supplies
Lenovo laptop and smartphone
Health insurance
A modest personal stipend

Duration

The Master's degree program lasts for one calendar year.

For more information:
Schwarzman Scholarship

Deadline
September 12, 2024

Purpose

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship was established in 1987 to provide college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security.  Twice yearly, the Fellowship's Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington.  Supported by a monthly stipend, the Fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice.  The program also arranges meetings for the Fellows with policy experts.  Many former Scoville Fellows have gone on to prominent positions in the field of peace and security.

Selection Criteria

Prospective Fellows are expected to demonstrate excellent academic accomplishments and a strong interest in issues of peace and security. Graduate study, a college major, course work, or substantial independent reading that reflects the substantive focus of the fellowship is also a plus.  Prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable.  It is preferred, but not required, that such activities be focused on peace and security issues.

Issue areas covered by the Scoville Fellowship include the following:

• Arms Control/Disarmament, including Nuclear Test Ban, Ballistic Missile Proliferation/Defense, Conventional Arms Transfers, Weapons Proliferation--Nuclear, Biological and Chemical;
• Conflict Prevention/Resolution;
  Defense Budget;
• Dismantling Chemical and Nuclear Weapons in the former Soviet Union;
• Economic Conversion;
• Environmental Security, including Environmental Impact/Cleanup of Nuclear Weapons Production Complex;
• Export Controls;
• International Security;
• Regional/Ethnic Conflicts, including East Asia, South Asia, Former Yugoslavia, Middle East, Newly Independent States;
• United Nations, including UN Peacekeeping.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Have graduated from their undergraduate institution by the start of the fellowship;
• Be able to work full-time for at least six months;
• Be a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen living in the United States able to obtain the proper work visa.

Stipend

Fellows receive a salary of $2,900 per month and health insurance, plus travel expenses to Washington, DC. The program also provide $1,000 per fellow for professional development to attend relevant conferences or meetings that could cover travel, accommodations, and registration fees.

Duration

Six to nine months.

For more information:
Scoville Peace Fellowship

Deadline
Spring 2025 Fellowship–October 7, 2024
Fall 2025 Fellowship–January 6, 2025

Purpose

The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.  A Fellow may pursue a graduate degree in any professional field (e.g., engineering, medicine, law, social work, etc.) or scholarly discipline in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.  The Fine and Performing Arts are included.  The Trustees strongly encourage applications from candidates who have not yet begun their graduate studies, but full consideration will be given to candidates in the first or second years of graduate study.

Selection Criteria

Candidates must demonstrate the relevance of graduate education to their long-term career goals and potential in enhancing their contributions to society.  Fellowships are not solely awarded on the basis of academic record.  The academic record is relevant as evidence of the candidate's ability to complete successfully a graduate degree program, and it strengthens the demonstration of achieving the Program's specific criteria for selection.

 A successful candidate will give evidence of at least two of the following three attributes or criteria for selection:

Creativity, originality, and initiative, demonstrated in any area of her/his life;
A capacity for accomplishment, demonstrated through activity that has required drive and sustained effort;
A commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  This includes activity in support of human rights and the rule of law, in opposition to unwarranted encroachment on personal liberty, and in advancing the responsibilities of citizenship in a free society.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Hold a green card, be a naturalized citizen, or have two parents who are naturalized citizens as of the date of application (if you do not fall under one of these categories, you are not eligible for consideration);
• Not be older than 30 as of the application deadline;
• Be a senior in college, hold a bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in a graduate program. Individuals who are in the third, or subsequent, year of study in the same graduate program are not, however, eligible for this competition.

Stipend

Each year the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000 and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the Fellow (up to a maximum of $16,000 per academic year).  The size of the tuition grant depends on the cost of tuition at the institution the Fellow attends.

Duration

The Fellowship supports up to two years of graduate study in the U.S.

For more information:
Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline 

October 31, 2024

Purpose

As the federal memorial to our 33rd president, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to college juniors who plan to pursue graduate degrees in public service fields.  The Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development.  Scholars are invited to participate in a number of programs:  Truman Scholar Leadership Week, Summer Institute, Truman Fellows Program, and the Public Service Law Conference.

Selection Criteria

The Truman Foundation seeks future “change agents” who aspire to leadership positions in federal, state, or local governments or in the not-for-profit and education sectors where they can influence public policies and change public programs.  Truman Scholars should have:

• Extensive records of campus and community service;
• Commitment to careers in government or the nonprofit and advocacy sectors;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Outstanding leadership potential;
• A strong academic record with likely acceptance by a first-rate graduate school.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be full-time students with junior-level academic standing, have senior-level standing in the third year of college enrollment, or be a senior and a resident of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or a Pacific Island;
• Be a U.S. citizen (or a U.S. national from a Pacific Island) or expect to receive citizenship by the date the Scholarship will be awarded.
• All Candidates should be aware that the Truman Scholarship has a newly instituted service requirement.  Scholars are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a condition of receiving Truman funds.  Scholars who do not meet this service requirement, or who fail to provide timely proof to the Foundation of such employment, will be required to repay funds received along with interest. 

Stipend

Truman Scholarships provide up to $30,000 for graduate studies.

Duration

Duration of award depends on graduate program the Scholar undertakes.  Scholars may defer attending graduate school for up to four years following receipt of a Truman Scholarship.  Scholars who engage in post-baccalaureate study funded by other means may have additional years of deferral.  Scholars with five-year military obligations may defer for up to five years.

For more information:
Truman Scholarship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline 

February 4, 2025

Purpose

The Morris K. Udall Foundation awards scholarships on the basis of merit to sophomore and junior level college students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment, to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, or to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care.

Selection Criteria

Because environmental issues and Native American tribal issues can be approached from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, there is no typical Udall Scholar.  Majors have included environmental engineering, biology and other natural sciences, natural resource management, political science, sociology, anthropology, geography, cultural studies, history, public policy, and pre-law.  Successful candidates generally have taken courses in ethics and public policy and performed community service in the area of the candidate’s future career.

Scholars are selected on the basis of:

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental or natural resource issues, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.
• Commitment is demonstrated through substantial contributions to and participation in one or more of the following: campus activities, research, tribal involvement, community or public service;
• Course of study and proposed career likely to lead to position where nominee can make significant contributions to their field of involvement;
• Leadership, character, desire to make a difference, general well-roundedness.

Eligibility

Applicant’s must:

• Be a matriculated sophomore or junior-level student at a two-year or four-year institution of higher education, pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree;
• Be committed to a career related to the environment, or committed to a career in tribal public policy or Native American health (only Native Americans and Alaska Natives are eligible to apply in tribal public policy or Native American health care). Students pursuing environmentally related careers do not need to be Native American, nor do they need to demonstrate commitment to tribal public policy or Native health;
• Have a college grade point average of at least a “B” or the equivalent;
• Be pursuing full-time study during the academic year following application;
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.

Stipend

The Foundation awards up to $5,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses. 

Duration

Duration of the award varies depending on the Scholar’s program of study.

For more information:
Udall Scholarship

Internal Selection Deadline (LSU)
TBD

Deadline

Early-March, 2025