Fellowship Opportunities

Purpose

The Beinecke Scholarship seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Since 1975 the program has selected more than 759 college juniors from 123 different schools for support during graduate study at any accredited university.

Field

Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from juniors.

To be eligible for a Beinecke Scholarship, a student must:

• Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career.
• Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree during the 2025-2026 academic year. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Plan to enter a master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Students in the social sciences who plan to pursue graduate study in neuroscience should not apply for a Beinecke Scholarship; nor should students applying for professional degrees that emphasize skills and practical analysis such as business, law, public health, public policy, and social work.
• Be a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
• Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during his or her undergraduate years, with a strong preference for Pell Grant recipients. Each nominated student will be required to complete a Financial Aid Data Sheet certifying that the student meets this criterion. During the selection process, the amount of financial need will be one of the factors considered with preference being given to candidates for whom the awarding of a scholarship would significantly increase the likelihood of the student’s being able to attend graduate school.

Amount

Each Beinecke scholar receives $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. There are no geographic restrictions on the use of the scholarship, and recipients are allowed to supplement the award with other scholarships, assistantships and research grants. Scholars are encouraged to begin graduated study as soon as possible following graduation from college, and must utilize all of the funding within five years of completion of undergraduate studies.

Application Process

The campus deadline is February 2, 2026. University endorsement required. Candidates must be nominated by the University of Richmond. The national deadline will be in late March 2026. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students. Boren Scholars and Fellows study language abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Field

Unrestricted, although Boren does list preferred fields of study on its website.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from current undergraduate and graduate students.

Eligibility requirements:

• U.S. citizen at the time of the national application deadline
• Planning an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Boren Awards are not for study in the United States.
• Planning to study in a country of which they are not a citizen
• All Boren-funded programs must include language study as a core element for the duration of the grant.
• Matriculated for the duration of the scholarship in an undergraduate or graduate degree program located within the U.S.

Amount

Up to $25,000.

Application Process

The campus deadline to apply is January 12, 2026. University endorsement required. The national deadline will be January 28, 2026. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

Jointly funded and managed by the U.S. and German governments, the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18½–24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.

Field

Unrestricted, but applicants should have a strong interest in Germany and world affairs.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from current undergraduate and graduate students.

Eligibility requirements:

• U.S. citizenship
• Age 18½–24 on August 1st of program start year
• High school diploma
• Must exhibit clear career goals and relevant experience in their career field
  • Experience can be in the form of work, internships, or volunteering

Applicants should also have a strong interest in Germany and world affairs. Prior German language knowledge is not required, but is preferred.

Amount

The program consists of three phases:

• Two months of intensive German language training
• One semester of classes in one’s academic or career field at a university, technical or professional school
• Three to five month internship in one’s career field

This funded fellowship opportunity annually covers basic living costs for all participants including:

• Round-trip international airfare from Washington, D.C. to Germany
• Language school costs for two months of intensive German language study
• Tuition costs for one semester of study
• Housing costs for host family, apartment, or dormitory during the pre-internship phases
  • Note: program funding during the internship depends on earnings
• Monthly stipend to cover basic costs of living
• Program-related travel within Germany
• Health insurance in Germany

Application Process

The national deadline is November 1, 2025. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Critical Language Scholarship Program (CLS) is a summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world. CLS offers overseas summer language institutes in fifteen critical need foreign languages.

Field

Unrestricted.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from undergraduate and graduate students.

Eligibility requirements:

• All applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals.
• Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level at the time of application. Graduating seniors are eligible to apply.
• Current undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of general college coursework by program start date.
• Some languages have pre-requisites to apply; other languages accept applicants with no prior study in the target language.

Amount

All Critical Language Scholarship Program costs are covered for scholarship recipients. This includes travel between the student’s US home city and program location, mandatory pre-departure orientation costs, applicable visa fees, room, board, program-sponsored travel within country, and all entrance fees for program activities.

Application Process

The deadline to apply is mid-November 2025. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

DAAD RISE offers summer research internships in Germany for undergraduate students from North America, Great Britain, and Ireland. In their internships, students are carefully matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. Interns receive a monthly stipend to cover every day costs. About 300 scholarships are available each year.

Field

RISE Germany gives U.S. undergraduate students in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, engineering, physics or a closely related field the chance to spend a summer working with doctoral students in Germany on cutting-edge research projects.

Eligibility

To apply for RISE Germany, you must:

• be currently enrolled at a university/college in the United States as a full-time student of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering (or a closely related field).
• be an undergraduate who will have completed at least two years of a degree program by the time of the RISE Germany internship placement - seniors must prove that they will still have undergraduate status upon their return to North America.
• Knowledge of German is not required and the working language will be English.

Amount

Participants receive a monthly scholarship stipend of 934 Euros per month. DAAD provides health insurance, accident and personal liability insurance. Housing is not included, but the program can assist in identifying affordable housing options. Additionally, all interns are invited to the three-day RISE Germany meeting in Heidelberg at the beginning of July and will receive an allowance of 160 Euros for travel to the meeting.

Application Process

The application opens on October 15, and the deadline to apply is November 30, 2025, at 11:59pm Central European Time. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

DAAD Scholarships for Study in Germany are awarded to highly-qualified seniors and recent graduates of all disciplines for a fully funded Master’s degree program at a German university.

Field

Unrestricted

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors, post-grads, and current graduate students.

Eligibility details:

• Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• Foreign nationals who live in the USA or in Canada by the time of application are eligible, if your last degree was obtained in the US/Canada, or you will have received a degree in the US/Canada before your scholarship starts. 
• Applicants may not have been living in Germany for more than 15 consecutive months by the time of application deadline.
• Students in their last year of undergraduate studies at an accredited US or Canadian university.
• Recent BA/BS or MA/MS graduates who completed their last degree no longer than 6 years ago.

Amount

For a postgraduate program completed in Germany, the DAAD funding period is between 10-24 months depending on the length of the graduate program. The award includes:

• Monthly stipend
• Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
• Travel subsidy, unless these expenses are covered by another source of funding
• One-off study allowance
• Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive a monthly rent subsidy, a monthly allowance for accompanying members of family, or a subsidy for additional costs related to a disability or chronic illness

Application Process

The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

Every year, 100 or more student leaders at the Davis United World College Scholars Program partner schools are each awarded $10,000 to implement a “Project for Peace” over summer break. The program encourages young adults to develop innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues. Along the way, these student leaders increase their knowledge, improve skills, and begin to see themselves as agents of change.

Field

Unrestricted. Project proposals must seek to build sustainable peace.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from all freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Individual project proposals from UR students are welcome. Group project proposals are also welcome provided that one project leader is a UR student.

Amount

$10,000. For projects with larger budgets, co-funding from other sources is welcome (such as philanthropists, a college or university, a foundation, an NGO/PVO, or students’ own fundraising).

Application Process

The campus deadline to apply is November 17, 2025, and applicants must have attended a Davis workshop in October 2025. Institutional endorsement is required. The national deadline is February 4, 2026. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) Scholarship 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 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.

Field

Eligible disciplines include, but are not limited to: oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA’s programs and mission.

Eligibility

At the time of application, eligible applicants must: 

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories as either:
  • a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program
  • a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program
  • a community college or transfer student who is applying to a four-year institution
    • Community college or transfer applicants must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when submitting their application for the scholarship.
    • If accepted for the Hollings Scholarship, applicants must submit proof of acceptance prior to starting the program.
• Earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on another identified scale) each term, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 in your major field of study.
  • The GPA requirement applies throughout the period of undergraduate studies: prior to and at the time of application for a scholarship, for the period between application and award notification, and after award distribution.
• Have and maintain a declared major in a qualifying discipline (listed above).

Amount

Scholars receive up to $9,500 for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.

Application Process

The application deadline is January 31, 2026. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

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

Field

Unrestricted; may depend on the Institute.

Eligibility

• Be a US citizen and possess a US passport
• Have had no or very little study/travel experience outside of North America
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.7
• Be at least 18 years old by the start of the programme
• Be able to participate in the programme in its entirety
• Have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes

Amount

The Institute costs covered by the Fulbright Commission and its partner institutions include:

• Round-trip airfare
• Tuition and fees at the host institution
• Accommodation
• In some cases, a small daily allowance for meals

Depending on the Institute, students may have the opportunity to:

• Study alongside leading academics and professionals
• Develop knowledge in specific fields
• Experience cultural and social events
• Visit UK cultural sites and areas of scenic beauty
• Receive credit to transfer to their home institution
• Meet people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Become an ambassador for studying in the UK, for the Fulbright Commission and their host institution(s)

Application Process

The application deadline will be early February 2026. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers over 2,000 funded opportunities in 140+ countries to study, research, or teach English abroad while promoting cross-cultural interaction and mutual understanding.

Field

Unrestricted; however, some specific grant opportunities may have field restrictions or preferences.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors, post-grads, and graduate students.

• Applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America at the time of application. Permanent residents are not eligible. Dual citizens may have different eligibility considerations depending on the host country.
• Applicants must have a conferred bachelor’s degree or equivalent before the start of the grant period.
• Applicants must meet the language requirements of the award to which they are applying and demonstrate sufficient competency to complete their project and adjust to life in the host country.
• Candidates may not apply for more than one Fulbright U.S. Student grant in a given competition cycle.

Amount

Grant benefits for all Fulbright U.S. Student grants include:

• Accident & Sickness Health Benefits
• 24/7 support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
• 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
• A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to cover to room, board, and incidental costs during the grant period. 

Additional grant benefits for Fulbright U.S. Student grants may include:

• Round-trip transportation to the host country
• Pre-departure and/or in-country orientations
• Book and research allowances
• Mid-term enrichment activities
• Full or partial tuition
• Language study programs

Application Process

Students and alumni are encouraged to visit fulbright.richmond.edu for further details about UR’s application process.

UR’s Campus Fulbright Deadline for the 2025-2026 application cycle is 8:00 a.m. ET on August 25, 2025.

The national deadline is October 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Purpose

Each year, through the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately 12-14 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 nominated by several hundred participating universities and colleges. James C. Gaither Junior Fellows work as research assistants to Carnegie’s senior scholars.

Field

Unrestricted. However, project topics vary each year and may have specific background/field expectations.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year. The program only accepts applications through participating universities via designated nominating officials.
• Applicants must either be U.S. citizens or attend a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for 10-12 months from September 1 through at least June 30 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the United States for the full year may apply for the program.
• Superior research and writing abilities.
• Strong academic performance and relevant coursework.
• Relevant work and internship experience.
• Strong letters of recommendation and personal interviews.

Amount

Gaither Junior Fellows positions are paid, full-time positions for one year, with an anticipated salary of $4,000 per month. A full benefits package is also provided. Junior Fellows also receive relocation support of up to $1,500 (grossed up for taxes).

Application Process

The campus deadline is November 30, 2025. University endorsement is required; students can only access an application by contacting the Office of Scholars and Fellowships.  The national deadline is January 15, 2026.

Purpose

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from outside the UK to study a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. The program aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

Each year Gates Cambridge offers about 80 full-cost scholarships. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

Field

Unrestricted. However, applicants must be interested in pursuing a PhD (three year research-only degree), one year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.), or MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree) at Cambridge.

Eligibility

• A citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
• Applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge:
  • PhD (full-time or part-time*)
  • MLitt (full-time)
  • One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions – see below

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded on the following criteria:

• Outstanding intellectual ability
• Reasons for choice of course
• A commitment to improving the lives of others
• Leadership potential

Amount

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

• The University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate.
• A maintenance allowance for a single student (£21,000 for 12 months at the 2024-25 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) – for PhD scholars the award is for up to four years.
• One economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course.
• Inbound visa costs and the costs of the Immigration Health Surcharge.

The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:

• Academic development funding – from up to £500 to up to £2,000, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.

• Dependent Children Allowance – up to £11,604 for one child and up to £16,548 for two or more children (2024-25 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.

• Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee).

• Maternity/Paternity funding – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time

• Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties facing the scholar

Application Process

The deadline to apply is October 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. for U.S. citizens living in the U.S. For all other applicants, deadlines range from December-January, depending on course of study. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, gaining skills critical to national security and economic competitiveness.

Field

Unrestricted

Eligibility

Applicants for Gilman Scholarships must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Be a citizen or national of the United States;
• Be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States;
• Be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of his/her study abroad program or internship;
• Be in the process of applying to, or accepted for, a study abroad or internship program eligible for credit from the student’s home institution. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to award disbursement;
• Be proposing to study in a country not currently under a Level 3 or 4 Travel Advisory issued by the United States Department of State* or otherwise determined ineligible for program participation.

Amount

Gilman awards up to $5,000 for study abroad program expenses (airfare, tuition, housing and food, etc.). Critical Need Language Awards of up to $8,000 are offered to students studying languages deemed critical to foreign relations by U.S. Department of State.

In addition to the financial benefits of the program, Gilman Scholars are also given 12 months of noncompetitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government.

Application Process

The Gilman Scholarship has two application cycles. The deadline for students studying abroad beginning between December 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026 is October 3, 2025. The deadline for students studying abroad between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027 will be in early March 2026. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

Through a national competition, the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers James Madison Fellowships to a select group of individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level.

Field

Humanities and Social Sciences Education. You much be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level (grades 7-12). Teaching obligation required after completing the fellowship.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors and post-grads.

To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level (grades 7-12).
• Possess a bachelor’s degree or plan to receive a bachelor’s degree no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying.

Amount

The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the individual period of study. Fellowship payments cover the actual costs of tuition, required fees, books, and room and board but cannot exceed $12,000 per academic year. Normally, Fellows receive less than these maximum amounts.

Application Process

The deadline to apply is March 2, 2026. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Jepson Scholars Program, made possible through a generous donation from Mr. Robert S. Jepson Jr., B’64, GB’75, H’87, and Mrs. Alice Andrews Jepson, offers graduating Jepson School seniors the opportunity to pursue a one-year master’s degree program at the University of Oxford. Graduates of the program, having benefitted from their experiences interacting with global citizens at a world-renowned institution, will be prepared to lead at home and abroad.

Field

Unrestricted.

Eligibility

Applications are accepted from graduating seniors who are majoring or minoring in leadership studies at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond.

Eligibility details:

• Graduating University of Richmond seniors are eligible, with preference given to those majoring in leadership studies and listing Jepson as their home school.
• Seniors must apply and be accepted to a master’s program at the University of Oxford. The University of Oxford Graduate Admissions website provides information on applying to Oxford. 
• Only graduating Jepson School seniors are eligible. Jepson School alumni are not eligible.
• The scholarship supports a one-year master’s degree program at the University of Oxford. It is not transferrable to another university.

Amount

The scholarship covers housing, food, tuition, and fees for a one-year master’s degree program at the University of Oxford.

Application Process

The Jepson Scholars Program is awarded annually to a limited number of students who have obtained admission to a one-year master’s program at a college at University of Oxford. If more students are accepted into one-year master’s programs at Oxford, the Jepson School Student Affairs Committee will review the students’ application materials and recommend to the dean the students for the Jepson Scholars Program. Students must apply by Oxford’s program deadlines with a January deadline or earlier. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program supports a group of 100 high-achieving students with full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford.

The program cultivates and supports a highly-engaged, multidisciplinary and multicultural community of graduate students from across Stanford University, and delivers a diverse collection of educational experiences, preparing graduates to address complex challenges facing the world.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars are selected based on evidence of three criteria: Independence of Thought, Purposeful Leadership, and Civic Mindset.

Field

All graduate degree programs at Stanford University are eligible.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors and post-graduate students.

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is a multidisciplinary and multicultural community. There are no restrictions based on age, college or university, field of study, or career aspiration. We encourage citizens and residents of all countries to apply.  We do not require applicants to seek endorsements from colleges, universities, or other institutions.

There are two baseline eligibility requirements. 

1. First, in addition to applying to Knight-Hennessy Scholars, you must apply to, be accepted by, and enroll in a full-time Stanford graduate degree program. Each incoming Knight-Hennessy Scholar must be a newly enrolling student in a Stanford graduate program including, but not limited to, DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MPP, MS, or PhD programs. There are no quotas by discipline or program. Note that we will give priority consideration to those who will spend at least two years studying at Stanford. 
2. Second, to apply to join the cohort in 2026, you must have earned, in January 2019 or later, a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing.

Amount

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University is the world’s largest fully endowed scholars program. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program funds up to three years of your graduate education. If your degree program exceeds three years, such as an MD or PhD program, then your home department will fund the remainder of your education for the duration of that program’s typical length.

As a Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, you receive:

• a fellowship applied directly to cover tuition and associated fees
• a stipend for living and academic expenses (such as room and board, books, academic supplies, instructional materials, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses)
• a travel grant intended to cover an economy-class ticket for one annual trip to and from Stanford
• NOTE: Knight-Hennessy Scholars also may access supplemental funds to support academic enrichment (e.g., conference travel).​

Application Process

The campus deadline if seeking institutional endorsement is August 18, 2025. The national deadline will be October 8, 2025. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early-career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia. 

The intent of the program is to provide an in-depth experience in Asia to young Americans who would not otherwise have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the country where they are placed.

The Program seeks Scholars who demonstrate: exploratory curiosity; interest and embrace of diverse perspectives, beliefs, and modes of living; adaptability; open-mindedness; resilience; humility; and a commitment to serving and supporting others.

Field

Unrestricted.

Eligibility

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  
• Candidates may be graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32, OR if older than 32, candidates must have received their bachelor’s degree within the past three years
• Candidates who have spent a significant amount of time (18 weeks or more since beginning college) in more than one of the countries where we place Luce Scholars are not eligible to apply for the Luce.
• Candidates who have spent 18 weeks or more (since beginning college) in only one of the countries where we place Luce Scholars are eligible to apply but will not be placed in the country where they have spent significant time.

Amount

The Luce Scholars Program provides scholars with stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement.

Application Process

The national deadline will be September 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm ET. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The McCall MacBain Scholarship, brings together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

McCall MacBain Scholars are selected on the basis of exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, and academic strength and intellectual curiosity. 

Field

Applicants must be pursuing an eligible master’s degree: MA (Arts), MArch (Architecture), MATL (Arts in Teaching and Learning), MBA (Business Administration), MEd (Education), MEng (Engineering), MISt (Information Studies), MM (Management Analytics, Finance, Retail), MMus (Music), MPP (Public Policy), MSc (Science), MScA (Science, Applied), MScAPT (Science, Applied in Physical Therapy), MScAOT (Science, Applied in Occupational Therapy), MSW (Social Work), MUP (Urban Planning), LLM (Law), STM (Sacred Theology).

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements:

• Plan to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2026

OR

• Have earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years

• Plan to pursue an eligible master’s degree program at McGill University in Canada beginning in Fall 2026

Amount

The McCall MacBain Scholarship covers tuition and fees for an eligible master’s program or a second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill, a living stipend of $2,000 CAD per month during academic terms, a one-time relocation grant, and options for summer funding. Scholars also participate in a leadership development program, connect with mentors and advisors, and attend a breadth of workshops and talks.

Application Process

The deadline to apply is September 24, 2025, for students and graduates of US-based universities. Students must also apply separately for admission to their graduate program at McGill.  Students seeking an endorsement from the University of Richmond should contact our office by August at the latest, with plans to submit a full draft of the application one month prior to the deadline.  Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

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

Field

Unrestricted

Eligibility

To be eligible for a 2026 Marshall Scholarship, candidates must:

• be citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship)
• (by the time they take up their scholarship, i.e. September 2026) hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States
• have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 (or A-) on their undergraduate degree. Rounded GPAs will not be accepted.
• have graduated from their first undergraduate college or university after April 2023
• not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a British University or GCSE or A Levels taken at school in the UK.

Amount

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.

The traditional 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. There are also a limited number of one-year Marshall Scholarships available.

Application Process

The campus deadline is August 18, 2025. Institutional endorsement is required. The national deadline is September 16, 2025, 5:00pm EST. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG) was created as a means of increasing the number of U.S. citizens and nationals receiving doctoral degrees in science and engineering disciplines of military importance.

Field

The broad research area disciplines include, but are not limited to: aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Astrodynamics, biomedical engineering, biosciences (includes toxicology); chemical engineering; chemistry; civil engineering; cognitive, neural, and behavioral sciences (PsyD programs are not eligible); computer and computational sciences; electrical engineering; geosciences (includes terrain, water, and air); materials science and engineering; mathematics; mechanical engineering; naval architecture and ocean engineering (includes undersea systems); oceanography (includes ocean acoustics, remote sensing, and marine meteorology); physics (including optics); and space physics. 

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors or post-grads.

Eligibility details:

• The NDSEG Fellowship Program is open only to applicants who are citizens or nationals of the United States.
• NDSEG Fellowships are intended for students at or near the beginning of their doctoral studies in science or engineering.
• Applicants must have received or be on track to receive their bachelors degree by Fall 2025.
• NDSEG Fellowships are awarded to applicants who will pursue a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest within one of the fifteen disciplines posted on the NDSEG website.

Amount

NDSEG Fellowships last for three years and pay for full tuition and all mandatory fees, a monthly stipend of $3,400, and up to $1,400 a year in medical insurance.

Application Process

The deadline to apply is November 1, 2025. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.

Field

Sciences, Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Fields.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors and post-grads.

The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified students and strongly encourages under-represented populations, including women, under-represented racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, to apply for this fellowship. The fellowship is intended for individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research.

Applicants must:

• Be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident
• Intend to enroll or be enrolled in a research-focused master’s or doctoral program in an eligible field of study in STEM or STEM education
• Have completed no more than one academic year of full-time graduate study (or the equivalent)

Amount

The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support including a $37,000 annual stipend, a $12,000 cost-of-education allowance, international research and professional development opportunities.

Application Process

Note: Recommenders are required to submit letters of reference by early October 2025. Applicants should notify their recommenders of this deadline well in advance.

The application deadlines will be in mid-October 2025, depending on chosen field of study. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship Program is a merit and need-based program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding individuals for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.  The program is grounded in the principle that a broad range of perspectives strengthen diplomatic efforts and foster a comprehensive approach to global challenges. Fellows are selected based on demonstrated merit and financial need. 

Pickering Fellows are funded to obtain master’s degrees in international affairs or a related subject, such as economics, history, political science, public administration or public policy. 

Field

Fellows must obtain graduate degrees in international affairs or a related subject such as public administration, public policy, international relations, business administration, economics, history, political science, communications, or foreign languages at a graduate school approved by the Pickering Program. Law degrees do not satisfy this requirement. Fellows are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 throughout their period of study. Applicants apply to two-year graduate programs at U.S.-based universities simultaneously with their application to the Pickering Program.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors and post-grads applying to graduate school.

Eligibility requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
• Seek admission to a two-year, full-time, on-campus, master’s degree program at a U.S.-based graduate institution to begin in the fall of 2026 in an academic field relevant to the work of the Foreign Service (public policy, international affairs, public administration, business, economics, political science, management science, organizational development/leadership, sociology, or regional studies).

Amount

The Pickering Program plans to award 45 fellowships of up to $42,000 annually for a two-year period for tuition, housing, food, books, and mandatory fees for completion of two-year master’s degrees.  This includes up to $24,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees and an academic year stipend of $18,000.

Application Process

The deadline to apply is in late September 2025. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The “Princeton in…” programs consist of three individual fellowships: Princeton in Asia (PiA), Princeton in Latin America (PiLA), and Princeton in Africa (PiAf). These programs offer recent graduates a variety of year-long immersive internships in Asia, Latin America, and Africa in order to foster mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between Americans and people of the host communities.  Applicants do not need to be students at Princeton to participate, nor are the programs formally connected to Princeton University. 

Field

Unrestricted (Some positions may require additional work experience or credentials.)

Eligibility

Applicants for all “Princeton in…” programs must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Be a current graduating senior or recent graduate;
• Hold passport valid through the end of the fellowship year.

Applicants for Princeton in Asia programs:

• Present a compelling rationale for how they will contribute to PiA’s mission of United States-Asia exchange.
• Have professional proficiency in English. English teaching positions require native or near-native English-speaking ability.

Applicants for Princeton in Latin America programs:

• Have professional/advanced Spanish skills.
• Required to pay a $100 nonrefundable application fee (fee waivers available for students receiving financial aid).

Applicants for Princeton in Africa programs:

• Have full professional proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English as defined by the CEFR(Level C1 and above). Additionally, professional proficiency in French is preferred at some posts.
• Be not more than 35 years of age for the duration of the fellowship year.

Amount

“Princeton in…” program recipients are placed in a paid, year-long immersive internship with a partner organization in their region of application.

These programs are designed to be transformational in terms of fellows’ professional development and growth. Fellows receive support from their respective granting organization, but placements are varied and the experience can vary greatly.

Application Process

PiA opens in early September and is due November 1^st, 2025.

PiLA opens in August and is due November 1^st, 2025.

PiAf applications are due October 27^th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT.

Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. The JSI curriculum includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues and leadership topics, all designed to sharpen the students’ quantitative, analytic and communication skills. Summer programs are available at four locations.

Field

All academic majors are welcome to apply. Program graduates are expected to attain a graduate degree from a PPIA consortium school with a degree in public policy, public administration and/or international affairs and pursue a public service career (such as government, nonprofits, and humanitarian or international organizations).

Eligibility

All prospective PPIA Fellows are expected to dedicate themselves to the objectives of the PPIA Junior Summer Institute Program, have a strong commitment to public service, and contribute to diverse perspectives in public policy and international affairs.

The following are more specific criteria and guidelines:

• If you are a United States citizen, legal permanent resident, or DACA recipient you are eligible to apply to all JSI programs. (International students are eligible for select JSIs – Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, and University of Washington – and must be enrolled in a U.S. based institution.)
• Applicants must be juniors, or have an expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027.
• If you will have already completed a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of Junior Summer Institute, you are not eligible to apply.
• Must be committed to pursuing a Master’s Degree in public policy and/or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools.
• Must be committed to and demonstrate an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with public service such as government, nonprofits, and humanitarian and international organizations.
• Must be interested in contributing to the diversity of perspectives present in the PPIA Junior Summer Institute Program. You must specifically demonstrate involvement in working to improve historically underserved or underrepresented communities, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinx, Native Americans and Pacific Islanders.
• Economic need is given consideration during the review of applications.

Amount

The Junior Summer Institute will provide:

• Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute.
• Eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses.
• A stipend for incidentals not covered during your JSI (funding determined and varies by each JSI).
• University housing with most meals covered.
• Books and related course materials at your JSI.
• Each JSI may offer additional benefits, such as GRE preparation and study resources at their discretion.
• Minimum of a one-time $5,000 scholarship at a PPIA graduate school if admitted for a Master’s degree. PPIA Fellows often receive financial offers above and beyond this minimum from their graduate program.
• Fee waiver when applying to schools that are members of the PPIA Graduate School Consortium.

Application Process

The deadline to apply is November 1, 2025. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program Graduate Fellowship aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State in which they can help formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy. The Rangel Program selects outstanding Rangel Fellows annually in a highly competitive nationwide process and supports them through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities. The program is grounded in the principle that a broad range of perspectives strengthen diplomatic efforts and foster a comprehensive approach to global challenges.

Fellows are selected based on demonstrated merit and financial need. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, one of the most exciting and rewarding careers available.

Field

Unrestricted. Fellows must obtain master’s degree in international affairs or a related subject, such as economics, history, political science, public administration, or public policy.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors and post-grads who are seeking to enter a two-year graduate program the following year.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2026 for a two-year program at a U.S. university in an area of relevance to the Foreign Service. They can be in their senior year of their undergraduate studies, graduating by June 2026, or they can be college graduates.
• Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.

Amount

Rangel Fellows receive up to $42,000 annually for a two-year period for tuition, room, board, books, and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master’s degree. This includes up to $24,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees and an academic year stipend of $18,000. At the conclusion of two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to have obtained a degree in international affairs or another area of relevance to the work of the Foreign Service (curriculum below) at a graduate school approved by the Rangel Program.

Application Process

The deadline to apply is mid-September 2025. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Rhodes Scholarships are the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship awards in the world. The scholarship provides full financial support to pursue a degree or degrees at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Each year 32 young students from the United States are selected as Rhodes Scholars, through a decentralized process representing the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. Rhodes Scholars are chosen not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements, but for their character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead.

About 70 non-U.S. citizens are selected annuallyfor the Rhodes as well; endorsements are not required and deadlines vary by home constituency.  More information can be found through the Rhodes Trust.  

Field

Unrestricted

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors and recent alumni. Candidates for the U.S. Rhodes Scholarship must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
• Be between the ages of 18 and 24.
• Have a minimum 3.7 GPA.

There are four criteria by which prospective Rhodes Scholars are selected:

• literary and scholastic attainments (academic excellence)
• energy to use one’s talents to the full (as demonstrated by mastery in areas such as sports, music, debate, dance, theatre, and artistic pursuits, particularly where teamwork is involved)
• truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship
• moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings.

Amount

Election to the Rhodes Scholarship is normally for two or three years, depending upon the degree program pursued by the Scholar. A Scholarship, including required University and college fees and a stipend for living expenses, may be renewed, at the complete discretion of the Rhodes Trustees, for a third year for those pursuing a doctoral degree and whose progress is deemed satisfactory. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar’s behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford.

Application Process

The campus deadline is August 18, 2025. Institutional endorsement is required. The national deadline is October 1, 2025, at 11:59pm EST. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Schwarzman Scholars Program offers full funding for a one-year Master of Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The program is designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Field

Unrestricted. Must be interested in pursuing a Master of Global Affairs degree in China.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by August 1 of the candidate’s Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year.
• Must be at 18-28 years of age.
• Must be proficient in the English language. 

Scholars are selected based off demonstration of excellence in the following areas:

• Leadership abilities
• Character & intergrity
• Academic aptitude & intellectual ability
• Empathy & intercultural competency
• Open mindedness
• Entreprenurial spirit

Amount

The extraordinary students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship. It will include the following:

• 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
• Health insurance
• A personal stipend

Application Process

The national deadline is September 10, 2025, at 3:00pm EDT. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship was established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.

Field

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, a specific list of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. See program website for a complete list.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, post-grads applying to graduate school, and current graduate students.

Eligibility details. To be eligible to apply, you must be:

• a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application,
• 18 years of age or older,
• requesting at least 1 year of degree funding prior to graduation (which starts at the program start date),
• able to complete at least one summer internship (multi-year scholars only)
• willing to accept post-graduation employment with the DoD,
• a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale,
• pursuing a technical undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the 21 eligible STEM disciplines.

Amount

Participants will receive:

• Full tuition and related education expenses (meal plans, housing, and parking not included)
• Stipend paid at a rate of $30,000 - $46,000 per year depending on degree level
• Health Insurance reimbursement allowance of up to $2,500 per academic year
• Miscellaneous allowance of up to $1,000 per academic year
• Summer research internships ranging from 8-12 weeks
• An experienced mentor at one of the Sponsoring Facilities
• Employment placement at a DoD facility upon degree completion

Application Process

The application is open August through December of every year, with awards being granted the following spring. The deadline will be in early December 2025. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

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. Every year, the fellowship supports thirty New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate study in the United States.

Field

Unrestricted

Eligibility

Applications accepted from seniors, post-grads, and first or second year graduate students.

Eligibility requirements:

• You must have status as a New American (see website for details).  This typically includes applicants who were born abroad as non-US citizens and one of the following criteria now pertain to them: naturalized US citizen, green card holder, international adoptee, refugee or asylee status, or students who graduated both high school and college in the US.  
• Cannot have reached your 31st birthday as of the application date.
• You must be a college senior in good standing or hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Selection criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative, and sustained accomplishment.
• The program values a commitment to the constitution and the bill of rights.

Amount

Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support for graduate study over one to two years, and they join a strong alumni network of inspiring immigrants and children of immigrants working in a range of professional fields.

Application Process

The application deadline is October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.

Field

Unrestricted, though students should be planning to pursue graduate study likely to lead to a career in public service.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from juniors.

Each nominee for the Truman Scholarship must be:

• a full-time junior-level student at a four-year institution pursuing a bachelor’s degree;
• in the upper quarter of their class;
• nominated by the Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative at their institution;
• a United States citizen, a United States national from American Samoa, or expecting their citizenship by the date of the award. Resident aliens (green card holders) are not eligible.

A good candidate for the Truman Scholarship meets the above eligibility requirements and also:

• has an extensive record of public and community service;
• has outstanding leadership potential and communication skills; and
• is committed to a career in government or elsewhere in public service, as defined by the Foundation.

Amount

The award provides the following:

• Up to $30,000 toward a public service-related graduate degree.
• Truman Scholars Leadership Week. This event, held at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, introduces new Scholars to the services provided by the Foundation and the many pathways to public service.
• Summer Institute. Immediately after college graduation, Scholars have the opportunity to participate in an eight-week Summer Institute in Washington, DC.  The Foundation helps to arrange internships with government agencies and nonprofit organizations, seminars and workshops, meetings with Washington policymakers and senior Truman Scholars, and opportunities for community building among Scholars.
• Truman-Albright and Other Fellows Program. After Summer Institute, Scholars may elect to stay in Washington, DC, for a full year in the Truman-Albright Fellows Program; Truman-Albright Fellows are placed in public service jobs while participating in workshops, seminars, and mentoring opportunities.

Application Process

The campus deadline is November 3, 2025. University endorsement required. The national deadline is February 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

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

Field

Unrestricted. However, applicants must have an interest in a career related to the environment or be a Native American or Alaska Native student who is interested in a career related to tribal public policy, Native health care, or conservation and environmental issues.

Eligibility

Applications accepted from sophomores and juniors.

Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:

• Students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to conservation and the environment
• Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy
• Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care

Each eligible applicant must be a matriculated sophomore or junior-level student at a two-year or four-year accredited institution of higher education, pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree and meet the following requirements:

• Have a college grade-point average of at least a "B" or the equivalent
• Be pursuing full-time study during the current academic year
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident

Amount

The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship provides the following:

• Up to $7,000 for tuition, fees, books and supplies, and room and board
• Five days in Tucson, Arizona, at the Scholar Orientation extending your professional network, meeting other scholars and alumni, and learning new skills.
• Access to the Udall Alumni Network: an association of change-makers, working in Indian country and environmental fields, sharing innovative ideas, professional advice, and job and internship opportunities.

Application Process

The campus deadline to apply is January 20, 2026. The national deadline will be in March 2026. Please note that this award requires institutional endorsement. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

The Voyager Scholarship, also known as the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, supports students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving their communities, and can demonstrate an expansive view of what’s possible through public service.

The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year, leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service.

Field

Students in any field of study are eligible, presuming that they plan to pursue a career in public service and have already begun demonstrating a commitment to this path. Voyagers will meet virtually over Zoom once each month for approximately 90 minutes. They will also participate in individual coaching and network connection sessions as they develop their Summer Voyage plans. Some months will require additional hours of work outside of the required program sessions to ensure a timely submission of an actionable Summer Voyage plan.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements:

• Plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in Fall 2026.  Students apply in the spring of their sophomore year.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA status holder
• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a demonstrated commitment to public service
• Plan to pursue a future career in public service upon graduation

Amount

The Voyager Program plans to award 100 fellowships of up to $25,000 annually for tuition, housing, and food for their junior and senior years of college; a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience; 10 years of travel stipends of $2,000 Airbnb credits per year for a total of $20,000 in credit; and participation at a leadership summit in the fall. 

Application Process

The deadline to apply is TBD, late March 2026; the application will become available in early February. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information.

Purpose

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

The Yenching Academy provides full fellowships to its scholars, and offers them a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the humanities and social sciences. Working closely with their academic mentors, Yenching Scholars create their own study paths by choosing courses from six research areas. They participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and field studies, organized by the Yenching Academy, and designed by scholars themselves. Studying at the Academy is an exceptional opportunity to take part in intercultural exchanges and interdisciplinary learning, developing both personally and professionally.

Field

Unrestricted, though must have a demonstrated interest in the interdisciplinary study of China. In addition to core courses, Yenching Scholars select elective classes from six academic concentrations in the field of China Studies:

• Economics and Management
• History and Archaeology
• Law and Society
• Literature and Culture
• Philosophy and Religion
• Politics and International Relations

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to qualify as Yenching Scholars:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field or currently enrolled in a degree program awarded no later than August 31 than the year they wish to enroll;
• An outstanding academic record;
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;
• A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential;
• English proficiency.

Amount

All tuition and fees, accommodation in the Yenching Academy House, monthly stipend, roundtrip airfare from home base, basic medical insurance, and research expenses are covered. Research grants are provided for qualified projects.

Application Process

The national deadline is December 1, 2025, at 12:00pm China Standard Time. Contact the Office of Scholars and Fellowships for more information