Major Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants

American-Scandinavian Foundation
•    Seniors, alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Support for study or research that requires residency in Scandinavia

Amgen Scholars
•    Sophomores, juniors, returning seniors
•    U.S. citizens
•    Research in science and biotechnology at a leading university or college

Beinecke Scholarship Program
•    Juniors
•    U.S. citizens
•    $34,000 for graduate school to students of exceptional intellect and promise

Boren Fellowship
•    Seniors, alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Support for domestic or international study with focus on languages, countries and study critical to U.S.
      national security

Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
•    Any undergraduate who is not yet a senior
•    U.S. citizens
•    Support for international study with focus on languages, countries and study critical to U.S. national
      security

Bunche Summer Institute
•    Juniors
•    U.S. citizens
•    For students from underrepresented groups; political science focus

Carnegie Junior Fellows Program
•    Seniors, alumni one year removed from undergraduate studies
•    International students eligible
•    Research assistants for professionals working on international affairs in D.C.

City Hall Fellows
•    Recent graduates
•    U.S. citizens or those legally authorized to live and work in U.S.
•    Leadership training in local government as a means to social change

Coro Fellowship

•    Seniors, alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Leadership training in public affairs

Critical Language Scholarship (U.S. Department of State)
•    Sophomores, juniors, seniors, alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Summer intensive language instruction and cultural enrichment

DAAD Graduate Study Scholarship
•    Seniors, alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Independent study or master's degree in Germany

DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship
•    Sophomores, juniors
•    International students eligible
•    Study in Germany

DAAD InternXchange Program
•    All undergraduate years, recent graduates
•    International students eligible
•    Summer media program in Germany aimed at cultural understanding
•    Journalism experience required; intermediate to advanced proficiency in German required

DAAD/RISE Summer Internship
•    Sophomores, juniors majoring in the sciences
•    U.S., Canada, or U.K. citizens
•    Research matching interns with doctoral students in Germany

Davis Critical Languages Fellowship (Middlebury)
•    All undergraduate years, alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Summer language study in critical languages at Middlebury Language Schools

Davis Projects for Peace
•    All undergraduate years
•    International students eligible
•    $10,000 to administer a project for peace anywhere in the world

Davis-Putter Scholarship
•    Undergraduates, alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Need-based scholarships for graduate students involved in peace and justice

DMI Scholars
•    Sophomores and juniors under age 25
•    International students eligible; immigrants, low-income students, students of color, LGBTQ students
      encouraged to apply
•    Intensive public policy training program in New York City

Echoing Green Fellowship
•    Undergraduates, alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Awards for “social entrepreneurs” to create organizations for social change

El Pomar Fellowship
•    Seniors who are Colorado residents or have ties to Colorado
•    U.S. citizens
•    Leadership training (two years) by means of project and program development

Emerson Hunger Fellowship
•    Seniors, alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Fellowships for potential leaders to develop solutions to poverty and hunger 

Erasmus Mundus Programme
•    Seniors, alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Fellowships for potential leaders to develop solutions to poverty and hunger

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowship
•    Seniors and alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Graduate school support for students of diverse backgrounds

French Teaching Assistants Program (TAPIF)
•    Juniors, seniors, alumni ages 20 to 29
•    U.S. citizens
•    English language teaching assistantships in France

Fulbright U.S. Student Program
•    Seniors, alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Year of study/research, teaching or artistic development abroad

Gates Cambridge Scholarship
•    Seniors, alumni
•    Citizenship outside the United Kingdom
•    Scholarship for study at Cambridge University

Global Health Corps Fellowship
•    Seniors, alumni under age 30
•    U.S. citizens
•    Partner with organizations in Africa working to improve healthcare for the poor

Goldwater Scholarship
•    Sophomores, juniors
•    U.S. citizens
•    Scholarship for outstanding students in science, math, engineering

Grant Trust
•    Juniors
•    Residents of Washington state
•    Support for first-generation students in natural or environmental sciences

Green Corps
•    Seniors, alumni
•    International students eligible    
•    Salaried training for college graduates to run environmental campaigns

Greenlining Institute Fellowship
•    Seniors, alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Paid training for young leaders committed to equality and social justice

HHMI
•    Undergraduates with at least 30 credits
•    International students eligible
•    Independent research with a faculty investigator/mentor

Hollings Scholarship
•    Sophomores
•    U.S. citizens
•    Two-year scholarship/summer internship for students majoring in NOAA-related disciplines

HIA (Humanity in Action)
•    Sophomores, juniors, seniors, recent graduates
•    International students eligible
•    Summer fellowship program in Europe; focus on international human rights

Huntington Public Service Award
•    Seniors
•    International students eligible
•    $10,000 to carry out public service project 

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Arts Award
•   Seniors, alumni within five years of graduation
•   International students eligible
•   Support for graduate school for those with creative merit and financial need

Javits Fellowship
•    Seniors, alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Graduate school support for exceptional students with financial need

Killam Fellowship
•    Undergraduates
•    U.S. citizens
•    Support to study at a Canadian university for a semester or year
 
Luce Scholars Program

•    Seniors, alumni under 30 (by July 1 of program year)
•    U.S. citizens
•    Intensive, year-long professional placement and study in Asia

Marshall Scholarship
•    Seniors, alumni within two years of graduation
•    U.S. citizens
•    Support for exceptional students to study in the U.K.

Mitchell Scholarship
•    Seniors, alumni 29 years or younger
•    U.S. citizens
•    Scholarship for exceptional students to study at an Irish university

Northwest Institute for Social Change
•    Undergraduates, recent graduates
•    International students eligible
•    Summer academic program focused on media and social change

NSF
•    Seniors, alumni in early stages of graduate school
•    U.S. citizens
•    Support for study in sciences, technology, engineering, math

Pearson Prize
•    Sophomores, juniors
•    U.S. citizens or permanent residents
•    Support for students with demonstrated commitment to local community

PEW Leadership
•    Seniors, alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Hands-on experience in public or nonprofit sectors

Pickering Graduate Fellowship
•    Seniors, alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Support for graduate students interested in Foreign Service

Pickering Undergraduate Fellowship
•    Juniors
•    U.S. citizens
•    Support for undergraduates interested in graduate school, Foreign Service

PPIA (Public Policy and International Affairs)
•    Juniors
•    International students eligible (Princeton and Carnegie Mellon programs only)
•    Summer training program in public policy

Princeton in Africa
•    Seniors, young alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Fellowships for service in Africa

Princeton in Asia
•    Seniors, young alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Fellowships for teaching and other service in Asia

Princeton in Latin America

•    Seniors, young alumni
•    International students eligible
•    Fellowships for teaching and other service in Latin America

Rangel Graduate Fellowship

•    Seniors, alumni
•    U.S. citizens
•    Graduate school support for students interested in Foreign Service

Rangel Summer Enrichment Program
•    First years, sophomores, juniors
•    U.S. citizens
•    Immersion in international policy issues

Rhodes Scholarship
•    Seniors, alumni under age 23
•    U.S. citizens
•    Scholarship for exceptional students to study at Oxford University   

Roosevelt Institute Summer Fellowship
•    Undergraduates
•    International students eligible
•    Leadership and policy development program in one of three cities: Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C.

Rotary Peace Fellowship
•    Alumni with work experience
•    International students eligible
•    Support for study or professional development in conflict resolution

Scoville Peace Fellowship
•    Seniors, alumni within two years of graduation
•    International students eligible
•    Six-month immersion (twice yearly) in peace and security issues; Washington, D.C. placement

Sitka Fellows Program
•    Undergraduates, alumni under age 30
•    U.S. citizens
•    Two-month summer residency in Alaska for creative thinkers in all disciplines

Soros Fellowship
•    Seniors, alumni under 31
•    For resident aliens, naturalized citizens or children of naturalized citizens
•    Support (tuition and stipend) for graduate study

Spanish Teaching Assistants Program (NLACA)
•    Seniors, alumni
•    U.S. or Canadian citizens
•    English teaching assistantships in Spain

SURF/NIST (Boulder, Colo.)
•    Undergraduates
•    U.S. citizens
•    Summer fellowships to conduct research with NIST scientists

SURF/NIST (Gaithersburg, Md.)
•    Undergraduates
•    U.S. citizens
•    Summer fellowships to conduct research with NIST scientists

Swanson Fellowship
•    Seniors, all alumni (no age restriction)
•    Previous participation in SIT study abroad program
•    Support to return to country of study abroad for development project

Truman Scholarship
•    Juniors
•    U.S. citizens
•    $30,000 scholarship to promising leaders committed to public service

Udall Scholarship
•    Sophomores, juniors
•    U.S. citizens, permanent residents or nationals
•    Scholarship for students committed to environmental activism or Native American issues

von Humboldt (German Chancellor) Fellowship
•    Seniors, alumni
•    Citizenship in U.S., Russian Federation or People's Republic of China
•    Study in Germany for prospective leaders

Watson Fellowship
•    Seniors
•    International students eligible
•    A year of international travel, study and personal exploration for exceptional students  

Wiesel Prize in Ethics
•    Junior, seniors
•    International students eligible
•    Essay contest focused on arguments for ethical action