Student Fellowships

What it is / Who it's for: Prestigious award for sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering.

Award: $7,500 annually for tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who are sophomores or juniors at an accredited 2- or 4-year U.S. institution with a strong academic record.

Application Process: Students must be nominated by their campus Goldwater Representative; direct applications are not accepted. The application includes a student questionnaire, research essay, three letters of recommendation, transcript(s), and an institutional nomination form.

Deadline: Pre-applications are due in September; national deadline is in late January.

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What it is / Who it's for: Provides funding for U.S. students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals to conduct independent study or research abroad in over 140 countries.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens; applicants must hold a bachelor's degree by the award start date and have no more than 7 years of professional experience in their field.

Application Process: Requires submission of a statement of grant purpose, affiliation letter, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and short answer responses. Applicants must apply through their institution and meet campus deadlines prior to the national deadline.

Deadline: Fall 2025

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What it is / Who it's for: Provides funding to outstanding U.S. students pursuing research-based master’s or doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) or STEM education fields. Fellows receive financial support for three years of graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.

Award: Yearly stipend and a cost-of-education allowance paid to the institution.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who are early in their graduate studies or applying to begin a research-based graduate program in an NSF-supported field.

Application Process: Submit a personal statement, research statement, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation

Deadline: October 2025 (exact date varies by field).

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What it is / Who it's for: Provides funding for undergraduate students interested in conducting STEM or social science research with the goal of pursuing a career in research, academic, or the sciences.

Award: $4,000 - $7,000, free housing accommodations at a partner institution, and atravel subsidy. Occasionally applicant recipients can receive conference funding or food stipends.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students in a STEM or social science field in their freshman, sophomore, and junior year. Some senior students may be eligible if they have at least one semester left of college.

Application Process: Submit a personal statement, unofficial transcripts, 2-3 letters of recommendation to either the NSF Education and Training Portal or to university specific application sites.

Deadline: Winter and Early Spring

What it is / Who it's for: Provides funding for undergraduate students interested in conducting STEM or social science research with the goal of pursuing a research aiming for a career in.

Award: $4,000 - $7,000

Eligibility: Undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, and seniors with at least one semester of college left.

Deadline: Late Fall

What it is / Who it's for: Provides funding for undergraduate students interested inconducting STEM or social science research with the goal of pursuing a research aiming for a career in.

Award: $4,000 - $7,000

Eligibility: Undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, and seniors with at least one semester of college left.

Deadline: Winter (Typically Early February)

What it is / Who it's for: Places U.S. students in classrooms abroad to assist local English teachers while serving as cultural ambassadors. Students teach a variety of age groups, from kindergarten to university level.

Award: totals vary by country, but includes living stipend, round trip travel, tuition costs, and language study costs.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or nationals with a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program. Applicants may apply to only one country.

Application Process: Submit Statement of Grant Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts, and Short Answer responses through the Fulbright portal; meet institutional and national deadlines.

Deadline: Fall 2025

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What it is / Who it's for: Provides fellowships for U.S. graduate students committed to long-term overseas study and public service. Recipients receive funding to study languages critical to U.S. national security. Awardees commit to working for at least one year in the federal government.

Award: Up to $25,000 for academic year programs; funding covers tuition, travel, living expenses, and language study.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. institution; applicants must plan to study abroad in a country outside Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

Application Process: Submit online application with study abroad plan, essays, budget, language self-assessment, and two letters of recommendation through the Boren Awards portal; campus deadlines may precede the national deadline.

Deadline: Winter 2026

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What it is / Who it's for: Funds students from around the world to pursue graduate study at the University of Oxford. It recognizes individuals with strong academics, leadership skills, character, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Award: Covers full tuition at the University of Oxford, a living stipend, and travel expenses to and from the United Kingdom.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents between the ages of 18 and 23, who will have earned a bachelor’s degree by the time of entry to Oxford and show academic excellence.

Application Process: Submit online application including personal statement, academic transcripts, list of activities, proof of citizenship, and 5–8 letters of recommendation.

Deadline: Fall

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What it is / Who it's for: Supports outstanding applicants from outside the United Kingdom to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Looks for students with strong academic ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to improving the lives of others.

Award: Covers full tuition at the University of Cambridge, a living stipend, travel costs, and additional discretionary funding.

Eligibility: Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying to a full-time master’s or Ph.D. program at the University of Cambridge.

Application Process: Apply for admission and funding through the University of Cambridge’s graduate application portal; include a personal statement, transcripts, and three references.

Deadline: Fall

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What it is / Who it's for: Provides funding for undergraduate students, recent graduates, and masters student who are interested in having a STEM internship at a Germany partner institution.

Award: A monthly stipend for living costs in Germany plus a travel subsidy.

Eligibility: For DAAD rise students must have completed at least two years of study (rising sophomores and rising juniors) and be pursing a STEM degree or closely related field.

Application Process: Upload cover letters, resume or curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial transcripts, certificate of enrollment, and 1 letter of recommendation to the DAAD RISEinternship database. The database opens between October 15 and November 30 for the following summer.

Deadline: Early and Late Fall

What it is / Who it's for: Supports U.S. college juniors who show leadership potential and a strong commitment to careers in public service, government, or nonprofit work.

Award: Provides up to $30,000 for graduate studies

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or nationals who are full-time college juniors, demonstrate academic excellence, leadership experience, and a record of public service.

Application Process: Submit online application including policy proposal, essays, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation; institutional nomination is required before the national deadline.

Deadline: Winter 2026

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What it is / Who it's for: For U.S. college sophomores and juniors committed to leadership and careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care. It recognizes students who are making a positive impact through sustainability or service to Native communities.

Award: Up to $7,000 for academic expenses

Eligibility: College sophomores or juniors with a history of community leadership experience relating to public service, Native American Nations, or the environment

Application Process: Submit online application including essays, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation

Deadline: Early March 2026

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