Major Fellowships
Granting Agencies
Boren Scholarship
Funds undergraduate study, including intensive language training, in countries considered critical to national security. This does not include countries of Western Europe; however, proven language ability is recognized as a measure of a candidate’s ability to learn a new language associated with a country of critical importance.
Note: Special Boren Scholarships are available for students in the STEM disciplines; these provide funding for summer study in another country.
Deadline: January
Boren Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) for Intensive Summer Institutes
The CLS Program offers intensive overseas study in Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bengla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu. It provides fully-funded 7-10 week group-based intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences overseas at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. (Not all levels are offered for all languages).
Deadline: December
DAAD, German Academic Exchange Service
Undergraduate Scholarships
Preference to students whose projects are based at or organized by a German university; students should demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and/or European affairs.
- Enroll in organized study abroad program or design own study abroad curriculum
- Senior thesis research
- Internships in Germany
- Between 4-10 months
German Studies Research Grant
Short-term research focusing on modern German culture, politics, history, economics, or society.
- German studies major or minor
- Candidate must be nominated by department
- Minimum of 2 years of German language study in college
- Minimum of 3 courses in German studies: literature, history, politics, or other field
University Summer Course Grants
- 3-4 week summer courses at German universities focusing on literary, cultural, political, and economic aspect of modern and contemporary Germany.
- Minimum of 2 years of German language study in college
Deadline: October
EMPIG - Bundestag Internship - Students serve as interns to elected representatives
- Advanced undergraduates majoring in German, political science, international relations, law, history, or economics
- Some knowledge of German legislative process
- Fluency in German
Fulbright Scholarships
Traditional: Research or graduate study
ETA (English Teaching Assistantships)
Fulbright scholarships are available in 150 countries, over 40 of which also provice the option for working as an English language teaching assistant. The country determines the number and nature of the awards as welll as the criteria for candiates. Special awards are are available for students interested in popular culture and for study of languages characterized as "critical" to American interests.
Deadline: September
Gilman International Scholarship Program
Funds Study Abroad Program (minimum of 4 weeks)
Program must be university approved and credit-eligible
Candidate must be a Pell Grant recipient at time of application and US citizen.
Deadlines: September and March
Goldwater Scholarship
Sophomores and juniors majoring in math, science, or engineering may apply for this scholarship, which funds up to 2 years of undergraduate study. Candidates must intend to pursue a research-oriented graduate degree and should have research experience as an undergraduate.
Deadline: January
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship funds two years of academic studies related to NOAA science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. (Students must confirm that they will have two years of undergraduate studies to complete in order to qualify.) It also offers a multi-disciplinary paid summer internship providing students the opportunity to work with NOAA scientists.
Deadline: January
Marshall Scholarship
One of the most prestigious scholarships, the Marshall is awarded to top American students for 2-3 years of graduate study in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wale, and Northern Ireland). The competition is open to students in all fields of study.
Deadline: September
Mitchell Scholarship
One of the most prestigious scholarships, the Mitchell is awarded to top American students for one year of graduate study in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). The competition is open to students in all fields of study. Applicants must show reason to conduct their graduate work in Ireland.
Deadline: September
Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Based on financial need, this fellowship supports graduate work by women and minorities historically underrepresented in the foreign service. Appropriate fields include public policy, international affairs, public administration, business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages. Candidate’s must enroll in a two-year master’s program and, following graduation, work for a minimum of three years as a foreign service officer.
Deadline: January
Rhodes Scholarship
The best known of the prestigious scholarships, the Rhodes Scholarship is awarded to top American students for 2-3 years of graduate study at Oxford University. The competition is open to students in all fields of study.
Deadline: September
Rotary
Funds international graduate study and/or research in countries that have Rotary clubs
Academic-year Ambassadorial Scholarship
9 months of full-time study or vocational training; not intended for language study, therefore candidates should be proficient in the language of the country.
Deadline: March
Udall Scholarship
Sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers relating to the environment may apply for this scholarship, which provides funding for undergraduate education as well as networking opportunities.
Deadline: February