List of fellowships
There are several fellowships available for students at different stages, in different majors, and with different backgrounds. Many of the most prestigious awards require FAU nomination or coordination through the Prestigious Fellowships Committee, but others are sought independently. Either way, we are here to help you identify and prepare for one (or more) that suits you. When choosing a fellowship, it is helpful to identify fellowships that fit your particular interests, abilities, and goals. Be sure to review the fellowship websites for additional information. When you’re ready, please complete our Fellowships Intake Form and schedule your fellowship advising meeting.
Apply at any time during your undergraduate studies:
Boren Scholarship : Supports undergraduate students committed to public service and an interest in learning a critical language while studying abroad in regions critical to U.S. interests. National Deadline: late January.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS): Provides intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for undergraduates to spend fully paid 8-10 weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. National Deadline: mid-November.
Gilman Scholarships : Enables students who are receiving Pell Grants to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to US national security and economic competitiveness. The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides funding for child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Gilman Scholars receive funds, obtain noncompetitive eligibility hiring status within U.S. federal government, and join large network of Gilman Alumni. National Deadlines: early October and early March.
Rangel Summer Enrichment Program : Offers a fully funded 6-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs to consider a career in foreign service. National Deadline: early February.
Apply as a second- or third-year undergraduate student:
Goldwater *: The most prestigious undergraduate award for sophomore and junior students in the sciences, the Goldwater award recognizes exceptional students dedicated to a research career in math, science, or engineering. National Deadline: early December. (This scholarship requires a campus endorsement. Contact us at fellowships@fau.edu for more information.)
NOAA Hollings Scholarship : Provides undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facility during the summer. National Deadline: January.
Truman *: Supports graduate study for students who are committed to a career in government, the non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service. Strong applicants have an extensive record of public and community service, a commitment to a career in public service, and have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills. National Deadline: early February. (This scholarship requires a campus endorsement. Contact us at fellowships@fau.edu for more information.)
Udall *: Awards given to undergraduate students in two categories: those with a demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; and Native American and Alaska Native students with a demonstrated commitment to careers related either to tribal public policy or to Native health care. National Deadline: mid-March. Contact us at fellowships@fau.edu if interested.
Apply in your final year as an undergraduate student, a recent alumnus, or as a graduate student:
Ford Foundation : Offers predoctoral fellowships to members of six minority groups – Alaska Natives (Eskimo or Aleut); Black/African Americans; Mexican Americans/Chicanas/Chicanos; Native American Indians; Native Pacific Islanders; and Puerto Ricans – who have been historically underrepresented on U.S. college and university faculties. The fellowship supports individuals with demonstrated ability and provides them the opportunity to engage in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. National Deadline: mid-December.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program : Provides full funding (for one academic year) for graduating seniors or graduate students for research/study in one of over 140 countries worldwide OR teaching English as a foreign language in one of over 70 countries worldwide. National Deadline: mid-October
Gates Cambridge Scholarship: Provides full tuition plus a generous living stipend for the graduate degree program of your choice at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Scholars are expected to become leaders in helping to address global problems related to health, equity, technology, and learning. The selectors seek 'great leaders who will change the world' and not someone simply wishing to round out their education. National Deadline for U.S. citizens: early October. National Deadline for non-U.S. citizens: early December or early January.
Hertz Foundation : Provides tuition and a stipend for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. pursuing a Ph.D. in applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences at specific universities. National Deadline: mid-October.
James Madison Fellowship : Provides funding to pursue a graduate degree with a desire to teach history or political science (including the American Constitution) at the secondary school level. National Deadline: early March.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program : Full funding to pursue graduate study at Stanford, including JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs. The highly competitive scholarship is designed to foster a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. Applicants must be exceptional students who have a demonstrated interest in effecting change to improve society. National Deadline: early October.
Marshall Scholarship *: Provides funding to pursue a graduate degree in the United Kingdom to become leaders and contributors of strengthening the US-UK relationship. National Deadline: late September. (This scholarship requires a campus endorsement. Contact us at fellowships@fau.edu for more information.)
McKnight Doctoral Fellowship : Designed to address the under-representation of African American and Hispanic faculty at colleges and universities in the state of Florida by increasing the pool of citizens qualified with Ph.D. degrees to teach at the college and university levels. Up to 50 Fellowships are awarded annually to study at one of the nine participating Florida universities. National Deadline: mid-January.
Mitchell Scholarship *: Supports one year of graduate study in any discipline offered by a higher education institution in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The program seeks students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and commitment to community and public service. National Deadline: late September. (As of March 13, 2024, the US-Ireland Alliance has paused the Mitchell Scholarship. More information found here.)
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP): Provides 3 years of financial support to individuals selected early in their graduate careers at the Master or PhD level based on their demonstrated potential for significant research achievements in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). National Deadline (varies by discipline): late October.
Rangel International Affairs Fellowship: Supports two years of graduate study (in a degree related to International affairs), internships, professional development activities and entry into the Foreign Service. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Fellows who successfully complete both the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers. National Deadline: mid-September.
Rhodes Scholarship *: Offers a prestigious merit-based scholarship to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Oxford. Scholars are chosen for their outstanding scholarly achievements, as well as their character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead. National Deadline: early October. (This scholarship requires a campus endorsement. Contact us at fellowships@fau.edu for more information.)
Soros Fellowship: Supports immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing full-time graduate degrees at United States institutions. The Fellowship is open to all fields of study and supports one to two years of graduate study. National Deadline: early November.
*Nominations and endorsements are coordinated through the Prestigious Fellowships Committee and additional interviews may be required. From this process, the FAU nominees are selected. Nominees then work with the FAU fellowships advisors before applying to the national organization by the national deadline.
Still Looking?
- Explore the fellowship database from the University of South Carolina or the Graduate Fellowship Finder from the University of Illinois
- Non-U.S. Citizen Fellowship List: specific citizenship or nationality requirements are highlighted in pink.
Please contact fellowships@fau.edu for further assistance.