Fellowships and Awards

Your gateway to the world begins with the following prestigious national fellowships and scholarships. In this section, you will find a list of fellowships and scholarships you can apply to as an undergraduate student along with a general classification of the type of fellowship/scholarship it falls under. Click on the link of a specific opportunity to find a brief overview of the fellowship/scholarship, along with deadlines, website links, and eligibility requirements. This list is not exhaustive.

NOTE: These scholarships may require a Pace University nomination or recommendation of your application. In this instance, you are not able to apply independently.

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Title	Description	Eligibility	Link	Deadline	First Years	Second Years	Third Years	Fourth Years	Graduate Students	International Students	Alumni	Summer Opportunities	Opportunities for Non U.S. Citizens	Academic	Experiential	International	Research
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship	Supports promising college sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing research careers in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics	Full-time U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident, be a sophomore or junior, intend to pursue a research career in a STEM field, and have a strong academic record. (Must be nominated by institution.)	https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/	January	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Boren Awards	Funds U.S. students to study less commonly taught languages in regions critical to U.S. national security interests.	Must be U.S. citizens at the time of the national application deadline, matriculated for the duration of their Boren Awards-funded program in an undergraduate or graduate degree program located within the U.S.	https://www.borenawards.org/	January	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Critical Language Scholarship	Funds overseas language and cultural immersion study for U.S. students. CLS fosters rapid language gains through intensive instruction and cultural activities abroad	Must be U.S. citizen or national at the time of application, enrolled in a U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level at the time of application	https://clscholarship.org/	November	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
DAAD	Supports all fields and academic levels to fund Master’s degrees, postgraduate study, doctorates, and postdocs in Germany.	Must be a graduate or final-year student, having a strong academic record, and meeting language proficiency (German or English) for the chosen program	https://www.daad.org/en/study-research-in-germany/	October	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Ford Foundation Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral Fellowship	Supports scholars committed to increasing diversity in academia. Predoctoral and Dissertation awards fund PhD or ScD research. Postdoctoral awards provide one year of research support within PhD or ScD.	U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, demonstrate superior academic achievement, be committed to a career in college teaching and research, and be pursuing a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in U.S. institution	https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/ford-foundation-fellowships	December	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Freeman-Asia	Provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.	U.S. citizen or permanent resident, an undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 2.8, demonstrate financial need, and be studying or planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia	https://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/	Deadlines vary depending on program	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fulbright U.S. Student Program	Offers merit-based grants to study, teach, or conduct research abroad.	U.S. citizen, hold a bachelor's degree by the award start date, and may not already have a doctorite.	https://us.fulbrightonline.org/	September (Campus Deadline)	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gates Cambridge	Funds full-time postgraduate degrees at the University of Cambridge for outstanding international students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to improving the lives of others	Cannot be a citizen of the United Kingdom, must be applying for University of Cambridge	https://www.gatescambridge.org/	October	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gilman Scholarship	Provides U.S. undergraduate students with high financial need the opportunity to study or intern abroad, fostering critical skills for national security and economic prosperity through educational and cultural exchange	U.S. citizen, an undergraduate student, receiving Pell Grant, applying for study abroad programs or internships	https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/	October	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hertz Foundation Fellowship	Provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation’s most promising doctoral students in the applied sciences, engineering and mathematics	U.S. citizen, senior, in first year of graduate school, or in a gap period preparing to apply to graduate school, intending to pursue a PhD	https://www.hertzfoundation.org/hertz-fellowship/	October	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Humanity in Action Fellowship	An educational program for students and young professionals to explore social justice, human rights, and the politics of memory, leading to a year-long civic engagement project within their communities to promote democ+C13+C15	Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate (usually from the last two to three years) from a college or university located in U.S. or a participating country	https://humanityinaction.org/	January	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program	Provides opportunity to work as research assistant to scholars working on Carnegie Endowment's projects by conducting research, contributing to op-eds, papers, reports, and books, editing documents, participating in meetings with high-level officials, contributing to congressional testimony, and organizing briefings.	U.S. citizen, or attend a university located in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. 10-12 months following graduation, graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year	https://carnegieendowment.org/james-c-gaither-junior-fellows-program?lang=en	January	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation	Provides fellowships for prospective and current secondary school teachers to pursue graduate study in U.S. history or government, with the goal of improving the teaching of the American Constitution in grades 7-12 across the United States	U.S. citizen, possess a bachelor's degree or plan to receive one by the application deadline, and be committed to teaching American history, American government, or civics in grades 7–12 in a secondary school	https://www.jamesmadison.gov/	March	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Knight-Hennessy Scholarship	Provides 3 years of financial support to scholars for pursuing graduate studies at Stanford University. Scholars join a diverse community and receive additional leadership training through the King Global Leadership Program.	Must be admitted to a graduate program at Stanford and must have earned first bachelor's degree by Jan 2019 or later	https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/	October	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Marshall Scholarship	Scholarship finances students to study for a degree in the UK	U.S. citizen, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university, minimum 3.7 GPA, must've graduated from college/university after April 2023	https://www.marshallscholarship.org/about/	September	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate	Promotes education in science and engineering disciplines relevant to the Defense mission. Provides 3 year graduate fellowship to individuals with special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering	U.S. citizen / U.S. Dual Citizen / U.S. National; complete undergraduate studies prior to the commencement of fellowship year; be applying to / accepted to / enrolled at an accredited graduate level institution in the U.S.; at least 3 years remaining in graduate degree program at the time of application; pursue research in alignment with topics identified in the DOD's broad Agency Announcements	https://ndseg.sysplus.com/	November	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
National Institutes of Health MD/PhD Partnership Training Program	Fosters innovative and interdisciplinary PhD partnerships in an accelerated setting with a completion time of approximately four years.	U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Bachelor's degree; MCAT scores; currently enrolled in or applying to a clinical degree program, medical school or medical Scientist Training Program in the U.S.; research experience with a focused plan for PhD training	https://mdphd.gpp.nih.gov/about	December	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
National Institutes of Health Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program	Doctoral training program for students committed to biomedical research careers	U.S. citizen or permanent resident; possess a Bachelor's degree by the start of the program; demonstrate sincerence passion for science through previous participation in summer, job-related, or undergraduate/post-baccalaureate research opportunities.	https://oxcam.gpp.nih.gov/	December	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program	Supports graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education.	U.S. citizen or permanent resident; enroll full-time in a research based Master's or Doctoral degree program in an eligible field of STEM; (check website for detailed eligibility criteria)	https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/grfp-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program/nsf24-591/solicitation#awd_info	October	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Pickering Fellowship	Prepares individuals for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. department of State	U.S. citizen; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; seeking admission to a 2 year full-time, on-campus master's degree program at a U.S. graduate institution in academic field relevant to work of Foreign service	https://pickeringfellowship.org/about/	September	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA)	6 week summer programs at top graduate policy schools to prepare students with knowledge and network to succeed in public service	Current Juniors pursuing first Bachelor's in the U.S.; U.S. citizens, permanent residents and DACA recipients are eligible; International students eligible for Carnegie Mellon and Princeton	https://www.ppiaprogram.org/fellowship	November	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Rangle International Affairs Program	Prepares individuals for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. department of State	U.S. citizen; seeking admission for a 2 year graduate program at a U.S> univeristy in an area of relevance to the Ofreign Service; minimum GPA of 3.2;	https://rangelprogram.org/	September	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rhodes	Postgraduate award providing opportunity to study full-time at University of Oxford	U.S. citizen, permanent resident or under DACA status; Aged 18-21 or completing first undergraduate later than usual; Must be under 27 years of age; ; will or have completed an undergraduate degree before start of the graduate program at Univeristy of Oxford	https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/	October	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Schwarzman Scholars	Offers a one-year Master’s in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University with concentrations in public policy, economics and business, or international studies.	must have an undergraduate degree or be set to graduate before August 1st of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year, candidates must 18-29 years of age, proficient in the English language	https://awardsandfellowships.blogs.pace.edu/project/schwarzman-scholars/	September	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Paul and Daisy Soros Scholarship	The Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States.	Must be 30 years or younger; A child of an immigrant or an immigrant who is a naturalized US citizen, a green card holder, an asylee or refugee, or someone who graduated from both high school and college in the United States; must be planning to be enrolled in a full-time degree-granting graduate or professional program in the United States in the 2026-2027 academic year.	https://pdsoros.org/about-the-fellowship/	October	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Truman Scholarship	Graduate fellowship in the United States for those pursuing careers as public service leaders	US Citizens, US National residents of American Samoa, or expecting their citizenship by the date of the award; Junior year of undergraduate course; Nominated by either their current institution of study; Planning to attend graduate school in pursuit of a career in public service.	https://www.truman.gov/	February	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship	Opportunity for future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields.	Env: U.S. Citizens/LPRs; soph/junior students; intend to pursue career in environment; meet Udall reqs. Native: U.S. Citizens/LPRs; enrolled in Fed. recognized tribe; intend to pursue career in health or tribal policy; meet Udall reqs.	https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/AboutScholarship.aspx	March	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Watson Fellowship	One-year grant awarded to graduating seniors nominated by one of 41 partner institutions. Please contact campus advisor, Bill Offutt, at woffutt@pace.edu.	U.S. Citizen or a senior international undergraduate student; nominated student from one of the partnered institutions	https://watson.foundation/fellowships/tj	October	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Yenching Academy Fellowship	Offers a fully funded two-year Master’s in China Studies, combining interdisciplinary coursework and flexible programs across six research areas, selecting one for their thesis focus.	an outstanding academic record, strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China, preferenace is given to applicants under 25 years of age	https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/index.htm	November	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Fellowships and Awards

If you are interested in applying for any of these opportunities, please contact Anna Beskin, PhD at abeskin@pace.edu.