Overview of Competitive Grants and Scholarships

This page contains a list of scholarships and fellowships divided by academic discipline, class year, and location of programs.

Graduate study programs are in italics

FIRST-YEARStudy in the U.S.Study AbroadSummer Programs
STEMNational Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research
N/AN/A
LanguageN/ABoren Fellowship for International Study
up to $30,000 for support of international experience or language study in select countries as part of your graduate studies. Requires a Federal Government service obligation
Gilman International Scholarship
grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.
U.S Department of State Critical Language Study
summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world
Gilman International Scholarship
grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.
Public Service/Social JusticeN/AN/ARangel International Affairs Summer Program
six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers
Davis Projects for Peace
grant in the amount of $10,000 to implement a “Project for Peace,” typically over summer break
Multiple DisciplinesN/AN/AFulbright Student Program
three to four-week programs for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.
DAAD Bundestag (Germany)
fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18½–24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.
Academic Grants and Scholarships for First-Years
SECOND-YEARStudy in the U.S.Study AbroadSummer Programs
STEMNIH Undergrad
offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research
Goldwater Scholarship
scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering
N/ADAAD Bundestag (Germany)
fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18½–24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.
LanguageN/ABoren Fellowship for International Study
Up to $30,000 for support of international experience or language study in select countries as part of your graduate studies. Requires a Federal Government service obligation. 
Gilman Scholarship
grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.
U.S Department of State Critical Language Study
summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world
Gilman Scholarship
grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.
Public Service/Social JusticeUdall Scholarship
awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.
N/ADavis Projects for Peace
grant in the amount of $10,000 to implement a “Project for Peace,” typically over summer break
Humanity in Action Fellowship
explores issues of democracy, pluralism, human rights, and social justice. Each program is tailored to its location
Multiple Disciplines MLT Fellowship
provides access to job opportunities in sectors like housing finance, real estate, FinTech, and building and construction
N/ADAAD Bundestag (Germany)
fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18½–24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.
Academic Grants and Scholarships for Second-Years
THIRD-YEARStudy in the U.S.Study AbroadSummer Programs
STEMNIH Undergrad
offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research
Goldwater Scholarship
scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering
N/ADAAD RISE (Germany)
offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. RISE Germany is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.
LanguageN/ABoren Fellowship For International Study
Up to $30,000 for support of international experience or language study in select countries as part of your graduate studies. Requires a Federal Government service obligation. 
Gilman Scholarship
grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.
U.S Department of State Critical Language Study
summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world
Gilman Scholarship 
grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.
Public Service/Social JusticeUdall Scholarship
awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.
Truman Scholarship
Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.
Pickering Fellowship
a program funded by the U.S. Department of State, administered by Howard University, that attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State.   It welcomes the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department, women, and those with financial need
N/ARangel International Affairs Summer Program
six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers
Davis Projects for Peace
grant in the amount of $10,000 to implement a “Project for Peace,” typically over summer break
Humanity in Action Fellowship
explores issues of democracy, pluralism, human rights, and social justice. Each program is tailored to its location
Multiple DisciplinesKnight-Hennessy Scholarship 
cultivates and supports a multidisciplinary and multicultural community of graduate students from across Stanford University, and delivers engaging experiences that prepare graduates to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders
Fulbright Student Program
three to four-week programs for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.
Marshall Scholarship (UK)
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom.
Rhodes Scholarship (UK)
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford
Mitchell Scholarship (IRE)
 designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service.
Schwarzman Scholarship (CH)
one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.   
DAAD Bundestag (Germany)
fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18½–24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.
Academic Grants and Scholarships for Third-Years
FOURTH-YEARStudy in the U.S.Study AbroadSummer Programs
STEMNSF Graduate FellowWoodrow Wilson Fellowship
 seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Pennsylvania
N/AN/A
Public Service/Social JusticePickering Fellowship
a program funded by the U.S. Department of State, administered by Howard University, that attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State. It welcomes the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department, women, and those with financial need
Rangel International Affairs Summer Program
six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers
Princeton in Africa
experience varies greatly depending on placement and organization. Some Fellows work closely with a supervisor or colleague(s); others work more independently. Some Fellows work in offices that are filled with local staff; others work with a high number of expatriates.
Princeton in Asia 
fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities
Princeton in Latin America
partners with NGOs and multilateral organizations and places highly qualified recent college graduates in year-long service fellowships with nonprofit, public service, humanitarian, and government organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean
Rangel International Affairs Summer Program
six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers
Davis Projects for Peace
grant in the amount of $10,000 to implement a “Project for Peace,” typically over summer break
Humanity in Action Fellowship
explores issues of democracy, pluralism, human rights, and social justice. Each program is tailored to its location
Multiple DisciplinesSoros Fellowship
Funds for the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows
DAAD Bundestag (Germany)
fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18½–24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.
Marshall Scholarship (UK)
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom.
Rhodes Scholarship (UK)
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford
Mitchell Scholarship (IRE)
designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service.
Schwarzman Scholarship (CH)
one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.
Fulbright Student Program
Luce Scholars (Asia)
provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 15-18 Luce Scholars each year, and welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields who have had limited exposure to Asia.
DAAD Bundestag (Germany)
fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18½–24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.
Academic Grants and Scholarships for Fourth-Years