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Awards & Scholarships

Nationally Competitive Awards and Scholarships open doors to opportunities that can transform a student's academic and professional journey. These prestigious programs recognize students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, service, research, creativity, and civic engagement. We encourage all eligible students to explore and apply for scholarships and fellowships that align with their goals, interests, and aspirations.

While financial support is often a significant benefit, the rewards of applying extend far beyond funding. Nationally competitive awards provide access to distinguished networks of scholars, mentors, and professionals who can help shape future academic and career opportunities. The application process itself challenges students to reflect on their experiences, identify their passions, define their goals, and articulate their unique stories.

Applicants develop valuable skills in writing, interviewing, and self-advocacy that strengthen graduate school applications, internship opportunities, fellowship pursuits, and career advancement. Recipients may receive funding, research opportunities, study abroad experiences, leadership development, and membership in communities of accomplished scholars. Regardless of the outcome, the application process is a worthwhile investment in personal, academic, and professional growth.

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Remington R. Williams Award

As a student, Remington Williams excelled both in and out of the classroom and he was committed to ensuring all students receive the full experience while on campus—both a world-class education and countless opportunities to be involved through organizations with their peers. Extracurricular involvement and scholarship were hallmarks of Remington’s undergraduate and graduate school experiences and he advocated for others to do the same. Remington enriched the lives of those around him, regardless of their connection to him. His welcoming personality allowed for rich connections between fellow students, friends and many others to create a community that supported one another. Remington’s life provides an excellent example of what it means to be a leader who lives in service to others. A compassionate, engaged leader who understood not only the value of advocating for his fellow students but also the responsibility of sharing the student perspective with the University of Missouri Board of Curators and University leaders. Remington mentored student leaders at each of the four universities and identified how he could support their growth as individuals, as students and as leaders.

Because of his remarkable leadership and service, the University of Missouri Board of Curators established the Remington R. Williams Award to recognize six outstanding student leaders annually. The award honors students who inspire the growth and development of their peers, advocate for the college experience, make meaningful contributions to their institutions, and exemplify the highest ideals of leadership, character, collaboration, and service. Named in memory of Remington R. Williams, who served as the student representative to the University of Missouri Board of Curators from 2020 to 2022, the award celebrates his legacy as a dedicated champion for undergraduate and graduate students across the UM System. Each recipient receives a $1,000 award, a leadership medal to wear at graduation, and an invitation to be recognized at a Board of Curators meeting hosted at their institution.

Eligibility: 

  • Made a positive impact on the institution by celebrating and championing the highest ideals and mission of the University 
  • Inspired the growth and development of fellow students 
  • Advocated for the college experience, both academic and extracurricular 
  • Exhibited outstanding character and collaborative spirit at all times 
  • Student must be involved in at least two student organizations and have held a major leadership position in at least one of those groups 
  • Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 
  • Student must be a full-time undergraduate (sophomore or junior standing), graduate or professional student at the time of nomination, with plans to be enrolled the following academic year 

Deadline: Starts 1st weekday of November with all nominations turned in by the last Friday of January

Learn more: Remington R. Williams Award

Awards and Scholarships

Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate. Since its creation in 1986, the Goldwater Foundation has awarded scholarships to over 11,000 college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue Barry Goldwater research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.

Eligibility: Be a sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution of higher education and be a full-time matriculated student during the academic terms when receiving scholarship support, intend to pursue College sophomores and juniors who aspire to become the next generation of researchers in science, engineering and mathematics, have a college grade point overage of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, be a U.S. citizen or national from the 50 states, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, United State Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and any other territory or possession of the United States, or a permanent resident. A permanent resident must submit a photocopy of their Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) 

Amount: Each Goldwater Scholar receives an amount equal to the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, books, and room and board minus the amount of support provided by other sources, up to a maximum of $7,500 per full academic year 

Deadline: December (campus deadline); January (Goldwater Foundation's nomination submission deadline) 

Learn more: Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education 

SMART Scholarship-for-Service

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a unique opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students to advance their education and jumpstart their careers. SMART provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees. SMART scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, summer internships, and after graduation, civilian employment with the Department of War. Applications are open annually from August 1 to the first Friday in December. Check your eligibility now to see if you qualify and take the first step toward a successful future in STEM.

Eligibility: Citizen of United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK, 18 years or older by January 1, 2028; have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; be currently pursuing or intend to pursue education in Fall 2027; plan to attend or enroll in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, obtain and maintain security clearance, request 1-5 years of degree funding, complete summer internships for awards greater than 1.5 years, accept a one-for-one post-graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of War merit-based; scholarships available for bachelor’s master’s, doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees in aerospace and aeronautical engineering, biomedical engineering, biosciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, cognitive/neural/behavioral sciences, computer science/engineering, data science and analytics, electrical engineering, geosciences, industrial and systems engineering, information sciences, materials science/engineering, mechanical engineering, naval architecture/ocean engineering, nuclear engineering, oceanography, operations research, physics, software engineering 

Amount: covers full tuition, annual stipends, mentorship, health/book allowances, summer internships at a Department of War facility 

Deadline: early December 

Learn more: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?id=smart_index 

National Science Foundation Scholarships

Undergraduate Research Fellowships

An REU Site typically involves a group of around 10 students who work on related research projects at a host institution based in the United States or sometimes at an international location. At each REU Site, students work closely with faculty and other senior researchers to:

  • Conduct authentic research.
  • Receive mentoring.
  • Build their knowledge and research skills.
  • Learn about educational and career pathways in STEM.

Through an REU Supplement (supplemental funding), faculty or other investigators who hold NSF research grants might also be able to support one or more students to conduct research related to the investigator's NSF-funded research project.

Eligibility: Undergraduate college and university students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or U.S. nationals. Individual REU opportunities may have additional criteria for eligibility. 

Amount: Varies but includes competitive stipends and in many cases assistance with housing, meals and travel 

Deadline: Varies, typically January through march 

Learn more: NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation 

Churchill Scholarship

The Churchill Scholarship was established at the request of Sir Winston Churchill as part of the founding of Churchill College, Cambridge. It fulfills his vision of deepening the US–UK partnership in order to advance science and technology on both sides of the Atlantic, ensuring our future prosperity and security. The Churchill Scholarship is for one year of study at the University of Cambridge for an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) or MASt (Master of Advanced Study). The MASt is only available in pure or applied mathematics (also called Part III) and is comprised of an intensive course load with the option to do a research paper (essay) in lieu of one exam. The standard MPhil is a research degree that entails full-time research in a lab (no courses) and culminates in a thesis and a viva (an oral examination). A year of independent research at the master’s level is virtually unheard of in the US and represents a unique opportunity for Churchill Scholars. Applicants are required to show correspondence with a supervisor or course director (with the notable exceptions of the MASt in mathematics and the MPhil in Advanced Computer Science) to ensure that the placement is appropriate. Applicants to the MASt should carefully read our Guide to Part III (see link below) and make sure that the degree program is a good fit. Math applicants also have the option to find a research group for an MPhil in mathematics, in which case correspondence with a supervisor is necessary.

Eligibility: Scholars are selected on the basis of academic and research achievement in the fields of archaeology, astronomy, biological sciences, chemical engineering and biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, engineering, geography, materials science and metallurgy, mathematics, medical sciences, physics, veterinary medicine 

Amount: Scholarships are for one year of master's study and cover tuition and roundtrip airfare to the UK, visa fees and health surcharge and a stipend (valued over $80,000) 

Deadline: Early November 

Learn more: (www.churchillscholarship.org) 

AMGEN Scholars Program

The Amgen Scholars Program aims to open the door to research opportunities at 26 host institutions for undergraduates from any four-year college or university in a given region. Made possible through a commitment of more than $80 million since 2006, Amgen Scholars allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunities at world-class institutions. 26 premier educational and research institutions across the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada currently host the summer program. Undergraduate participants benefit from undertaking a research project under top faculty, being part of a cohort-based experience of seminars and networking events, and taking part in a symposium in their respective region where they meet their peers, learn about biotechnology, and hear from leading scientists.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territory, sophomores/juniors/non-graduating seniors; cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above, interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. U.S. host institutions include CalTech, Columbia University, Duke University, Harvard University, Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, University of California-Berkeley, UCLA, UCSF, University of North Carolina, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Washington University, Yale 

Amount: Support varies by institution 

Deadline: early February 

Learn more: https://amgenscholars.com/us-program/ 

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

The Gates Cambridge mission is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. Each year Gates Cambridge offers around 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

Eligibility: recipients can study any subject available at the University of Cambridge, must demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability, a commitment to improving the lives of others, leadership potential; must articulate the reasons for choice of course, 

Amount: covers the cost of studying at Cambridge for non-UK students as well as additional discretionary funding 

Deadline: late October to November (Gates Cambridge – for applicants who are both U.S. citizens and currently reside in the U.S.) 

Learn more: Postgraduate Cambridge University Scholarship | Gates Cambridge   

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship 

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program) provides up to $5,000 in merit-based scholarships to outstanding American undergraduate students with high financial need to pursue credit-bearing academic studies and career-oriented internships abroad. These opportunities equip Gilman Scholars with international experience, global networks, and foreign language skills essential to advancing the U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.

Eligibility: applicants must be receiving a federal Pell grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship, must be outstanding American undergraduate students with high financial need who pursue credit-bearing academic studies and career-oriented internships abroad 

Amount: up to $5,000 in merit-based scholarships 

Deadline: October 

Learn more: Program Overview - Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship 

Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study full-time at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarship is merit-based, with the purpose of developing public-spirited leaders, and to promote international understanding and peace through an international community of Scholars. Applying for the Scholarship is a challenge, but it is an experience which has helped generations of young people to succeed. We encourage applications from talented students around the world. Rhodes Scholars come to the UK for two or more years and can apply to study most full-time postgraduate courses in almost any field offered by Oxford University. 

Eligibility: Talented students interested in postgraduate study at the University of Oxford who complete a merit-based application process which identifies potential public-spirited leaders.

Amount: Covers the cost of University of Oxford course fees and an annual stipend of approximately $24,000.

Deadline: October

Learn more: Scholarships | Rhodes Trust

Fulbright Awards

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright finds solutions to complex global issues and creates connections in a changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities to advance knowledge and innovation across all academic disciplines. Awards are available to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or national with a conferred bachelor's degree before the start of the grant period, must meet language requirements of the award to which they are applying and demonstrate sufficient competency to complete their project and adjust to life in the host country

Amount: Stipend based on the cost of living in the host country plus: health benefits, 24/7 support line, 12 months of non-competitive eligibility hiring status with in the federal government. Other benefits contingent on award and country

Deadline: October

Learn more: US Fulbright Program - New Home Page

Boren Award

The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students. All eligible applicants have the option to either apply for a Regional Flagship Language Initiative or select/design their own study program.  

Eligibility:  Undergraduate (Boren Scholars) or graduate (Boren Fellows) students 

Amount: $8,000-$30,000 

Deadline: January/February 

Learn more: Resources | Boren Awards 

Department of Energy Scholars Program

The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) administers a special U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program. This program introduces students or recent college graduates to the DOE and other federal agencies' missions and operations. The goal of the FEMP DOE Scholars Program is to increase the agility and skills of the federal workforce through training including enhancing opportunities for veterans-preference interns aligned with DOE's emphasis on catalyzing federal infrastructure investments while strengthening national energy security and resilience, cybersecurity, and building optimization. Interns are selected by FEMP and placed in federal agencies in the Washington, D.C., area. The duration of the internships is generally from early June to mid-August.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens, undergraduate or graduate students, recent graduates who have degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics or in a discipline that supports DOE mission

Amount: scholars receive a $750/week stipend with housing allowance up to $300/week and daily commuting expenses of $20/week, inbound travel to and from the appointment site will be reimbursed up to $1,000 for participants living more than 50 miles one way from their appointment site

Deadline: August

Learn more: FEMP DOE Scholars Program | Department of Energy

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program is a 10-week summer research internship for undergraduate and master's students in STEM majors. Participants complete a cutting-edge research project at one of the Department’s National Laboratories or DOE Headquarters in support of the Department of Energy’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office. MLEF participants are mentored by DOE scientists and engineers while completing a research project over the course of the summer. At the end of the program, participants present their research findings at the MLEF Technical Forum. During the 10-week appointment, fellows receive a weekly stipend, and may be eligible to receive travel and housing assistance.

Eligibility: must be at least 18, U.S. citizen, GPA of at least 2.8, currently enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college or university (associate, bachelor's, master's at time of application), college sophomore or higher, completed at least one years as matriculated undergraduate student at time of applying, be available for 10-week summer internship

Amount: undergraduates receive a stipend of $7,500 for the 10-week program; master's students receive a stipend of $8,500 for the 10-week program; some participants may be authorized to receive an additional allowance to offset the cost of housing and travel expenses; the allowance may not cover the full cost of housing or travel to the program site

Deadline: January

Learn more: Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The NIH UGSP is a financial needs-based scholarship award for students who are committed to biomedical, behavioral and social science research. The program provides scholarship recipients up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational, and reasonable living expenses. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed up to two years.

Eligibility: Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university. Have a grade point average of 3.3 or greater on a 4.0-point scale, or rank within the top five percent of your class. Demonstrate exceptional financial need certified by your undergraduate institution’s financial aid office.

Amount: up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational and reasonable living expenses; scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to two years

Deadline: April

Learn more: Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) | Office of Intramural Training & Education at the National Institutes of Health

As one of several high-profile U.S. Department of State recruitment programs, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship seeks to attract top technology talent to the Foreign Service. A merit- and need-based program, the FAIT Fellowship encourages applications from individuals across the United States, including those with financial need. The program is designed for highly talented individuals who want to pursue an IT-related undergraduate or graduate degree (such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, computer engineering, IT services administration, and computer systems networking and more), and a career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Technology Officer.

Eligibility: must be a U.S. citizen, be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time IT-related bachelor's or master's degree program at a U.S.-based accredited institution, be on timeline to graduate in two years, maintain a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, for students entering their junior year or enrolling in a master's degree program, obtain/maintain security clearances and suitability requirements, meet minimum medical qualification, agree to five-year commitment as a foreign service diplomatic technology officer 

Amount: Covers academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship financial assistance for two years of a bachelor's or master's IT-related program, two internships: one domestic and one abroad; mentoring and other professional development opportunities, five-year foreign service commitment as a Diplomatic Technology Officer 

Deadline: January  

Learn more: FAIT Fellowship - FAIT Fellowship 

Hertz Graduate Fellowship

The Hertz Fellowship is the nation’s most competitive award for doctoral students in applied science, engineering, and mathematics. Awarded through a rigorous selection process that has been honed over eight decades, Hertz Fellows receive up to five years of funding — offering the unique flexibility to pursue bold ideas and a community of influential peers dedicated to their success.

Eligibility: Citizen or permanent resident of the United States; college seniors, first-year graduate students, or students in the gap period preparing to apply to graduate school; must intend to pursue a full-time, in-person PhD in applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics or engineering at an institution in the United States

Amount: Provides a cost-of-education allowance and a personal stipend valued at up to $250,000 for up to five years of funding

Deadline: Applications close in late October

Learn more: https://www.hertzfoundation.org/

National Science Foundation Fellowships

Graduate Research Fellowships

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and strength of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. Since 1952, the program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, including STEM education. NSF GRFP was established to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM, including STEM education. NSF encourages applications from the full spectrum of talent that the U.S. has to offer. 

Eligibility: Graduate students pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in STEM fields, including STEM education. 

Amount: Three-year annual stipend of $37,000 with $16,000 cost of education allowance 

Deadline: November 

Learn more: Home - NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program (GRFP) 

SMART Scholarship-for-Service

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a unique opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students to advance their education and jumpstart their careers. SMART provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees. SMART scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, summer internships, and after graduation, civilian employment with the Department of War. Applications are open annually from August 1 to the first Friday in December. Check your eligibility now to see if you qualify and take the first step toward a successful future in STEM.

Eligibility: Citizen of United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK, 18 years or older by January 1, 2028; have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; be currently pursuing or intend to pursue education in Fall 2027; plan to attend or enroll in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, obtain and maintain security clearance, request 1-5 years of degree funding, complete summer internships for awards greater than 1.5 years, accept a one-for-one post-graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of War merit-based; scholarships available for bachelor’s master’s, doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees in aerospace and aeronautical engineering, biomedical engineering, biosciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, cognitive/neural/behavioral sciences, computer science/engineering, data science and analytics, electrical engineering, geosciences, industrial and systems engineering, information sciences, materials science/engineering, mechanical engineering, naval architecture/ocean engineering, nuclear engineering, oceanography, operations research, physics, software engineering 

Amount: covers full tuition, annual stipends, mentorship, health/book allowances, summer internships at a Department of War facility 

Deadline: early December 

Learn more: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?id=smart_index 

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Created by Congress in 1975, the Foundation was President Truman’s idea. A pragmatic Midwesterner who did not attend college, President Truman did not want a brick-and-mortar monument. Instead, he encouraged a living memorial that would give life to the values of service that animated his career. In that spirit, the Truman Foundation supports Americans answering the call to serve.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens, U.S. national residents of American Samoa, currently enrolled at a U.S.-based accredited institution, junior or senior status, planning to attend graduate school in pursuit of a career in public service 

Amount: Receives funding for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government 

Deadline: February 

Learn more: The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation 

The Beinecke Scholarship

The Beinecke Scholarship Program provides substantial scholarships for the graduate education of young people of exceptional promise. Today, the program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated junior-year college students to pursue available opportunities and to be courageous in selecting a research- or creative-focused course of graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.

Eligibility: must be enrolled full-time and in good academic standing, use all funding within six years of completing undergraduate studies and within five years of beginning graduate school, supports junior-year college students to pursue opportunities in research- or creative-focused graduate study in arts, humanities, or social sciences

Amount: recipients receive a $35,000 total scholarship (distributed over up to five years in support of graduate study – funds are sent directly to the graduate institution

Deadline: late March/early April

Learn more: The Sperry Fund and The Beinecke Scholarship

Marshall Scholarship

As future leaders, with a lasting understanding of British society, Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments and their institutions. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging, and their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. Their direct engagement with Britain through its best academic programmes contributes to their ultimate personal success.

Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens who hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards beginning in fall, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university within three years and six months of the beginning of their award period

Amount: Covers university fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research/daily travel grants, fares to and from the U.S., and, if applicable, contribution toward the support of a dependent spouse

Deadline: late September

Learn more: About – Marshall Scholarships

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Knight-Hennessy Scholars has no restrictions based on age, college or university, field of study, or career aspiration. We encourage citizens and residents of all countries to apply. We do not require applicants to seek endorsements from colleges, universities, or other institutions. Additionally, we have no quotas by discipline, program, or world region. First, in addition to applying to Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS), you must apply to, be accepted by, and enroll in a full-time Stanford graduate degree program including, but not limited to, DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MPP, MS, or PhD programs. 

Eligibility: for graduate students at Stanford University

Amount: up to three years of financial support to pursue graduate studies at any of Stanford's seven schools

Deadline: October

Learn more: Admission | Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program

The DoD, through the Office of the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering and the military services, promotes education in science and engineering disciplines relevant to the Defense mission. One means of promoting science and engineering education is through awarding fellowships to encourage promising U.S. scientists to pursue doctoral degrees in designated research disciplines. The DoD National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program is a competitive fellowship that is awarded to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. dual citizens who intend to pursue a Doctoral degree aligned to the DoD services Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) in research and development at a U.S. institution of their choice.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. dual citizens who intend to pursue a doctoral degree aligned to the DoD services Broad Agency Announcements in research and development at a U.S. institution of their choice. Disciplines include (but are not limited to): aeronautical/astronautical engineering, astrodynamics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomedical engineering, biosciences (including toxicology), biotechnology (separate from biosciences), chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, cognitive/neural/behavioral sciences, computer/computational sciences, cyber sciences (including “hard” networks, cybersecurity, disinformation), electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, naval architecture and ocean engineering (including Undersea Systems), oceanography (including ocean acoustics, remote sensing, marine meteorology), physics (including optics), political/economic/sociocultural sciences, space physics, quantum science.

Amount: Covers full tuition, required fees (excluding room and board) and a monthly stipend of $3,600

Deadline: late October

Learn more: ndseg.sysplus.com  

Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) provides outstanding opportunities to students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex science and engineering problems. The program fosters a community of energetic and committed Ph.D. students, alumni, DOE laboratory staff and scientists who want to have an impact on the nation while advancing their research. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science and National Nuclear Security Administration.

Eligibility: open to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, senior undergrads/first-year grad students, recipients must be full-time doctoral students; most fellows work in traditional scientific disciplines that rely on high-performing computer (HPC) to address research problems, a second track supports those studying applied mathematics, statistics, computer science or computer engineering with research interests that advance HPC’s use in science

Amount: fellows receive a stipend, tuition and fees and an annual academic allowance ($45,000 annual stipend + payment of full tuition and fees); renewable for up to four years,

Deadline: January

Learn more: Home | DOE CSGF

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