Grants, Fellowships & Scholarships
The below list has been organized by broad eligibility categories. Review the details to ensure you qualify.
In addition see the specialized lists for: Architecture | Art | Engineering
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Unrestricted or Limited Restrictions
Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation
Awarded to internationally renowned academics from abroad in recognition of their entire academic record to date.
Award: €60,000 ($69,882 USD)
Eligibility: Must be nominatedElla Lyman Cabot Trust
Supports persons with charitable, religious, artistic, educational, and scientific projects that promote the good of others.
Award: No formal limit. Range of $15,000 - $25,000 USD
Eligibility: Visit website
Deadline: Early April and Early NovemberGates Cambridge
Designed to support full-time postgraduate study in any subject at the University of Cambridge for those with outstanding intellectual ability and a commitment to improving the lives of others.
Award: Full tuition; housing stipend; travel costs; additional discretionary funds
Eligibility: non-UK citizen; applying to eligible graduate study programs
Deadline: October 9Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree.
Award: $500 - $5,000 USD
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, permanent resident or DACA eligible; undergraduate degree
Deadline: February 15Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships
Enables foreign students from 110 different countries to study for 1-2 years in Japan.
Award: Based on level of study
Eligibility: Varies according to scholarship
Deadline: Varies based on scholarship organizer. Contact the Japanese Embassy in your country for details.Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Knight-Hennessy Scholars develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation.
Award: Funding to pursue graduate study at Stanford
Eligibility: Citizens of all countries; applying to enroll in any full-time graduate degree program(s) at Stanford
Deadline: Visit websiteOpen Society Foundations
Awards grants, scholarships, and fellowships throughout the year to organizations and individuals who share Open Society values.
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Varies
Deadline: Varies based on scholarship and fellowshipThe Schwarzman Scholars Scholarship
Schwarzman Scholars looks to prepare young leaders to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century.
Award: Visit website
Eligibility: Undergraduate degree; demonstrate strong English skills; must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age
Deadline: Visit websiteThe Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service -- FELPS
Leadership development program for early-career public service professionals in New York City.
Fee: $750 USD to participate in the fellowship
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree; employed full-time in a public service position
Deadline: September 12The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Supports immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate school in the United States.
Award: Up to $90,000 USD over two years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree; must be 30 or younger
Deadline: November 1The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Offers grants that support a wide variety of projects, scholarships, and training that Rotarians are doing around the world. Explore the grant types and find one that’s right for your project.True Ventures’ True Entrepreneur Corps (TEC) Summer Fellowship
For students passionate about technology and entrepreneurship.
Award: $11,000 USD stipend
Eligibility: Eligible work in the U.S. without sponsorship; Undergraduate; rising junior or senior
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U.S. Citizens only
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad.
Award: Based on length of study and student need
Eligibility: US Citizen; undergraduate student; receiving Federal Pell Grant funding
Deadline: Refer to each term for specific datesBoren Fellowships
Funding for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad.
Award: Up to $24,000 USD
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen; in or applying to a graduate program
Deadline: January 29Boren Scholarships
Funding opportunities for U.S. students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad.
Award: $8,000 - $20,000 USD (dependent on length of time)
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen; undergraduate degree program
Deadline: February 5British Marshall Scholarships
Finances young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom.
Award: University fees; cost of living; books; thesis; research and daily travel grants
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen; bachelor’s degree
Deadline: Early OctoberFulbright Grants
Allows students to undertake research or advanced study for one year in a foreign country. Enrolled Cooper Union students must submit applications to the campus Fulbright advisor.
Award: Based on host country
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen; bachelor’s degree
Internal Campus Deadline: Contact Career Center
National Application Deadline: October 8George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland.
Award: Full tuition; housing; monthly living stipend ($1,250 USD) for up to one year
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen; bachelor’s degree; 18 years of age or older
Deadline: September 27Harry S. Truman Scholarships
Financial support for those preparing for a career in public service.
Award: Tuition, room and board, books up to $1,000 and mandatory fees
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen; junior or senior; must be nominated by university/college
Deadline: February 4The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program
Funding to participants who are prepared to academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service.
Award: Tuition, room and board, books and some travel
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen; enrolled in master’s program; 3.2 GPA; statement of financial need
Deadline: September 17The Japan Exchange & Teaching Program (JET Program)
Competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan.
Award: ¥3,360,000 yearly salary ($30,879USD)
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen; bachelor’s degree; agree to reside in Japan
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U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents or DACA
American - Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)
Awarded to individuals who pursue research, study, or creative arts projects in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year.
Award: Fellowships up to $23,000 USD & grants up to $5,000 USD
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents; undergraduate degree holders
Deadline: November 1Ford Foundation Fellowships
Designed to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity.
Award: $24,000 - $45,000 USD stipend
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident; committed to career in teaching and research
Deadlines: December 17; Supplementary Materials - January 7Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarships and Grants
Support American students of Polish descent for graduate studies at colleges and universities in the United States.
Award: $1,000 - $7,000 USD
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of Polish descent; graduate student
Deadline: January 15National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds that are committed to careers in biomedical behavioral and social science health-related research.
Award: Up to $20,000 USD
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident; undergraduate student; financial need; 3.3 GPA
Deadline: March 18Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA)
Supports students in their pursuit of graduate degrees in public policy and international affairs.
Award: Tuition; travel expenses; stipend; housing with a meal plan; books and related course materials
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident; completing a master’s degree in public and/or international affairs
Deadline: November 1Rhodes Scholarship
Study toward a degree in any field at Oxford University.
Award: Educational costs, such as tuition, laboratory and certain other fees
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident; 18 but not yet 24 years of age
Deadline: October 3Institute for International Education (Study Abroad Funding)
This directory features detailed descriptions of hundreds of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, grants, and paid internships for U.S. undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students, and professionals. -
Women
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Career Advancement Scholarship Program
Awarded to women in their specific geographic areas. Women seeking scholarships should contact their Legacy Partners directly. Check in your local community to see if there is a BPW organization near you.True Ventures’ Priya Haji Fellowship
Helps to kickstart women’s careers who are passionate about entrepreneurship in the start-up world.
Award: $7,000 USD monthly stipend
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree; U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Deadline: Visit website -
Native Americans & Indiginous Alaskans
American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships and Fellowships
Support for American Indians and Alaska natives.
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Pursuing higher education degree; demonstrate tribal affiliation through the submission of Tribal Eligibility Certificate, submit a financial needs form
Deadline: July 15Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Awards scholarships for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment.
Award: Up to $7,000 USD
Eligibility: Native Americans and Alaska Natives; college sophomores and juniors
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Alumni, Professionals, or Current PhD Students
Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA)
Supports students in their pursuit of graduate degrees in public policy and international affairs.
Award: Tuition; travel expenses; stipend; housing with a meal plan; books and related course materials
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident; completing a master’s degree in public and/or international affairs
Deadline: November 1The Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service -- FELPS
Leadership development program for early-career public service professionals in New York City.
Fee: $750 USD to participate in the fellowship
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree; employed full-time in a public service position
Deadline: September 12