External Fellowship Deadlines
Please check websites if a fellowship lists an old date or TBA.
Scholarship | Description | Campus Deadline | Final Deadline |
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AAAS Science and Technology | Opportunity to learn first-hand about policy making. | November 1, 2021 by 11:59 pm EST | |
AAMC MD-PhD Resources | Funding MD/PhD Dual Degree Training. | Varies, Check website | |
ADB - Japan | ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years. | Varies, Check website | |
AFLSE | Full-tuition to American citizens (or permanent residents) for one year graduate study at the London School of Economics. | Encouraged to apply as soon as possible to LSE, Check Website | |
AIGC | For Native American students. | High School Applications open January, 2021; See website for final deadline Undergrad Applications open January, 2021; See website for final deadline Graduate Applications open January, 2021; See website for final deadline | |
Allen Lee Hughes | Individuals interested in artistic and technical production, arts administration and community engagement. Fellowship provides a modest stipend. | Applications for the 2021-2022 season are currently on hold due to COVID-19; check website for updates | |
Alpha Lambda Delta | For initiated members of Alpha Lambda Delta, funding to obtain professional or graduate degrees. | February 1, 2022 | |
American Council of Learned Societies | For study in humanities and related social sciences. | Varies Depending on Program; Check Website | |
American Progress | Applications received on a rolling basis; see website for details | ||
American Scandinavian Foundation | Funding for students from Scandinavian countries to study in the US and for US students to study in Scandinavia. | November 1, 2021 | |
Anchor | Funds to assist graduate students in fields related to water resources, surface and groundwater quality, coastal development, habitat restoration, and contaminated sediment management. | Opens Fall 2021; check website for updates | |
APAICS | Fellowships for students interested in public service careers. | January 24, 2020 by 5:00 pm EST | |
API American Scholarship Fund | Various Scholarships. | January 22, 2020 (opens September 4, 2019) | |
APLP | For alumni studying emergent Asia Pacific regional issues. | Not offering 2021 APLP; check back in Fall 2021 for the 2022 APLP | |
Asian Cultural Council | Support for international travel and cultural exchange between Asia and the U.S., and among the countries of Asia. | applications open each year in the Fall; check website for details | |
ASPPH-EPA | ASPPH works with practice partners locally, nationally, and globally to prepare the future public health workforce through mentored, practical training experiences. | Varies by program; check website | |
Astraea | Funding for projects addressing LGBT issues/organizations. | Varies by Fund, Check Website | |
Audria M. Edwards | Funding for LGBT students/ children of LGBT parents. | April 1, 2022 all materials must be received by this date. | |
AWIS | For women enrolled in math and science college courses. Various Scholarships. | March 15, 2022 (opens January 2, 2022) | |
Bayliss Radio | Funding for students majoring in Broadcast Communications. | TBA; check website | |
Beattie | Funds graduate student research on rare or endangered US plants. | January 31, 2022 | |
Benjamin Gilman International | Funding for undergraduate study abroad. | October 5, 2021 by 11:59 pm PST October 12, 2021 Advisor deadline (by 11:59 pm PST) | |
Better Chance | Funding for Native American and minority students. | Application cycle for Fall 2023 opens February 1, 2022; Check website for more information | |
Bibliographical Society of America | For bibliographical research and inquiry. | November 1, 2020 | |
#Boren Graduate Fellowships | For students who want to emphasize international language. | December 2, 2021 | January 26, 2022 by 5:00 pm EST (2:00 pm PST) |
*Boren Undergraduate Scholarships | For students interested in international studies and language. | December 6, 2021 | February 2, 2022 by 5:00 pm EST (2:00 pm PST) |
Bread and Roses | Funding for gay men from the five-county Philadelphia region. | November 1, 2020 by 5:00 PM EST | |
Breakthrough Collaborative | Eight-week program for college-aged teachers. | January 16, 2020 Early Action deadline (applications open October 15, 2019) February 27, 2020 Regular Decision deadline (applications open October 15, 2019) | |
Brower Youth Awards | Six annual awards for environmental projects. | May 1, 2019 by 8:59 pm PST | |
Brown and Caldwell | For students pursuing degrees in Environmental Sciences. | April 15, 2019 | |
BUNAC Blue Card | Opportunity to work as an intern in the UK. Requires additional Funding. | Year-Round; Advise applying at least 8 weeks before arrival in UK | |
Canon Collins | For nationals from Southern African Countries to pursue postgraduate degrees in the UK or southern Africa. | Varies by Program, Check website | |
CAPAL Scholarships and internships | Internships and Scholarships for Asian Pacific Americans. | February 13, 2020 by 11:59 pm EST | |
Carnegie | Politics, International Relations | December 1, 2021 | January 15, 2022 |
Cartland Shackford Medical | Awards to graduating women. | January 27, 2020 each award; check website | |
CHCI Fellowships | Funding for Latino students. | January 18, 2022 (opens October 1, 2021) | |
CHCI Internships | Funding for Latino students. | October 1, 2021 for 2022 Spring Internship December 1, 2021 for 2022 Summer Internship February 15, 2022 for 2022 Fall Internship | |
Chevening | Scholarship schemes, all fields, for study in the UK. | Varies Depending on Program, Check Website | |
City Year | Americorps program to build stronger democracy. | Rolling deadline; Check website | |
Clinton International | Funding for study abroad. | November 1, 2021 Spring 2022 Semester June 1, 2022 Fall 2022 Semester | |
Commonwealth | For pursuit of a postgraduate or doctoral degree at Commonwealth universities. | Varies based on program or country; check website | |
Community Action Grants | Fellowships and grants for women. | Varies, Check website | |
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management | For African American, Hispanic American, and Native Americans pursuing a Masters in Business. | October 15, 2020 Early Application Deadline January 5, 2021 Traditional Application Deadline | |
CORO | Nine-month leadership training program in public affairs. | January 8, 2020 | |
Cosmos Club | To meet specific research needs not covered by other supporting funds. | November 1, 2019 by Midnight EDT | |
DAAD | Funding for undergraduate and graduate. study in the Federal Republic of Germany. | Varies by Program; Check website | |
Dam Scholarship | For grad students whose studies may help with dam-related issues. | February 14, 2020 | |
Davies-Jackson | Funding to study at Cambridge. | Not being offered in 2021 | |
Davis-Putter | For students working for peace and justice. | April 1, 2022 | |
DOE Computational Science | Support for grad students pursuing work in mathematics, computer science, and science/engineering fields. | January 15, 2020 | |
Earhart | Funding for women pursuing a Ph.D./Doctoral degree in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. | November 15, 2020 | |
Echoing Green | Two-year fellowship for sustainable public service projects. | opens September 2019; check website | |
Effective Writing and Scholarship Program | For LGBTQA High School students preparing for college. | February 14, 2019 | |
Elie Wiesel Prize | Essay contest for analysis of urgent ethical issues. | January 21, 2020 | |
El Pomar | Funds programs in leadership, community development, public, and nonprofit sectors. | January 8, 2020 | |
Emerson National Hunger | Programs to understand and eliminate hunger. | Opens in Fall 2021 for 2022-23; check website for updates | |
Environmental Leadership Program | Two-year leadership development program. | Varies by Program, Check website | |
Environmental Research and Education Foundation | For work in waste management. | April 19, 2019 | |
EPA Post-Doctoral | Post-Doctoral Research Programs | Varies by program; Check website | |
Erasmus Mundus Programme | Funds graduate study (masters and Ph.D.) in European Union countries. | Deadlines vary, Check website | |
Explorers | For pursuit of exploration and field sciences. | check website for updates | |
Ford Foundation | For students from minority or underrepresented groups. | January 2021 deadline for Supplemental Materials for submitted applications December 10, 2020 for 2021 Dissertation & Postdoctoral Fellowships December 17, 2020 for 2021 Pre-Doctorate Fellowships | |
Frame My Future Scholarship Contest | submit an original creation that communicates what you want to do in your personal and professional life after college. Follow the theme: This is How I Frame My Future. | April 1, 2020 by 11:59 pm EST (opens October 16, 2019) | |
Freeman-Asia Scholarship | Scholarships to support study abroad in East or Southeast Asia | Applications for the 2021-22 Academic Year will open in early 2021, check website; all applications will be due by 5:00 pm EST | |
*Fulbright | Funds one year self-directed learning/research, or teaching in over 160 countries | September 7, 2021 | October 12, 2021 ONLINE, by 2:00 p.m. PST |
Garden Club | 27 scholarships and several fellowships. | Varies by Program, Check website | |
Gates-Cambridge | Funds research and studies addressing global problems. | Depends on Program; Check website for details | |
Global Health Corps | Fully-funded, year-long fellowships in Social Justice. | check website for updates | |
Gloria Barron | For Graduate students researching the wilderness, especially conservation. | Opens in January 2022 | |
Goldwater | For sciences, math, or engineering students | November 30, 2021 | January 28, 2022 by 5 pm CST (3 pm PST) Application Deadline |
Governor's Fellowship (Indiana) | 12-month training experience in Indiana State government. | February 28, 2020 must be postmarked by the deadline | |
Governor's Fellowship (Virginia) | For students from Virginia or studying in Virginia. | March 15, 2019 | |
Greater Seattle Business Association | Undergraduate funding for LGBTQ students and allies. | January 14, 2022 by 5 pm PST | |
Green Corps | Graduates - paid Environmental leadership program | Applications now open, APPLY ONLINE | |
Greenlining Academy | Leadership program. | Varies, Check Website | |
Greenshields | Funding for traditional artists (not digital) to further training or other assistance. | Accepted throughout the year | |
HACU Scholarship Program | The administrator of scholarship opportunities provided by partners. | varies by program; check website for deadlines | |
Harvard Business School | One-week management training program. | check website for updates | |
Herbert Memorial Scholarship | "To further interest and research in the water Resources of Colorado" ~Website | check website for updates | |
Hertz | Funding toward Ph.D. degree in applied physical sciences. | check website for updates | |
Humane Studies Fellowship | For undergrad, grad, law and professional students. | December 1, 2020 applications open August 1, 2020 | |
Humanity in Action | For students studying for understanding and working for human rights. | October 1, 2021 for Spring 2022 February 1, 2022 for Summer 2022 June 1, 2022 for Fall 2022 | |
Huntington Public Service | Funding for graduating college senior to pursue public service worldwide. | January 14, 2022 | |
IAPA | For young journalists. | January 31, 2020 | |
Independent Institute | Internships for graduates, undergraduates, and recently graduated in marketing, development, publicity and publishing. | October 1, 2021 Winter/Spring 2022 deadline April 1, 2022 Summer 2022 Deadline July 1, 2022 Fall 2022 Deadline | |
Insight Collaborative | One-year fellowship to study conflict management. | Early January 2022; Check website for details | |
International Dissertation Field Research | Graduate students in humanities and social sciences enrolled in doctoral programs in the USA. | November 4, 2020 | |
ISA | Various scholarships for students in fields of automation and control. | February 24, 2019 | |
ISI Fellowships | Various Fellowships. | February 1, 2020 | |
Japan/World Bank | Funding to study in a foreign country. | opens January 16, 2020; check website for deadline | |
JASSO | For students interested in studying or teaching in Japan. | Check Website | |
Jeanette Rankin Foundation | Funding for low-income women ages 35+ for college education. | Opens November 2021; Check website for details | |
Jennings Randolph Peace Scholar | Supports doctoral dissertations on peace. | opens September, 2021; check website for deadline | |
JISP | Funds training for Japanese nationals studying Economics. | November 30, 2021 | |
KAPF Scholarships | Various Scholarships | varies by program; check website for deadlines | |
Karman | Recognize and assist students with great scholastic achievements | On hold for 2021-2022 fellowship year | |
Kennedy Memorial Internships | Assist Advocacy Team. | Check Website for Current Internships | |
Kennedy School of Government | For studies for a masters in MPA, MPP, and MPA/ID. | Check website | |
Kinley Memorial Fellowship | Funds advanced study in fine arts. | check website for updates | |
Klausman Women in Business | For women of any nationality studying business. | each Zonta club has its own deadline | |
Knight-Hennessy Scholars | Graduate program for civic leadership | October 6, 2021 by 1:00 pm PST for Fall 2022 | |
Kosciuszko | For graduate, undergraduate, and exchange programs in Poland. | January 15, 2020 for all available scholarships | |
L'Oreal USA | For women in sciences, provides postdoctoral fellowships for women in specific fields. | opens December 2021 for 2022; check website for deadline | |
Live Out Loud | For High School LGBTQ students. | check website for updates | |
*Luce Scholars | October 12, 2021 by 5 pm | November 1, 2021 | |
Madison | Funds studies for teaching American Government, American History, Social Studies. | March 1, 2022 (opens September 17, 2021) | |
MALDEF Scholarships | For Mexican-American college, graduate, and law students. | Varies by program; Check website | |
Malyon Smith | Funds graduate study in psychology. | Usually March 30; check website for details | |
Markowski-Leach | Funding for specific colleges. | Applications open January 2022; check website for more details | |
*Marshall | Funds two years of graduate study at any UK university | September 1, 2021 | September 28, 2021 by 2:00 pm PST (online and in hard copy) |
Mayo | For young scientists to build skills and test inclinations toward research. | February 1, 2022 | |
MfA Newton | Master's level teacher training. | Varies based upon program and location; check website for details | |
Microsoft | Internships for Undergraduate students studying computer science. | On hold for 2020 | |
Mirzayan Science & Tech Policy - Grad | For students to understand interactions of science, government, and technology. | September 14, 2020 | |
*Mitchell Scholarship | Funds two years of graduate study at any Irish university | September 1, 2021 | September 24, 2022 by 2:00 pm PST |
Muskie | Encourage economic and democratic growth in Eurasia. | Opens in Fall 2021; Check website for updates | |
NAS/NRC Research | Promotes excellence in scientific and technological research. | August 1, 2021 by 5:00 pm EST November 1, 2021 by 5:00 pm EST February 1, 2022 by 5:00 pm EST May 1, 2022 by 5:00 pm EST | |
National Academies | Fellowships for researchers in Academic, Federal, Industrial and International workforces. | Varies; Check website | |
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force | Internships. | Check website for details | |
National Gay Pilot Assoc | Funding for pursuit of aviation careers. | check website for updates | |
National GEM Consortium | Funding for minorities studying engineering and science. | November 13, 2021 | |
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund | For Hispanic-American students. | February 15, 2019 | |
NCAA | Grad school funding for athletes in NCAA sports. | Varies, Check Website | |
Nelson Mandela | Post-graduate opportunities for South African students. | Opens March 2021; Check website for details | |
NIH Undergrad | Funds students from disadvantaged backgrounds in biomedical or other health-related research. | Opens January 2021; Check website for details | |
NOAA Hollings Scholarship | Fund research in Oceanic and Atmospheric patterns. | opens September, 2021; check website for deadline | |
NPR Kroc | For students interested in radio journalism. | December 31, 2021 | |
NSF, Funding | Funding for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral work. | Varies, Check Website | |
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program | Funding for studies in science and engineering. | October 20, 2020 Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Materials Research deadline October 21, 2020 Life Sciences and Geosciences deadline October 22, 2020 Social Sciences, Psychology, STEM deadline October 23, 2020 Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy deadline October 30, 2020 Reference letters for all fields of study due | |
NWF EcoLeaders | EcoLeaders develop leadership skills, access resources, and network through an online community. | Year-round | |
NYC Urban Fellows | Nine-month program for young/aspiring public policy makers. | January 13, 2020 by 6:00 pm EST | |
Oak Ridge Institute | Internships and scholarships for students of all ages in various science-related fields. | Varies by program, Check Website | |
OAS Scholarships | To assist in academic studies. | Varies, Check Website | |
Open Society Institute | Grants, Scholarships, Internships. | Varies, Check Website | |
Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships | Outstanding undergraduates from across the nation, chosen from students serving in a summer professional position with the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC, and the U.S. Embassies in London and Paris. | opens Fall 2021 for Summer 2022; check website for updates | |
Partners in Health/Social Justice | Internship program focusing on issues in health/social justice. | Check Website for Current Internships | |
Pickering Foreign Affairs | For students interested in foreign service. | Applications accepted September 2021-February 2022; check website for deadline | |
PMF Program | Leadership Development Program in government for advanced degree programs. | Applications open for two weeks in Fall 2021; check website for deadlines | |
Point Foundation | Various scholarships and programs. | Opens November 1, 2021 January 26, 2022 by 9 am PST | |
PPIA | Preparation for graduate programs in public and international affairs. | Opens Fall 2021; check website for deadline | |
Pride | Funding for college, LGBTQ encouraged. | Opens October 11, 2021; Check website for details | |
Pride Law Fund | Funds post-graduate study in law. | January 30, 2020 | |
Prism Foundation | Funding for LGBTQ+ Asian Pacific Islanders. | June 7, 2021 by 11:59 pm PST | |
Public Allies | Ten month program with local nonprofit organizations. | Varies, Check Website | |
Rangel Fellows Program | Funds two years of graduate study in field relevant to the Foreign Service | October 14, 2020 by 11:59 pm EST | |
Reagan-Fascell | Support activists, practitioners, scholars from new and aspiring democracies. | October 1, 2020 for the 2021-2022 Academic Year October 8, 2020 Letters of Recommendation Due | |
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) | Funding for research for undergraduates. | August 25, 2021 | |
*Rhodes Scholarship | Funds two years of graduate study at Oxford University. | September 1, 2021 | October 6, 2021 online by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time |
Ron Brown | Funding up to four years for High School seniors. | November 1, 2021 Early Application January 9, 2022 Final Postmarked Deadline | |
Roosevelt Summer Academy | Various internships. | check website for updates | |
Roothbert | Funding for undergraduates or graduates. | February 1, 2022 by 11:59 pm (Applications open November 1, 2021) | |
Rotary Ambassadorial | One year study abroad opportunity in any discipline in over 160 countries worldwide. | Varies; Check website | |
Rotary Peace | Funding for study at a Rotary Center for International Studies. | 2022-23 application will be available February 2021 | |
SACI - Florence | Study abroad in art/art history and Italian culture and language. | Varies, Check Website | |
Schwarzman | Graduate program for leadership development. | August 27, 2021 | Applications due in May 2022 for applicants holding passports from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao September 21, 2021 by 11:59 pm EDT for applicants holding a passport from any country other than mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao |
Scoville - Peace | Internship opportunity for college graduates to serve 6-9 months with a participating organization of their choice in Washington DC. | October 1, 2021 for Spring 2022 Deadline January 7, 2022 for Fall 2022 Deadline | |
SDE/ GWIS | For female members of Sigma Delta Epsilon. | check website for updates | |
Sidley Prelaw | Funding for prelaw students. | January 10, 2020 | |
Sigma Xi Research | October 1, 2021 for Fall cycle March 15, 2022 for Spring cycle | ||
Skadden Fellowship Foundation | Funds graduating law students. | September 10, 2021 | |
Smithsonian | Various fellowships and internships. | Varies Depending on Program, Check Website | |
Society for Women Engineers | Funding for women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science. | February 14, 2020 Sophomore - Graduate level May 1, 2020 Freshman deadline | |
Soros Fellowships | Funds graduate study in any discipline or professional school, for students who have green cards, are naturalized citizens, or who have two parents who are naturalized citizens. | October 28, 2021 by 2:00 pm ET | |
South Pacific and East Timor | Funds study in South Pacific and East Timor. | Varies by program; Check website for more details | |
Spencer Dissertation | Funding pursuit of doctoral degrees at a grad school in the United States. | October 8, 2020 Dissertation Fellowship Deadline by 5 pm Eastern time November 18, 2020 Postdoctoral Fellowship Deadline by 5 pm Eastern time | |
Student Academy Awards | Awards and cash grants offered for student films. | June 1, 2021 | |
Swiss Benevolent Society Scholarships | March 31, 2022 | ||
Teach For America | To teach in inner-city or rural schools. | Varies, Check website | |
TFAS Academic Internships | The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) hosts Washington, DC-based Academic Internship Programs for undergraduate students each summer, fall, and spring. | June 1, 2021 admission for Fall 2021 October 12, 2021 early admission for Spring 2022 November 15, 2021 final admission for Spring 2022 | |
*Truman | Graduate school funding for careers in service, policy | November 4, 2020 Junior Nominees deadline April 7, 2021 University nomination of Sophomores | February 2, 2021 Nominees in Junior Year |
U Chicago OMSA | Funding for Minorities and multicultural students. | Varies; Check website | |
Udall | Environmental studies, Native American tribal policy | February 12, 2021 | March 5, 2021 |
UGRAD | Global program for study in the US. | Varies by program; Check website | |
UNCF | Funding for African American students. | Varies, Check website | |
UNCF Merck | Funding for African-Americans interested in biomedical science education and research. | varies; check website | |
USAID | Toward a two-year master's degree in a U.S. institution to study an area of relevance to the USAID Foreign Service, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at USAID missions overseas. | check website for updates | |
USDA Scholarship | Funds students studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences at one of eighteen universities. | January 31, 2021 | |
Wake Forest University Corporate Fellows | Funds tuition and a $10,000 stipend for their program. | Other applications accepted on a rolling basis; check website April 1, 2022 Coverdell Fellows program deadline | |
WCPI | Train potential leaders in public policy formation to examine issues from the perspective, experiences, and needs of women. | June 7, 2021 by 5 pm EST | |
White House Fellows | Year-long fellowship as special assistants to senior White House Staff. | January 8, 2020 by 5:00 pm EST | |
WID Scholars | For women studying for national security, defense careers or related fields. | check website for updates | |
WILPF | Eleven-month internships for young women. | Check Website for Current Internships | |
Women's Policy Research | Building networking with people concerned with policy issues for women. | check website for current internships | |
Woods Hole | Fellowships in science and engineering. | February 5, 2022 | |
Worldstudio | Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture. | Opens February 2021; Check website for details | |
World Teach | Teach for one year in a different country. | Currently paused; Check website for details |