Most Popular College Scholarships
& Graduate School Fellowships

Scholarship Deadlines
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James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation — Graduate Fellowships
	♠	James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation — Junior and Senior Graduate Fellowships in the Study of the U.S. Constitution for Students and Teachers — Up to $24,000
Mar 8		The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers Junior and Senior Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. Generally, one Fellowship per state is awarded each year.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs — Exchange Programs
	♥	Gilman International Scholarships
Mar 1 Oct 4		This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
	♠	Fulbright Fellowship, U.S. Student Program
Oct 13		The Fulbright Fellowship U.S. Student Program offers fellowships for U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists to study, conduct research, and/or teach English abroad. In addition, Critical Language Enhancement Awards are available to grantees for study of critical need foreign languages before or during their grant period.
	♣	The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Oct 1		A year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries undergoing development or political transition. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides ten months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States. Humphrey Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or the private sector.
Morris K. Udall Foundation — Awards and Education Programs
	♥	Morris K. Udall Foundation — College Scholarships for Rising College Juniors and Seniors in Fields Related to the Environment — Up to $7,000
Mar 2		Scholarships are offered in any of three categories: to students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields; or to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care.
Teach for America — National Teacher Corps of Recent College Graduates
	♠	Teach for America - Teaching Jobs for Graduating College Seniors and Recent College Graduates
Mar 4		Individuals from all backgrounds, majors, and professional experiences who have what it takes to excel as teachers and improve the quality of education for children growing up in low-income communities. Teach for America corps members commit to teach for two years in low-income communities, then go on as alumni to lead efforts to change the face of public education.

High School Seniors	College & Graduate School	Study Abroad	Biomedical Internships
Hispanics, Latinos	Nationally Coveted	Teachers	Internships & Summer Jobs
Minorities	Engineers & Computer Sci.	Medical School	Ethnic Groups & Studies
Minority Health	High School Students	Public Health	Library Studies & History
Women	Biology & Environmental Sci.	Cancer Research	Media Communications
African Americans	Physical Sciences & Math	Nurses	Free Scholarships
Native Americans	Social Sciences	Arts & Humanities	Updates
CDC Fellowships	DOE Internships	Most Popular

U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — Training Programs in the Biomedical Sciences
	♥	U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
Mar 31		UGSP offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer and paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation.
	♠	U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health
Oct 13		The program is designed for candidates who are currently enrolled in medical school or in a graduate-level program and who are interested in global health. The basic requirements and process for applying for the Fulbright-Fogarty Program are the same as for any Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research Grant.
	♠	National Institutes of Health-Oxford-Cambridge Scholars
Dec 1		The National Institutes of Health Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program is an accelerated, individualized doctoral training program for outstanding science students committed to biomedical research careers. The program is based on the British system in which students perform doctoral research without required formal courses other than those which students choose to take in relationship to their own interests.
National Research Council (NRC) — Research Associateship Programs
May 1 Aug 1		The mission of the NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) is to promote excellence in scientific and technological research conducted by the U. S. government through the administration of programs offering graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. .
♠	♣	Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowships
Oct 29		Graduate and professional school students and those who have completed graduate studies (degree awarded) within the last five years may apply. Areas of study may include any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration, or any relevant interdisciplinary fields.
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) — Loans & Scholarships
♥	♠	National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarships
May 5		The National Health Service Corps Scholarship (NHSC) Program accepts applications once a year from students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited health professions training program in an eligible primary care discipline: medicine (MD or DO), dentistry, family nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife or physician assistant. You can apply before your first year or after you have finished one or more years of school. .
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Public Health Training Fellowships
	♣	Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS)
May 31		The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a 2-year postgraduate program of service and training in applied epidemiology. EIS is a unique program of mentoring and on-the-job training for health professionals interested in applied epidemiology.
The White House — About the White House
♥	♠	The White House Internships
Aug 23		The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.
	♠	Presidential Management Fellows
Oct 12		The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program seeks eligible individuals for selection as Finalists to obtain appointments as PMFs in the Federal Government. Presidential Management Fellows are assigned to work in a broad range of areas including public policy and administration, domestic and international issues, information technology, acquisition, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs.
	♣	White House Fellowships
Jan 7		The White House Fellows program is one of America's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government.
Thiel Foundation
♦	♥	Thiel Foundation - Thiel Fellowships
Open		The Thiel Fellowship gives $100,000 to young people who want to build new things instead of sitting in a classroom.
The Gates Scholarship
	♥	College Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors
Sep 15		The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for distinguished, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. The scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence throughout college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential. Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by FAFSA.
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships
	♠	U.S. Department of State - Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships
Sep 22		The Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship Program provides graduate students with financial support, mentoring and professional development to prepare them academically and professionally for a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. .
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program — Graduate Fellowships and Summer Internships
	♠	Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program — Graduate Fellowship Program — Up to $37,500/yr.
Sep 29		The Rangel Program selects Fellows in a highly competitive nationwide process and helps support them through two years of graduate study, internships and professional development activities, and entry into the Foreign Service. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers.
	♥	Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program — Summer Enrichment Program — $10,000
Feb 4		The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a 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.
British Council - USA — Study in the United Kingdom
	♠	Marshall Scholarships
Sep 28		Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. To be eligible for a Marshall Scholarship, candidates must be citizens of the United States of America and hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
Stanford University
	♠	Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Oct 6		Knight-Hennessy Scholars develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. Every year, up to 100 high-achieving students from around the world will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as all joint- and dual-degrees. Knight-Hennessy Scholars is the largest fully endowed scholars program in the world. We encourage applications to Knight-Hennessy Scholars from citizens of all countries.
Rhodes Scholarship Trust, Oxford University
	♠	Rhodes Scholarships
Oct 5		The Rhodes Scholarships bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England, and may allow funding in some instances for four years.
USAID
	♠	USAID - Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship — up to $104,000
Oct 16		The Payne Fellowship, which provides up to $93,000 in benefits over two years for graduate school, internships, and professional development activities, provides a unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service.
Henry Luce Foundation
♥	♠	Henry Luce Foundation - Henry Luce Scholars
Nov 1		The program 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. Luce Scholar candidates are nominated by participating colleges and universities.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation — Scholarships
	♥	Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors
Oct 31		Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each year for achievement-based scholarships.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
	♠	Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans - Graduate Fellowships for New Americans, Including Dreamers and DACA Students — Up to $90,000 over two years
Oct 27		Each fellowship supports up to two years of graduate study — in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program — in the United States. A New American is defined as a green card holder or naturalized citizen if born abroad; children of naturalized citizens if born in the U.S., or you were born abroad but graduated from both high school and college in the US (this includes current and past DACA recipients).
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), DoD STEM — Programs
♥	♠	U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) — Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART) Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships — $25,000 - $38,000 per year
Dec 1		An opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion. Students pursuing degrees related to the following are encouraged to apply: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Biosciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences, Computer and Computational Sciences, Electrical Engineering , Geosciences , Industrial and Systems Engineering (technical tracks only), Information Sciences , Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering , Nuclear Engineering , Oceanography , Operations Research (technical tracks only), Physics.
	♠	U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) — National Defense Science and Engineering (NDSEG) Graduate Fellowships — $30,000+
Nov 30		The NDSEG Fellowship is a highly competitive, portable award for U.S. citizens and nationals in the beginning stages of their overall graduate study who intend to pursue a doctoral degree a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. NDSEG confers high honors upon its recipients and allows them to attend any accredited U.S. institution. NDSEG Fellowships last for up to three years (36 consecutive months) and provides full tuition and mandatory fee coverage, a monthly stipend, and a $1,000 per year medical health insurance allowance.
U.S. Department of Energy — Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships
	♠	U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program (SCGSR)
Nov 10		The goal of the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is to prepare graduate students for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission, by providing graduate thesis research opportunities at DOE laboratories. The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE laboratory in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students' overall doctoral thesis while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the DOE laboratories.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — Scholarships
	♥	Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — College Scholarships for High-Achieving High School Seniors with Financial Need — Up to $40,000
Nov 18		High-achieving high school seniors are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients are awarded up to $40,000 per year to complete their bachelor's degree, in addition to opportunities for internships, study abroad, and graduate school funding.
	♥	Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships for Students and Recent Alumni from Two-Year Institutions — Up to $30,000
Jan 10		The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship honors excellence by supporting outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor's degrees at the nation's top four-year colleges and universities.
The Hertz Foundation — Graduate Fellowship Awards
	♠	Graduate Fellowships in Applied Physical, Biological and Engineering Sciences
Oct 29		Eligible applicants for Hertz Fellowships must be students of the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency. College seniors wishing to pursue the Ph.D. degree in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation, as well as graduate students already in the process of doing so, may apply.
U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) — Find Funding
	♠	Graduate Research Fellowships
Oct 18-21		The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
♥	♠	The Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Dec 2 Jan 6		Gates Cambridge Scholarships are prestigious, highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
Google — Explore Scholarship Opportunities
	♥	The Generation Google Scholarship
Dec 10		The program is for High School Seniors, Undergraduate or Graduate student studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field. We strongly encourage students from historically underrepresented groups, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply.
Boren Awards for International Study — Scholarships and Fellowships
	♠	Boren Awards for International Study — David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
Jan 26		The Boren Fellowships provide up to $24,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
	♥	Boren Awards for International Study — David L. Boren College Scholarships
Feb 2		The Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation — Bulletin of Information for the Competition.
	♥	Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation - College Scholarships in Math, Science and Engineering for Rising College Juniors and Seniors — Up to $7,500 annually
Jan 28		The Foundation will award undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students. The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students—those who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors the following academic year—who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate up to four students who are in the sophomore or junior class during the present academic year. Two-year institutions may nominate up to two students who are sophomores during the present academic year. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official online nomination process on the Foundation's website.
U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — Student Internships and Scholarships
	♥	U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — Ernest F. Hollings College Scholarships in Oceanic and Atmospheric Science, Research, Technology, and Education — Up to a maximum of $8,000 per year plus a 10-week, full-time summer internship
Jan 31		Provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year.
	♠	U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — Dr. Nancy Foster Graduate Scholarships in Oceanography, Marine Biology and Maritime Archaeology — Up to $42,000
Dec 14		The scholarship program recognizes outstanding scholarship and encourages independent graduate level research -- particularly by female and minority students -- in oceanography, marine biology and maritime archaeology (including all science, engineering, social science and resource management of ocean and coastal areas). Prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application, but must be admitted to a graduate level program in order to be awarded this scholarship.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation — Are You a Potential Truman Scholar?
	♥	Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation — College Scholarships in Government Careers for College Juniors — $30,000
Feb 1		The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. 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. Each nominee for the Truman Scholarship must be a full-time junior-level student at a four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree. 'Junior' here means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between or a student in his or her third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the academic year, or a senior-level student who is a resident of Puerto Rico or the Islands.

High School Seniors	College & Graduate School	Study Abroad	Biomedical Internships
Hispanics, Latinos	Nationally Coveted	Teachers	Internships & Summer Jobs
Minorities	Engineers & Computer Sci.	Medical School	Ethnic Groups & Studies
Minority Health	High School Students	Public Health	Library Studies & History
Women	Biology & Environmental Sci.	Cancer Research	Media Communications
African Americans	Physical Sciences & Math	Nurses	Free Scholarships
Native Americans	Social Sciences	Arts & Humanities	Updates
CDC Fellowships	DOE Internships	Most Popular

Most Popular College Scholarships& Graduate School Fellowships

This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a 2-year postgraduate program of service and training in applied epidemiology. EIS is a unique program of mentoring and on-the-job training for health professionals interested in applied epidemiology.

The White House Fellows program is one of America's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government.

The Thiel Fellowship gives $100,000 to young people who want to build new things instead of sitting in a classroom.

The Rhodes Scholarships bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England, and may allow funding in some instances for four years.

The Payne Fellowship, which provides up to $93,000 in benefits over two years for graduate school, internships, and professional development activities, provides a unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service.

Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each year for achievement-based scholarships.

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), DoD STEM — Programs

High-achieving high school seniors are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients are awarded up to $40,000 per year to complete their bachelor's degree, in addition to opportunities for internships, study abroad, and graduate school funding.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship honors excellence by supporting outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor's degrees at the nation's top four-year colleges and universities.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are prestigious, highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

The Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Most Popular College Scholarships
& Graduate School Fellowships