National Scholarships and Fellowships--Fall 2024 Program Deadlines
This list is a guide for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. These programs support various opportunities and have deadlines in September, October, and early November of 2024. If you intend to apply for any of these programs, please contact Jennifer Lutton, National Scholarships Director, to discuss. It is important to begin working on application essays early. For some programs, like the Fulbright US Student Program, and the Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships, the campus deadline is September 1, which means applications should be in strong form (but not necessarily ready to submit) by this date. Marshall and Rhodes require letters of endorsement from the college. Fulbright applicants participate in a Campus Committee Review, which includes an interview with a small committee of faculty and/or staff. The review is intended to help applicants strengthen and refine essays before submitting them to Fulbright. This is not a selection process. Anyone who puts forth a Fulbright application will be able to submit.
With the exception of the Critical Language and Gilman scholarships, the list is largely for programs that graduate study or post-graduate activities (i.e. Fulbright). There are many other opportunities for undergraduates that have deadlines in December, January, February, and March (e.g. Goldwater, Truman, and Udall). To view a fuller list of programs, visit the National Scholarships and Fellowships links page.
It is never too early to learn about various opportunities. After researching and identifying programs of interest, schedule an appointment to discuss your ideas and academic/professional plans and to learn about applying for relevant opportunities to support those. Jennifer Lutton, jlutton@ccny.cuny.edu .
National Scholarships and Fellowships
Programs for undergraduates
Critical Language Scholarship--Intensive and immersive summer language study abroad program for undergraduate and graduate students. Transportation, airfare, room & board, materials, and instruction fees covered by CLS. Deadline: Mid-November
Gilman Scholarship--Funding for study abroad (undergraduates only). Must be a Pell recipient to be eligible. Awards: $5K (up to $8K for programs that include language learning) Deadline to apply for winter or spring semester study abroad: October 10, 2024
Programs for post-graduate and graduate students
Critical Language Scholarship--Intensive and immersive summer language study abroad program for undergraduate and graduate students. Transportation, airfare, room & board, materials, and instruction fees covered by CLS. Deadline: Mid-November
Fulbright U.S. Student Program--Post graduate opportunity to pursue independent research, graduate study, or teach English abroad in over 140 countries for one academic year. Award amounts vary by country and award. Campus deadline: September 1; Program deadline: October 8, 2024
Gates Cambridge Scholarship--Funds graduate study for at the University of Cambridge, England (non-U.K. citizens only). Deadline: Mid-October
Knight Hennessy Scholars--For graduate study (including medical and law school) at Stanford University. The program funds tuition and fees, and provides stipends for living expenses. No citizenship requirement. Deadline: October 9, 2024
Marshall Scholarship – Full scholarship for graduate work throughout the United Kingdom in any field of study. Scholarship includes tuition and living expenses for two years but may be extended for a third. U.S. Citizenship required and minimum 3.7 GPA. Late September/October.
Mitchell Scholarship – Full scholarship including tuition and a living stipend for one year of Master’s-level study in Ireland (including Northern Ireland) in any field. Citizenship and age (18 years – 30 years) requirements. Deadline: Late September.
National Science Fellowship Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) – Provides three years of an annual stipend (37k) along with a cost of living allowance (16k) for graduate study in STEM fields for research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in STEM fields, social sciences, and education. U.S. Citizens or permanent residents eligible. Multiple deadlines starting in late October through November.
Payne International Development Fellowship – Provides funding (52k annually) for a two-year graduate program at a domestic university for students interested in careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Fellows also participate in two internships, one based in Washington, D.C., and one overseas at a USAID Mission. Citizenship requirements and minimum 3.2 GPA. Deadline: October.
Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program – Provides funding (42k annually) for two years of graduate study at a domestic university for students interested in careers in Foreign Service in the U.S. Department of State. Fellows also participate in two internships, one based in Washington, D.C., and one in an overseas placement in U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Citizenship requirements and minimum 3.2 GPA. Deadline: September.
Rangel International Affairs Program – Provides funding (42k annually) for two years of graduate study in a field relevant to Foreign Service at a domestic university for students interested in careers in Foreign Service in the U.S. Department of State. Fellows also participate in two internships, one based in Washington, D.C., and one in an overseas placement in a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Citizenship requirements and minimum 3.2 GPA. Deadline: late September.
Rhodes Scholarship – Provides full support for two years of graduate study in any field at Oxford University. Scholarship includes tuition and living expenses for two years but may be extended for a third. Offers scholarships internationally. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient; applicants may also apply for the Global Rhodes Scholarship. Age requirements (18-24). Deadline: October 2, 2024.
Schwarzman Scholars – Full scholarship for a one-year master’s program in public policy, economics, or international studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Scholarship includes tuition, fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing. No citizenship or nationality requirements or GPA requirements; applicants must be 18-28 years old. Deadline: September 12, 2024. Application is open.
Soros Fellowship for New Americans – Provides funding of 90k for two years of domestic graduate study in any field. Fellowships are exclusively for immigrants and children of immigrants. This includes: Green Card holders, naturalized citizens, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DADA) recipients, as well as individuals who have come to the United States as refugees or asylum seekers and who have received a Green Card or become naturalized US Citizens. Applicants must be younger than 30 years old. Deadline: October 31, 2024. Application is open.
Last Updated: 05/13/2024 10:06