Opportunities like the Beinecke Scholarship, Knight Hennessy Scholars, and the Marshall Scholarship offer funding and mentorship that radically enhance one's graduate studies. The Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs and Princeton’s programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America provide year-long job placements that allow for formative professional experience in local government, community development, public health, and more.
For fellowships that require a nomination from ¶¶Òõ̽̽, the campus deadline is included in the description below.
Beinecke Scholarship
The seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Applicants must be a college junior, planning to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences, and have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid. Each year the campus deadline for applications is in February, followed by the national deadline in March.
Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs
The trains and prepares graduates for leadership in public affairs, with a focus on personal and professional growth. Coro has locations in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and St. Louis. The program is 9-months and fellows participate in seminars, focus weeks, leadership interviews, and group & individual projects. Applicants must be seniors or alumni. While each Coro center may have different attributes they look for in potential fellows, all are looking for future leaders and change-makers who can think critically and are ready to engage with diverse communities. Applications are due in January.
Deutschlandjahr Scholarship
The program offers students from North America, Britain, and Ireland the chance to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. Students are matched with a host university or institute according to their area of interest, and the host university will match students with a PhD student mentor or researcher. Housing and a monthly stipend are provided. Applicants must be science, engineering, or computer science majors and be either sophomores or juniors; the working language will be English, so applicants are not required to speak German. The application deadline is in late November.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
are full-cost awards for graduate study and research in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. The award of a scholarship is conditional on the student gaining admission to Cambridge through the University's regular procedures. 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. This award is open to seniors and recent graduates from any discipline. The application deadline is in mid-October each year.
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
The is an exchange program run by the Japanese government which invites U.S. citizens to live and work in Japan. Most recipients work as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs), but some will work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). JET placements are for 12 months but can be renewed for additional years, up to a maximum of five years. Applicants must be graduating seniors or alumni. The application deadline is in mid-November.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
The supports students pursuing graduate studies in any discipline at Stanford University. Each year 100 high-achieving students from around the world with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment are chosen. Scholars receive a fellowship for up to three years of tuition and participate in leadership programming including workshops, lectures, and projects. The program looks for evidence of three criteria in applicants: independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and civic mindset. The campus application deadline is August 1 and the national deadline is mid-October.
Marshall Scholarship
The covers two years of graduate studies in any discipline at a university in the United Kingdom. Students must apply within two years of graduating from their undergraduate program and take up award within three years of graduating from college in the United States. The campus application deadline is August 1 and the national deadline is in late September.
McCall MacBain Scholarship
The supports students from around the world pursuing graduate studies at McGill University in Montréal. Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree. McCall MacBain looks for applicants who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. The national deadline is in late September.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees. NSF Graduate Research Fellows receive a three-year annual stipend along with a cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education they choose. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ provides a four-week workshop to assist current seniors, recent graduates, and current graduate students with their applications. Deadlines vary throughout the month of October based on field of study.
National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on research across various academic disciplines. Programs typically run for 8-10 weeks during the summer. An applicant must be a current undergraduate student and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States but can come from any discipline. The deadline for applications varies by individual program, but most fall between January and March.
Princeton in Asia
The fellowship offers 1-2-year work positions in countries across Asia. Work positions are offered in a variety of fields including education, environmental sustainability, public health, and more. Applicants must be college seniors or recent graduates; there are no language requirements for most positions. There is no citizenship requirement, but applicants will need to provide a rationale for how they contribute to PiA's mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding between the U.S. and Asia. PiA has a November application deadline.
Princeton in Africa
matches applicants with organizations across Africa for yearlong service placements starting in the summer. Work positions are offered in a number of sectors including advocacy, education, conservation, finance, humanitarian aid, and public health. Applicants must be seniors or recent graduates. Non-U.S. citizens are welcome to apply but should note that visa eligibility may affect their placement. The application deadline is in late October.
Princeton in Latin America
participants are partnered with an organization in Latin America or the Caribbean in a variety of fields including education, public health, and environmental conservation. PiLA placements are for one full year. Applicants must have a working knowledge of either Spanish or Portuguese and be a senior or recent graduate. Individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are welcome to apply but should be aware that some partner placements will be unavailable to them. Applications are due in November.
Rhodes Scholarship
are awarded to cover two years of study at Oxford University. Seniors and recent graduates from any discipline are welcome to apply. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must be 23 or younger (as of October 1 of the year of application). The Rhodes selection committee looks for a capability for leadership, an excellent academic record, extracurricular activities that demonstrate qualities of moral leadership and social purpose, and strong preparation and a convincing rationale for the proposed field of graduate study. Activities that attest to an applicant's well-roundedness greatly strengthen an application. You must receive an endorsement from ¶¶Òõ̽̽. The internal campus deadline is in August 1; a selection committee will review applications and determine whether a candidate will receive the university's endorsement. The national deadline is in October.
Schwarzman Scholarship
The is a one-year, fully funded master’s program in Public Policy, Economics and Business, or International Relations at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The goal of the program is to support future leaders who will deepen the understanding between China and the rest of the world. Scholars explore a curriculum centered on leadership and global affairs, and participate in a capstone project and field trips. The Schwarzman Scholarship application deadline is in mid-September.
Teaching Assistant Program in France
The is a program that offers native English speakers the opportunity to teach English in French public schools for 7 months. Participants teach 12 hours per week at either the elementary or secondary school level and receive a monthly stipend which covers basic living expenses. Applicants must have an intermediate proficiency in French. Applications are due in January.
US Teaching Assistantships Austria
is a program that sends U.S. college graduates to schools across Austria to teach English. Participants will work in one or two Austrian secondary schools, teaching 13 hours every week. The program is 8 months long, with the option to extend into a second year. Applicants must have a working knowledge of German (see the fellowship page for specifics), be a senior or alumni, and a U.S. citizen. Applications are due in mid-January.
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