Follow the links below to learn more about major national and international scholarship and fellowship programs, including eligibility, application procedures, deadlines, and award amounts. You also may download and print a quick reference summary of the information in this section, and find out when to begin the application process.
DAAD Scholarships
Study or research in Germany in any field. Various scholarship opportunities are available to both graduates and undergraduates.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship program
Fulbright Program
Study, research, or teach English abroad (beyond the bachelor's degree) in any field to increase cross-cultural understanding. Recipients usually plan their own program of study.
Deadline: October 19, 2009 (campus deadline: September 15, 2009)
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
One to four years of study at Cambridge University, beyond a first bachelor's degree, to improve the lives of the world's citizens.
Deadline: October 15, 2009
Goldwater Scholarships
Undergraduate study aimed at a career in science, math, or engineering.
Deadline: January 29, 2010 (campus deadline: December 7, 2009)
Javits Fellowships
Graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Expected deadline: October 5, 2009
Madison Fellowships
Master's level study for individuals who plan to teach American history, American government, and/or social studies in grades 7-12.
Deadline: March 4, 2010
Marshall Scholarships
Undergraduate and graduate study in any discipline at a university in the United Kingdom.
Deadline: October 1, 2009 (campus deadline: August 26, 2008)
Pre-application for 2010 competition: May 3, 2010
Mitchell Scholarships
Graduate study in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Deadline: October 5, 2009 (campus deadline: August 26, 2009)
Pre-application for 2010 competition: May 3, 2010
National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowships
Graduate research in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences. For women, also graduate research in engineering or computer and information science and engineering.
Deadline: Early November (varies by discipline)
National Security Education Program (NSEP/Boren)
Undergraduate and graduate study abroad of languages, cultures, and world regions outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Undergraduate Scholarships deadline: February 10, 2010 (campus deadline: January 11, 2010)
Graduate Fellowships deadline: January 28, 2010 (campus deadline: December 18, 2009)
Rhodes Scholarships
Graduate study at Oxford University.
Deadline: October 5, 2009 (campus deadline: August 26, 2009)
Pre-application for 2010 competition: May 3, 2010
Rotary Scholarships
Undergraduate and graduate study abroad. Graduate study also is funded in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations.
Ambassadorial Scholarships and Cultural Ambassadorial (language) local club deadline: mid-March
World Peace Fellowships local club deadline: sometime between June and July
Soros Fellowships
Graduate study by immigrants or first-generation Americans.
Deadline: November 1, 2009
Truman Scholarships
Graduate study leading to a career in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector with the aim of improving the conditions of society.
Deadline: February 3, 2010 (campus deadline: December 7, 2009)
Udall Scholarships
Undergraduate study leading to a career related to the environment, Native American health care, or tribal public policy.
Deadline: March 3, 2010 (campus deadline: February 1, 2010)