This programs below support various opportunities for undergraduate, graduate students and alumni and have deadlines in September, October, and November. If you intend to apply for any of these programs in fall, 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. Applications should be in strong form (but not necessarily ready to submit) by this date.
With the exception of the Critical Language and Gilman scholarships, the list is largely for programs that support graduate study or post-graduate activities (i.e. Fulbright). There are many other opportunities for undergraduates that have deadlines in the spring (e.g. Goldwater, Truman, and Udall). To view a fuller list of programs, visit the National Scholarships and Fellowships links page.
National Scholarships and Fellowships
Programs for undergraduates
Critical Language Scholarship - Intensive and immersive summer language study abroad program for undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: Mid-November
DAAD RISE - Summer research internships for STEM undergraduates at German universities and research institutes. Late November.
Gilman Scholarship - Funding for study abroad (undergraduates only). Must be a Pell recipient to be eligible. Deadline to apply for winter or spring semester study abroad. Deadline: October 1, 2026
Public Policy Junior Summer Institutes--Public policy institutes at U.C. Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, University of Michigan, and Princeton University--for summer between junior and senior year. Deadline: Early November
Programs for post-graduate and graduate students
Critical Language Scholarship - Intensive and immersive summer language study abroad program for undergraduate and graduate students. 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. Campus deadline: September 1; Program deadline: October 6, 2026
Gates Cambridge Scholarship - Funds graduate study for at the University of Cambridge, England (non-U.K. citizens only). Deadline: Mid-October
Hertz Fellowship - The Hertz Fellowship provides financial and lifelong professional support for promising graduate students in science and technology. Deadline: Early November
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 6, 2026
Luce Scholars Program A leadership development fellowship that provides immersive professional experiences in Asia. Deadline: September 7, 2026
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. Deadline: September 16, 2026
McCall MacBain--Scholarships for master's and professional studies at McGill University, Montreal. Deadline: September 23, 2026
National Science Fellowship Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) – Provides three years of an annual stipend along with a cost of living allowance for graduate study in STEM fields for research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in STEM fields, social sciences, and education. Multiple deadlines starting in late October through November.
Princeton in Africa, Princeton in Asia, Princeton in Latin America – Each program offers young professionals the opportunity to work with leading organizations across Africa, Asia, or Latin America and the Caribbean, contributing to projects in a variety of fields. Deadlines: late October/early November.
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. Deadline: October 1, 2026.
Schwarzman Scholars – Full scholarship for a one-year master’s program in public policy, economics, or international studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing. No citizenship or nationality requirements or GPA requirements. Deadline: September 9, 2026.
Soros Fellowship for New Americans – Provides funding for two years of domestic graduate study in any field. Fellowships are exclusively for immigrants and children of immigrants. Deadline: October 29, 2026.
Last Updated: 05/12/2026 14:24