Frank R. Seaver College of Science & Engineering

Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program

APHSP may award up to $25,000 for one year of school and can be awarded up to three (3) times. If awarded, recipients agree to a twelve (12) month service obligation practicing full time, direct patient care at a qualified facility in California.

Benefits: Up to $25,000 towards an eligible program.

Academic Levels: Graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni.

Eligibility:

• To be eligible for the Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program, you must be currently accepted or enrolled in the following California Board or Committee approved program:

  • Certified Nurse Midwives
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Dentist • see dental location eligibility
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Pharmacists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Speech Therapists

• Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) units, or its equivalent until program completion
• Have a GPA of 2.0 or greater
• Be free from any other service obligation
• Be willing to work in a Medically Underserved Area for twelve (12) months

National Deadline: May

Amgen Scholars Program

An Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology. Each summer hundreds of undergraduates step into some of the world’s premier research universities and institutions to participate in the Amgen Scholars Program. Students conduct hands-on research in the lab alongside top faculty, participate in seminars and networking events, and take part in symposia with their peers and leading scientists.

Benefits: Depending on the site, Scholars receive a stipend, room & board, and costs for travel.

Academic Levels: Sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors

Eligibility:

• A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above
• An interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D
• Certain U.S. locations require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

National Deadline: Varies by site, typically early February

Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program

One of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the United States, seeks to identify and support college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming this Nation’s next generation of research leaders in these fields.

The characteristics the Foundation seeks in a Goldwater Scholar include:

• strong commitment to a research career in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering,
• effective display of intellectual intensity in the sciences, mathematics and engineering, and
• potential for a significant future contribution to research in his/her chosen field.

Benefits:

• Scholarships of up to $7,500 a year are provided to help cover costs associated with tuition, mandatory fees, books, room and board.
  • A sophomore who receives a Goldwater Scholarship will receive up to $7,500 in each of his/her junior and senior years. A junior who receives a Goldwater Scholarship will receive up to $7,500 in his/her senior year. 

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior during the academic year in which they apply.
• Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics or engineering.
• Have a college grade-point average of at least a B (or the equivalent) and be in the upper fourth of his or her class.
• Be a U.S. citizen from the 50 states or the District of Columbia; a U.S. national for those students nominated by institutions in Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; or a permanent resident. A permanent resident nominated for the scholarship must include a letter stating his/her intent to become a U.S. citizen. A photocopy of the nominee’s Permanent Resident Card, also known as the Alien Registration Card or Green Card, must also be submitted.

Application Procedures and Selection Criteria

Applications are submitted through the online application and reviewed by ONIF. Applications must include:

• Online questionnaire 
• Research essay
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Transcripts
• Institutional nomination

In awarding scholarships, the Foundation will consider the nominee's field of study and career objectives and the extent to which that individual has the commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or her field. It is expected that students selected as scholars will pursue advanced degrees.

View the 2023 Goldwater Scholarship PowerPoint or watch a recording of the info session.

Student Profile and Pre-Application Deadline: November

Campus Deadline: December

National Deadline: January

Results Announced: March

CDC Lewis Scholars Program

Formerly known as the Center for Disease Control's Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (CUPS) Program, these programs provide internship and fellowship opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students to gain meaningful experiences in public health settings. 

OHE is pleased to partner with the following institutions to deliver the Lewis Scholars Program:

• Columbia University
• Kennedy Krieger Institute
• Morehouse College
• Southern Plains Tribal Health Board
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of Michigan
• University of Pittsburgh

The Lewis Scholars Program introduces undergraduate students to topics in minority health and health equity and supports their career development, typically during the summer. Each institution delivers a program with specific focus areas within public health and minority health. Some focus areas include maternal and child health, occupational health, social determinants of health, elimination of health disparities, environmental justice, and climate and health, and developmental disabilities.

Benefits:

• Stipend for room and board
• Travel to/from the host institution

Academic Levels: Sophomores, juniors, seniors, recent baccalaureate degree students, and graduate students.

National Deadline: January

DAAD Research in Science and Engineering Grants

RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Germany offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. RISE Germany is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Students are matched with a host university or institute according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field)

Benefits:

• DAAD provides students a monthly stipend for three months to help cover living expenses.
• Participants are responsible for travel costs.

Location: Throughout Germany.

Eligibility: 

• Be currently enrolled at a university/college in the United States, Canada, the UK or Ireland as a full-time student in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences or engineering (or a closely related field)
• Be an undergraduate who will have completed at least 2 years of a degree program by the time of the internship placement
• Prove that you will maintain undergraduate status after the internship has taken place

German language skills are not required for most positions but would be helpful to manage everyday life outside of the laboratory. The working language will generally be English.

LMU Recipients:

2022:

• Halley Dante, '23 BS Biology
• Alexis Chun*, '23 BS Biology*

2020

• Leonardo Gonzalez-Smith*, '21 BS Biology

*Cancelled due to COVID-19 or declined by student.

Deadline: December

Davis-Putter Scholarship

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to those able to do academic work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement on the campus and in the community.

Benefits:

• The maximum award is $10,000 and may be considerably smaller depending on the applicant’s circumstances and the amount of money available.

Location: United States

Eligibility:

• Active in movements for social and economic justice.
• These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement.
• No citizenship requirements
  • Applicants must have participated in activities in the United States and be planning to enroll in an accredited program in the US in order to apply. Because of the goals we have for this scholarship to support the strengthening of movements in the US, there is a preference to award grants to students who are planning on staying in the United States and building the progressive movement here.

National Deadline: April

Results Announced: July

Ebell Scholarship

The Ebell continues to seek out and subsidize academically outstanding students who are residents of Los Angeles County. Awards are based upon character, scholarship, and financial need.

Benefits: 

• $5,000 annually for up to two years.

Eligibility: 

• United States citizenship. If naturalized citizen, please send a copy of the official documentation
• Permanent Resident of Los Angeles County
• Full-time Attendance at an accredited Los Angeles County educational institution
• Expected post-secondary sophomore status or higher in that educational institution at the beginning of next school year (only undergraduates qualify)
• Achievement of at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA
• Availability for an in-person interview with Ebell Scholarship Committee on our Ebell campus
• Demonstrated community commitment

National Deadline: April

EnCorps Teacher STEM Program

EnCorps currently transitions STEM professionals to teaching as a second career in high poverty schools in the urban areas of Greater Los Angeles, North Orange County, Greater San Diego, the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, and recently expanded to Denver, CO. Thirteen years into its mission, over 1,000 EnCorps tutors, guest teachers, and full-time credentialed instructors have served in more than 250 schools and organizations, impacting over 125,000 students statewide.

Benefits: 

• Gain firsthand experience by being matched with a mentor teacher to serve 2-5 hours per week as a volunteer guest teacher.
• Receive mentorship and coaching from EnCorps staff and an experienced host teacher.
• Feel confident with support to complete teaching exams (if applicable) and access to expert counseling and advice on which teacher credential/license type and program to pursue, and how to access funding for it.
• Access opportunities to apply for internal scholarships.
• Establish and improve your teaching practice with a robust slate of professional development and collaborative cohort of peers. Offerings include Summer Residential Institute in June, Fall Institute in October and Spring Institute in March – opportunities to learn and network.
• Begin full time teaching in a school district or charter network within 9 months – 2.5 years (depending on accelerated or standard route selected). Starting salaries typically range from $40,000 to $65,000.

Academic Level: Alumni and graduate students.

Eligibility:

• Currently live in an area we serve (California: Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles Area, San Diego, North Orange County; Colorado: Greater Denver Area)
• Have at least 1 or more years of work or research experience as a STEM industry professional OR possess an advanced degree in a STEM field
• Be fully eligible to work in the United States (US Citizen, Permanent Resident)
• Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.50 or higher (foreign degrees must be independently evaluated to determine equivalency)
• Not currently hold a teaching credential / license in a core subject in the state in which you are applying

National Deadline: Rolling 

Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship (FAIT)

Launched by the State Department, FAIT seeks to address its growing need for technology expertise in the field of diplomacy, in addition to increasing the representation of diverse groups among its service. The Fellowship is designed to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Receive up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for junior and senior years of undergraduate studies, or toward a two-year master's degree related to an Information Technology field.
• Two paid summer internships, one at a domestic office of the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and one overseas at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The program provides stipends, transportation and housing for these internships.
• Employment in the Department of State Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service IMS entry requirements.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be United States citizens.
• Applicants must be in the sophomore year of undergraduate study at a U.S. undergraduate institution, or in the process of applying to graduate school.
• Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and this grade point average must be maintained throughout participation in the program.
• Applicants must be able to attend a June orientation in Washington, D.C. if selected.
• Applicants must be available to fulfill the summer internship obligations. 
• Applicants must be prepared to enter the Foreign Service after completing their degree.

LMU Recipients:

•   Yolanda Nosakhare ' 21.

Deadline: February

(GEM) Fellowship Program

GEM offers MS and Ph.D. level students an outstanding opportunity and access to dozens of the top Engineering and Science firms and Universities in the nation. The GEM Fellowship was designed to focus on promoting opportunities for individuals to enter industry at the graduate level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high level technical careers. GEM also offers exposure to a number of opportunities in academia.

Benefits:

GEM MS Engineering Fellows receive*:

• $4,000 living stipend per full-time semester up to 4 semesters ($8K per academic year – 3 quarters)
• up to two paid summer internships with a GEM Employer Member
• full tuition and fees provided by a GEM University Member

Ph.D. Engineering/Science Fellows receive*:

• $16,000 stipend in the first academic year of the GEM Fellowship
• GEM Member University provides a living stipend up to the 5th year of PhD program, equivalent to other funded doctorate students in the department
• a minimum of one paid summer internship with a GEM Employer Member
• full tuition and fees at a GEM University Member

*The GEM Member University will provide a financial contract at the time the GEM Fellowship is confirmed per this recommended distribution of the GEM Employer contribution.

Eligibility: 

• Under-representation: Candidates are targeted for participation who are members of the following under-represented groups in science and engineering as defined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics:
  • American Indian/Native
  • African American/Black
  • Hispanic American/Latino
• Citizenship: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident at time of application.

LMU Recipients:

2021: Aaishah Kelani, '18 BS Mechanical Engineering, will pursue an MS in Computer Science at USC

National Deadline: November

Google Lime Scholarship Program

Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the candidates' academic background and a demonstrated passion for computer science. 

Benefits:

• $10,000 for those studying in the US and $5,000 for those studying in Canada (based on tuition costs).

Eligibility:

• A current undergraduate, graduate or PhD student enrolled at a university in the U.S. or Canada (freshmen/first years and international students studying in the U.S. or Canada are eligible to apply); and also
• Continuing current studies or intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a new program (e.g., graduating and pursuing an advanced degree) at a university in the U.S. or Canada 
• Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field (such as software engineering; or electrical engineering with a heavy computer science course load)
• Maintaining a strong academic performance
• A student with a visible or invisible disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology
• Previous Google Lime Scholars are unfortunately not able to be considered

National Deadline: November

NOAA's Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facility during the summer.

Benefits:

• Up to $9,500 per year.
• Paid summer internship.
• Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education Symposium, scientific conferences where students present their research, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internsh

Eligibility: 

• be a U.S. citizen;
• be currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year academic program or as a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university or university within the United States or U.S. territories;
• earn and maintain a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on other identified scale) in all completed undergraduate courses each term and cumulative, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 in your major field of study. The grade point average requirement applies prior to and at the time of application for a scholarship, for the period between application and award notification, and after award distribution; and
• have and maintain a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to, oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.

National Deadline: January

Results Announced: April

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Knight Hennessy Scholars will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford. This includes the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as all joint- and dual-degrees. In addition to pursuing your graduate studies, shape your own experience as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar through the King Global Leadership Program. As a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, you will develop both the depth and range of subject expertise to confront the numerous grand challenges and opportunities of the future. You will be part of a unique community of change agents from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Benefits:

• Tuition and education expenses for any graduate program at Stanford

Eligibility:

• Citizens of all countries are welcome to apply. 
• You are eligible to apply to Knight-Hennessy Scholars if you apply during your final year of study for your first/bachelor's degree or within four years of earning your first/bachelor’s degree.  
• You must also meet the admission requirements of your intended Stanford graduate or professional degree program.

Resources:

Recording of 2022 Knight Hennessy Info Session,  2018 Knight Hennessy Scholars Program Webinar Slides 

*Undocumented students should verify eligibility/admission requirements for the graduate program of interest at Stanford.

Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) Fellowship

KSTF provides beginning high school STEM teachers with five-year fellowships designed to help them become master teacher and leaders. Two key leadership development threads run through all five years of the program: practitioner inquiry and community-building.

Benefits: 

• Teaching Fellows receive financial support in the form of grants or stipends throughout the year.
• Professional development grants are available to cover the cost of relevant activities, including workshops, mentoring, practitioner inquiry and Fellow observations.
• Fellows are also eligible for teaching materials grants.
• Fellows can apply for leadership grants to pursue efforts that will have a positive impact on math and science education beyond their own classroom.

Eligibility:

• have the capacity and determination to commit to teaching as their primary career;
• have earned a degree in a major related to the mathematics or science discipline they intend to teach (this degree should have been earned no more than 10 years ago);
• have earned or will earn a valid state teaching credential/certificate/license that enables them to teach mathematics or science in grades 9-12 in the United States in the last 5 years; and
• be entering their first or second year as teacher of record during the following academic year

National Deadline: November

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

Provides students with A 10-week summer experience to gain real-world, hands-on research experience with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy.

Benefits: Students receive a stipend, room & board, and costs for travel.

Academic Levels: Sophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors, and graduate students

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizenship
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.

National Deadline: January

 Udall Scholarship

Authorized by the US Congress in 1992 to honor Congressman Morris King Udall and his legacy of public service. The Morris K. Udall Foundation awards up to fifty scholarships of $7,000 and fifty honorable mentions to sophomores and juniors committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care. The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, and future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in Native American health care and tribal public policy. Each scholarship covers expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,000. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of scholarship support. Scholars selected during their sophomore year may be re-nominated during their junior year.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Applicants must be US citizens, US nationals, or resident aliens
• Applicants must be sophomores or juniors
• Applicants should have a recommended minimum GPA of at least a "B" or the equivalent
• Applicants must intend to pursue a career in environmental public policy OR be a Native American or Alaska Native student interested in a career related to health care and tribal public policy

Application Procedures and Selection Criteria

Students apply through the Office of National & International Fellowships. The application includes:

• A 12-question application;
• An 800-word essay on how the core values of civility, integrity, and consensus resonate with you today and how you exemplify at least one of these values in your personal and professional life.;
• Transcripts for all college coursework; and
• Three letters of recommendation that speak to your leadership, public service, and academic achievements.

Additional documentation is required for applicants in tribal public policy and health care, and for U.S. permanent residents.

Scholars are selected based upon the following criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental or natural resource issues; OR demonstrated commitment to tribal public policy; OR demonstrated commitment to Native American health care. Commitment is demonstrated through substantial contributions to and participation in one or more of the following: campus activities, research, tribal involvement, community or public service.
• Course of study and proposed career likely to lead to position where nominee can make significant contributions to the shaping of either environmental, or tribal public policy, or Native American health care issues, whether through scientific advances, public or political service, or community action.
• Leadership, character, desire to make a difference, general well-roundedness.

How to Apply

Step 1: Determine if the Udall Scholarship is right for you. Review About the Scholarship and Who Should Apply pages.

Step 2: Contact Lindsay Anderson, LMU's Udall Campus Rep. Only Lindsay can give you access to the online application.

Step 3: Review the sample application. The Udall Scholarship is a highly competitive award; start now so that you can prepare the best application possible. Work closely with your faculty rep as you revise your application.

Step 4: Request your letters of recommendation and transcripts. Visit our FAQs to learn more.

Step 5: Revise, revise, revise. Visit Advice and Guidance for additional information.

Review the PowerPoint slides from the 2023 Udall Scholarship Info Session 

Campus Deadline: February

National Deadline: March

Results Announced: April

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship

NDSEG Fellowships are designed to encourage baccalaureate recipients to enter graduate school and ultimately gain doctorates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.  

Benefits: 

• NDSEG Fellowships last for a period of up to four years (based on continued funding) and covers full tuition and mandatory fees.
• Fellows also receive a monthly stipend and medical insurance.
• There is no DoD service requirement with this award.

Eligibility:

• Open only to applicants who are citizens or nationals of the United States. 
• Intend to pursue a doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Biosciences (includes toxicology), Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences, Computer and Computational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Geosciences (includes terrain, water, and air), Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (includes undersea systems), Oceanography (includes ocean acoustics, remote sensing, and marine meteorology), or Physics (including optics).
• Applicants must either be enrolled in their final year of undergraduate studies, or have completed no more than two years of full-time years graduate study in the discipline in which they are applying.
• NDSEG Fellows must be enrolled full-time and must be pursuing graduate study at a U.S. institution.

National Deadline: December

National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

NHSC SP awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. In return, scholars commit to provide primary care health services in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). You commit to a minimum two years of full-time service in exchange for a full year of scholarship support.

Benefits: NHSC will pay tuition and fees for each academic term that you complete within the academic year.

Academic Levels: Graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni.

Eligibility:

• A United States (U.S.) citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) or U.S. National
• Enrolled as a full-time student (or accepted for enrollment) in a physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, or physician assistant program

National Deadline: May

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.

Benefits:

• Up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses
• Scholarships are awarded for 1 year and can be renewed up to 4 years.
• Paid research training at the NIH during the summer
• Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation

Academic Levels: Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Eligibility: 

• U.S.A. citizen or U.S.A. permanent resident
  
• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America
• Undergraduate University Grade Point Average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0-point scale or within the top 5 percent of your class
• Having 'Exceptional Financial Need' as certified by your undergraduate institution financial aid office (Federal Register: 80 FR 3236) - see table (updated 8 December 2016).

National Deadline: March

Results Announced: Late July

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.

Benefits:

• Three-year annual stipend of $37,000 along with a $12,000 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.

Location: United States.

Eligibility: 

• U.S. citizens and permanent residents
• Early-career: undergrad & grad students
• Pursuing research-based MS or PhD
• Science and engineering
• Enrolled in accredited institution in the US by the following fall

External Deadline: Late-October (exact date varies by program)

Results Announced: Late March

Paul and Daisy Soros Scholarship for New Americans

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports thirty New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate school in the United States.

Benefits:

• Up to $90,000 in support over the course of two years for graduate program tuition and living stipend
• Attendance at annual Fall Conference in New York City, fully paid

Eligibility:

1. NEW AMERICAN STATUS​​

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a fellowship program intended for United States immigrants and children of immigrants. To be eligible, your birth parents must have both been born outside of the US as non-US citizens, and both parents must not have been eligible for US citizenship at the time of their births. In addition, one of the following must be true of the applicant by the November deadline:

• US Citizen by Birth: You are a US citizen by birth and one of the following is true:
  • Both of your birth parents were born abroad as non-US citizens and were not eligible for US citizenship at the time of their births.
  • You were raised by only one of your birth parents, the parent that raised you was born abroad as a non-US citizen, and your second birth parent was not a part of your life growing up and you have no contact with them.
• Born abroad: You were born abroad as a non-US citizen and one of the following is true:
  • Naturalized Citizen: You have been naturalized as a US citizen either on your own or as a minor child under the application of one of your parents.
  • Adopted: You were born outside of the US or one of its territories and were subsequently adopted by American parents and were awarded US citizenship because of your adoption.
  • Green Card: You are in possession of a valid green card.
  • Refugee & Asylees: You have been granted asylum or refugee status in the US.
  • If None of the Other Categories Above Apply: Graduated from High School and College in the US: If none of the other categories apply to you and you were born abroad, you must have graduated from both high school and college in the US (this includes current and past DACA recipients).

2. ACADEMIC STANDING

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a fellowship program intended for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing full-time graduate degrees at United States institutions. Eligible applicants will have a bachelor’s degree as of the fall deadline and may be applying to graduate school as they are applying for the fellowship, or they may already be enrolled in the graduate program that they are seeking funding for as of the application deadline. The fellowship program is open to all fields of study and fully accredited full-time graduate degree programs. In order to be eligible for the 2018 fellowship, an applicant should be planning to be enrolled full-time in an eligible graduate degree program at a US university for the following academic year. Eligible applicants must not have begun the third year of the program that they are seeking funding for as of the November deadline. Applicants who have a previous graduate degree or who are in a joint-degree program are eligible.

Ineligible programs: Online programs, executive graduate programs, joint bachelors/master's programs, certificate programs, post-baccalaureate programs, graduate programs that are not in the United States, and graduate programs that are not fully accredited.

3. AGE

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a fellowship program intended for students who are early in their careers. All students must be 30 or younger as of the application deadline.

National Deadline: November

Pfizer's Breakthrough Fellowship Program

One of Pfizer’s Bold Moves is to create a workplace for all, and we are committed to increasing diversity by fostering a more inclusive workplace. To build this, Pfizer has launched a Breakthrough Fellowship Program – a nine-year commitment to increase minority representation at Pfizer, designed to enhance our pipeline of diverse leaders. The Breakthrough Fellowship Program, first-of-its-kind, works to advance students and early career colleagues of Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic and Native American descent with a goal of developing 100 fellows by 2025.

Benefits: 

• Fully funded summer internship
• Guaranteed employment
• A full scholarship to pursue an MBA or MPH (after two years of service at Pfizer)

Academic Level: Juniors

Eligibility: Open to juniors. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

National Deadline: September

Rhodes Scholarship

Rhodes Scholars receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Oxford University. Scholars are chosen not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements, but for their character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead.

Benefits: 

• Tuition and other education expenses for eligible program at Oxford.
• Room and board.
• Airfare to/from the UK.

Location: Oxford University in the United Kingdom

Eligibility: No citizenship requirements. However, non-U.S. citizens may have an earlier application deadline and should consult the website for more info. Must be at least 18 but not yet 24 years of age. To be considered, an applicant must be on track to receive a bachelor’s degree before October of the application year.

Campus Deadline: August 31

National Deadline: August for non-U.S. citizens; October for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA students.

Results Announced: Late November

Quad Fellowship

This program will sponsor 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master’s and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States. The fellowship will develop a network of science and technology experts committed to advancing innovation and collaboration in the private, public, and academic sectors, in their own nations and among Quad countries. The program will build a foundational understanding among Quad Scholars of one another’s societies and cultures through cohort-wide trips and robust programming with each country’s top scientists, technologists, and politicians.

Benefits: 

• Each Quad Fellow will receive a one-time award of $50,000 which can be used for tuition, research, fees, books, room and board, and related academic expenses (e.g., registration fees, research-related travel). All Quad Fellows are eligible to apply for separate demonstrated needs-based funding of up to $25,000 to cover costs related to completing graduate-level studies.

  The Fellowship program has three core elements: 

  • Pre-program: Upon selection to the Quad Fellowship, Fellows Elect will have access to a variety of virtual resources and programming designed to build connections within the cohort as they navigate the graduate admissions process

  • Core program: Beginning in August and extending through until the end of the academic year, Fellows will take part in a residential experience followed by virtual programming opportunities designed to deepen their understanding of topics at the intersection of STEM and society

  • Alumni program: Upon graduation from the Quad Fellowship program, Senior Fellows will have access to resources that support a lifelong network across cohorts and the Quad countries

Eligibility: 

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
• Be citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, or the United States
• Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field before the start of the program
• Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level
• If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in the United States, they may apply if they will be enrolled in a qualified academic program during their time as a Fellow

National Deadline: June.