To start your fellowship journey, browse the extensive list of undergraduate, post-graduate, graduate, and summer awards listed below. As you search, we encourage you to be open to possibilities. Many awards are looking for applicants from diverse fields. Think creatively about the skills and experiences that you want to acquire and how different fellowships might help you to do so.
Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list of all fellowship opportunities. The following resources offer additional opportunities for you to explore:
While some of the fellowships below are open to international students, many require U.S. citizenship. Our office has internal lists of awards for international students, who are invited to browse these lists at any time. Non-U.S. citizens may also want to explore the Immigrants Rising scholarships and fellowships database.
If you find an opportunity that matches your interests and long-term goals through one of these external resources, do not hesitate to contact the Fellowships Office. We are happy to work with you on applications for funding that you identify through your own research.
The Goldwater Scholarship was designed to encourage excellence in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. The program offers tuition support for talented college sophomores and juniors who aspire to pursue a career in STEM research, which can be applied for one or two years of undergraduate study.
Competitive applicants must display intellectual intensity, a clear interest in research, and have the potential for significant future contribution in their chosen fields. The Goldwater Scholarship requires university endorsement. Interested applicants must work with Marquette's campus representative and meet internal campus deadlines in order to apply.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Tuition Support-Undergraduate, Research
Campus Contact: Anita Manogaran
The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship aims to increase undergraduate training in the fields of oceanic and atmospheric science research, technology, and education. Scholars receive tuition support for up to two years. They also participate in a ten-week summer internship with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that provides hands-on, multidisciplinary training in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Additionally, scholars receive travel funds that cover orientation and attendance at academic conferences.
Applicants must have majors in or related to oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric science; mathematics; engineering; remote sensing technology; computer and information science; and physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors (in a dual degree program)
Fields: STEM, Education
Award Type: Tuition Support-Undergraduate, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Phi Beta Kappa Society is the leading national advocate for the value of arts and sciences education. Their Key Into Public Service Scholars program offers scholars of the arts, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and mathematics an undergraduate scholarship. Recipients will also participate in conferences and receive mentorship as they explore different pathways into careers in local, state, and federal government.
Strong applicants should have a demonstrated interest in public service, intellectual curiosity, leadership experience, and diverse academic accomplishments.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural & Social Sciences
Award Type: Tuition Support-Undergraduate, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (NIH-UGSP) is a college scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. NIH-UGSP is a financial needs-based program that provides up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational, and reasonable living expenses, which can be renewed for up to two years. In addition to tuition support, mentorship, and professional development support, scholars must commit to two paid service obligations in the NIH Intramural Research program, including a 10-week full-time summer internship at the NIH immediately following their year of support, and one year of full-time work at the NIH upon graduation. The latter service obligation may be deferred until after the completion of an advanced degree program.
Students with experience in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, and other health-related fields are all welcome to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 3.3 GPA; and they must demonstrate financial need.
Deadline: Spring Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: STEM, Social Sciences
Award Type: Tuition Support-Undergraduate, Tuition-Support Graduate
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. It includes full tuition, stipend, health insurance, paid summer internships, and mentorship.
Competitive applicants must be U.S. citizens with a minimum GPA of 3.0. They should also be able to clearly articulate how their research interests match the mission-critical needs of the DoD and work being done in specific DoD labs.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Tuition Support-Undergraduate, Tuition-Support Graduate, Research, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Udall Scholarship provides funding for one to two years of undergraduate studies in one of the following areas: tribal policy for Native Americans and Alaska Natives working on policy issues in Indian country; Native health care for Native Americans and Alaska Natives pursuing health-related careers; environmental studies for undergraduates pursuing conservation and environmental issues.
Udall places special emphasis on leadership, public service, and problem-solving skills. Competitive applicants should demonstrate a sustained commitment to their field, clear evidence of leadership skills, and be able to articulate specific future goals that are aligned with to the Udall mission. Udall requires university endorsement. Interested applicants must work with Marquette's campus representative and meet internal campus deadlines in order to apply.
Deadline: Spring Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: Public Health, Public Policy (Tribal), and Environmental Science
Award Type: Tuition Support-Undergraduate
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service supports students with a passion for helping others, experience serving their communities, and ambition to pursue a career in public service. It offers financial support to alleviate the burden of college debt, provides meaningful travel experiences for expanding students' horizons, and connects students with a network of mentors and leaders to support them. Students receive up to $25,000 per year in financial aid for their junior and senior years of college, a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year, a $2,000 travel credit every year for 10 years, and participation in a yearly summit.
Voyager's definition of public service includes careers in government, nonprofits, or the private sector. The foundation lists a range of occupations, from schoolteachers, community organizers, social workers, and socially impactful entrepreneurs to creative professionals in journalism, art, and design. Competitive applicants should demonstrate a record of current and past public service experiences; meaningful involvement in academics, work, and extracurriculars; a public-service oriented career plan; a strong sense of curiosity; an interest in building bridges across communities; and financial need.
Deadline: Spring Eligibility: Sophomores
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Undergraduate, Summer, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Boren Scholarships are an initiative of the National Security Education Program. They offer funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to pursue important international opportunities by studying less commonly taught languages in world regions that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Competitive applicants must demonstrate how their study abroad program and their future academic and career goals will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined. This can include, but is not limited to traditional diplomatic roles as well as well careers that focus on issues like sustainable development, global disease and hunger, environmental concerns, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness.
While Boren prefers proposals from students wishing to study abroad for 6-12 months, they also encourage shorter proposals for summer study (8 weeks minimum) from STEM majors.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Language Study
Campus Contact: Karli Stukenberg and Karalee Surface
CBYX for Young Professionals is a fellowship opportunity that offers participants a unique cultural immersion experience. Scholarship recipients spend one year in Germany studying, interning, and living with a host family as they grow both academically and professionally. The program starts with two months of intensive German language training, followed by one semester of classes in one's academic or career field at one of Germany's many university, technical, or professional schools. After completion of the study phase, participants will complete a three- to five-month internship in their career field.
Funded by the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, CBYX is open to candidates in all career fields, and from a broad range of backgrounds. Prior German language skills are not required for participation in the program. Competitive applicants should demonstrate flexibility and resilience and a strong curiosity about German culture. The should also clearly articulate how time abroad in Germany connects with their long-term career goals.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Alumni
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Language Study, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The DAAD, or German Academic Exchange Service, is the gateway to a large number of German academic programs and scholarships for post-secondary study at all levels in Germany. Awards range from short-term summer programs to full academic year funding opportunities.
Deadline: Varies Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Language Study, Research
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Freeman-Asia Program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program's goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. The program offers up to $3,000 for summer study, up to $5,000 for one semester of study, and up to $7,000 for a full academic year abroad.
Competitive applicants must demonstrate financial need, and must also have applied or been accepted to a study abroad based program in Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam. They must also include a strong service project proposal for sharing their experience abroad upon their return to Marquette.
Deadline: Spring Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad
Campus Contact: Karli Stukenberg
The U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness. It aims to support students who have traditionally been under-represented in study abroad and encourages students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the process of becoming citizens. It offers up to $5,000 for one semester of study abroad.
Applicants must be Pell-eligible and in the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program. The program encourages applicants visiting diverse destinations, and competitive applicants should include a strong, feasible, and creative proposal for promoting Gilman upon their return.
Deadline: Early October (for spring semester or summer), Early March (for fall semester)
Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors (Pell-eligible)
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Language Study
Campus Contact: Karli Stukenberg
The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship is an 11-month program focused on training and inspiring new leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty in the United States. Managed, by the Congressional Hunger Center, this program bridges gaps between local and state initiatives and national public policy. Fellows are placed in community-based organizations across the country for five months, and then carry out a second placement with policy-focused organizations and government agencies in Washington, D.C. Here they receive hands-on experience in program development, research, evaluation, outreach, organizing, and advocacy.
Emerson alums who go on to pursue master's degrees in public health or public policy at select institutions are eligible for significant discounts on tuition.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Graduate Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Coro Fellows is a nationally recognized program that aims to train the next generation of civic leaders. It takes place in Southern and Northern California, St. Louis, and New York. The program, which is designed for early career professionals, employs a combination of immersive, hands-on training, access to influential changemakers, and cross-sector exposure. Participants engage in forums that focus on effective and ethical leadership, focus-week explorations of pressing regional issues, candid career mentorship with leaders in many fields, professional placements, and individually curated projects with partner organizations.
Coro does not sponsor visas, but does not discriminate on citizenship status. Candidates must be U.S.-based or hold a U.S. Visa or official status that allows them to be in the United States for the duration of the program.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Graduate Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Department of Energy's Computational Science Graduate Fellowship provides outstanding benefits and professional development opportunities for students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex science and engineering problems. Fellowship recipients receive a yearly stipend of $45,000, full tuition coverage, and an annual $1,000 professional development allowance. This support is renewable for up to four years of study. In addition to financial benefits, recipients have the opportunity to engage with a 12-week practicum at one of the 21 DOE national laboratories, and access to many professional development opportunities.
Computational science is interdisciplinary by nature, and as such this fellowship supports students in a wide variety of majors, including, but not limited to aeronautics, astrophysics, biological sciences, bioinformatics, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, environmental science, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and physics.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is an intensive, transformative two-year experience in the world of social impact. Fellows are placed at high-impact nonprofit organizations in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia that deal with critical issues of social inequity. In this role, they engage directly in service work with youth, explore social equity issues, and hone their collaboration and project management skills through active involvement in ongoing projects. They'll also benefit from numerous professional development opportunities, including professional retreats, cohort meetings, individual mentoring, and engagement with social impact leaders as they explore careers in the social impact sector.
Successful applicants can come from a wide range of majors, but must have a strong interest in issues of inequality and social justice, a strong academic record, and significant leadership experience.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Seniors
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Hertz Fellowship provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation's most promising doctoral students in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The award is based on merit and consists of both a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend for up to five years of graduate study. Additionally, Fellows also have access to career development curricula, individualized mentorship, and networking opportunities throughout their doctoral training. Graduating seniors, alumni, or graduate students who have completed less than one year of their graduate training are eligible to apply. Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Competitive applicants will not only be interested in solving field-specific questions, but also be curious about and determined to tackle larger interdisciplinary problems that the world is facing. Hertz does not fund applicants pursuing professional degrees other than a PhD (e.g., MD, JD, MBA, DPH, or DVM), but they will support the PhD portion of an MD/PhD program.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students (2nd Year MS, 1st Year PhD)
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship supports individuals who hope to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. The fellowship is intended exclusively for individuals pursuing and completing a Master of Arts in American history, political science or government; a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in American Constitutional history (in a history department) or American government, political institutions, and political theory (in a political science department); or a Master's of Education with a concentration in American history or American government, political institutions, or political theory. The Fellow's proposed coursework should contain substantial constitutional coursework. In addition to tuition support, Fellows participate in a four-week Summer Institute on the Constitution, "The Foundations of American Constitutionalism," held in Washington, D.C.
Strong applicants must demonstrate a commitment to civic responsibilities and must be committed to teaching American history, American government, or civics classes full-time in grades 7-12. Outstanding college seniors and recent college graduates without prior teaching experience may apply for the Junior Fellowship award. Senior Fellowships are awarded to current teachers who are able to commit to the completion of their graduate degree within five calendar years.
Deadline: Spring Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni
Fields: Education, Political Science, and History
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a fully-endowed, multidisciplinary leadership development program for graduate students at Stanford University. The fellowship provides up to three years of tuition, a stipend for living and academic expenses, and a travel stipend for one annual trip to and from Stanford. Scholars also participate in three years of leadership programming, which complements their graduate studies and prepares them to take on leadership roles in academia, industry, government, nonprofits, and their post-graduate communities.
Competitive applicants must be admitted to the Stanford graduate program in their field. They should also demonstrate independence of thought, a clear record of purposeful leadership, and a strong civic mindset.
Deadline: Spring Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), the NDSEG Fellowship is a highly competitive award that offers tuition support to U.S. citizens pursuing a doctoral degree in disciplines of military importance. Supported disciplines include aeronautical and astronautical engineering; biosciences (including toxicology); chemical engineering; chemistry; civil engineering; cognitive, neural, and behavioral sciences; computer and computational sciences; electrical engineering; geosciences; materials science and engineering; mathematics; mechanical engineering; naval architecture and ocean engineering; oceanography; and physics. The award covers full tuition and fees for up to four years of continual study, and it also includes a monthly living stipend and medical insurance.
Competitive applicants must demonstrate academic merit and a strong record of research experiences. Applicants should work closely with their departmental mentors and the fellowships coordinator to draft their research proposals and ensure they align with the DoD's mission and research areas.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students (less than 2 years of study)
Fields: STEM, Social Sciences
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The NIJ Graduate Research Fellowship Program offers financial support for doctoral students engaged in research that advances the NIJ's mission of improving knowledge and understanding of criminal and juvenile justice policy and practice in the United States. Award recipients receive a student fellow salary; an allowance for tuition, fees, and administrative costs; and an allowance for research expenses for up to three years.
Competitive applicants will be enrolled in a doctorate program and proposing a dissertation topic relevant to criminal or juvenile justice. Humanities and visual and performing arts degree programs are not eligible. Students can apply for the award at any stage in their program, but will not receive funding until their dissertation committee has been formed and their topic has been approved. The official applicant for this program is the university. Applicants should work with their dissertation director and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) to submit their application package.
Deadline: Spring Eligibility: PhD students
Fields: STEM, Social Sciences
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Research
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The NSF-GRFP supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and social science disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. This five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support, including an annual stipend of $37,000 and a cost-of-education allowance of $16,000 to the graduate institution. Applicants must have completed less than one academic year in a graduate program at the time of application. This includes graduating seniors, bachelor's degree holders who are not yet enrolled in a program, individuals enrolled in a joint bachelor's-master's degree program with at least three years of undergraduate study completed, and first-year graduate students.
NSF applications are classified and reviewed based on broad areas of related disciplines. Competitive applicants must present a feasible project that is understood by both experts and non-experts in their field. They must also convey both the intellectual merit of their proposed research project (its potential to advance knowledge and understanding in one or more fields) and the broader impacts that their work might have on society.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students (less than 1 year of study)
Fields: STEM, Social Sciences
Award Type: Tuition Support Doctoral
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
NYC Urban Fellows is a nationally recognized and competitive nine-month program that trains participating Fellows in public policy through a hands-on approach. The program combines work in mayoral offices and city agencies with volunteer service opportunities and a seminar series that explores contemporary urban issues that impact public policy. Through such opportunities, Fellows will meet senior level city officials and leaders in the public and private sector, broadening their knowledge of leadership on a local level and expanding their professional network.
Competitive applicants must demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to public service and a clear explanation for their desire to serve in New York government. They should also have a strong interest in public policy and showcase relevant experiences.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Seniors, Recent Alumni
Fields: Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, or Education
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is designed to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world by providing mission-driven graduates an opportunity to translate their social concerns into direct action. Scoville Fellows spend six to nine months in Washington, D.C., working full-time with one of 26 participating organizations (think tanks, nonprofits, and advocacy groups) on peace- and security-related issues. Fellows contribute to their host institutions through research, writing, and multimedia advocacy initiatives. They also help with creating conferences and policy briefings, advocacy platforms, and coalitions. Throughout the fellowship, they will receive direct mentorship from a board member and a former fellow.
Competitive applicants can come from a variety of fields. Most fellows have majored or minored in government, history, international relations, peace studies, political science or related fields, but applicants from other fields are welcome as long as they have a strong interest in peace and security issues and significant prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Seniors, Recent Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provide merit-based funding for New Americans (immigrants and children of immigrants) who are poised to make significant contributions to U.S. culture, society, and academia. Fellows receive financial support that allows them to navigate graduate school with confidence and take risks on the opportunities that are most meaningful. In addition to a stipend and partial tuition support for up to two years, Fellows also take part in two fall conferences (all expenses paid) and a meeting with the campus fellowship director.
The competition is merit-based, and emphasizes creativity, originality, initiative, and sustained accomplishment. The program also values a commitment to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Applicants must be an immigrant or the child of immigrants. Applicants who are immigrants should be a naturalized U.S. citizen, a green card holder, an asylee or refugee, or someone who graduated from both high school and college in the United States. Applicants who are U.S. citizens, must demonstrate that both birth parents were born outside of the U.S. as non-U.S. citizens, and both parents must have been ineligible for U.S. citizenship at the time of their births. Applicants pursuing executive graduate programs and joint bachelors/master's programs are ineligible.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni (under 30), Early-Career Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Dr. Heather Hathaway (heather.hathaway@marquette.edu)
Project Horseshoe Farm is a nonprofit based in Greensboro, Alabama with additional sites in Marion, Alabama and Pomona, California. They offer relationship-based support services for children, adults living with mental illness, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals within local communities. The organization's Community Health Fellowship is a rigorous, immersive year of volunteer service and learning for outstanding recent college graduates that is designed to enhance their understanding of the relational and humanistic aspects of community service. Fellows hone their leadership and teamwork skills and build their understanding of health systems, health policy, and community health while working with local health partners, housing programs, community centers, and youth programs to improve quality life for vulnerable neighbors. Their hands-on volunteer experiences are complemented by readings, discussions, and team meetings with other fellows and one-on-one mentorship.
Applicants from all majors and backgrounds are encouraged. Competitive applicants should have an interest in, and strong potential for, community-based citizen service leadership. They should also demonstrate positivity, gratitude, maturity, empathy, integrity, flexibility, teamwork skills, and a strong work ethic. This award has a rolling deadline, with a priority date in October, a second deadline in January, and a final deadline in March.
Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: Seniors, Recent Alumni
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. It includes full tuition, stipend, health insurance, paid summer internships, and mentorship.
Competitive applicants must be U.S. citizens with a minimum GPA of 3.0. They should also be able to clearly articulate how their research interests match the mission-critical needs of the DoD and work being done in specific DoD labs.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Tuition Support-Undergraduate, Tuition-Support Graduate, Research, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Truman Scholarship is a highly competitive, merit-based award for U.S. citizens who are interested in pursuing a career in public service, broadly defined. Along with financial support for up to three years of graduate study, Scholars are placed in positions with the federal government or with nationally focused nonprofit organizations upon graduation and before the start of their graduate program. They also partake in the Truman Scholars Leadership Week to build community with their cohort and receive deep mentoring from seasoned scholars.
There is no one ideal Truman Scholar. While many applicants come from traditional political and policy roles (campaign volunteer, campus reformer, military or nonprofit leader, community activist), the foundation also encourages applications from applicants who are pursuing meaningful change via science, technology, the arts, and other innovative avenues. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Competitive applicants should be planning a career in public service and must have a demonstrated record of leadership and service. The Truman Scholarship requires university endorsement. Interested applicants must work with Marquette's campus representative and meet internal campus deadlines to apply.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Juniors (or in your penultimate year)
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Sam Harshner (sam.harshner@marquette.edu)
Boren Fellowships are an initiative of the National Security Education Program. They offer funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to pursue important international opportunities by studying less commonly taught languages in world regions that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Applicants must demonstrate how their study abroad program and their future academic and career goals will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined. This can include, but is not limited to traditional diplomatic roles as well as well careers that focus on issues like sustainable development, global disease and hunger, environmental concerns, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness.
While Boren prefers proposals from students wishing to study abroad for 6-12 months, they also encourage shorter proposals for summer study (8 weeks minimum) from students in STEM disciplines.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Seniors, Grad Students (matriculated at start of grant)
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Language Study, Research
Campus Contact: Karli Stukenberg and Karalee Surface
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is an intensive summer opportunity funded by the U.S. government that supports American students in developing advanced language skills that prepare them to contribute to a globalized workforce, strengthen U.S. economic leadership, and advance national security. The scholarship offers intensive in-country language instruction in a variety of host countries and a wide range of languages. CLS seeks participants from a variety of fields, backgrounds, and career paths, with the goal of building a cadre of Americans who speak critical languages at high levels in government, business, arts and culture, science and engineering, health and medicine, education, research, and other fields.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Language Study
Campus Contact: Karli Stukenberg and Enaya Othman
The DAAD, or German Academic Exchange Service, is the gateway to a large number of German academic programs and scholarships for post-secondary study at all levels in Germany. The DAAD aims to fund students from outside of Germany whose previous research and academic achievements place them in the top third of their class and who can be expected to become key players and top performers in their future career fields.
Award deadlines and requirements vary by program.
Deadline: Varies Eligibility: Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Research, Study Abroad
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers one year of funding to graduating seniors, grad students, and alumni who wish to either pursue graduate study, conduct an independently designed research or arts project, or teach English abroad. Applicants may only apply to one country for one type of award and program options vary greatly by country. Interested applicants should consult their country of interest to determine which program options are available.
Candidates who choose to apply through Marquette must work with the Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA) and meet internal campus deadlines. Competitive study/research candidates should have a strong sense of their research question and methodologies within their field; and they will need to procure an affiliate in the host country. Competitive applicants for the English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) do not need to be pursuing a career in education, but should have transferable experiences. Language requirements will vary by country.
NOTE: The Fulbright application opens in spring, so interested undergraduate candidates should reach out to the FPA at the end of their junior year. The campus deadline is in August and the national deadline is in early October.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Research, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Karalee Surface (karalee.surface@marquette.edu)
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides funding for full-time postgraduate studies in any subject at the University of Cambridge. It is awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside of the UK. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for up to three years of study, airfare, visa fees, and discretionary funds for conferences, fieldwork, and family allowances.
Competitive applicants for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship must demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability, clear evidence of leadership potential, a commitment to improving the lives of others, and a good fit between their qualifications and aspirations and the postgraduate program at Cambridge for which they are applying. Applicants must have a 3.7 or higher GPA and plan to pursue a D.Phil, M.Litt, M.Sc, or one-year postgraduate degree at Cambridge. Applications are due in early October, so prospective undergraduate and graduate applicants should consult with the campus representative by the end of junior year and alumni should reach out in the spring prior to the application deadline.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Study Abroad
Campus Contact: Amelia Zurcher (amelia.zurcher@marquette.edu)
The Luce Scholars Program is designed to help strengthen relationships between the U.S. and Asia by providing emerging global leaders with immersive professional experiences that deepen their understanding of Asia's countries, cultures, and peoples. This yearlong opportunity includes intensive language training and cultural immersion through a job placements in NGOs, government agencies, universities, think tanks, and museums. Scholars can work in a wide range of fields, including public health, the arts, economic development, environmental science, and more.
This award is open to graduating seniors and alumni and young professionals under the age of 33. Competitive applicants should demonstrate clear potential for leadership within their field and a strong sense of initiative, creativity, intercultural competence, maturity, humility, sensitivity, and strength of character.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Marshall Scholarship finances young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. Scholarships include tuition, a cost-of-living stipend, and funds for books, research, and travel to and from the United States. The fellowship is open to students from all academic fields and it covers graduate study in any field at any U.K. University. It is open to graduating seniors and alumni who have completed their first bachelor's degree within the past two years.
The Marshall Scholarship requires university endorsement. Interested applicants must work with Marquette's campus representative and meet internal campus deadlines to apply. Competitive applicants must have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. In addition to academic merit, the selection committee looks for applicants who demonstrate strong leadership and ambassadorial potential. Applications are due in early September, so prospective undergraduate and graduate applicants should consult with the campus representative by the end of junior year and alumni should reach in the spring prior to the application deadline.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Recent Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Study Abroad
Campus Contact: Amelia Zurcher (amelia.zurcher@marquette.edu)
The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship is a two-year opportunity to promote global food and nutrition security through learning and hands-on work. Managed by the Congressional Hunger Center, this program provides participants with the opportunity to learn more about international development while working to eradicate hunger and poverty on a global scale. Fellows are placed in two separate offices of their host organization, spending one year in the Global South and another year at the organization's regional headquarters. Here they receive hands-on experience in asking and answering difficult questions. They will also convene with the larger cohort during orientation, retreats, trainings, and conferences and receive advising from Hunger Center staff. Additionally, Fellows have access to professional development funds which may be used to take skills courses and workshops, attend professional conferences, study relevant languages, and more.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Seniors, Grad Students
Fields: All majors welcome, but must have strong interest in food and nutrition security, international relations, international development, or related fields.
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The National Institutes of Health Oxford Cambridge Scholars Program is a highly individualized and accelerated doctoral training program for outstanding students committed to biomedical research careers. Scholars partner with two investigators (one at NIH and another at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge in the U.K.) to complete a single, collaborative dissertation project. They divide time evenly between the two laboratories with two years at the NIH laboratory and two years in the U.K. laboratory. The program emphasizes global collaboration and interdisciplinarity.
Projects can be completed in any area of biomedical research, including biomedical engineering and biophysics, cancer biology, cell biology, chemical biology, chromosome biology, clinical research, computational biology, developmental biology, epidemiology, genetics and genomics, health disparities, immunology, microbiology and infectious disease, molecular biology and biochemistry, molecular pharmacology, neuroscience, RNA biology, social and behavioral sciences, stem cell biology, structural biology, systems biology, and virology. Competitive applicants will demonstrate a well-developed passion for science through engagement in summer, job-related, or undergraduate research programs.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: STEM, Social Sciences (health-related)
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Study Abroad
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Peace Corps offers a two-year immersive and collaborative public service experience abroad. Volunteers live and work side-by-side with community members on locally prioritized projects. They choose from opportunities in six different sectors and more than 60 countries. The program covers housing expenses, medical and dental insurance, and includes a monthly living allowance that can be used for food, household supplies, communication costs, clothing, local transportation and incidental expenses. It also includes vacation time and access to student loan benefits. Volunteers undergo three months of pre-service training in a range of relevant areas, including technical skills, language training, health and wellness, security and safety, and intercultural competence.
The Peace Corps also offers short-term, high impact service opportunities (Peace Corps Response) and placements where Volunteers engage virtually with partner organizations to offer their skills and support to transformative projects abroad (Virtual Service Pilot). Eligibility requirements and the scope of engagement vary by position.
Deadline: Varies Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is the only immersive leadership development program operating on the African continent. It offers Fellows the opportunity to engage in yearlong, full-time work with host organizations, honing their organizational and communications skills, increasing their cultural competency, expanding their professional network, and deepening their understanding and appreciation for the advancement of African affairs. PiAf Fellows work with a wide range of host organizations in all sectors of life, including education and youth capacity building, public & community health, agricultural development, international humanitarian aid & development, community-level development, environment & conservation, and more.
Competitive applicants can come from a range of majors and backgrounds, but must demonstrate relevant experience, strong academic performance, high levels of adaptability, a strong work ethic, and a genuine interest in working in Africa and contributing to the host organization.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Princeton in Asia (PiA) is an immersive work fellowship program that promotes a mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia. Fellows are placed in one- or two-year work placements with host organizations throughout Asia. These host organizations fall into eight diverse focus areas, including arts & culture; economic development; education; environmental sustainability; peace, justice, and access to information; public health; sports; and STEM. This is a paid work opportunity, and Fellows will receive a stipend from their host organization, reimbursement for visa and work permit fees, insurance, support from PiA Country Advisors, virtual training and orientation, and access to language grants. They'll also become part of a vast network of PiA alumni.
Competitive applicants are committed to furthering PiA's mission of fostering mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding. They must also demonstrate a clear connection to the program's values of transformation, immersion, relationship building, humility, mutuality and interdependence, and community. Asian language skills are welcomed, but not required for most placements.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Master's Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Princeton in Latin America (PiLA) connects talented recent graduates to meaningful, yearlong service opportunities with local nonprofit, public service, humanitarian, and government organizations across Latin America and the Caribbean. Fellows have an opportunity to use their skills and talents in helping to advance the socioeconomic development efforts of their partner organizations and make a lasting impact. They will also enhance their own intercultural competencies, confronting cultural difference and learning about the diverse challenges facing the region and the world at large. Fellows are matched with partner organizations to address a wide array of issues, including education, public health, environmental conservation, entrepreneurship, human rights, economic development, and more. The fellowship covers room and board and includes a stipend for living expenses. Participants will also receive mentorship from staff and program alumni.
Competitive applicants must demonstrate a passion for service, adaptability and flexibility, strong communication and interpersonal skills, resilience and problem-solving skills, empathy and humility, and a sense of humor and perspective. Certain placements might require additional skill sets that are specific to the work. A professional or advanced proficiency in Spanish is required for most placements.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Each year, the Rhodes Trust selects 32 students from the United States for the Rhodes Scholarship, providing them full financial support for a two- to three-year postgraduate degree at the University of Oxford, in the United Kingdom. Marquette may nominate a limited number of candidates per district each year, so applicants must work directly with our campus representative to apply. The scholarship covers all educational costs, including tuition and all laboratory and other fees.
Rhodes Scholars are chosen not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements, but also for their character, their commitment to others and to the common good, and their potential for leadership in their future careers. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 23 by the application deadline, and must receive a University endorsement. Competitive applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and demonstrate exceptional intellectual curiosity, a deep love of learning, and an ability to think critically across disciplines. In addition to intellectual merit, applicants must demonstrate outstanding achievement in other areas (e.g., athletics, music, debate, dance, theater, or other creative pursuits), a capacity for leadership, and a strong sense of purpose.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Recent Alumni, Grad Students (age varies by region)
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate
Campus Contact: Amelia Zurcher (amelia.zurcher@marquette.edu)
The Rotary Foundation and its clubs invest in future leaders and philanthropists by funding a variety of scholarship opportunities. District grants are used to sponsor local university study, study abroad, or language training programs. The Rotary Peace Fellowship is an opportunity for college graduates and young professionals to study peace and conflict resolution. The Foundation's Global Grant Scholarships provide funding for graduate students studying abroad in one of Rotary's seven areas of focus: promoting peace; fighting disease; providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; improving maternal and child health; supporting education; growing local economies; and protecting the environment. The Global Grants can last from one to four years, and can be used to cover an entire degree program.
Rotary scholarships are given by individual clubs and are open to anyone except Rotary members and their families. Contact your local club for application information and eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Varies Eligibility: Varies
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Professional Development, Tuition Support-Graduate, Study Abroad
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, one-year master's program at Tsinghua University in Beijing that is designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders for the challenges of the future. The Schwarzman Scholars experience is anchored in a rigorous and innovative Master's of Global Affairs degree program at Tsinghua University, one of the country's leading universities. Its curriculum bridges the academic and professional worlds, educating students about leadership and about China's expanding role in the world. The program also provides scholars with unparalleled learning opportunities with leaders from China and the world through lectures, an internship program, a mentors network, and intensive deep-dive travel seminars. The award provides full funding for tuition and fees, housing and food expenses, travel to and from Beijing, an in-country study tour, books and supplies, a laptop and smartphone, health insurance, and a modest personal stipend. All courses will be taught in English.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 29 and must have completed an undergraduate degree by the start of the program. The award is open to students of any nationality. Competitive applicants will demonstrate strong intellectual capacity and academic aptitude, intercultural competence, an ability to lead, and strong character, empathy, and resilience.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Seniors, Grad Students, Alumni
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Tuition Support-Graduate, Professional Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The ABF Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship is an eight-week program that introduces undergraduates who are considering careers in law or social science to the challenges and rewards of a research-oriented career. Fellows are assigned an ABF Research Professor who will engage the fellow in their research project and provide mentorship. Depending on the nature of the project, Fellows will learn a variety of skills, including (but not limited to) conducting archival research, preparing literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and coding of qualitative data. Fellows learn about careers in law with visits to the Cook County Criminal Court and local law firms. They also learn about legal aid and advocacy work through visits to social justice nonprofits and have the opportunity to expand their network by meeting with other ABF faculty and affiliates.
This fellowship is focused on increasing diversity in the legal profession. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to first-generation and low-income students, and students of color.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: Law and Social Science
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Amgen Scholars provides the opportunity for outstanding undergraduate students to engage in hands-on research at many of the nation's premier universities and institutions, including Caltech, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Yale, and more. In addition to working in labs alongside top faculty, participants engage in seminars, networking events, and a mid-summer symposium where they hear from leading scientists working in industry and academia.
This program is open to applicants from all majors, but areas of focus include any disciplines related to the discovery, development, manufacture, and delivery of human therapeutics, as well as the overall biomedical and biotechnology enterprise. Prior research experience is not required.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, non-graduating Seniors
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Cech Fellows Program is a nine-week summer research experience designed to cultivate the next generation of scientific leaders. This immersive program allows undergraduates in the life sciences to engage in hands-on research alongside leading scientists at HHMI laboratories across the United States. Participants contribute to ongoing HHMI projects, honing research skills and learning new techniques and approaches in disciplines such as cell biology, genetics, neuroscience, and more.
The fellowship includes a stipend to support summer travel, housing, and living expenses. It also offers participants the opportunity for professional development through a virtual seminar series and the chance to present their research and connect with a national cohort of peers at the end-of-summer research symposium at HHMI's research campus just outside of Washington, D.C. Competitive applicants should have a strong interest in lab research, but prior research experience is not required for participation.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Data Science for Social Good Fellowship is a full-summer program for aspiring data scientists. Participants will work closely with governments and nonprofits, taking on complex real world problems in education, health, criminal justice, sustainability, public safety, workforce development, human services, transportation, economic development, international development, and more. As part of a small cohort, fellows will hone their skills in data science, analytical, and coding skills and learn to apply them outside of the classroom. They'll learn from full-time mentors in both industry and academia, and enhance their teamwork, communication, and project management skills by working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
There is no single profile for an ideal Fellow. They each come from different backgrounds and bring different skill sets, which work to create a collaborative community. Some fellows come from a traditional STEM field, others from quantitative social science fields like economics, public policy, geography, or linguistics.
Deadline: Spring Eligibility: Varies by year/project and is flexible
Fields: STEM, Social Sciences, Government & Policy
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The SULI Program offers the opportunity for undergraduates or recent alumni to use their major in STEM fields or science policy to make a difference in the world. Participants work alongside laboratory staff scientists or engineers in one of 17 participating Department of Energy laboratories/facilities. SULI is a 10-week paid internship opportunity sponsored by the DOE's Office of Science Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists initiative.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Recent Alumni
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Leadership Alliance SR-EIP is a fully paid summer internship program that offers closely mentored research experiences in the life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities at 20 research institutions across the country. It is designed for students who have a specific interest in pursuing graduate study toward a PhD or a combined MD/PhD.
Participants spend 8-10 weeks at their Leadership Alliance institution, working under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor. In addition to gaining theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation, they have ongoing access resources, mentorship, and professional networks to support them in the process of applying to graduate programs and beyond. They also have the opportunity to prepare oral or poster presentations for the Leadership Alliance National Symposium. All participants receive a stipend, travel, and housing expenses from the research institution.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, non-graduating Seniors
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers this 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship experience for undergraduates looking to hone their skills as young scientists. Summer fellows are immersed in research opportunities, gaining valuable lab skills and working closely with a Mayo Clinic faculty mentor on a project specifically designed for summer students. They also expand their professional network, collaborating with postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and medical students at one of the Mayo Clinic campuses in Jacksonville, Florida; Scottsdale, Arizona; or Rochester, Minnesota. The program supports a wide array of research specializations, including biochemistry and molecular biology, biomedical engineering and physiology, clinical and translation sciences, immunology, molecular pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, neuroscience, regenerative sciences, and virology and experiments.
Strong applicants should be considering a biomedical research career as an PhD or MD/PhD. Applicants who are strongly considering an MD should explore Mayo's Clinical Research Internship Program (CRISP). This opportunity is open to international students attending a U.S. college or university as a full-time student.
Deadline: Varies Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
Memorial Sloan Kettering and the Gerstner School of Biomedical Sciences host the Mechanistic Biology Summer Program, a summer research opportunity for undergraduate students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical sciences. This program invites applicants to spend 8-10 weeks working with faculty in the fields of developmental, immuno-, structural, molecular, cell, and cancer biology. Participants work in cutting-edge laboratories with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, attend scientific presentations and developmental workshops, and have the opportunity to present at the summer research symposium.
The program welcomes applications from domestic and international undergraduate sophomores and juniors. Applicants must be interested in a career in the biomedical sphere (though it is not confined to health sciences majors). Competitive applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have completed college-level general biology and chemistry coursework and some advanced science coursework. They should also have some prior research experience.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: STEM with an emphasis on biomedical applications
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The NIH Summer Internship Program offers students in college, graduate, and professional school the opportunity to explore careers in research and healthcare. This 8-week program takes place at the NIH main campus in Bethesda and at other satellite campuses around the country. In addition to the hands-on, intensive research experience, summer interns have access to professional development programs, educational and career programming, and a comprehensive well-being and resilience program.
Students interested in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, and other health-related fields are invited to apply.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The NSF REU program supports undergraduates in pursing intensive research in any focus area that is funded by NSF. These REU experiences integrate undergraduates into ongoing research programs or projects in meaningful ways and give them the opportunity to build their knowledge and research skills, learn about educational and career pathways in STEM, and conduct authentic research.
NSF REUs are open to undergraduate students in science and engineering, STEM education, and social, behavioral, and economic sciences. Eligibility requirements and deadlines vary by placement site, so students must first start by exploring the NSF REU directory and identifying the placement that best fits their interests.
Deadline: Varies Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Fields: STEM, Social Sciences
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The PYSO program invites undergraduates to collaborate in an 8- to 12-week program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. This paid, summer-long program allows students to explore a variety of topics, including but not limited to fishery studies, ecosystem studies, climate studies, marine ecology, environmental monitoring, and social sciences. Participants participate in developmental assignments, receiving on-the-job training, formal research experience, and one-to-one mentoring.
Qualifications vary by project, but tend toward science and social sciences majors with an interest in oceans and fisheries. Experience with programming, statistical analysis, literature reviews, and education are often listed as preferences.
Deadline: Varies Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors
Fields: STEM, Social Sciences
Award Type: Research, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The WAVE Fellows program is a 10-week undergraduate research program for STEM students who are seriously considering graduate school. The program offers robust academic and professional development programming, including a mentored research project, oral or poster presentations, symposia that are modeled on professional technical meetings, social and cultural outings, and an academic/professional development series that covers a range of topics, including developing a research career, grad school admissions, and effective writing and communication. Applicants also gain exposure to and connect with faculty in Caltech's STEM graduate programs.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.4, have an interest in pursuing a PhD, and have some prior research experience.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, non-graduating Seniors
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Research, Academic Development, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Critical Language Scholarship is an intensive summer opportunity funded by the U.S. government that supports American students in developing advanced language skills that prepare them to contribute to a globalized workforce, strengthen U.S. economic leadership, and advance national security. The scholarship offers intensive in-country language instructions in a variety of host countries and a wide range of languages. CLS seeks participants from a variety of fields, backgrounds, and career paths, with the goal of building a cadre of Americans who speak critical languages at high levels in government, business, arts and culture, science and engineering, health and medicine, education, research, and other fields.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Language Study
Campus Contact: Karli Stukenberg and Enaya Othman
The Cultural Vistas Fellowship is a multinational professional development program that includes a fully funded eight-week summer internship in Germany, Argentina, or Hong Kong. The award covers all travel, accommodation, internship placement, and medical insurance costs. Students going to Germany or Argentina must have some prior knowledge of the language of the host country, and applicants must have no prior experience with working or studying abroad. Preference is given to students historically underrepresented in international exchange, including Pell Grant recipients, veterans, STEM majors, first-generation students, members of minority communities, and non-traditional students.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Internships
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
DAAD-RISE (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is a paid summer research internship program in Germany for undergraduate STEM students from the United States, Canada, and the UK. Applicants must be majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, computer science, or related fields. RISE Germany offers students the opportunity to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a minimum of ten weeks. Participants are paired with doctoral students, who serve as their mentors throughout the program.
In addition to hands-on, mentored research experience, applicants receive a regular stipend to help cover living expenses. German language skills are not required. Placement descriptions are posted in mid-October, when the application opens, and the cycle closes at the end of November. Graduate students who are interested in similar opportunities, should explore the DAAD-RISE Professional program.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, non-graduating Seniors
Fields: STEM
Award Type: Internship, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) University Summer Course Grant program provides scholarships to attend a broad range of 3-4 week summer courses at German universities. Courses focus mainly on German language and/or the literary, cultural, political, and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. Coursework is often complemented with extensive extracurricular programming.
Lectures are conducted in German. Applicants should have a minimum language level of A2.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Douglass-O'Connell Global Internship selects ten exceptional students for a fully-funded, transformative summer internship experience in Dublin, Ireland. Through this eight-week program, participants expand their knowledge of Irish history and culture while gaining highly transferable work experience and skills. The program honors Frederick Douglass's impactful experience while visiting Ireland over 175 years ago, when he was welcomed by the Irish and met with the famous Irish reformer Daniel O'Connell. As such, interns explore the legacies of the fellowship's namesakes and their impact as successful businessmen and leaders of social change.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors (Pell-Eligible)
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Internships
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for early career students from the United States, giving them a unique, fully-funded opportunity to visit the United Kingdom for a 3-4 week academic and cultural summer program. Participants can explore a wide range of topics at various highly regarded host institutions, learning about the culture, heritage, and history of the U.K. Additionally, many of their summer courses give students transferable credits that can be counted toward their undergraduate degree. The Institute themes and locations vary from year to year. Competitive applicants should have a compelling interest in the Institute's subject matter and limited travel experience.
This opportunity is open to first- and second-year students in any discipline. Students must have a minimum of two years of study left in their bachelor's degree. Preference is given to students with limited travel experience outside of the western hemisphere.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness. It aims to support students who have traditionally been under-represented in study abroad and encourages students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the process of becoming citizens. The Gilman program offers up to $5,000 for one semester of study abroad.
Deadline: Early October (for spring semester or summer), Early March (for fall semester)
Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors (Pell-eligible)
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad, Language Study
Campus Contact: Karli Stukenberg
The Humanity in Action Fellowship (HiA) is a dynamic program focused on social justice, human rights, and remembrance. Fellows start their HiA experience by participating in three weeks of immersive study tailored to their host city's unique history of injustice, its present-day struggles to navigate dominant and minoritized cultures and identities, and the future of democratic values. Fellows learn about collective action and intersectional solidarity through conversations with local experts and community members, museum and site visits, and dialogue with their cohort. They draw upon this knowledge and experience to develop an individual action project (civil society initiative) that is carried out in their own communities over the next year. As alumni of the program, fellows are invited to join HiA's Senior Fellow Network, a group of over 3,000 individuals working around the world in government, journalism, medicine, law, education, the arts, business, grassroots organizing, and many more fields.
Deadline: Spring Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students, Alumni
Fields: All fields welcome
Award Type: Study Abroad
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Lewis Scholars Program is part of the CDC's Office of Minority Health (OMH), which partners with seven different institutions to offer individualized programs that focus on public health and minority health. The seven Lewis Scholars Programs include:
Eligibility requirements and program experiences vary, but all are looking for students who are interested in exploring or pursuing a career in public health. Students apply to the individual programs and must follow individual program guidelines when applying. Programming will include some combination of internship, classroom instruction, group activities, and mentorship that helps participants grow their understanding of the role of public health professionals. Competitive applicants must have a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Fields: All fields welcome, must have strong interest in public service
Award Type: Academic Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The EDE+ Summer Institute is a comprehensive nine-week program designed to provide participants with exposure to the quantitative social sciences. The program includes a week of virtual bootcamp, in-residence experiences in Washington, D.C. (with the Hutchins Center at Brookings) and Chicago, Illinois (at UChicago), and a six-week synchronous online course. Participants get intensive training in statistical programming, meet and learn from Brookings fellows and other experts, visit institutions that make monetary and fiscal policy, connect with leading researchers in quantitative social sciences (finance, economics, accounting, behavioral science, and marketing), and learn about interdisciplinary approaches to research. It is designed to inspire participants to ask impactful research questions, expand their network, and explore pathways toward a research career.
The ideal candidate will be a first-year or sophomore student with an interest in learning more about the quantitative social sciences and an aptitude for quantitative coursework, though older students are still welcome to apply.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: First-years, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Fields: All fields welcome, must have strong interest in quantitative social sciences
Award Type: Summer, Research, Academic Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Harvard Kennedy School's Public Policy Leadership Conference is a weekend-long conference in October that invites ambitious undergraduate students to connect with educational leaders and resources. During the conference, participants learn more about public policy graduate school programs and how policy can impact their lives and careers. Attendees will also have an opportunity to connect with current Harvard Kennedy School students, faculty, and staff; meet fellow undergraduates from around the country; and discuss pressing policy issues.
Applicants must have completed at least two academic semesters by the time of the conference, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have an abiding commitment to public service as demonstrated through activism, student leadership, civic participation at school or in the community, or through volunteering.
Deadline: Summer Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Fields: All fields welcome, must have strong interest in public service
Award Type: Academic Development
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The Hertog Foundation offers several highly competitive summer residential fellowships in constitutional studies, political studies, security studies, and war studies. These opportunities are designed for outstanding students seeking to influence the intellectual, civic, and political life of the United States. The foundation also offers a wide variety of virtual seminars in the humanities, which take place throughout the year. Course topics vary by term, but applicants can expect to engage with a small cohort (10-15 students) and faculty member who share their passion for the featured text or course materials.
Students can apply directly to Hertog programs. Nomination is not required; but faculty do also have the option to put forward nominations directly through the Hertog Foundation's website. Participation in the political studies and war studies fellowship is restricted to undergraduates and recent graduates, but graduate students are invited to participate in the humanities at Hertog, constitutional studies, and security studies programs. They are also eligible to work with the political studies program as a teaching assistant. This program is also open to non-U.S. citizens.
Deadline: Winter Eligibility: Juniors, Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students
Fields: All fields welcome, must have strong interest in the program topic
Award Type: Academic Development, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
The PPIA Fellowship is a seven-week intensive summer program focused on preparing outstanding students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers in public policy, public administration, and other public service leadership roles. Selected students join a Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship cohort on the campus of one of the participating universities to study a robust curriculum that includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues, and leadership.
Awardees receive full tuition, travel funds, and a stipend, and are guaranteed to receive a minimum $5,000 scholarship to PPIA partner graduate programs if admitted and receive an application fee waiver.
Deadline: Fall Eligibility: Juniors
Fields: All fields welcome, must have an interest in government, public policy, and/or foreign affairs
Award Type: Academic Development, Summer
Campus Contact: Fellowships Office (mu-fellowships@marquette.edu)
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