External Awards Opportunities
The opportunities on this page are those with which we work most closely and many
require an on-campus nomination process.
Deadlines:Unless otherwise noted, applicants must apply by the Campus Deadlines listed below
in order to be considered. Campus Deadlines are earlier than the National Deadlines
listed on the individual program websites in order to allow adequate time for applicant
interviews (if required) and review by campus selection committees.
Advising: Applicants seeking advising on any of the awards below should first attend any relevant
information session on the award.
- Apply as a First Year
| Award |
Description |
Eligibility |
Campus Deadline |
Website |
| - Apply as a Sophomore
| Award |
Description |
Eligibility |
Campus Deadline |
Website |
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Boren Awards
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Funding to study outside the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
for an academic year while learning a less commonly taught language. Shorter periods
of study will be considered for STEM students.
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- Matriculated undergraduate or graduate students
- All disciplines
- U.S. citizens
- Must demonstrate interest in a career in public service
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Campus nomination suggested, late applications will not be considered. Please email
fellowships@stonybrook.edu to express your interest.
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Goldwater Scholarship
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Funding for STEM students which may be applied to eligible expenses such as undergraduate
tuition, fees, books, and housing for 1 to 2 academic years (depending on whether
one applies as a sophomore or as a junior).
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- Sophomores or juniors (juniors preferred)
- Natural Science, Mathematics, or Engineering fields only.
- U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.
- Must have research experience and plan to pursue a PhD in one of the fields listed
above.
- Students who plan to study medicine are NOT eligible for the Goldwater Scholarship
unless they are planning for a career as a researcher rather than as a practicing
physician.
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered.
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| - Apply as a Junior
| Award |
Description |
Eligibility |
Campus Deadline |
Website |
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Beinecke Scholarship
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Funding for graduate study in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences at any accredited
university.
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- Juniors
- Arts, Humanities, or Social Science fields
- U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands
- History of receiving need-based aid
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered. Please email
fellowships@stonybrook.edu to express your interest.
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Learn More
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Boren Awards
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Funding to study outside the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
for an academic year while learning a less commonly taught language. Shorter periods
of study will be considered for STEM students.
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- Matriculated undergraduate or graduate students
- All disciplines
- U.S. citizens
- Must demonstrate interest in a career in public service
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Campus nomination suggested, late applications will not be considered. Please email
fellowships@stonybrook.edu to express your interest.
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Learn More
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Goldwater Scholarship
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Funding for STEM students which may be applied to eligible expenses such as undergraduate
tuition, fees, books, and housing for 1 to 2 academic years (depending on whether
one applies as a sophomore or as a junior).
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- Sophomores or juniors (juniors preferred)
- Natural Science, Mathematics, or Engineering fields only
- U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident
- Must have research experience and plan to pursue a PhD in one of the fields listed
above
- Students who plan to study medicine are NOT eligible for the Goldwater Scholarship
unless they are planning for a career as a researcher rather than as a practicing
physician.
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered.
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Truman Scholarship
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Funding for a graduate degree program related to public service.
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- Juniors
- All disciplines
- U.S. citizen
- Must demonstrate strong interest in a public service-related career and potential
as an agent of change
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Campus nomination required. Prospective candidates seeking SBU's nomination must submit a pre-application. Late applications will not be considered.
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| - Apply as a Senior
| Award |
Description |
Eligibility |
Campus Deadline |
Website |
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Churchill Scholarship
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Funding for graduate study at Cambridge University in Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
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- Graduating seniors or recent alumni
- Science, Mathematics, or Engineering fields
- U.S. citizens
- Must not yet have earned a PhD
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Campus nomination required. Prospective candidates seeking SBU's nomination, email
fellowships@stonybrook.edu for pre-apllication information. Late applications will not be considered.
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Learn More
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Boren Awards
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Funding to study outside the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
for an academic year while learning a less commonly taught language. Shorter periods
of study will be considered for STEM students.
|
- Matriculated undergraduate or graduate students
- All disciplines
- U.S. citizens
- Must demonstrate interest in a career in public service
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Campus nomination suggested, late applications will not be considered. Please email
fellowships@stonybrook.edu to express your interest.
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Learn More
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DAAD Awards
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Funding for graduate study or independent research in Germany.
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- Graduating seniors or graduate students
- All disciplines
- Open to U.S. citizens and many foreign nationals
- Language proficiency not required for matriculation in participating master's programs
- Independent research projects in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences typically
require good command of German
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered. Contact fellowships@stonybrook.edu for more information.
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Department of Energy (DOE) Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF)
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Funding for up to four years of PhD-level study for students using computational modeling
or simulation to advance their primary field of study in engineering and the physical,
computer, mathematical, or life sciences.
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- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Graduating seniors and first-year graduate students
- Engineering and the physical, computer, mathematical or life sciences
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Funding to teach English, attend graduate school, or conduct independent research
overseas in over 140 different countries for an academic year.
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- Graduating seniors, recent alumni, or graduate students
- All disciplines
- U.S. citizens
- Prospective applicants should be aware of country-specific requirements, such as whether
or not foreign language proficiency is required.
- Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the program, but have not yet
earned a PhD
Already have a PhD? Check out the Fulbright Scholar Program.
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered. Applicants MUST
participate in SBU's Fulbright Application Accelerator.
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship
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Funding to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the
University of Cambridge.
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- Graduating seniors or recent alumni
- All disciplines
- Citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
- Commitment to working for the greater good
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Hertz Graduate Fellowship
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Five years of funding for students pursuing a PhD in the applied physical and biological
sciences, mathematics, and engineering with demonstrated potential to be future leaders
and innovators.
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- Graduating seniors or students in their first year of graduate studies
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Applied Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering fields
- Students willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States
in time of national emergency.
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Knight Hennessy Scholars
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An elite cohort of only 100 high-achieving students from around the world will receive
full funding as they pursue any graduate degree at Stanford University.
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- Graduating seniors
- Any citizenship
- Be applying to enter a Stanford graduate program
- Be eligible to apply for admission to the full-time graduate degree program of interest
at Stanford (for example, but not limited to, DFA, Eng, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS,
PhD) or if you plan on pursuing one of Stanford’s many joint- and dual- graduate degree
options (for example, but not limited to, MD+PhD, JD+MA, MBA+MS)
- Must file both the Knight-Hennessy Scholars application AND the application to the
individual department in which they are interested, checkout additional details regarding eligibility
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Marshall Scholarship
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Funding for 1 or 2 years of graduate study in the United Kingdom in any field at participating
universities.
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- Graduating seniors or recent alumni
- All disciplines
- U.S. citizens
- Cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher
- Seeking scholars, leaders, and contributors to improved UK-US understanding
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Campus nomination required. Prospective candidates seeking SBU's nomination, email
fellowships@stonybrook.edu for pre-application information. Late applications will not be considered.
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Learn More
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Mitchell Scholarship
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Funding for 1 year of post-graduate study in any discipline offered by an institution
of higher learning in Ireland.
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- Graduating seniors or recent alumni
- All disciplines
- U.S. citizens
- Must be 18 years of age or older, but not yet 30, on September 30 of the year of application
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
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Funding for 3 years of graduate study in research-based master’s and doctoral programs
in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and STEM education.
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- Graduating seniors (accepted to grad school by May 1 of award year) or first and second
year graduate students
- Current grad students may apply only once, during first or second year
- Graduate applicants who have experienced a career break may be eligible (see solicitation)
- Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and STEM education
- U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in SBU's NSF GRFP Application Accelerator.
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See program solicitation for additional eligibility requirements.
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Payne International Development Fellowship Program
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Funding for a two-year Master's degree in a field related to the USAID Foreign Service
(see program website for details), two internships, and appointment as a USAID Foreign
Service Officer upon successful completion of the program.
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- Graduating seniors or recent alumni planning to enter a two-year Master's program
related to the USAID Foreign Service in Fall 2024
- Fields related to the USAID Foreign Service (see program website for details)
- U.S. citizens
- 3.2 GPA or higher
- Commitment to future employment with the USAID Foreign Service
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
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Funding for a two-year Master’s degree in fields related to the U.S. Foreign Service
(see program website for details), two internships, and appointment as a Foreign Service
Officer upon successful completion of the program.
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- Graduating seniors or recent alumni planning to enter a two-year Master's program
related to the U.S. Foreign Service in Fall 2024
- Fields related to the U.S. Foreign Service (see program website for details)
- U.S. citizens
- 3.2 GPA or higher
- Commitment to future employment with the U.S. Foreign Service
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Rangel International Affairs Program
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Funding for a two-year Master’s degree in fields related to the U.S. Foreign Service
(see program website for details), two internships, and appointment as a Foreign Service
Officer upon successful completion of the program.
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- Graduating seniors or recent alumni planning to enter a two-year Master's program
related to the U.S. Foreign Service in Fall 2024
- Fields related to the U.S. Foreign Service (see program website for details)
- U.S. citizens
- 3.2 GPA or higher
- Commitment to future employment with the U.S. Foreign Service
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Rhodes Scholarship
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Full financial support to pursue graduate study at the University of Oxford.
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- Graduating seniors or recent alumni
- All disciplines
- U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents
- Must be at least 18 but not yet 24 years of age
- In addition to scholarly achievement, applicants must clearly demonstrate leadership
capacity and commitment to the common good
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Campus nomination required. Prospective candidates seeking SBU's nomination, email
fellowships@stonybrook.edu for pre-application information. Late applications will not be considered.
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