Undergraduate Fellowships

Undergraduate Fellowships

There are a number of prestigious fellowships opportunities available year-round. Check the list below and click the associated links for more information about how to apply!

STEM AWARDS

All years

AMGEN Scholars Asia Program

Summer research program for STEM students at four premier educational institutions in Japan, China and Singapore.

Sophomores, Juniors, Non-graduating Seniors

AMGEN Scholars Program (US)

Summer research program for STEM students at 13 premier educational institutions throughout the US.

Sophomores, Juniors

Astronaut Scholarship

For high achieving STEM students who plan to pursue a PhD and a career in research.

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Sophomores, Juniors

DAAD RISE

Summer research internships in STEM fields at German universities and research institutes for students from North America, the UK, and Ireland.

Sophomores

FAIT (Foreign Affairs Information Technology) Fellowship

A fellowship to fund students for two years in IT-related fields who want a career in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist. This two-year award includes two paid summer internships (one in Washington DC and one abroad). Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups in Foreign Service careers are encouraged.

Sophomores, Juniors

Goldwater Scholarship

For highly qualified STEM students who plan to pursue a PhD and research career in their field.

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All Years (women only)

Brooke Owens Fellowship

For undergraduate women and gender-minority students in Aerospace. Students are matched with a paid summer internship at a leading aerospace company and receive professional development from senior and executive level mentors.

Sophomores

NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

For STEM students who are studying in NOAA-related fields.

Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students

Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship

A commercial spaceflight internship, mentorship, and networking program for exceptional students passionate about exploring space.

All Years

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship

For under-represented and minority students in STEM fields who want real-world research experience at the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy.

All Years

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Scholarships for students with exceptional financial need who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.

All Years

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates

Fully funded research opportunities for undergraduates at REU sites around the U.S. Ten or so undergraduates work for the summer in research programs at host institutions.

SOCIAL SCIENCE AWARDS

All years

American Bar Foundation Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

For students from diverse backgrounds to learn about the rewards and demands of research-oriented careers in the fields of law and social science.

PUBLIC POLICY/INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AWARDS

Juniors

PPIA Junior Summer Institute

A rigorous academic program including preparation for graduate school for juniors committed to public service careers. The program is meant to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, non-profits, public policy institutions, and international organizations.

Sophomores, Juniors

Rangel Undergraduate International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program

Program provides undergraduates with the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge, and understanding of US foreign policy during a six-week summer program based at Howard University.

ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

All years

Millennium Fellowship

Apply as part of a cohort of Georgia Tech students and participate in a leadership development program on campus. Develop a plan of action for campus-wide sustainability initiatives.

Sophomores, Juniors

Udall Scholarship

Scholarship for students who plan to pursue a career related to sustainability or the environment. Also a scholarship for Native American students who want to work in tribal policy or health care.

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program

Provides one year of funding in Germany to cover two months of intensive German language study, one semester of classes in any academic field at a German university or school, and a three-month internship in your field.

Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship

Scholarship provides financial assistance up to the full cost of attendance for study abroad in Japan to undergraduates and graduate students in need of financial support. 

SUMMER EXPERIENCES

Juniors

Fulbright Canada Mitacs Globalink

Provides students with the opportunity to pursue advanced research projects in all academic disciplines at universities throughout Canada.

First and Second Years

Fulbright UK Summer Institute

Three-to-four week programs for US undergraduates to study at a UK university. Participants explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK.

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All Years, Recent Graduates

Humanity in Action Fellowship

Fellowship brings together international groups of undergraduates and recent graduates to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance, as well as issues affecting different minority groups today.