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In addition to well-known fellowships, like the Fulbright Student Program, there are many other fellowships available to students from all class years, including graduate students and alumni. Use our fellowship selector tool to discover which fellowships are the right fit for you. Some fellowships require a Rutgers nomination or endorsement meaning you must first apply through the Office of Distinguished Fellowships at Rutgers–New Brunswick. There are also many fellowships that allow you to apply on your own. However, we still encourage all interested students to meet with our experts for support and advice throughout the application process.
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The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers. Our scholars are making an impact as they lead through action in the fields of healthcare, business, public service, STEM, education and the humanities.
For official information, visit https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply/
Eligibility and QualificationsThe Tillman Scholar program is open to applicants who meet the following criteria:
- Veteran and active duty military service members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including the National Guard who have served in both pre-and post-9/11 eras.
- Current Spouses of veteran or active service members, including surviving spouses
For more information about eligibility and qualifications, visit https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply/eligibility-and-compensation/
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaFor information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply/scholar-pillars/
TimeframeThe application deadline is typically in February. Check website for details.
Deadline: February; Check website for details
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
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The Truman Foundation identifies aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development – when they are college juniors – and recognize and reward their commitments to careers in public service. The Foundation reviews over 800 applications for their 55 to 65 Scholarships awarded annually. These applications do not include students who compete on their own campus for one of a school's four nominations.
"Public service means employment in: government at any level, the uniformed services, public interest organizations, non-governmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service oriented non-profit organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or to protect the environment." -Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, Code of Federal Regulations
For official information about the scholarship, visit: https://www.truman.gov/
Eligibility and QualificationsCandidates must be:
- US Citizens, US National residents of American Samoa, or expecting their citizenship by the date of the award;
- Currently enrolled at a US-based accredited institution;
- In their penultimate year of school (for candidates graduating in four years or more) or in their final year of school (for candidates graduating in three years or fewer);
- Nominated by either their current institution of study or their former institution of study for transfer or community college applicants. Schools are limited to four nominees plus three additional transfer nominations; and,
- Planning to attend graduate school in pursuit of a career in public service. The Foundation encourages time between undergraduate and graduate school, so candidates need not commit to going immediately.
Candidates can be:
- pursuing any major likely to lead to a public service career;
- any age;
- interested in any graduate degree other than the MBA; and,
- considering either domestic or international programs for their graduate education.
For information about the selection process, visit https://www.truman.gov/apply/applying/selection-process
TimeframePlease review these dates before applying. These dates are firm; the Foundation will not accommodate requests for changes to these dates.
- Campus Application Deadline: January 5, 2023
- National Application Deadline: February 7, 2023
- Submit materials by 11:59 pm, your time zone
- Foundation Confirms Receipt of Materials by: February 10, 2023
- Finalists Notified: February 17, 2023
- Finalist Confirmation Due: February 23, 2023
- Must be received by 9:00 am ET
- Finalist Posting: February 24, 2023
- Regional Review Panels: March 2023 through early April 2023
- Scholar Posting: April 19, 2023
- Truman Scholars Leadership Week: May 23-28, 2023
Please consult Regional Review Panels for a more detailed listing of our interview dates and locations. Candidates must attend the interview date that corresponds to the home address provided in their application.
Deadline: Campus Deadline: January 5, 2023; National Deadline: February 7, 2023 (submit materials by 11:59pm, your time zone)
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Junior
Area of Interest: Public Policy and Public Service
Type of Opportunity: Graduate Funding