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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 Cargill Global Scholars Program (CGSP) is a distinctive, two-year scholarship program that provides financial support to undergraduate students in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, and the United States. The CGSP offers leadership development opportunities through seminars, networking events and a one-on-one mentoring program facilitated by Cargill volunteers globally, and an alumni network that will help you keep connected with past, current, and future scholars.
The students selected are those who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement and leadership potential and study in a field relevant to Cargill’s world of food, agriculture and risk management. We believe these students will become leaders in industries and fields that may have an impact on Cargill’s businesses in the future.
For official information, visit https://www.cargill.com/home
Eligibility and QualificationsApplicants to the Cargill Global Scholars program must:
- Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia or the United States
- Attend a partner university in the country of citizenship or permanent legal residency
- Be a full-time undergraduate university student (see country specific details for eligible years of study on the FAQ pages for Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia or the United States)
- Demonstrate high academic performance
- Demonstrate leadership potential
Visit the website for more information.
TimeframeThe application deadline varies. Visit the website for more information.
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Other Criteria: Financial Need, Non-US Citizens Eligible, Underrepresented Groups -
The Churchill Scholarship, established in 1959, was founded by American friends of Churchill who wanted to fulfill his wish of having young American graduate students at Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. The Foundation’s Scholarship Program offers American citizens of exceptional ability and outstanding achievement the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at Cambridge. Scholarships are for one academic year and cover all University and College tuition and fees. In addition, Churchill Scholars receive a living allowance and reimbursement for travel and visa costs to the UK. At least fourteen Churchill Scholarships are offered annually.
For official information about the Churchill scholarship, visit https://www.churchillscholarship.org/
Eligibility and Qualifications- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 19 and 26 upon receiving the scholarship.
- Applicants must obtain a bachelor's degree before beginning study at Churchill.
For more about eligibility, see https://www.churchillscholarship.org/the-scholarship#Apply
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaApplications are submitted online through the Office of Distinguished Fellowships. The application includes:
- Churchill Foundation application form
- Proposed program of study essay
- Personal statement
- Institutional letter of nomination
- Four academic letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- GRE scores
Applicants are selected based on several criteria, including:
- Exceptional academic talent and outstanding achievement, especially in the major, as indicated by course grades.
- A capacity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics by pursuing original, creative work at an advanced level as demonstrated by awards, prizes, research, and letters of recommendation.
- Outstanding personal qualities.
Applicants must apply separately to the University of Cambridge, selecting Churchill College as their first choice.
TimeframeThe Office of Distinguished Fellowships will review all applications and nominate two candidates for consideration by the Churchill Foundation. Applications are due to the office on August 15 and the national deadline is November. Please note that you must also complete a Cambridge Graduate School application. The Screening Committee chooses up to twenty-five finalists. Finalists are interviewed by telephone; successful applicants are notified in mid-April.
Deadline: Campus Deadline: August 15; National Deadline: November.
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Junior, Senior
Area of Interest: STEM
Type of Opportunity: Graduate Funding
Other Criteria: High GPA (3.7+) -
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S.Department of State that annually provides 75 American young professionals between the ages of 18½–24 the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural diplomacy and professional development program.
The program consists of three phases: a) Two months of intensive German language training; b) One semester of classes in one’s academic or career field at a university, technical or professional school; and c)Three-month internships in one’s career field. CBYXis open to candidates in all career fields who are interested in a year of academic, professional, and cultural exchange.
For official information, visit https://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange
Eligibility and Qualifications- U.S. citizenship
- Age 18½–24 on August 1st of program start year
- High school diploma
- Must exhibit clear career goals and relevant experience in their career field
- Experience can be in the form of work, internships, or volunteering
Applicants should also have a strong interest in Germany and world affairs. Prior German language knowledge is not required, but is preferred.
Participants are expected to act as “young ambassadors” of the United States in Germany, and to represent the diversity of the U.S. in factors including, but not limited to, career field, educational background, geographic location, disabilities, ethnicity, gender, race, religion and socio-economic status.
Previous or Current State Department Exchange Participation or Employment
Previous scholarship recipients of U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)-funded programs with a duration greater than eight weeks, including CBYX high school fellowships, are not eligible for this program.
Current or recent employees (paid or unpaid), as well as their immediate family members, at the U.S. Department of State/U.S. Agency for International Development are not eligible.
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaAll applicants must complete an online application and submit all supplemental materials by November 1 for the program year beginning the following July. A complete application consists of:
- Online application form; requiring copies of the following documents to be uploaded with your submission
- Resume
- Copy of official transcript showing at least the last four semesters of study
- Proof of U.S. citizenship: passport or birth certificate
- High school diploma or proof of graduation
- Two letters of recommendation to be submitted
The application deadline is November 1.
Deadline: November 1, 2022
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: First year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Area of Interest: Language Study -
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an immersive summer opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world. A program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to increase the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages and applying those skills in their professional careers.
Each summer, the CLS Program administers intensive study abroad institutes in fourteen critical languages - Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu - around the world, where students spend 8-10 weeks over the summer studying one of the fourteen critical languages in classes facilitated by native speakers at a host institution abroad. In addition to formal classroom language instruction, there are activities that supplement the curriculum, including regular one-on-one meetings with native speaker language partners for conversational practice, as well as cultural activities and excursions to expand students’ understanding of the history, politics, culture and daily life of their host country.
For official information about this scholarship, visit https://clscholarship.org/
Eligibility and Qualifications-
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals in a U.S. degree granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level at the time of their application.
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Applicants must be at least 18 years old by May 15 of the award year.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate (associate, bachelor's) or graduate (master's, doctoral, professional degree) level at the time of application.
CLS encourage students pursuing professional or associates degrees and those attending community colleges and technical schools to apply. Students in all disciplines, including business, engineering, the arts and humanities, and the sciences are encouraged to apply. All applicants should have a plan to continue studying the language, and explain how they will use the language in their future careers. The applicant will need to demonstrate prior knowledge of the selected language if applying to a program that requires an advanced beginner, intermediate, or advanced language level.
To learn more about the language levels, visit this page: https://clscholarship.org/applicants/language-levels
Visit CLS Eligibility Requirements for more details: https://clscholarship.org/applicants/eligibility
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaFor the CLS Program, the application requires three short answer essays (200-300 words), a statement of purpose (500 words) and no letter of recommendation is required. Applicants should demonstrate a strong connection between participating in the CLS program and their career and academic goals. Applicants must also show resiliency and preparation for an intensive and immersive language program
The selection criteria can be found here: https://clscholarship.org/applicants/selection
TimeframeApplications typically open annually in October.
The application deadline is November 15th, 2022 at 8pm ET.
Semifinalists will be notified late January 2023. Finalists will be notified March 2023. The program begins June 2023.
- If your selected as a finalist, learn more about what is expected of you as a participant: https://clscholarship.org/handbook/before-you-go/accepting-your-cls-award
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: First year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Area of Interest: Language Study
Type of Opportunity: Summer Opportunities -
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CLS SPARK is a new initiative of the CLS Program which provides virtual instruction in Arabic, Chinese and Russian at the beginning level. CLS Spark leverages best practices in online language learning, and provides American undergraduate students the opportunity to study critical languages virtually when they may not have access to language learning on their campuses or the ability to study abroad.
For official information about this scholarship, visit https://clscholarship.org/
Eligibility and Qualifications- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals in a U.S. degree granting program at the undergraduate level at the time of their application.
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Applicants must be at least 18 years old by May 15 of the award year.
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Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate (associate, bachelor's) level at the time of their application.
Visit CLS Eligibility Requirements for more details: https://clscholarship.org/applicants/eligibility
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaFor the CLS Spark Virtual Program, the application requires three short answer essays (250-350 words) and no letter of recommendation is required. Applicants should articulate readiness and resolve for contributing to a group-based intensive virtual program. Applicants should focus on the impact of CLS Spark on their access to language and intercultural learning opportunities.
The selection criteria can be found here: https://clscholarship.org/applicants/selection
TimeframeApplications typically open annually in October.
The application deadline is typically in mid-November.
Semifinalists will be notified in late January. Finalists will be notified in March. The program begins June.
- If your selected as a finalist, learn more about what is expected of you as a participant: https://clscholarship.org/handbook/before-you-go/accepting-your-cls-award
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: First year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Area of Interest: Language Study
Type of Opportunity: Summer Opportunities