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CURF’s Fellowships Directory helps Penn students and alumni explore a wide range of fellowship opportunities. While the directory is not exhaustive, CURF staff are available to support applications for any fellowship.

If you are an active applicant—or plan to apply soon—sign up for CURF’s newsletter to receive weekly updates on fellowships and related opportunities. You can also enroll in CURF’s Fellowship Resources Canvas site to access application guidance and preparation materials.

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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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Fulbright Grants fund 8-12 months of international experience in over 140 countries. The program is open to US citizens from all academic disciplines.

Junior Year, Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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McCall MacBain Scholarship

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The McCall MacBain Scholarships bring together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University.

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Luce Scholars

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In spite of its name, the Luce Scholars Program is experiential rather than academic in nature. At the heart of the enterprise are the internships that are arranged for each Scholar on the basis of their specific professional interests, background, qualifications, and experience. Luce is open to US citizens and permanent residents, and placements can be made in the following countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Schwarzman Scholarship

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Provides a fully-funded one-year Master's degree in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. Chinese language proficiency is NOT required

Junior Year, Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Ellison Institute of Technology Graduate Scholarships

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EIT provides fully-funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford, where graduate students directly contribute to progressing an EIT project. These projects tackle global challenges through cutting-edge technology, offering graduate students the chance to collaborate with world-leading experts to develop innovative solutions.

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Churchill Scholarship

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Funds a one-year STEM master's degree at the University of Cambridge (Penn nomination required)

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Scoville Peace Fellowship

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The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship funds college graduates to spend six to nine months working on key issues of peace and security in Washington, DC.

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars

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Funds up to three years of graduate study in nearly any full-time degree program at Stanford and leadership training for individuals dedicated to finding creative solutions to today's greatest global challenges

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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DAAD German Academic Exchange Service

Deadline: (Tentative)

Funds one full year of study in any subject for a master’s degree or an independent research project at an institution in Germany.

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Thouron Award

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Funds a single full-time one- or two-year graduate degree in nearly any academic discipline at any university in the United Kingdom

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student