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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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Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Deadline: (Tentative)

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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Thouron Award

Deadline: (Tentative)

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
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Deadline: (Tentative)

Funds a full-time PhD or master's degree in nearly any academic field at the University of Cambridge for individuals with a sustained commitment to producing positive change and using the knowledge gained through their graduate degree to work toward the greater good

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Michel David-Weill Scholarship

Deadline: (Tentative)

Tuition and living expenses for a two-year master’s program at Sciences Po in Paris (Penn nomination required)

Senior Year
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Princeton in Africa Fellowship

Deadline: (Tentative)

Princeton in Africa matches talented and passionate college graduates with organizations working across Africa for one-year service placements.

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Deadline: (Tentative)

Provides support for three years of a full-time PhD or research-based master’s degree at US universities in science, mathematics, engineering, and a few other quantitative research fields supported by the NSF.

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Deadline: (Tentative)

Provides New Americans (immigrants or the children of immigrants) pursuing a full-time graduate degree in any field in the United States up to $90,000

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Hertz Fellowship

Deadline: (Tentative)

Funds full-time PhD study for young scientists on the leading edge of scientific discoveries fueling US global leadership in science and technology

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Goldwater Scholarship

Deadline: (Tentative)

Up to $7,500 toward educational expenses for sophomores and juniors engaged in research and planning to pursue a STEM PhD or master's degree (Penn nomination required)

Sophomore Year, Junior Year
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Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institutes

Deadline: (Tentative)

PPIA Junior Summer Institutes are intensive seven-week programs that focus on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators, and other leadership roles in public service.

Junior Year