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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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Udall Scholarship

Deadline: (Tentative)

$7,000 scholarships to college sophomores and juniors.

Sophomore Year, Junior Year
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Huntington Public Service Award

Deadline: (Tentative)

$30,000 award for graduating college seniors to implement a public service project anywhere in the world.

Senior Year
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Hertog Foundation Summer Programs in Political Studies

Deadline: (Tentative)

Fully funded summer seminar programs on political thought, public policy, and foreign affairs.

First-Year, Sophomore Year, Junior Year, Senior Year, Alumni
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Beinecke Scholarship

Deadline: (Tentative)

Provides $35,000 toward graduate study to juniors eligible for need-based financial aid who are planning to pursue a research-focused master’s or doctoral degree in social sciences, humanities, or the arts, with a slight preference for Pell Grant recipients (Penn nomination required)

Junior Year
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Hassenfeld Foundation Social Impact Grant

Deadline: (Tentative)

The Hassenfeld Foundation Social Impact Grant has been established to provide support to students who are undertaking innovative social impact projects with potential for real-world outcomes. Grants will be awarded up to $5,000 depending on the needs of the project.

First-Year, Sophomore Year, Junior Year
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The Voyager Scholarship: Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

Deadline: (Tentative)

A two-year leadership development program that supports students who have a passion for helping others.

Sophomore Year
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Samvid Scholars Program

Deadline: (Tentative)

Up to $100,000 in funding and two years of leadership development programming to support individuals entering graduate school.

Senior Year, Alumni, Graduate Student
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Y.H. Park Fellowship in Korean Studies

Deadline: (Tentative)

Funds a graduate student whose primary research area is Korea.

Graduate Student