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CURF’s Fellowships Directory is a tool for Penn students and alumni to familiarize themselves with a broad range of fellowship opportunities. Keep in mind, it is not an exhaustive list. Fellowships staff are happy to assist you in applying for virtually any fellowship. Here is a pdf of a 4-year overview of some of the fellowships available to undergraduates.

If you are (or soon will be) an active applicant for any fellowship, sign up for CURF's Mailing List for weekly updates on fellowships and related opportunities and enroll in CURF's Fellowship Resources canvas site to access resources for preparing for fellowships.

For applicants interested in graduate study in the United Kingdom, please see the Identifying UK Graduate Programs & Funding page and use the UK government's Research Excellence Framework 2021 ranking of UK graduate programs to identify the strongest and most appropriate UK graduate degree programs that fit your interests as determined by UK faculty.

TIPS for using CURF's Fellowships Directory below:

  • To focus on fellowships that fit your needs, use the Filters below to select:
    • WHEN you wish to receive funding (Fellowship Availability)
    • WHAT kind of experience you are seeking (Fellowship Type)
    • WHERE you wish to go (Fellowship Location)
    • WHICH fellowships you are eligible for (Fellowship Eligibility)
  • You may select multiple options within each filter, or leave some or all filters blank to see more options
  • Click "Apply" to view the results of your preferences
  • You may SAVE your customized list by saving the URL from your browser
  • Click "Reset" to return to the complete list of fellowships

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Deadline: 10/11/2024 (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

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Deadline: 10/11/2024 (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

Churchill Scholarship

Deadline: 10/11/2024 (Tentative)

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

Thouron Award

Deadline: 10/15/2024

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

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Deadline: 10/16/2024 (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

Luce Scholars (Tentative Deadline)

Deadline: 10/16/2024 (Tentative)

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.

Michel David Weill Scholarship

Deadline: 10/24/2024 (Tentative)

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

Princeton in Africa Fellowship

Deadline: 10/25/2024 (Tentative)

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

Payne International Development Fellowship

Deadline: 10/26/2024 (Tentative)

The Payne Fellowship, which provides up to $90,000 in benefits over two years for graduate school, internships, and professional development activities, provides a unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service.