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National Fellowships and Scholarships

View our list of scholarship opportunities to which our office devotes significant attention and for which ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has formalized application processes. 

Numerous awards are open to underclassmen and those seeking post-baccalaureate experiences. It is possible, and often desirable, to apply for multiple scholarships during your college years and beyond. Many of the opportunities on this page require the student to be nominated by ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.

Application Process Advising

Carefully considered, comprehensive advising is important when deciding which of these opportunities is a good fit for you and your interests, so please contact the Office of National Fellowships and Scholarships to start the conversation and application process early.

Deadlines

Please note that ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's campus deadlines are earlier — often months earlier — than the foundations' deadlines, so interested applicants should prepare well in advance.

Fellowship Search

Application Deadline
Current Year Of Study
Term of Award

  • Rhodes Scholarship

    Provides full funding (tuition & stipend) for graduate study (or a second bachelor's degree) at the University of Oxford in the UK.

    Sept. 15: Internal ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø deadline; initial application submitted

    Candidates must:

    • Be at least 18 and not yet 24 years of age
    • Be a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident (see note below)
    • Complete the bachelor's degree prior to beginning studies at Oxford
    • Be nominated by ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. Nomination decisions will be made by our UK/Ireland Committee after review of application materials and campus interviews.

    NB: Citizens of other nations may be able to compete in their home country's Rhodes competition, if one exists and they meet that country's eligibility criteria. Contact ONFS as soon as possible if you wish to inquire about Rhodes outside the US.

  • Schwarzman Scholarship

    Provides a fully-funded year-long immersive program in Beijing. Schwarzman Scholars will study for a one-year Master's degree in public policy, international relations, or economics and business at Tsinghua University.

    Deadline:

    • May 31 (year prior to grad school matriculation): for applicants who hold passports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau.
    • September 15 (year prior to grad school matriculation): for citizens of all other countries.

    Candidates must:

    • Demonstrate leadership potential
    • Demonstrate strong intellectual capacity
    • Demonstrate personal integrity and strong character
    • Be at least 18 but not yet 28 years of age as of June 30 of matriculation year
    • Have the bachelor's degree in hand before July of matriculation year

  • Scoville Fellowship

    Fellowships in Washington, DC, for individuals considering a career in international peace and security issues with public-interest organizations, the federal government, academia, or media.

    Deadline: October 7. 2024 (for Spring 2025 fellowships)

    Candidates must have: 

    • Completed a baccalaureate degree by the time the fellowship commences 
    • Demonstrated interest in the field of peace and security
    • Experience with public-interest activism or advocacy
    • A strong intellectual capacity and academic achievement