General/All Disciplines

If you are interested in any of these scholarships please email Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives.

Critical Languages Scholarship
The Critical Languages Scholarship was launched in 2006 and provides intensive overseas study in the critical-need foreign languages of Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Persian, Russian, Hindi, Swahili, and Portuguese (subject to change). The program is part of a U.S. government effort to dramatically expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical-need foreign languages. Undergraduates, master’s, and doctoral students of diverse majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply for the seven-to-10-week program. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. This scholarship is highly competitive.
National Application deadline is in November

TENTATIVE CAMPUS DEADLINES (dates subject to change):

• 1. Attend a campus information session in early October

  2. Meet with Writing Center to review application essays by: October 31

  3. Send drafts of essays for feedback to Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost by: October 31

U.S. Student Fulbright Grants
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 2,000 grants annually in all fields of study. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. Candidates must be U.S. citizens who will hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent prior to receiving the grant. To be competitive, candidates should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3, and in most cases a 3.8 or higher. College and university students must apply through their campus Fulbright Program advisor. Grants provide funds for transportation, language or orientation courses, where appropriate, tuition, books, maintenance for one academic year, and limited health and accident insurance. This scholarship is highly competitive.
Institutional Endorsement is highly recommended.
National deadline is in early October

TENTATIVE CAMPUS DEADLINES (dates subject to change)

1. Attend a campus information session in February or March

2. Meet with Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost and Fulbright Program Advisor, to discuss application plans by May 1

3. Open and begin the online application by: June 1

4. Meet with Writing Center to review application essays by: July 1

5. Send drafts of essays for feedback to Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost and Fulbright Program Advisor by: July 1

6. All application components submitted for final campus review by: August 26. If all application components are sufficient, complete and submitted on time, you will be granted a campus interview with the Fulbright Campus Committee in early-mid September and institutional endorsement may be submitted with your application.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships
The Gates Cambridge Scholars program was established in 2000 by a substantial gift from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Its aim is to create a network of outstanding scholars from around the world who will become leaders in addressing global problems related to health, social equity, technology, and learning. The scholarships cover fees at Cambridge, living costs, and other necessities as well as a contribution toward airfare. The annual value of the scholarship is in excess of $30,000 and may be renewed for four years for students wishing to obtain a PhD. There are about 225 scholars from 50 countries studying in Cambridge at any one time and who pursue the full range of subjects available at the university. Scholarship candidates are selected based on demonstrated academic and intellectual achievement and are students who “have leadership potential and a commitment to serve their communities.” Candidates may study for a graduate degree in any field or a second bachelor’s degree but should have a convincing academic reason for pursuing their studies at Cambridge. In addition, candidates must be admitted to Cambridge University through the normal admission procedures. There is no citizenship requirement for this award. This scholarship is highly competitive.
Scholarship application deadline is in October; University of Cambridge application deadline varies

TENTATIVE CAMPUS DEADLINES (dates subject to change):

1. Meet with Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost, to discuss application plans by May 1

2. Meet with Writing Center to review application essays by: July 1

3. Send drafts of essays for feedback to Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost by: July 1

4. All application components submitted for final campus review by: August 26. If all application components are sufficient, complete and submitted on time, you will be granted a campus interview with the Provost for institutional endorsement.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Gilman International Scholarship program sponsors a competition for awards in support of study abroad. The scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a two or four-year college or university to enable them to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
Two deadlines: March and October

TENTATIVE CAMPUS DEADLINES (dates subject to change):

1. Students are required to meet with Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost, to discuss application plans at least 8 weeks in advance of the deadline

Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study full-time at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarship is merit-based, with the purpose of developing public-spirited leaders, and to promote international understanding and peace through an international community of Scholars. Applying for the Scholarship is a challenge, but it is an experience which has helped generations of young people to succeed. We encourage applications from talented students everywhere.  Rhodes Scholars come to the UK for two or more years and can apply to study most full-time postgraduate courses in almost any field offered by Oxford University. 

Thirty-two scholarships are awarded from the U.S. for U.S. citizens for two or three years of study at Oxford University in a field of the candidate’s own choosing. The scholarship pays for academic fees, plus an allowance to pay for travel fares and personal expenses. Candidates should have a GPA of 3.75 or higher and are selected based on intellectual distinction, leadership, and service. This scholarship is highly competitive. The Rhodes Scholarship is offered by global regions. If you are an international student, please review the Rhodes website to determine your region of application; Hofstra University will work with you on your application pursuit.
University endorsement is typically needed.
Program deadline may be in September or October, depending on region of application.

TENTATIVE CAMPUS DEADLINES (dates subject to change):

1. Students must submit a resume and letter of interest to the Hofstra Nominating Official, Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost, by April 1.

2. Students will be given a preliminary interview with the Hofstra Nominating Official(s), prior to the end of the spring semester to explore their interest in the scholarship and whether the scholarship is appropriate for their interests and preparation.

3. Meet with Writing Center to review application essays by: July 1

4. Send drafts of essays for feedback to Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost by: July 1

5. Students must have completed a mock interview or online practice interview with Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost and the Career Center by August 31.

6. In order for the Hofstra Nominating Official(s) to schedule an interview with the Provost for early September for University Endorsement, students must submit the request for a letter of endorsement on the Rhodes website by August 31.

The Marshall Scholarship
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom for 1-2 years. Up to 50 scholars are selected each year to study at the graduate level at a UK institution in any field of study. As future leaders, with a lasting understanding of British society, Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments and their institutions. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging, and their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. Their direct engagement with Britain through its best academic programmes contributes to their ultimate personal success. Candidates must have a undergraduate minimum GPA of a 3.7 or higher and must be graduating undergraduate studies prior to the start of the Marshall Scholarship. Candidates must be endorsed by Hofstra University.
Application deadline is in September

TENTATIVE CAMPUS DEADLINES (dates subject to change):

1. Meet with Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost, to discuss application plans by May 1

2. Meet with Writing Center to review application essays by: July 1

3. Send drafts of essays for feedback to Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost by: July 1

4. All application components submitted for final campus review by: August 26. If all application components are sufficient, complete and submitted on time, you will be granted a campus interview with the Provost for institutional endorsement.

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
This is the premier graduate fellowship in the United States for those pursuing careers as public service leaders. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation - the federal memorial to our 33rd president – awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. The Foundation has supported Truman Scholars in many fields of study, from agriculture, biology, engineering, technology, medicine, and environmental management, to fields such as economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, political science, public administration, nonprofit management, public health, and public policy. Only 4 students can be nominated by Hofstra University per year; only open to college juniors.
Application deadline is in late January/early February

TENTATIVE CAMPUS DEADLINES (dates subject to change):

1. Students must have one faculty member send a letter of nomination to Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost, by October 31

2. If selected to be one of four university nominations, students must meet with Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost, to discuss application plans by November 15

3. Meet with Writing Center to review application essays by: December 15

4. Send drafts of essays for feedback to Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost by: December 15

5. All application components submitted for final campus review by: December 23. If all application components are sufficient, complete and submitted on time, you will be granted a campus interview with the Provost for institutional endorsement in January.

Carnegie Endowment James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program
Each year, through the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately 12 to 14 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. They are selected from a pool of nominees nominated by several hundred participating universities and colleges. James C. Gaither Junior Fellows work as research assistants to Carnegie’s senior scholars. Please see our FAQ for eligibility requirements. This program is highly competitive. No applications are accepted directly from students. Only 2 students can be nominated by Hofstra University per year.
Deadline is in January

TENTATIVE CAMPUS DEADLINES (dates subject to change):

1. Students must have one faculty member send a letter of nomination to Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost, by October 31

2. If selected to be one of two university nominations, students must meet with Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost, to discuss application plans by November 15

3. Meet with Writing Center to review application essays by: December 15

4. Send drafts of essays for feedback to Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost by: December 15

5. All application components submitted for final campus review by: December 23. If all application components are sufficient, complete and submitted on time, your application will be submitted by Suzanne Pike directly to the program by the deadline.

Boren Awards
Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills. Boren Scholars and Fellows from diverse fields of study immerse themselves in the cultures in world regions underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Awards alumni are committed to public service, working in positions critical to U.S. national security throughout the Federal Government, including the Departments of State, Defense, and Homeland Security, and USAID. The Boren Awards invest in linguistic and cultural knowledge for aspiring federal government employees. Understanding the national security implications of your study and the many career opportunities available to you is critical to a successful application. his scholarship is highly competitive.
Application deadline is in January and February

TENTATIVE CAMPUS DEADLINES (dates subject to change):

1. 1. Students are required to meet with Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost, to discuss application plans at least 8 weeks in advance of the deadline

Other General Scholarships and Fellowships

American Bar Association Legal Opportunity Scholarship
The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund seeks to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to and attend law school. The Fund awards $5,000 of financial aid annually to each scholarship recipient at an ABA-accredited law school. The award is renewable each year and students must reapply in the second and third years. The Fund’s expectation is that the scholarship will be renewed each year based on the satisfactory progress made by each recipient. In addition to whether the applicant is a member of a racial and/or ethnic minority underrepresented in the legal profession, other eligibility criteria include the applicant’s financial need, personal, family, and educational background; personal statement, and participation in community service activities.

Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE)-Que Llueva Café Scholarship
This scholarship was founded with the intent of providing a direct response to what is an unfair immigration system that continues to deprive aspiring new scholars from continuing their education in the only country they have ever known – the U.S. As such, we find it imperative to provide a scholarship that attempts to alleviate the enormous financial burden of going to college until comprehensive immigration reform is passed and implemented in this country. CORE proudly sponsors this scholarship to help undocumented students continue on their academic path. This scholarship is a response to the lack of financial assistance available to students who do not have legal documentation but attend college in the United States. In particular, we seek to support undocumented students who have met the rigorous academic requirements asked of them and hold the academic promise to achieve so much more.

The Clarendon Fund Scholarship
The Clarendon Fund Scholarship provides funding to cover tuition and fees and a generous living stipend. Its goal is to support the best students worldwide as decided by experts in each applicant’s field and to allow these talented students to study at Oxford regardless of their financial resources. Established in 2001, the Clarendon Fund has grown significantly since its inception, receiving generous support from its sponsor, the Oxford University Press. Less than 10% of applicants receive the scholarship in any given year.

Coro Fellowship
The Coro Fellowship program develops emerging leaders to work and lead across different sectors by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and networks to accelerate positive change. We achieve our mission by honing communication and critical-thinking skills with an approach unlike those taught in any other professional or academic programs. This empowers you to build relationships faster and increase your impact, exposing you to multiple sectors. By working across various industries, you directly experience whole systems thinking that provides a tangible understanding of different paths to being effective. Providing a cohort structure gives you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to practice complex decision-making and gain active feedback. This allows you to better lead across differences. Facilitating hands-on learning in real-life situations ensures you grow from your experience and develop the skills and confidence to tackle whatever issue or opportunity comes next.

Through a rotation of placements, you work with multiple sectors, from governments to nonprofits to businesses. This cross-sector exposure fosters your ability to think holistically and build connections among and across different communities. Fellows learn directly from experts in the field. You build knowledge and skills in a real-world environment with guidance from experienced alumni and partners committed to accelerating your growth. The Coro Fellowship program combines professional development with personal development in a rigorous and challenging environment. The experience is uniquely curated for your strengths, weaknesses, and goals, in order to develop your best self. Founded more than 70 years ago, the Coro Fellowship program has a rich history. Our methodology has been honed over time and proven through a long line of prestigious alumni. You benefit from what those who came before learned and you have access to a powerful network built over decades.

DAAD Annual Grants
Highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for scholarships to fund study, senior thesis research, and/or internships in Germany. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. DAAD offers a wide range of funding opportunities. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis, the academic merit of the individual, the feasibility and quality of the proposal, and the impact of the applicant and application as a whole. Eligibility, requirements, and benefits may vary depending upon the scholarships and fellowships.

The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Prize in Ethics
A LETTER TO STUDENTS FROM ELIE WIESEL - Whatever the answer to essential questions of society and individual human beings may be, education is surely its major component. But what would education be without its ethical dimension? Many of us believe them to be inseparable. That is why this Prize in Ethics essay contest was established in 1989 by our foundation. Thousands of students from hundreds of colleges and universities across the nation have participated. Through their writing, they explored their concerns and beliefs, their fears, and their hopes. While we suggest relevant topics each year, applicants are encouraged to choose any subject they feel strongly about, provided it is related to the domain of ethics. The quality of the essays we have received over the years has been remarkable. It is with great difficulty that winners are chosen by a special committee of teachers and scholars. We appeal to college students to send us their essays. We promise you they will not be ignored. In fact, we shall be proud to be your first readers. And perhaps your first critics and publishers. We wish you good luck. Prizes range from $500 to $5,000. To apply you must be a registered undergraduate full-time junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
Faculty Sponsorship is optional.

Josephine de Karman Fellowship
The Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by Dr. Theodore von Karman, world renowned aeronautics expert and teacher and the first director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology in memory of his sister Josephine. The purpose of the fellowship is to recognize and support students whose scholastic achievements reflect professor von Karman’s high standards. Approximately eight dissertation fellowships, in the amount of $25,000 each, will be awarded for the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters or the equivalent where the quarterly system prevails), paid through the fellowship office of the university in which the recipient is enrolled for study in the United States. Study must be carried out only in the United States and all funds must be expended only within this country. The fellowship is for one academic year and may not be renewed or postponed. Josephine de Karman fellowships are open to PhD students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in a university located within the United States. Undergraduate students, master’s degree students, and postdoctoral scholars are not eligible. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. Potential applicants should note that the competition for a Josephine de Karman fellowships is extreme.

FAO Schwarz Fellowship
A two-year experience designed for new college graduates interested in social impact leadership careers. Fellows are recent college graduates working in paid positions at leading nonprofit organizations. The Fellowship experience includes direct service, strategic projects and professional development designed to jumpstart your career in social change. The Fellowships are two-year positions with benefits at leading nonprofit host organizations in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. The program includes professional development and leadership training through regular retreats, mentoring and special community experiences. The Fellowship cohort connects future leaders to an extensive network of alumni Fellows and other social innovation leaders.

Freeman-Asia
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. A Freeman-ASIA award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses. Freeman-ASIA accepts applications from U.S. citizens or permanent residents studying at the undergraduate level at a two or four-year college or university who demonstrates financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.

The Fulbright Commission: U.S. – U.K. Summer Institutes
The U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for U.S. citizens to come to the U.K. These summer programs provide the opportunity for U.S. undergraduates (age 18+), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to the U.K. on a three, four, five, or six week academic and cultural summer program. Participants in these programs will have the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded U.K. university, explore the culture, heritage, and history of the U.K., and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research, and communication skills.

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
FEA was established as a 501c3 nonprofit organization in 2010 to address the need for an independent study abroad scholarship provider. FEA is expanding access to study abroad by raising awareness of its benefits to the individual and value to the collective, and by granting scholarships of up to $10,000. Applicants from groups underrepresented in study abroad programs and those destined for nontraditional locations are given preference to make the demographics of U.S. undergraduates studying abroad reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. population. FEA strongly encourages students who represent a group that is traditionally underrepresented in education abroad to apply. Those groups include, but are not limited to, minorities, first-generation college students, community college students, students with disabilities, student athletes, veterans, and returning learners.

The German Chancellor Fellowship
Launch your career in Germany and become part of a worldwide network. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is searching for the leaders of tomorrow – from Brazil, China, India, Russia, and the USA. The German Chancellor Fellowship offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – regardless of your field of work. To apply you must develop your own project idea and find a host of your choice to mentor you. Once your host has confirmed, you can apply for a fellowship. Send an application if you meet the following requirements: You are a university graduate with an international bias from Brazil, China, India, Russia, or the United States; have already acquired initial leadership experience; completed your first degree less than 12 years ago; would like to spend a year working on a project you have developed yourself with a host of your choice in Germany; can demonstrate that your project will be of social significance and that you have the potential to build future bridges between Germany and your own country; work in a sector such as politics, economics, the media, administration, and culture. The Foundation grants up to 50 German Chancellor Fellowships annually – up to ten for each country.

The Hertog Foundation
The Hertog Foundation offers highly competitive fellowships to outstanding students at universities across the world. Hertog applicants are academically accomplished with interests in politics, public policy, and the liberal arts. The average GPA of our applicants was 3.7. Our fellows major across the curriculum, with concentrations in the humanities, the social sciences, and STEM.

• Humanities at Hertog 

• Political Studies Program 

• Constitutional debates in a one-week residential seminar 

• Online Summer Courses 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund seeks to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees by providing a wide range of scholarship aid. The Fund supports Hispanic undergraduate students at all levels including community college students and transfer students as well as graduate students. Students must be of Hispanic heritage and be American citizens or legal permanent residents.

Humanity in Action Fellowship (HIA)

The Humanity in Action Fellowships explore issues of social justice, human rights, remembrance culture, and civic engagement. Fellows first participate in an intensive three-week educational program. Each of our programs is tailored to its location, featuring diverse experts, site visits, and community building. Thereby, Fellows learn about the host society’s present struggles to navigate dominant and minoritized cultures and identities, while also being inspired by what collective action based on intersectional solidarity can look like. Fellows will also acquire practical skills and work on the development of an Action Project, their own civil society imitative. After the three weeks, they embark on implementing these Action Projects in their own communities.

Application is in March

The Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) Fellowships
Immigrant Justice Corps annually awards two-year fellowships to recent law graduates and recent college graduates from around the country – individuals with tremendous talent, promise, and a demonstrated commitment to providing legal services for low-income people and for immigrants.
IJC’s goal is to recruit, train, and populate the immigration field with high-quality advocates and lawyers. As the next generation of lawyers and advocates, IJC Fellows remove barriers to justice and economic opportunity for immigrants pursuing the American dream. IJC trains its fellows and places them with host organizations across nine states and 26 cities including in New York City, Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley, Upstate New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, Florida, Virginia, California, Nevada, and Maryland.

The Killam Undergraduate Fellowship for Americans
The program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada. Students may participate in the program either as a direct exchange student (registering at their home university, paying their home fees, and attending the host university as an exchange visitor) or as a self-placed visiting student.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Knight-Hennessy Scholars develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. Every year, up to 100 high-achieving students from around the world will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including the DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as joint and dual degrees. Knight-Hennessy Scholars is the largest fully endowed scholars' program in the world. This scholarship is highly competitive.

Mexican American Dream Scholarship
Since 2008, the Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM) and its affiliated federations, as well as sponsoring partners, have come together to provide scholarships to outstanding students, who are immigrants, children of immigrants, and AB-540 or DACA students pursuing their dream of completing a higher education degree. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a four-year accredited university or a two-year program at a community college. Through a fundraising and matching collaborative, this scholarship program seeks to award scholarships of $500 to community college students and $1,000 to undergraduate students attending four-year colleges or universities.

PFLAG Chapter Scholarship Program
PFLAG is creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Many PFLAG chapters have scholarship programs of their own. The following is not an exhaustive list, but includes some of the programs that are available through our chapter network.

The Point Foundation LGBT Scholars
Point Foundation (Point) is the nation’s largest higher education scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students. Point’s multifaceted support of its scholarship recipients (“scholars”) extends far beyond direct financial contribution toward the cost of their education. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development programs and events.

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
This fellowships program provides grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. Each fellow receives tuition and living expenses that can total as much as $90,000 over two academic years. Fellows may pursue graduate degrees in any field including law and medicine. Applications are accepted from candidates who have not yet begun their graduate studies and from candidates in their first or second year of graduate study as well. For the purpose of this fellowship, a New American is defined as an individual who is either a resident alien, a naturalized citizen, or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens.