Fellowships are national and international merit-based awards that support research, language immersion, community impact projects, leadership development, teaching English abroad, and graduate school. Listed below are fellowships we've identified that align with Nexus tracks.
For further information on felowships contact Briana Chase, your on campus fellowships advisor.
Carnegie Junior Fellows (seniors, alums)
Funds a one-year, full-time research assistantship at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, D.C.
Schwartzman Scholars (junior, senior, alums)
Funds a one-year master’s program in public policy, economics and business, or international studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing
Truman Scholarship (junior + US citizen/national)
Supports graduate study for young changemakers interested in any field impacted by civic action
Boren Scholarship (first year, sophomore, junior (for senior FA study abroad) + US citizen
Offers funding for US undergraduates to study abroad with a focus on geography, language, and culture of countries deemed critical to US interests
Carnegie Junior Fellows (seniors, alums)
Funds a one-year, full-time research assistantship at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, D.C.
FAO Schwartz Fellowship (senior)
Builds a cohort of impactful young leaders intent on following a career in social impact. Fellows are offered a two-year paid position at a non-profit host site in Boston, New York City, or Philadelphia, gaining experience in special projects and leadership development
Projects for Peace (any current student)
Funds any summer grassroots project that promotes peace anywhere around the world
Schwartzman Scholars (junior, senior, alums)
Funds a one-year master’s program in public policy, economics and business, or international studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing
Truman Scholarship (junior + US citizen/national)
Supports graduate study for young changemakers interested in any field impacted by civic action
Udall Scholarship (sophomore, junior + US citizen/national/permanent resident)
Recognizes sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or the environment
FAO Schwartz Fellowship (senior)
Builds a cohort of impactful young leaders intent on following a career in social impact. Fellows are offered a two-year paid position at a non-profit host site in Boston, New York City, or Philadelphia, gaining experience in special projects and leadership development
Fulbright US Student Program (senior, alums + US citizen/national)
Funds graduate school, independent study, or English-language assistantships around the world
Projects for Peace (any current student)
Funds any summer grassroots project that promotes peace anywhere around the world
Truman Scholarship (junior + US citizen/national)
Supports graduate study for young changemakers interested in any field impacted by civic action
Beckman Scholars Program (first-year, sophomore, junior/spring admit + US citizen, permanent resident, DACA status)
Funds 15 months of mentored biology and chemistry research with Mount Holyoke faculty
Churchill Scholarship (senior + US citizen)
Funds nine to 12 months of study in the sciences, engineering, or math at the University of Cambridge in the UK
DAAD Rise (sophomore, junior + some considerations for german citizens)
Funds summer STEM research internships in Germany
Goldwater Scholarship (sophomore, junior + US citizen/ national/permanent resident)
Prestige award for undergraduate researchers in math, natural sciences, and engineering
NSF Research Fellowships Program (senior + US citizen/national/permanent resident)
Supports outstanding graduating seniors pursuing research doctorates in NSF-supported STEM disciplines
Carnegie Junior Fellows (seniors, alums)
Funds a one-year, full-time research assistantship at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, D.C.
Projects for Peace (any current student)
Funds any summer grassroots project that promotes peace anywhere around the world
Boren Scholarship (first year, sophomore, junior (for senior FA study abroad) + US citizen
Offers funding for US undergraduates to study abroad with a focus on geography, language, and culture of countries deemed critical to US interests
Carnegie Junior Fellows (seniors, alums)
Funds a one-year, full-time research assistantship at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, D.C.
Luce Scholars Program (senior, alums + US citizen/permanent resident)
Funds career-based internships for student leaders with a particular interest in working in Asia
Schwartzman Scholars (junior, senior, alums)
Funds a one-year master’s program in public policy, economics and business, or international studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing
FAO Schwartz Fellowship (senior)
Builds a cohort of impactful young leaders intent on following a career in social impact. Fellows are offered a two-year paid position at a non-profit host site in Boston, New York City, or Philadelphia, gaining experience in special projects and leadership development
Projects for Peace (any current student)
Funds any summer grassroots project that promotes peace anywhere around the world
Boren Scholarship (first year, sophomore, junior (for senior FA study abroad) + US citizen
Offers funding for US undergraduates to study abroad with a focus on geography, language, and culture of countries deemed critical to US interests
Carnegie Junior Fellows (seniors, alums)
Funds a one-year, full-time research assistantship at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, D.C.
FAO Schwartz Fellowship (senior)
Builds a cohort of impactful young leaders intent on following a career in social impact. Fellows are offered a two-year paid position at a non-profit host site in Boston, New York City, or Philadelphia, gaining experience in special projects and leadership development
Projects for Peace (any current student)
Funds any summer grassroots project that promotes peace anywhere around the world
Schwartzman Scholars (junior, senior, alums)
Funds a one-year master’s program in public policy, economics and business, or international studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing
Truman Scholarship (junior + US citizen/national)
Supports graduate study for young changemakers interested in any field impacted by civic action
Udall Scholarship (sophomore, junior + US citizen/national/permanent resident)
Recognizes sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or the environment