Please select your area of interest from the dropdown menus below. Fellowships listed in the dropdown menu are generally geared towards that area of interest. Please check the fellowship website for more specific guidelines as to what that fellowship can be used for.
Please note: fellowship titles written in blue are available to international students. Fellowship titles written in black are available to US citizens only. Undocumented, DACA, US National, and Green Card eligibility is noted for fellowships that specifically state it in their guidelines. If Undocumented, DACA, US National, or Green Card eligibility is not explicitly stated in this database, that does not necessarily mean you are ineligible. Please check fellowship websites for more specific eligibility guidelines.
Unless otherwise noted, please reach out to fellowships@umb.edu for more information.
The Social Science Research Council provides up to 50 fellowships annually for aspiring social science researchers to pursue their work in a variety of different locations and modalities. The average award from the Social Science Research Council is around $18,750. Deadlines and eligibility criteria are variable, so it is up to the applicant to determine which program is right for them and the associated deadlines.
These fellowships are open to international applicants.
Click this link to learn more about the fellowships offered by the Social Science Research Council.
Tags: Graduate, Postgraduate, International, International Applicants, Social Sciences, Fellowships
The Albright Institute of Archaeological Research offers an array of fellowship, grant, and award opportunities to graduate students interested in pursuing archaeology. Many of these funding opportunities are open to international students. Please refer to the specific guidelines for each fellowship to determine eligibility.
The Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship provides fellowship and internship opportunities to BIPOC persons looking to pursue a career in theatre production. Fellowships are typically 35 weeks long and necessitate 40 hours of work per week. A weekly stipend of $600 is provided, as well as dental, vision, and health insurance. Deadlines vary by internship, so please check the website linked below for more information.
Click this link to learn more about the Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship.
The Asian Cultural Council provides funding for students that are asian citizens or residents and interested in pursuing a career as an artist, humanities scholar, or art professional. The ACC awards scholarship funding, as well as funding for arts-based projects. Priority is given to students that are studying in an underrepresented field and do not have access to comparable programs in their home country. Deadlines for these fellowships and scholarships occur on a rolling basis, so it is up to the student to determine which funding opportunity is right for them and what the deadlines are.
The Asian Cultural Council Scholarships and Fellowships are open to students that are residents or citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Mainland China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States.
Click here to learn more about the Asian Cultural Council Scholarships and Fellowships.
The Bibliographical Society of America awards fellowships to researchers interested in conducting inquiry and research in books and other textual artifacts in both traditional and emerging formats. Fellowship eligibility depends on the desired subject matter to be studied, so it is up to the student to research each fellowship to determine which one is right for them. National deadlines are typically in early October, and campus deadlines are typically in early September.
US citizens and permanent residents are eligible for all fellowships. International applicants are eligible so long as their research will be conducted outside of the United States. The exception to this rule is the BSA-Harry Ransom Center Pforzheimer Fellowship. Non-US residents are welcome to apply, and if accepted the institution will provide visa application assistance and sponsorship.
Click this link to learn more about fellowships offered by the Bibliographical Society of America.
The Dumbarton Oaks Fellowships are a group of fellowship opportunities funded by the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection in Washington DC. Fellowships are offered for matriculated graduate students as well as scholars with a terminal degree in the following interests: Byzantine, Garden and Landscape, and Pre-Columbian Studies. Residential fellowships for an academic year, semester, or summer are awarded in all three areas of study to scholars from around the world. Deadlines and requirements for fellowships are variable, so it is up to the applicant to determine their eligibility and deadline for the appropriate fellowship.
International students are eligible for fellowships offered by Dumbarton Oaks, and for some fellowship programs visa assistance is available.
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The Inter-American Journalism Association awards scholarships in the amount of $20,000 to fund one year of study in journalism at an American institution. Competitive applicants will be under 35 and aspiring to pursue a graduate/postgraduate degree in communications or journalism. Applicants from Latin America will need to take the TOEFL, and applicants from the United States/Canada will need proof of language proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese, depending on the desired destination of study. National deadlines for this scholarship are typically in early March, and campus deadlines are typically in early February.
This fellowship is only open to citizens of the Americas and the Caribbean.
Click this link to learn more about the Inter-American Journalism Association Scholarship.
Tags: Domestic, International, International Applicants, Latin America, Graduate, Journalism, Communications
The MacDowell Colony offers six-week residencies to artists pursuing work in the following subject areas: Architecture, music composition, film and video, interdisciplinary art, theatre, visual arts, and literature. Artists are provided with their own studio, accommodations, and three prepared meals a day for up to six weeks. MacDowell residencies are open to applicants of all ages, however students actively enrolled in a degree program are unable to apply, as they are typically receiving funding from their university. Applications deadlines for the Fall/Winter cycle are typically in early February, and application deadlines for the Spring/Summer cycle are typically in early September.
MacDowell Colony Residences are open to international applicants.
Click this link to learn more about the MacDowell Colony Residencies.
Tags: Undergraduate, graduate, Liberal Arts, International Applicants, Residency, New Hampshire
The Peace Scholar Fellowship Program, awarded by the United States Institute of Peace, funds non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled in U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics broadly related to conflict management, peacebuilding and relevant security studies. National deadlines are typically in mid-October, and campus deadlines are typically in mid-September.
The Peace Scholar Fellowship Program is open to US and International applicants, so long as they have completed their PhD coursework at a U.S. institution.
Click this link for more information about the Peace Scholar Fellowship Program.
Tags: Domestic, International Applicants, Security Studies, Social Sciences, PhD, Fellowship
The Soane Foundation Fellowship provides $6,000 of funding to graduate students interested in studying architecture, or art history, interior design, historic preservation, or the decorative arts. Each Fellowship funds a research residency at the Soane Museum oriented towards academic research related to any aspect of the work of Sir John Soane or Sir John Soane’s Museum. Fellows work in concert with Museum staff and curators to utilize the collections, with the opportunity to draw from the collective knowledge of Museum personnel regarding their research.
Click this link to learn more about The Soane Foundation Fellowship.
The Social Science Research Council provides up to 50 fellowships annually for aspiring social science researchers to pursue their work in a variety of different locations and modalities. The average award from the Social Science Research Council is around $18,750. Deadlines and eligibility criteria are variable, so it is up to the applicant to determine which program is right for them and the associated deadlines.
These fellowships are open to international applicants.
Click this link to learn more about the fellowships offered by the Social Science Research Council.
Tags: Graduate, Postgraduate, International, International Applicants, Social Sciences, Fellowships
The Woodrow Wilson Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Studies provides funding to PhD candidates that have completed all of their pre-dissertation requirements and are now in the process of writing their dissertation in the field of humanities or social sciences concerning one or more of the following topics: women, gender, women’s studies or feminist/gender/LGBTQ theory. National deadlines are typically in mid-October, and campus deadlines are typically in mid-September.
The Woodrow Wilson Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Studies is open to international students, so long as they are enrolled at a US institution.
The Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship awards scholarships in the amount of $2,000-$3,000 to underrepresented and economically disadvantaged undergraduate and graduate students studying in the fields of photography, illustration, and design. National deadlines are typically in mid-April, and campus deadlines are typically in mid-March.
The Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship is only open to US citizens and Green Card holders.
Click this link to learn more about the Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship.
The Japan International Monetary Fund (IMF) Scholarship funds doctoral studies for Japanese citizens that are studying economics outside of Japan. At the completion of the program, award recipients must apply for a job at the Japan IMF. Applicants should be able to obtain their PhD before the age of 34. National deadlines are typically at the end of November, and campus deadlines are typically in late October.
The Japan IMF Scholarship is only open to Japanese citizens.
Tags: International, Japanese Citizens, Economics, Doctoral, PhD, Scholarship
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) provides funds to students from World Bank member countries to pursue graduate studies at an institution in any country (except their own) in the following subject areas: economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. National deadlines are typically in early May, and campus deadlines are typically in early April.
The JJWBGSP is only open to applicants that are citizens of World Bank member countries. The full list of World Bank member countries can be found at this link.
Click this link to learn more about the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.
Tags: Graduate, International Applicants, College of Management, School for the Environment, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, School for Global Inclusion and Social Development, College of Education and Human Development
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) provides funds to students from World Bank member countries to pursue graduate studies at an institution in any country (except their own) in the following subject areas: economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. National deadlines are typically in early May, and campus deadlines are typically in early April.
The JJWBGSP is only open to applicants that are citizens of World Bank member countries. The full list of World Bank member countries can be found at this link.
Click this link to learn more about the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.
Tags: Graduate, International Applicants, College of Management, School for the Environment, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, School for Global Inclusion and Social Development, College of Education and Human Development
The Architects Foundation provides funding for students in NAAB-accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs; to Architect Registration Exam (ARE) candidates who are working toward becoming licensed architects; and to licensed architects pursuing educational enrichment opportunities.
Eligibility for scholarships from the Architects Foundation varies by award. Please check the guidelines for the specific scholarship you are interested in for more detailed eligibility requirements.
Click this link to learn more about the Architects Foundation Scholarships.
The Amelia Earhart Fellowship provides funding for women with a superior academic record in science or engineering to pursue a PhD. Fellowships carry a stipend of $6,000; approximately 35 are awarded annually. This fellowship is open to international students.
Click this link to learn more about the Amelia Earhart Fellowship.
The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is a full-time hands-on training and educational program that provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. Eligible applicants will have been awarded a professional or graduate degree in the past five years. The national deadline for this fellowship is typically in late May, and the campus deadline is typically in late April.
International students are welcome to apply for this fellowship, so long as they have the appropriate visa to do so (this includes DACA recipients). The fellowship program does NOT sponsor visas.
The Explorers Club grants fund projects for both graduate and undergraduate scientists looking for funding to pursue scientific field work. Field science consists of expeditions that collect data in order to add to the scholarship, or knowledge in a given discipline, bound for peer reviewed publication. Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to – anthropology, archaeology, wildlife, botany, earth sciences, marine and freshwater research, ecology, geography, paleontology. Priority will be given to expeditions tackling ambitious research questions over survey data. Uniqueness and rarity of the data collected will be taken into account. Applicants should be under the age of 35. The Explorer's Club awards multiple grants, so it is up to the applicant to determine which grant is right for them, and the appropriate application timeline.
These scholarships are open to international students.
Click this link to learn more about The Explorer's Club Grants.
Tags: Domestic, International, International Applicants, Science, STEM, Research, Field Work
The International Automation Association Educational Foundation offers scholarships to both graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program that show promise of long-term contributions to the field of automation. Scholarship awards support tuition and related expenses and research activities and initiatives. National deadlines are typically in mid-February, and campus deadlines are typically in mid-January.
These scholarships are open to international applicants.
Tags: STEM, Graduate, Undergraduate, Scholarship, International, International Applicants
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) provides funds to students from World Bank member countries to pursue graduate studies at an institution in any country (except their own) in the following subject areas: economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. National deadlines are typically in early May, and campus deadlines are typically in early April.
The JJWBGSP is only open to applicants that are citizens of World Bank member countries. The full list of World Bank member countries can be found at this link.
Click this link to learn more about the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.
Tags: Graduate, International Applicants, College of Management, School for the Environment, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, School for Global Inclusion and Social Development, College of Education and Human Development
The Society For Women Engineers offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students that identify as women to pursue degrees in engineering in ABET-accredited programs. Applicants fill out one application, and are entered to compete in all eligible scholarship opportunities. National deadlines are typically in mid-February, and campus deadlines are typically in mid-January.
The Society for Women Engineers scholarships are open to international applicants.
Click this link to learn more about scholarships offered by The Society For Women Engineers.
Tags: Undergraduate, Graduate, Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Domestic, International Applicants, Female Applicants
The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is a full-time hands-on training and educational program that provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. Eligible applicants will have been awarded a professional or graduate degree in the past five years. The national deadline for this fellowship is typically in late May, and the campus deadline is typically in late April.
International students are welcome to apply for this fellowship, so long as they have the appropriate visa to do so (this includes DACA recipients). The fellowship program does NOT sponsor visas.
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) provides funds to students from World Bank member countries to pursue graduate studies at an institution in any country (except their own) in the following subject areas: economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. National deadlines are typically in early May, and campus deadlines are typically in early April.
The JJWBGSP is only open to applicants that are citizens of World Bank member countries. The full list of World Bank member countries can be found at this link.
Click this link to learn more about the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.
Tags: Graduate, International Applicants, College of Management, School for the Environment, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, School for Global Inclusion and Social Development, College of Education and Human Development
The Open Society Institute (OSI) provides fellowships and scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoc individuals who wish to work to improve social, political, and intellectual environments in their home communities. A wide array of opportunities are offered through the OSI, so it is up to the applicant to determine which opportunity is right for them, and what the associated deadlines are.
The Open Society Institute Fellowships and Scholarships are open to international applicants.
Click this link to learn more about funding opportunities provided by the Open Society Institute.
Tags: Undergraduate, Graduate, Postdoc, International Applicants, Domestic, International, Social Justice, Politics, Environmental Justice
The Peace Scholar Fellowship Program, awarded by the United States Institute of Peace, funds non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled in U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics broadly related to conflict management, peacebuilding and relevant security studies. National deadlines are typically in mid-October, and campus deadlines are typically in mid-September.
The Peace Scholar Fellowship Program is open to US and International applicants, so long as they have completed their PhD coursework at a U.S. institution.
Click this link for more information about the Peace Scholar Fellowship Program.
Tags: Domestic, International Applicants, Security Studies, Social Sciences, PhD, Fellowship
The Rotary Peace Fellowship awards fellowships to students pursuing a masters degree. This fellowship is ideal for early-career candidates that demonstrate a commitment to peace and conflict resolution, are able to undertake extensive reading and research, and are able to participate actively within a diverse cohort of students. Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution.Students may study at a range of universities both domestic and international. National deadlines are typically in early July, and campus deadlines are typically in early June.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is open to international applicants.
Click this link for more information about the Rotary Peace Fellowship.
Tags: Domestic, International, Masters, Conflict Resolution, Public Administration, Sustainable Development, Peace Studies, International Applicants, Fellowship,
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) provides funds to students from World Bank member countries to pursue graduate studies at an institution in any country (except their own) in the following subject areas: economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. National deadlines are typically in early May, and campus deadlines are typically in early April.
The JJWBGSP is only open to applicants that are citizens of World Bank member countries. The full list of World Bank member countries can be found at this link.
Click this link to learn more about the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.
Tags: Graduate, International Applicants, College of Management, School for the Environment, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, School for Global Inclusion and Social Development, College of Education and Human Development
The Open Society Institute (OSI) provides fellowships and scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoc individuals who wish to work to improve social, political, and intellectual environments in their home communities. A wide array of opportunities are offered through the OSI, so it is up to the applicant to determine which opportunity is right for them, and what the associated deadlines are.
The Open Society Institute Fellowships and Scholarships are open to international applicants.
Click this link to learn more about funding opportunities provided by the Open Society Institute.
Tags: Undergraduate, Graduate, Postdoc, International Applicants, Domestic, International, Social Justice, Politics, Environmental Justice
The Peace Scholar Fellowship Program, awarded by the United States Institute of Peace, funds non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled in U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics broadly related to conflict management, peacebuilding and relevant security studies. National deadlines are typically in mid-October, and campus deadlines are typically in mid-September.
The Peace Scholar Fellowship Program is open to US and International applicants, so long as they have completed their PhD coursework at a U.S. institution.
Click this link for more information about the Peace Scholar Fellowship Program.
Tags: Domestic, International Applicants, Security Studies, Social Sciences, PhD, Fellowship
The Rotary Peace Fellowship awards fellowships to students pursuing a masters degree. This fellowship is ideal for early-career candidates that demonstrate a commitment to peace and conflict resolution, are able to undertake extensive reading and research, and are able to participate actively within a diverse cohort of students. Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution.Students may study at a range of universities both domestic and international. National deadlines are typically in early July, and campus deadlines are typically in early June.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is open to international applicants.
Click this link for more information about the Rotary Peace Fellowship.
Tags: Domestic, International, Masters, Conflict Resolution, Public Administration, Sustainable Development, Peace Studies, International Applicants, Fellowship,
The Social Science Research Council provides up to 50 fellowships annually for aspiring social science researchers to pursue their work in a variety of different locations and modalities. The average award from the Social Science Research Council is around $18,750. Deadlines and eligibility criteria are variable, so it is up to the applicant to determine which program is right for them and the associated deadlines.
These fellowships are open to international applicants.
Click this link to learn more about the fellowships offered by the Social Science Research Council.
Tags: Graduate, Postgraduate, International, International Applicants, Social Sciences, Fellowships
The Woodrow Wilson Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Studies provides funding to PhD candidates that have completed all of their pre-dissertation requirements and are now in the process of writing their dissertation in the field of humanities or social sciences concerning one or more of the following topics: women, gender, women’s studies or feminist/gender/LGBTQ theory. National deadlines are typically in mid-October, and campus deadlines are typically in mid-September.
The Woodrow Wilson Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Studies is open to international students, so long as they are enrolled at a US institution.
The Environmental Research and Education Foundation offers scholarships to graduate and postgraduate students that have demonstrated exceptional work in the field of waste management research and education. Competitive applicants will have demonstrated interest in solid waste management research. EREF defines solid waste management to pertain to municipal solid waste, construction & demolition waste, industrial waste (e.g. coal ash), WTE ash, etc. Note this definition does not include agricultural wastes or wastewater treatment plant sludge. There are multiple scholarships available with variable deadlines, so it is up to the applicant to consider which one is right for them, and what the appropriate deadlines is.
These scholarships are open to international students.
Tags: Domestic, International, International Applicants, Environmental Science, Waste Management
The Explorers Club grants fund projects for both graduate and undergraduate scientists looking for funding to pursue scientific field work. Field science consists of expeditions that collect data in order to add to the scholarship, or knowledge in a given discipline, bound for peer reviewed publication. Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to – anthropology, archaeology, wildlife, botany, earth sciences, marine and freshwater research, ecology, geography, paleontology. Priority will be given to expeditions tackling ambitious research questions over survey data. Uniqueness and rarity of the data collected will be taken into account. Applicants should be under the age of 35. The Explorer's Club awards multiple grants, so it is up to the applicant to determine which grant is right for them, and the appropriate application timeline.
These scholarships are open to international students.
Click this link to learn more about The Explorer's Club Grants.
Tags: Domestic, International, International Applicants, Science, STEM, Research, Field Work
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) provides funds to students from World Bank member countries to pursue graduate studies at an institution in any country (except their own) in the following subject areas: economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. National deadlines are typically in early May, and campus deadlines are typically in early April.
The JJWBGSP is only open to applicants that are citizens of World Bank member countries. The full list of World Bank member countries can be found at this link.
Click this link to learn more about the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.
Tags: Graduate, International Applicants, College of Management, School for the Environment, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, School for Global Inclusion and Social Development, College of Education and Human Development
The Open Society Institute (OSI) provides fellowships and scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoc individuals who wish to work to improve social, political, and intellectual environments in their home communities. A wide array of opportunities are offered through the OSI, so it is up to the applicant to determine which opportunity is right for them, and what the associated deadlines are.
The Open Society Institute Fellowships and Scholarships are open to international applicants.
Click this link to learn more about funding opportunities provided by the Open Society Institute.
Tags: Undergraduate, Graduate, Postdoc, International Applicants, Domestic, International, Social Justice, Politics, Environmental Justice