Office of Student Fellowships

• Undergraduate students who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering.
• Provides $7,500 annually for tuition, fees, room and board, and other related expenses.
• To date, Duquesne has had 10+ Goldwater Awardees.

• Students with a record of substantial research and publication activity.
• Students with a GPA upwards of 3.6.
• Sophomores and juniors.
• Pre-applications are due in September. Yearly application deadline is in January.

• Students who intend to pursue a PhD in applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering.
• Offers comprehensive financial and professional support for the nation's top graduate students in STEM fields, providing up to $250,000 in funding support.

• U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
• Seniors, first year graduate students, or those preparing for graduate school (alumni).
• Yearly application deadline in October.

For more information, visit the Hertz Fellowship website.

• Students interested in pursuing research, studying, or teaching opportunities abroad in over 140 countries.
• Award totals vary by country, but include living stipend, round trip travel, tuition costs*, and language study costs*.

• No age requirement.*
• Seniors, graduate students, or alumni.
• Yearly application deadline in October.

• The Fulbright immersion program in the UK is designed for U.S. students who have little to no travel experience.
• Participants explore the culture, heritage, history, and higher education of the UK. Award covers round-trip airfare, tuition, accommodation, and some meals.

• U.S. Citizens.
• Students with little to no international travel experience.
• Students with a 3.7 minimum GPA and at least two years remaining in school (ideal for first-year and sophomore students).
• Yearly application deadline in February.

• Students who intend to study or intern abroad.
• Grants up to $8,000 for students learning critical need languages.

• U.S. citizens.
• Students who are a recipient of a Federal Pell Grant.
• Yearly application deadline in March. 

For more information, visit the Gilman Scholarship website.

• Students seeking an immersive 8-10 week study abroad experience in languages like Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and more.
• Covers all costs including, tuition, airfare, visa fees, housing and meals.

• U.S. citizen or national.
• Undergraduate and graduate students.
• Area or language is relevant to program of study.
• Yearly application deadline in November.

For more information, visit the Critical Language Scholarship website.

• Students interested in a year-long study abroad program to learn languages like Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and more.
• Awards up to $25,000.
• Service requirement of one year working in the federal government upon graduation. 

• U.S. citizens.
• Area or language is relevant to program of study.
• Students who demonstrate a commitment to public service.
• Yearly application deadline in January.

• Students interested in studying abroad to expand their understanding of the diverse countries, cultures, and communities of Asia. 
• 13-month program that runs from June to July of the following year. 
• Recipeints recvie a stipend to cover living expenses.

• U.S. citizens.
• 18-32 years old. 
• Must hold a bachelor's degree. 
• Must not have spent 18 weeks or more in more than one of the countries where Luce Scholars are placed. 

• Students interested in completing a master's degree in the UK. 
• Master's degree may be completed at any British university*. 
• Covers tuituon fees, living expenses, airfare to and from the U.S., and claimable expeses up to $4,500. 
• Partners and/or children may be permitted to come if they meet UK visa requirements. 

• U.S. citizen. 
• Must hold a bachelor's degree from a U.S. university.
• Minimum 3.7 GPA. 
• Must have graduated after April 2022. 
• Must not have studied or hold a degree from a British university. 

• Students with leadership potential and a commitment to public service.
• Provides up to $30,000 of funding towards graduate studies.

• U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals.
• Full-time juniors.
• Students who display leadership potential, academic excellence, and a commitment to public service.
• Yearly deadline in February.

For more information, visit Truman Scholarship website.

• Students dedicated to addressing issues related to Native American Nations and environmental concerns.
• Provides $7,000 per year in last-mile funding.

• Students with a record of community and leadership experience related to public service, Native American Nations, or the environment.
• Sophomores and juniors.
• Yearly application deadline in March.

For more information, visit the Udall Scholarship website.

• The American Sociological Association Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant provides funding to sociology students during the dissertation stage of their program. 
• Students can receive grants upwards of $16,000 to support research expenses.
• For more information, visit the ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants website.

• The RAND Graduate Student Summer Associate Program is a 12 week summer research program working on a wide range of domestic and international social policy issues and matters of national security.
• Participants receive $15,000.
• Applications are due in early December.
• For more information, visit the RAND Graduate Student Summer Associate Program website.

• The Fulbright-Hays Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship allows doctoral students to conduct dissertation research in other countries for 6 to 12 months, focusing on modern foreign languages and area studies. 
• Participants receive over $35,000.
• Applications are due in January.
• For more information, visit the Fulbright-Hays Dissertation Fellowship website. 

• DAAD-RISE Program: Provides undergraduate students from North America, the UK, and Ireland with the opportunity to undertake summer research internships at prestigious German universities and research institutions in fields such as biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics.
• Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship: Offers up to $9,500 per year for two years of study, along with a paid summer internship at a NOAA facility, to support students pursuing degrees in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education.
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship: A prestigious and highly competitive international award that offers full funding for exceptional students from outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.
• Knight-Hennessy Scholarship: A distinguished program that offers full funding for exceptional graduate students worldwide to pursue any degree at Stanford University, while also engaging in leadership development and interdisciplinary learning.
• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships: A distinguished program that provides full funding for U.S. citizens pursuing doctoral degrees in science and engineering disciplines relevant to the Department of Defense. 
• The Rhodes Scholarship: A prestigious international award that provides full funding for outstanding students from around the world to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford. 
• Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship: A U.S. Department of Defense initiative that provides full tuition, stipends, and employment opportunities to students pursuing degrees in STEM fields in exchange for a service commitment.  

• AAUW Educational Foundation Dissertation Fellowships - American Fellowships
• AAUW Educational Foundation Dissertation Fellowships - International Fellowships 
• AERA Grants Program - Dissertation Grant 
• Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship 
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Minority Fellowship 
• Doctoral Fellowship in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) 
• Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs  
• IBM PhD Fellowship Award Program 
• Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art 
• Mellon-CES Dissertation Completion Fellowship 
• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program 
• Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) 
• Spencer Foundation Dissertation Grants