National Scholarships and Fellowships
Links to nationally competitive scholarships, fellowships, and awards

Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Fulbright grant recipients receive full funding for an academic year; options include serving as an English teaching assistant, doing independent research or creative arts project, or pursuing a graduate degree abroad. Must be a U.S. citizen to apply. 

 

 A-State Campus Deadline:  Mid-September 

 http://us.fulbrightonline.org

NSF Graduation Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
The NSF GRFP awards full funding for 3 years of master's/PhD study for U.S. citizens aspiring to careers in research. Pre-professional applicants are not supported by the NSF. 

 

 Deadline: Late October 

 https://www.nsfgrfp.org 

 

 FAQ: 

 

 Am I eligible to apply for the NSF GRFP?  To determine eligibility, start with NSF's application eligibility tool . If you still have questions, contact Jennifer Salo or Kari Harris . 

 If I get the award, do I have to use it for graduate school at A-State?  No, your GRFP award can be used for any eligible graduate degree program at most U.S. colleges and universities. (Specific NSF wording can be found here)   

 Is my intended field of study eligible for GRFP?  The GRFP is intended for students pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The eligible categories for 2026 include: Life Sciences, Computer and Information Science, Engineering, Psychology, Social Sciences, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and Astronomy. For more information on eligible fields of study, see the 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity and read the Program Solicitation.   

 

 

 A-State GRFP Workshop Series - APPLY HERE 

 

 

 

 

 SESSION 1  |  SEPTEMBER 21  |  3-5 PM 

 Building the Foundation 

 Develop your research question, review the proposal components, and explore storytelling, promotional language, and strong topic sentences. 

 LOCATION  LIB 6th Fl Conf Rm 

 

 

 SESSION 2  |  SEPTEMBER 28  |  3-5 PM 

 Graduate Research Plan Statement 

 Bring your outline, ideas, and notes for discussion and feedback. Identify missing elements and opportunities to strengthen your research plan. 

 LOCATION  LIB 6th Fl Conf Rm 

 

 

 

 

 SESSION 3  |  OCTOBER 5  |  3-5 PM 

 Personal, Relevant Background, and Future Goals Statement 

 Bring your outline, ideas, and notes for discussion and feedback. Explore ways to strengthen your experiences, goals, and overall narrative. 

 LOCATION  LIB 6th Fl Conf Rm 

 

 

 SESSION 4  |  OCTOBER 12  |  3-5 PM 

 Refining the Application 

 Condense and polish your writing, review references cited, and confirm that Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts are addressed throughout. 

 LOCATION  LIB 6th Fl Conf Rm

Truman Scholarship
A $30,000 graduate school or professional school scholarship for students committed to a career in a public service field. Must apply during your junior year; U.S. citizenship is required. 

 

 A-State Campus Deadline:  Early December 

 http://www.truman.gov

Goldwater Scholarship
Up to $7,500 per year for STEM majors with undergraduate research experience who are on a research master’s/PhD path. Must apply during sophomore or junior year; U.S. citizenship is required. 

 

 A-State Campus Deadline: Early December 

 https://goldwaterscholarship.gov

Gilman Scholarship
Up to $5,000 toward study or internship abroad for Pell grant recipients. Must be an undergraduate student pursuing an abroad program through A-State; U.S. citizenship required. 

 

 Deadline: October and March 

 https://www.gilmanscholarship.org

Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Full funding plus a stipend for summer study at a top U.S. policy school, with over $5,000 in graduate school scholarships available upon completion. Must apply in your junior year; U.S. students and international students may be eligible. 

 

 Deadline: Early November 

 https://www.ppiaprogram.org/fellowship

More Scholarships and Fellowships
Fulbright UK Summer Institute 

 Boren Scholarship/Fellowship 

 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) 

 Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships and Grants 

 James Madison Fellowship 

 SMART Scholarship 

 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship 

 DAAD Scholarships & Grants 

 Rhodes Scholarship 

 Marshall Scholarship 

 Gates Cambridge Scholars 

 Knight-Hennessy Scholars 

 Schwarzman Scholars 

 Hertz Fellowship 

 Rangel Summer Enrichment Program 

 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program 

 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans 

 Udall Undergraduate Scholarship 

 Humanity in Action Fellowship 

 Project Global Officer