All the preparation, reflection, and ambition in the world will be wasted if you miss your deadline! See below for deadlines and eligibility requirements for Supported and Additional Awards. Supported Awards can support research, language study, study abroad, undergraduate and graduate study, and public service. Some require institutional nomination or endorsement, meaning that prospective applicants compete at the campus level to represent the University of Denver in the national competition. Fellowships are not limited to our list of Supported Awards. We can help you apply for fellowships to support research and experiences after completing your undergraduate studies. 

These deadlines are for experiences that start as early as Summer 2026. Not sure if you should apply this cycle (but rather maybe in a future one), meet with us to help figure that out.

If you are not on a four-year undergraduate program, please check with us to confirm your eligibility.

Just browsing? Check out at our comprehensive list of fellowships!

Supported Awards

*Estimated Deadline as of 6/6/2025
AwardEligibilityBrief DescriptionDeadline
Marshall Scholarship3rd year, 4th, and alumni

Funding to pursue any graduate degree at a university in the United Kingdom

 

Campus deadline: 8/1/2025 - Now open!

National deadline: 9/16/2025

McCall MacBain Scholarship3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)

Funding for any graduate or professional degree at McGill University in Montréal

See a resource guide on fellowships to support graduate study overseas here

Campus deadline: 8/1/2025 - Now open!

National deadline: 9/24/2025

Rhodes Scholarship3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)

Funding for any graduate degree at the University of Oxford

See a resource guide on fellowships to support graduate study overseas here

Campus deadline: 8/1/2025 - Now open!

National deadline: 10/1/2025

Fulbright US Student Program3rd year, 4th, alumni, and graduate students

Grants to teach English, do research, or pursue a graduate degree for one year abroad

Check out this resource guide on writing a Fulbright application here.

Campus deadline: 9/2/2025 - Now open! Apply here

National deadline: 10/7/2025

Schwarzman Scholarship3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Funding for a Master's in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing9/10/2025 - Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here!
Churchill Scholarship3rd year, 4th, and first-year alumniFunding for a one-year Master's in STEM fields at the University of Cambridge

Campus deadline: 9/30/2025

National deadline: 11/3/2025

Gilman ScholarshipUndergraduate studentsFunding for study abroad opportunities for students who are Pell Grant eligible10/3/2025 for study abroad programs that start between December 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026.
Knight-Hennessy Scholarship3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Up to three years of funding for any graduate degree at Stanford University10/8/2025 - Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here!
Gates Cambridge Scholarship3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Funding for any graduate degree at the University of Cambridge*10/16/2025
Critical Language ScholarshipsUndergraduate and graduate studentsImmersive funded summer program to learn a critical language*11/18/2025
Truman Scholarship3rd yearsGraduate school funding to prepare the nation's next generation of public service leaders

Campus deadline: 11/24/2025

*National deadline: 2/3/2026

Goldwater Scholarship2nd and 3rd yearsFunding for undergraduate STEM students interested in pursuing a PhD and a career in research

Campus deadline: 11/24/2025

*National deadline: 1/30/2026

DAAD RISE2nd and 3rd yearsSummer STEM research experience in Germany (you don't need to speak German)*11/30/2025
Gaither Junior Fellowship4th years and first-year alumni (must be able to work in the U.S.)One-year work placement at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading think tank in Washington, D.C.

Campus deadline: 12/1/2025

*National deadline: 1/15/2026

Boren AwardsUndergraduate and graduate studentsFunding to study abroad to learn a language critical to U.S. national security concerns

Campus deadline: 12/3/2025

National deadline: 1/21/2026

Udall Scholarship2nd and 3rd yearsFunding for second- and third-year students who are passionate about environmental advocacy or Native American public policy and healthcare

*Campus deadline: 1/26/2026

*National deadline: 3/4/2026

Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship2nd yearsProvides academic assistance for two years of full-time study and a 10-week paid summer internship at any NOAA facility nationwide*1/30/2026
Fulbright UK Summer Institutes1st and 2nd yearsFunded summer programs to explore the culture and history of the UK*2/2/2026
NIST SURFUndergraduate students11-week internships with hands-on lab experience in one of NIST's labs or offices*2/6/2026
Newman Civic FellowshipUndergraduate and graduate students (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Year-long program that supports student public problem solvers

*Campus deadline: 3/17/2026

*National deadline: 4/25/2026

Obama Voyager Scholarship2nd yearsOffers future public service leaders financial aid, meaningful travel experiences, and a network of mentors*4/1/2026
Google PhD FellowshipPhD students (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Supports promising young academics and connects them with a Google Research Mentor

*Campus deadline: 5/1/2026

*National Deadline: 5/14/2026

American College of the Mediterranean Pathways Program3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Provides full tuition scholarships to DU graduating seniors or recent alumni who enroll in an eligible Master's program at ACM

*Campus deadline: 5/1/2026

*National deadline: 5/14/2026

Contact us or the Office of International Education for more information.

Additional Awards

*Estimated Deadline as of 6/6/2025
AwardEligibilityBrief DescriptionDeadline
National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for UndergraduatesUndergraduate studentsFunds research opportunities for STEM students to work closely with researchers at a host institution

Individual sites determine their own deadlines

Meet with a Fellowships Advisor

Pathways to Science Summer Research Experiences DatabaseUndergraduate studentsDatabase of summer research opportunities for STEM students to work closely with researchers at a host institution

Individual experiences determine their own deadlines

Meet with a Fellowships Advisor

English Program in Korea (EPIK)3rd year, 4th, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Supports responsible, enthusiastic native English speakers in teaching English in Korea7/1/2025 for Fall 2025 start
Project Horseshoe Farms3rd year, 4th, and alumniGrants to support a one-year Community Health Leadership Fellowship*9/15/2025
Luce Scholars3rd year, 4th, and alumniOne-year immersive, professional experience in Asia9/15/2025 - Now open! Apply here and meet with a Fellowships Advisor
Rangel Fellowship3rd year, 4th, and alumniFunds two years of graduate school for students preparing for careers in the Foreign Service*9/19/2025
Pickering Fellowship3rd year, 4th, and alumniFunds two years of graduate school for students preparing for careers in the Foreign Service*9/26/2025
Princeton in Africa3rd year, 4th, alumni, and graduate studentsDevelops young leaders by offering work placement at an impactful organization in Africa*10/24/2025
Soros Fellowship for New Americans3rd year, 4th, alumni, and first-year graduate students (open to New Americans)Funds two years of graduate education for New Americans10/30/2025 - Now open! Apply here and meet with a Fellowships Advisor
Hertz Fellowship3rd year, 4th, alumni, and first-year graduate studentsProvides five years of funding to promising graduate students in science and technology*11/1/2025
DAAD Study Scholarships - Master's Programs3rd year, 4th, alumni, and graduate students (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Provides funding for a Master's at a university in Germany, or for study at a German university as part of a postgraduate or Master's degree program in home country*11/3/2025
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program3rd year, 4th, alumni, and graduate students (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Offers a cultural exchange opportunity to live, work, and teach English in Japan*11/14/2025
Siddall Sheffield Scholarship3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Supports a one-year Engineering Master's program at the University of Sheffield1/13/2026
Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)3rd year, 4th, alumni, and graduate students (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Allows U.S. recent college and university graduates to teach English in France*1/15/2026
US Teaching Assistantship Program - Austria (USTA)3rd year, 4th, alumni, and graduate students (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Allows recent U.S. college and university graduates to teach English in Austria*1/15/2026
El Pomar Fellowship4th year and alumni (must be able to work in the U.S.)Two-year program for young Coloradoan leaders to work and receive opportunities to learn and grow as leaders for the long-term success of Colorado's organizations.*1/15/2026
Rangel Summer Enrichment Program2nd, 3rd, and 4th yearsSix-week summer program to prepare undergraduate students for careers in international affairs*2/6/2026
Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship3rd yearProvides access to the Junior Summer Institutes, which are six-week summer programs meant to prepare undergraduate students for careers in public service*2/16/2026
Hale County Hospital Fellowship3rd year, 4th, and alumniOffers recent graduates a year-long opportunity to immerse themselves in the intricacies of healthcare while serving a rural community*2/16/2026
Quad Fellowship4th year, alumni, and graduate students (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Supports Master's and doctoral students in STEM fields from the U.S., Australia, India, Japan, and the ASEAN countries*3/2/2026
North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP)3rd year, 4th year, alumni, and graduate students (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible)Allows U.S. college students and graduates to teach English in Spain*4/4/26
Samvid Scholars4th year and alumniInvests in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to creating positive change in society*4/14/2026