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.
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Supported Awards
| Award | Eligibility | Brief Description | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Scholarship | 3rd 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 Scholarship | 3rd 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 Scholarship | 3rd 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 Program | 3rd 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 Scholarship | 3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Funding for a Master's in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing | 9/10/2025 - Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here! |
| Churchill Scholarship | 3rd year, 4th, and first-year alumni | Funding 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 Scholarship | Undergraduate students | Funding for study abroad opportunities for students who are Pell Grant eligible | 10/3/2025 for study abroad programs that start between December 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026. |
| Knight-Hennessy Scholarship | 3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Up to three years of funding for any graduate degree at Stanford University | 10/8/2025 - Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here! |
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship | 3rd 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 Scholarships | Undergraduate and graduate students | Immersive funded summer program to learn a critical language | *11/18/2025 |
| Truman Scholarship | 3rd years | Graduate school funding to prepare the nation's next generation of public service leaders | Campus deadline: 11/24/2025 *National deadline: 2/3/2026 |
| Goldwater Scholarship | 2nd and 3rd years | Funding 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 RISE | 2nd and 3rd years | Summer STEM research experience in Germany (you don't need to speak German) | *11/30/2025 |
| Gaither Junior Fellowship | 4th 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 Awards | Undergraduate and graduate students | Funding 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 Scholarship | 2nd and 3rd years | Funding 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 Scholarship | 2nd years | Provides 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 Institutes | 1st and 2nd years | Funded summer programs to explore the culture and history of the UK | *2/2/2026 |
| NIST SURF | Undergraduate students | 11-week internships with hands-on lab experience in one of NIST's labs or offices | *2/6/2026 |
| Newman Civic Fellowship | Undergraduate 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 Scholarship | 2nd years | Offers future public service leaders financial aid, meaningful travel experiences, and a network of mentors | *4/1/2026 |
| Google PhD Fellowship | PhD 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 Program | 3rd 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
| Award | Eligibility | Brief Description | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates | Undergraduate students | Funds research opportunities for STEM students to work closely with researchers at a host institution | Individual sites determine their own deadlines |
| Pathways to Science Summer Research Experiences Database | Undergraduate students | Database of summer research opportunities for STEM students to work closely with researchers at a host institution | Individual experiences determine their own deadlines |
| 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 Korea | 7/1/2025 for Fall 2025 start |
| Project Horseshoe Farms | 3rd year, 4th, and alumni | Grants to support a one-year Community Health Leadership Fellowship | *9/15/2025 |
| Luce Scholars | 3rd year, 4th, and alumni | One-year immersive, professional experience in Asia | 9/15/2025 - Now open! Apply here and meet with a Fellowships Advisor |
| Rangel Fellowship | 3rd year, 4th, and alumni | Funds two years of graduate school for students preparing for careers in the Foreign Service | *9/19/2025 |
| Pickering Fellowship | 3rd year, 4th, and alumni | Funds two years of graduate school for students preparing for careers in the Foreign Service | *9/26/2025 |
| Princeton in Africa | 3rd year, 4th, alumni, and graduate students | Develops young leaders by offering work placement at an impactful organization in Africa | *10/24/2025 |
| Soros Fellowship for New Americans | 3rd year, 4th, alumni, and first-year graduate students (open to New Americans) | Funds two years of graduate education for New Americans | 10/30/2025 - Now open! Apply here and meet with a Fellowships Advisor |
| Hertz Fellowship | 3rd year, 4th, alumni, and first-year graduate students | Provides five years of funding to promising graduate students in science and technology | *11/1/2025 |
| DAAD Study Scholarships - Master's Programs | 3rd 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) Program | 3rd 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 Scholarship | 3rd year, 4th, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Supports a one-year Engineering Master's program at the University of Sheffield | 1/13/2026 |
| 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 Fellowship | 4th 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 Program | 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years | Six-week summer program to prepare undergraduate students for careers in international affairs | *2/6/2026 |
| Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship | 3rd year | Provides 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 Fellowship | 3rd year, 4th, and alumni | Offers recent graduates a year-long opportunity to immerse themselves in the intricacies of healthcare while serving a rural community | *2/16/2026 |
| Quad Fellowship | 4th 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 Scholars | 4th year and alumni | Invests in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to creating positive change in society | *4/14/2026 |
