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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Scholarship | Undergraduate students | Funding for study abroad opportunities for students with high financial need | 3/5/2026 for study abroad programs that start between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027 Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here! |
| Obama Voyager Scholarship | 2nd-year undergraduates | Offers future public service leaders financial aid, meaningful travel experiences, and a network of mentors | National deadline: 3/17/2026 - Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here! |
| 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 - Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here! National deadline: 4/27/2026 |
| Google PhD Fellowship | PhD students (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Supports promising young academics in computer science or related fields, and connects them with a Google Research Mentor | *Campus deadline: 5/1/2026 *National Deadline: 5/14/2026 |
| Marshall Scholarship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni | Funding to pursue any graduate degree at a university in the United Kingdom See a resource guide on fellowships to support graduate study overseas here | *Campus deadline: 8/1/2026 *National deadline: 9/15/2026 |
| Schwarzman Scholarship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Funding for a Master's in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing | *9/10/2026 |
| McCall MacBain Scholarship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, 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: 8/1/2026 *National deadline: 9/24/2026 |
| Rhodes Scholarship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, 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: 8/1/2026 *National deadline: 10/1/2026 |
| Fulbright U.S. Student Program | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni | 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: 9/2/2026 *National deadline: 10/6/2026 |
| Churchill Scholarship | 3rd & 4th-year undergraduates and first-year alumni | Funding for a one-year Master's in STEM fields at the University of Cambridge | *Campus deadline: 9/30/2026 *National deadline: 11/3/2026 |
| Knight-Hennessy Scholarship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Up to three years of funding for any graduate degree at Stanford University | *10/8/2026 |
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Funding for any graduate degree at the University of Cambridge See a resource guide on fellowships to support graduate study overseas here | *10/15/2026 |
| Critical Language Scholarships | Undergraduate and graduate students | Immersive funded summer program to learn a critical language | *11/18/2026 |
| Truman Scholarship | 3rd-year undergraduates | Graduate school funding to prepare the nation's next generation of public service leaders | *Campus deadline: 11/23/2026 *National deadline: 2/4/2027 |
| Goldwater Scholarship | 2nd- and 3rd-year undergraduates | Funding for undergraduate STEM students interested in pursuing a PhD and a career in research | *Campus deadline: 11/23/2026 *National deadline: 1/30/2027 |
| DAAD RISE | 2nd- and 3rd-year undergraduates | Summer STEM research experience in Germany (you don't need to speak German) | *11/30/2026 |
| Gaither Junior Fellowship | 4th-year undergraduates 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: 12/1/2026 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 - 12/2/2026 *National deadline: 1/20/2027 |
| NIST SURF | Undergraduate students | 11-week internships with hands-on lab experience in one of NIST's labs or offices | *1/25/2027 |
| Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship | 2nd-year undergraduates | Provides academic assistance for two years of full-time study and a 10-week paid summer internship at any NOAA facility nationwide | *1/29/2027 |
| Fulbright UK Summer Institutes | 1st- and 2nd-year undergraduates | Funded summer programs to explore the culture and history of the UK | *2/1/2027 |
| American College of the Mediterranean Pathways Program | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, 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: 2/2/2027 *National deadline: 3/14/2027 Contact us or the Office of International Education for more information. |
| Udall Scholarship | 2nd- and 3rd-year undergraduates | Funding for second- and third-year students who are passionate about environmental advocacy or Native American public policy and healthcare | *Campus deadline: 2/8/2027 *National deadline: 3/4/2027 |
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 |
| Hale County Hospital Fellowship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni | Offers recent graduates a year-long opportunity to immerse themselves in the intricacies of healthcare while serving a rural community | 2/15/2026 - Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here! |
| Quad Fellowship | 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (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 |
| Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Allows U.S. recent college and university graduates to teach English in France | 3/15/2026 - Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here! |
| Project Horseshoe Farms | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni | Grants to support a one-year Community Health Leadership Fellowship | 3/15/2026 - Final deadline now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here! |
| North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Allows U.S. college students and recent graduates to teach English in Spain | *4/4/26 |
| Samvid Scholars | 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni | Invests in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to creating positive change in society | 4/12/2026 - Now open! Apply here and schedule an appointment with a Fellowships Advisor here! |
| English Program in Korea (EPIK) | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Supports responsible, enthusiastic native English speakers in teaching English in Korea | *6/1/2026 for Fall 2026 start |
| Taichung Foreign English Teacher (FET) Program | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni(Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Allows English speakers to teach English in Taichung's public schools | Applications accepted on a rolling basis |
| Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Recruits English teachers and teaching assistants to teach English in Taiwan | Applications accepted on a rolling basis |
| Luce Scholars | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni | One-year immersive, professional experience in Asia | *9/15/2026 |
| Princeton in Africa | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni | Develops young leaders by offering work placement at an impactful organization in Africa | *10/27/2026 |
| Soros Fellowship for New Americans | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, alumni, and first-year graduate students (open to New Americans) | Funds two years of graduate education for New Americans | *10/30/2026 |
| Hertz Fellowship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, alumni, and first-year graduate students | Provides five years of funding to promising graduate students in science and technology | *11/1/2026 |
| CBYX for Young Professionals | Undergraduates, alumni, and graduate students | Funds young professionals to send a year in Germany studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. No German language skills required. | *11/1/2026 |
| Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship | 3rd-year undergraduates | Provides access to the Junior Summer Institutes, which are six-week summer programs meant to prepare undergraduate students for careers in public service | *11/1/2026 |
| DAAD Study Scholarships - Master's Programs | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (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 | *11/3/2026 |
| Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Offers a cultural exchange opportunity to live, work, and teach English in Japan | *11/14/2026 |
| 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 |
| El Pomar Fellowship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, 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. | *1/7/2027 |
| Siddall Sheffield Scholarship | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Supports a one-year Engineering Master's program at the University of Sheffield | *1/13/2027 |
| US Teaching Assistantship Program - Austria (USTA) | 3rd- & 4th-year undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni (Non-U.S. citizens are eligible) | Allows recent U.S. college and university graduates to teach English in Austria | *1/15/2027 |
| Rangel Summer Enrichment Program | Undergraduates | Six-week summer program to prepare undergraduate students for careers in international affairs | *2/5/2027 - Postponed pending updates from the Department of State |
