External Fellowship Opportunities

Requires an institutional nomination. For young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Fall deadline.

Requires an institutional nomination. Highly competitive scholarship financing young U.S. citizens with a GPA of at least 3.7 to study in the UK. Fall deadline.

For 20 to 35-year-old American citizens and permanent residents interested in working in France for 7 months and teaching English to French students. Applicants must be native English speakers, proficient in French, and have completed at least 3 years of higher education. Fall deadline.

For minority students and others with an interest in African-American, African and African Diasporan Studies to pursue PhDs in the humanities. Spring deadline. 

For citizens of the U.S. who are interested in teaching and have at least a bachelor's degree by June 29, 2023. Applicants must not have lived in Japan for six or more years total since 2013. Fall deadline.

For those with a bachelor's degree in any education-focused major who are interested in teaching English in Korea. Must have graduated college and be a citizen of a country where English is the primary language. Spring deadline.

Requires an institutional nomination. For those interested in assisting local English teachers teaching the English language in other countries. Fall deadline.

Requires an institutional nomination. Applicants for study/research awards design their own projects and typically work with advisers at foreign universities or other institutes of higher education. Fall deadline.

For those yet to begin a professional career and are interested in teaching. Subjects include chemistry, math, statistics, and computer science. Fellows receive a stipend of $35,000 plus insurance benefits and campus housing.

For American college students and graduates who are native-like English speakers of English interested in partnering with elementary and secondary schools in Spain as English teaching assistants. Must be a U.S. citizen, have a bachelor's degree or be currently enrolled as at least a sophomore, and have a basic level of Spanish. Spring deadline.

For university graduates who are American citizens or permanent residents interested in working at the highest levels of an international university, learning Arabic, and experiencing life in Cairo. Spring deadline.

For those interested in learning grassroots organizing skills from some of the top practitioners in the country while working on 3-5 different campaigns on issues like climate change, rainforest protection, and sustainable agriculture. First-year annual compensation is $31,500 and benefits. Fall deadline.

For those interested in ending hunger at the local, state, and federal levels. Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Fall deadline. 

For those interested in improving their communication and critical-thinking skills by working across various industries. Fall deadline.

For recent college and graduate school alumni interested in DC think tanks and advocacy that builds expertise and resolves global conflicts. Must be a U.S. citizen or a non-citizen living in the U.S. with a work visa for the duration of the fellowship. Fall deadline.

It is a fully funded program to prepare undergraduate juniors to obtain a Master’s or a joint degree in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or DACA recipient. Fall deadline.

For those interested in support focusing on mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as self-care workshops designed specifically for the struggles of entrepreneurship. You must be at least 18 years old, a leader with decision-making power within an organization, and either 1) a sole founder or 2) a leading founder on a team of people who created the organization. Summer deadline.

For recent college graduates interested in a two-year fellowship program that provides the firsthand startup experiences and resources needed to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs and startup leaders. Fall deadline.

For college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals who aim to forge stronger relationships across geographic borders by deepening ties and understanding of the countries, cultures, and people of Asia. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Fall deadline.

For those interested in the impact that leaders have had on social justice movements and peace and conflict resolution efforts. A fully funded summer study-abroad program designed for undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors of color; who have a GPA of at least 3.0; and are either U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents. Spring deadline.

For those interested in receiving a master’s degree and becoming dually certified to teach in either elementary education, secondary English, secondary math, or special education. Fall deadline.

For undergraduates of all majors who are interested in empowering educational experiences for traditionally underrepresented students on their path to college. Fall deadline.

For those interested in working side by side with local leaders abroad to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. Subjects include agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth in development. Fall deadline.

Requires an institutional nomination. Must be currently enrolled in a U.S accredited college and be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or expecting citizenship by the award date. Applicants must be college juniors but can be any age, pursuing any major likely to lead to a public service career, and interested in any graduate degree other than an MBA. Spring deadline. 

For those interested in going to Europe to investigate human rights, democracy, structural injustice, and how communities co-exist to create a society. Offers both in-person and virtual fellowships. Spring deadline. 

For those interested in attending a leadership and development symposium, networking events, career workshops, and receiving coaching and mentoring. Must be a current sophomore at a four-year university in the U.S., a full-time student for the 2022-2023 academic year, eligible to work in the U.S., and have a (visible or invisible) disability. Spring deadline. 

A one week education program for rising and graduating seniors. For those who identify as a member of an underrepresented group, a first generation student, or are from a school whose graduates are sometimes underrepresented. Summer deadline.

A 36 month salaried program for those with no background in education interested in becoming school leaders. For those with at least a bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of professional work experience outside of education. Rolling deadline.

For undergraduate and graduate students interested in studying underserved and underrepresented populations and a career in public health. Spring deadline.

AA two-year fellowship providing funding for an IT-related degree or internship as a path to a career in foreign service.

A virtual program for undergraduate beginner-level learners of Arabic, Chinese, and Russian. Fall deadline.

For U.S. BIPOC college students and recent college graduates with financial need and want to volunteer in underserved communities in Ecuador for 1 year. Fall deadline.

For undergraduate students of color attending a four-year accredited college or university with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 who are interested in pursuing a career in the media and technology industries. Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident that can speak and write English fluently. Offers multi-year, paid summer internships at media companies across the country. Spring deadline.

A two-year, paid training program for recent college graduates interested in a career in public health. Must have graduated college within the past 2 years, have at least a 2.95 GPA, commit to full-time work for 2 years, and be willing to relocated anywhere in the US at your own expense. Fall deadline.

All funded programs must include language study as a core element for the duration of the grant. For U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old and planning to study in a country for which they are not a citizen (excluding Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand). Fall deadline.

For those interested in teaching art in marginalized communities. Must be a graduate of an accredited college by July 1, 2023; have a degree in an artistic field; U.S. citizen, national, or legal resident; and able to dedicate 11 months to full-time national service. Spring deadline.

For current or recent undergraduates and graduates from minority institutions who want to gain experience in archives or museum libraries. No in-person fellowships due to COVID. Fall deadline.

Paid summer fellowship. For undergraduate seniors or higher interested in advancing racial equity and improving education. All majors accepted. Must be willing to relocate to a new city or town although it is not always necessary. Spring deadline

Requires an institutional nomination. 

Requires an institutional nomination. 

Requires an institutional nomination.