Our Mission Statement: The Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships, located within the Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE), provides support for undergraduates, graduate students, and GVSU alumni to pursue inter/nationally competitive fellowships in all majors or areas of study. Many awards we support warmly encourage applications from underrepresented students in higher education. We welcome alumni and work frequently with alumni applicants.
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Kobe Wright '25 (Film and Video). Kobe received the Freeman-Asia Scholarship for study in Japan in Fall 2023. In the course of this semester, Kobe's self-confidence and cross-cultural communicative skills increased as he studied Japanese, immersed himself in his host culture, formed new friendships and found inspiration for his career as an artist. In 2025, Kobe received the JET fellowship to teach English in Japan! Congratulations to you, Kobe!
The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
February 9, 2026 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Join Melanie Rabine-Johnson, Academic Resources and Retention Specialist, to discuss college as a foreign culture and language new to students, regardless of their background and experiences. Melanie...
February 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Welcome! Join us to explore the world of nationally competitive fellowships. Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray the cost of GVSU undergraduate study abroad? Exploring Fulbright or another...
February 13, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Are you preparing for an upcoming sabbatical or other form of leave? Intrigued by the idea of a Fulbright Scholar or Fulbright Specialist award and eager to learn more? Join this Fulbright Scholar...
January 29, 2026 All Day
The Global Sustainability Scholars program brings together talented undergraduates for a paid summer immersive experience, where students travel abroad, conduct research, and build their professional...
January 30, 2026 All Day
The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a social justice program that trains, inspires, and sustains leaders. Fellows gain field experience fighting hunger and poverty through placements in...
January 30, 2026 All Day
The Zero Hunger Internship immerses college students and recent graduates in anti-hunger work around the country. In this 10-week paid internship program, participants gain work experience at anti-hunger...
January 31, 2026 All Day
The Dartmouth MD-PhD Undergraduate Summer (MPUS) Fellowship Program is a new initiative aimed at exposing undergraduates, especially members of historically underrepresented ethnic minorities in medical...
Interested in learning more about opportunities available?
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Faculty Colleagues - Fellowships Primer and Referral Process
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Internal and External Deadlines
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Building on its partnership with Grand Valley, the Council on Undergraduate Research has announced that its flagship event will return to Grand Rapids in 2027 — marking the city’s second time hosting the national gathering in three years.
Aug 27, 2025
Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.
Jul 25, 2025
As a first-generation student, Nkrumah Grant., '14, never imagined doing research — until GVSU gave him the chance. That experience eventually led him to a faculty role at the University of Illinois. Grant joined two fellow GVSU graduates and Provost Jennifer Drake at a conference to share how undergraduate research and faculty mentorship changed their lives.
Jun 17, 2025
Grand Valley students and recent graduates continue to excel on the national stage, earning competitive scholarships and fellowships that support their academic and professional growth.
May 8, 2025
For nearly 30 years, Student Scholars Day has provided students opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors, expand their academic interests and contribute to the advancement of their field of study.
Apr 9, 2025
Now through July 25, Grand Valley is hosting a crowdfunding campaign to help more students have transformative study abroad experiences.
Jul 15, 2024
