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.
December 10, 2025 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Graduate Assistant for the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships, Katie Jones, will have walk-in Office Hours on Wednesdays from 2:30-5:00 PM in the Padnos International Center, Lake Ontario...
December 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Planning to apply for external support for your GVSU study abroad program? Exploring Fulbright or another English Teaching Assistantship opportunity in Japan, Spain, South Korea or elsewhere? Intrigued...
January 7, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Lime Connect Fellowship Program for Students with Disabilities is our flagship program in the U.S. designed for highly accomplished rising juniors/current sophomores with disabilities. For more...
December 5, 2025 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Future Leaders is a 10–12-week internship program that connects students to careers in public service, providing them with a stipend and professional development sessions. Candidates...
December 5, 2025 5:00 PM
The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in Science, Technology,...
December 8, 2025 All Day
The GFA fellowship is a competitive two-year program that propels emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds into key positions in government to address our nation’s biggest challenges. This program...
December 9, 2025 All Day
Giffords launched the Courage Fellowship program in 2018 with the goal of empowering young advocates by helping to develop leadership skills and providing opportunities to fight for lifesaving...
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
