Our Mission Statement: The Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships, located within the Center for Student Research and Scholarly Engagement (CSRSE), 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.
Our office is here to:
- Work with qualified students and alumni to identify awards best suited to their goals
- Help students develop an action plan for long-term goals (encouraging them to participate in study abroad, pursue second language acquisition, engage in sustained, effective volunteer service, take on leadership roles, engage in undergraduate research, and more)
- Help students identify high-impact fellowship and competitive internship opportunities that enhance workforce readiness
- Help fellowship applicants navigate the application process in order to produce the most competitive proposals possible
- Provide intensive advising and feedback on drafts of application essays
The Blog Spot! Blogs by GVSU Fellowship Recipients
Faith in Spain (Faith Kidd '24, Fulbright ETA-Spain) (opens in a new window)
Quick Links
Interested in learning more about opportunities available? Contact Us at [email protected]!
Laker Venture Grant Program (for GVSU undergraduates)
John H. Logie Fellowship (for GVSU undergraduates)
Faculty Colleagues - Fellowships Primer and Referral Process
Study Abroad Fellowship Opportunities
Graduate/Post-Commencement Opportunities
Internal and External Deadlines (including Intent to Apply Form
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.
Upcoming Deadlines
This is a good place to begin as you explore fellowships. Note the deadline - if it is coming up to quickly to act upon, make a note that the deadline will come again.
Information Sessions
GVSU Fellowship Office information sessions are almost always virtual so that all interested GVSU students and alumni can participate. Register for the information session of interest to you. And do reach out via the interest form or email to set up a time for a one-on-one conversation about fellowships that match your academic interests and areas of leadership and engagement.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP)
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a U.S. National Science Foundation-wide program that provides Fellowships to individuals selected early in their graduate careers based on their demonstrated potential for significant research achievement
Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute Fellowship
The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare college juniors or rising seniors from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies in public and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service.
Episcopal Service Corps - Plainsong Farm Program (Michigan)
Episcopal Service Corps is a network of young adults ages 21-32 serving through locally organized intentional communities that are dedicated to: Serving others in solidarity; Promoting justice; Deepening spiritual awareness; Discerning vocation; Living in
JET Program (Teaching English in Japan)
The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan.
Michigan Space Grant Consortium Fellowship
MSGC’s Faculty Led Undergraduate Fellowship opportunity supports faculty led research and public service projects involving undergraduate students from affiliate institutions who are conducting research and projects relevant to NASA’s strategic interests
Critical Language Scholarship: Student Office Hours: Get Your Questions Answered
Drop by and have your questions answered directly by CLS Program Officers and staff. This is a great opportunity to clarify program details, application requirements, and any other questions you might have about the CLS Program.
Fellowships Information Session (for GVSU Graduate Students): Exploring Fulbright? Intrigued by Peace Corps? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally?
Fellowships Information Session: Planning to apply for the Gilman? Exploring Fulbright? Interested in the NSF Goldwater for students planning on graduate research in STEM? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally?
Critical Language Scholarship- Student Office Hours: Get Your Questions Answered
Drop by and have your questions answered directly by CLS Program Officers and staff. This is a great opportunity to clarify program details, application requirements, and any other questions you might have about the CLS Program.
Graduate Student - All about the Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session
Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more!For more Information about Fulbright possibilities and application procedures