Welcome to the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships

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 specifically target 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 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

 

How to Apply - Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu)

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Kobe Wright '24 Freeman-Asia recipient studying in Japan.

Kobe Wright '24 (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.

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. 


Events

Virtual Goldwater Essay Writing Workshop for STEM Undergraduates - the Internal Deadline (Nov. 20) is approaching!

November 5, 2024 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Congratulations on your progress on your Goldwater essays! The internal GVSU Deadline of November 20th is coming close! Are you in good contact with your research mentor and other STEM faculty advisors? The...

Virtual Goldwater Essay Writing Workshop for STEM Undergraduates - the Internal Deadline (Nov. 20) is approaching!

November 11, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Congratulations on your progress on your Goldwater essays! The internal GVSU Deadline of November 20th is coming close! Are you in good contact with your research mentor and other STEM faculty advisors? The...

Webinar: Best Practices in Applying to Graduate School (APSIA)

November 12, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) for an introductory webinar on best practices when applying for graduate school. In this monthly series, APSIA’s...

Virtual Goldwater Essay Writing Workshop for STEM Undergraduates - the Internal Deadline (Nov. 20) is approaching!

November 14, 2024 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Congratulations on your progress on your Goldwater essays! The internal GVSU Deadline of November 20th is coming close! Are you in good contact with your research mentor and other STEM faculty advisors? The...

In-Person Office Hours in Padnos International Center

November 15, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Graduate Assistant for the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships, Katie Jones, will have walk-in Office Hours every Thursday from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Padnos International Center, Lake Ontario Hall. Stop...

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Upcoming Deadlines

Episcopal Service Corps - Plainsong Farm Program (Michigan)

November 11, 2024 All Day

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...

Michigan Space Grant Consortium Fellowship Deadline

November 15, 2024 All Day

MSGC’s Faculty Led Undergraduate Fellowship opportunity supports faculty led research and public service projects involving undergraduate students from affiliate institutions who are conducting...

JET Program (Teaching English in Japan) Deadline

November 17, 2024 All Day

The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is an opportunity to work and to...

The Diverse International Women of Color Study Abroad Scholarship

November 18, 2024 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM

The Diverse International Women of Color Study Abroad Scholarship is intended to assist women of color who are exceptional in their studies and in need of financial assistance to study abroad. DIWC...

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for Intensive Summer Language Institutes

November 19, 2024 8:00 PM

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for 7-10 weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate,...

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Junior Nancy Hoogwerf poses for a portrait.

Student named as Truman Scholarship Finalist

Nancy Hoogwerf, a junior studying political science, served as an intern in the office of U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten in the fall.

Mar 19, 2024

Grand Valley graduate Katie Hoffswell poses for a photo in Turkey.

Graduate raising funds for victims of Turkey earthquake

A dream trip to Turkey became a harrowing experience for recent graduate Katie Hoffswell and prompted her and friends to organize a fundraising campaign to benefit survivors of the devastating earthquakes.

Mar 16, 2023

Study Abroad brochure

Students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Nearly 3,000 undergraduate students across the country were selected to receive a Gilman International Scholarship. Gilman Scholars will study or intern in 91 countries through April 2023.

May 10, 2022

Katie Hoffswell poses for a photo.

Graduate student earns Fulbright Award to teach in Turkey

Katie Hoffswell, a graduate student in the College Student Affairs Leadership program, will spend next fall in Turkey teaching English, thanks to her Fulbright Award.

Apr 27, 2022

Junior Georgia Sands works in her lab on research.

Chemistry student named recipient of Goldwater Scholarship

Junior Georgia Sands becomes the fourth Grand Valley student since 2019 to receive the competitive Goldwater Scholarship.

Apr 5, 2022

Faculty members Cáel M. Keegan and Bopi Biddanda

Grand Valley among nation's leaders in Fulbright Scholars

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program encourages academic collaboration between U.S. faculty and international colleagues.

Mar 24, 2022

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