Welcome to the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships

The Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships is located within the Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE) and 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 scholarship, 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

Micah Fernando, GVSU Senior (Biochemistry)

Micah Fernando, senior in biochemistry at GVSU talks about his experience with the DAAD-RISE program in Germany. 


Events

Virtual Info Session: What are Fellowships? How do I write essays? What's expected?

October 3, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

What are fellowships? Join me to explore fellowship opportunities and to learn more about what is available (there are many opportunities of many different kinds available). Let's look at opportunities...

Payne Fellowship Program Overview

October 3, 2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

We are thrilled to invite you to an engaging and thought-provoking webinar event: the Payne Fellowship 2024 Application is now open! This exclusive online event is scheduled for October 3rd, 2023,...

Virtual Info Session: What are Fellowships? How do I write essays? What's expected?

October 4, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

What are fellowships? Join me to explore fellowship opportunities and to learn more about what is available (there are many opportunities of many different kinds available). Let's look at opportunities...

Virtual: SMART 101: Sponsoring Facility Focus Webinar

October 4, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

  Are you applying to the SMART Scholarship and need help selecting your Sponsoring Facilities? Join the SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program on October 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. EST for our Sponsoring...

Payne Fellowship Application Technical Assistance

October 5, 2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for a webinar event designed to provide essential technical assistance for the 2024 Payne Fellowship application. On October 5th, 2023, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST, we will dive into the intricacies...

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Upcoming Deadlines

American Councils Combined Research and Language Training Program (for research on Eastern Europe and Eurasia)

October 1, 2023 All Day

Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII), the American Councils Combined...

American Councils Research Scholar Program (for research on Eastern Europe and Eurasia)

October 1, 2023 All Day

Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII), the American Councils Research...

EuroScholars Spring (Winter) Deadline

October 1, 2023 All Day

EuroScholars aims to contribute to the quality of academic research and international higher education by creating opportunities for scientific knowledge and cultural exchange with a strong focus on...

Peace Corps Fall Deadline (for early summer departures)

October 1, 2023 All Day

Changing lives the world over The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the...

The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

October 1, 2023 All Day

The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is a path to a career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent...

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