Finding a Fellowship
Are you interested in public service, leadership (nationally, internationally or within your community), international development, foreign service, teaching English abroad, advanced research, residency at a major research library or museum, national intelligence and security fields, or study abroad? Do you have a dream country you want to visit, an independent research project you want to conduct, or graduate school plans in another country or in fields connected with law, policy formation, governance, teaching or STEM?
Fill out the Fellowships Interest Form so we can have an understanding of the potential opportunities you may want to explore!
There are so many opportunities for undergraduates and graduates alike! Explore the list below and connect with us at [email protected] with any questions or if you're interested in pursuing an opportunity.
Find Opportunities! Explore the searchable database - and email [email protected] to set up a time for a chat about fellowships (in person or via zoom).
Non-GVSU Fellowship and Research Internship Databases
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign: a filterable grad/prof scholarships database
ProFellow.com - Fellowships, Awards, Fully Funded PhD and Master’s Programs (includes 'university-specific' fellowships - fellowships available to admitted graduate students at specific university - i.e., the Hesburgh Fellowship at the University of Notre Dame)
Rural Philanthropy Fellowship Opportunities - Ralph C. Wilson, Jr Foundation (great Michigan-specific opportunities)
Zintellect - Climb Higher | Zintellect.com provides listings of internships, experiential learning opportunities, academic fellowships and scholarships funded by government and private sector organizations. (absolutely key for STEM opportunities)
STEM Internships and Fellowships - ORISE (also a fabulous resource for STEM opportunities, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate - the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education - Department of Energy)
Pathways To Science | Increasing Diversity in STEM (another great resource for summer research internships and more)
Erasmus Mundus Catalogue - European Education and Culture Executive Agency - Masters programs (many interdisciplinary - from international humanitarian action to dance and the arts to many STEM fields) pursued across two partner universities. Application timelines are between October and January for the following academic year, depending on the university and program selected.
Fellowships
Name
Udall - Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Type
Undergraduate
Theme/Discipline
Environmental Studies; STEM; Health Sciences
Modality
Scholarship, Mentorship; Domestic
Description
The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation provides merit-based scholarships outstanding college students who intend to pursue careers related to the environment, or who intend to pursue careers in Native American health care or tribal public policy and are Native American or Alaska Native. The Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, such as policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education. Awards are made to college sophomores and juniors for support in the junior and/or senior years.
Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental
challenges or to issues impacting Indian country?
Have you
demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public
service?
Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?
Are you committed to making a difference through civility and
consensus building?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Udall Scholarship may be right for you.
The Udall Scholarship provides
- Access to the Udall Alumni Network: an association of change-makers, working in Indian country and environmental fields, sharing innovative ideas, professional advice, and job and internship opportunities.
- Five days in Tucson, Arizona, at Scholar Orientation: extending your professional network, meeting other scholars and alumni, and learning new skills.
- Up to $7,000 for eligible academic expenses. (See FAQs for scholarship award benefits and conditions.)
Website
https://www.udall.gov/ourprograms/scholarship/scholarship.aspx