One of the categories of ‘fellowship’ is opportunities for undergraduate students *while they are undergraduates* - the list below is not exhaustive but should give you a good sense of the kinds of experiences that are available under the heading of high-impact, competitive fellowships for undergrads. Enjoy exploring! Most fellowship experiences occur in the summer - intensive language study, leadership seminars, research internships at national laboratories, internship with federal departments and agencies, and more. You'll also see below a small set of wonderful fellowships that work like scholarships, providing tuition assistance during your studies at GVSU (the Goldwater, NOAA Hollings, SMART and more). Check out Roadmaps to Fellowships to explore opportunities on campus and in the community that are good in themselves (study abroad! second or third language study! leadership experiences!) and that help you create a compelling foundation for future fellowship applications. Stop by the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships in the Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (second floor, Pew Library, Allendale campus) or email [email protected] to set up a time for a zoom conversation. And if you are ready to start on a fellowship application - here are the steps in the application process!

Undergraduate Opportunities

For more possibilities for service experiences (for alumni, graduate students and undergraduates, see Roadmap to Fellowships.

Laken Chapin '24 (Accounting)

Laken Chapin '24 (Accounting). Laken was awarded the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute Fellowship Award. This award will give her the opportunity to pursue her passion for public policy, specifically in tax, by letting her experience graduate-level coursework, research, and leadership support from Princeton University. She plans to attend their JSI in the Summer of 2024.   

Each year, PPIA seeks out high-potential undergraduate students from universities across the country to become PPIA Fellows and participate in an intensive, seven-week PPIA Junior Summer Institute hosted by one of their six prestigious university partners. The Junior Summer Institute program is specially designed to give students from historically underrepresented backgrounds and diverse lived experience greater access to a successful career in public service.



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