Fellowships for the Sciences

Rhodd
I think a lot of the time in these kinds of applications, they’re not really looking for you to be perfect ... they want to see that you’re able to adapt and work with what you’re given.”
Holland Rhodd-Lee ’19, Neuroscience & Music
2018 National Institute of Standards and Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (NIST SURF)

Fellowships for the Sciences

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Many scholarships can support scientific research, graduate study in the sciences, and more.

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8:30 am – 4:30pm
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Ella Mulkin
Ella Mullikin ’20, 2019 Barry Goldwater Scholarship Awardee

“I’m glad I decided to pursue Fulbright. It gave me an opportunity to share my unique experience as an immigrant and first-generation college student, not only with my Chinese colleagues, but also with other international students at Northwest University, who rarely meet Chinese Americans.“ 

Oct 8, 2025

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford - direct application deadline

Graduating seniors and recent graduates, in any field and from any country.

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Postgraduate

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is an exciting new scholarship and leadership development program which seeks to prepare leaders to address global challenges in the 21st century and beyond! With applications launched for the very first time in 2017, each year the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program will identify a group of up to 100 high-achieving students from around the world with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment to receive full funding to pursue any graduate or professional degree in any field offered at...

Oct 12, 2025

Princeton in Africa - expected direct application deadline

Eligible: seniors and recent graduates; U.S. citizenship NOT required.

International Student, Travel, Service, Postgraduate

A Princeton in Africa (PiAf) fellowship experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for personal and professional development and growth. It is often described as a way to get a foot in the door of the field of development on the African continent. It is also an opportunity to join a growing community of passionate PiAf alumni.

The fellowship experience varies greatly depending on placement and organization. Some Fellows work closely with a supervisor or colleague(s); others work more independently. Some Fellows work in offices that are filled with local staff; others work with a high...

Oct 17, 2025

Princeton in Asia - expected direct application deadline

Eligible: seniors and recent graduates; U.S. citizenship NOT required.

International Student, Travel, Service, Postgraduate

Princeton in Asia (PiA) is an independent non-profit organization affiliated with and located on-campus at Princeton University. Founded by Princeton students in 1898, the program fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities, particularly in the fields of education, media/journalism, international development (NGOs) and business, with a majority of fellows working as English teachers at universities and high schools. PiA...