Scholarships & Fellowships

These awards are intended to support students in experiences abroad, graduate study, and research or teaching experiences.

Awards have specific eligibility criteria and may also have internal campus deadlines prior to external application deadlines. For questions, please email globalengagement@chatham.edu.

Experiences Abroad

Boren Awards 

The Boren Awards provides funding for study abroad and language study in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests. Funding is open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who commit to seek work in the federal government for a specified period.

Campus Deadline: November 1

Bridging Scholarships 

The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations, through donations to the nonprofit US-Japan Bridging Foundation, makes it possible to award about 100 scholarships each year to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year.  

Application Deadline: See Website

Critical Language Scholarship 

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) funds U.S. undergraduate and graduate students for intensive summer language instruction and cultural immersion in 13 critical need foreign languages.

Application Deadline: November 11

DAAD RISE Germany

RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Germany offers undergraduate students from North American, British, and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. Interns receive a monthly stipend to cover everyday costs. To apply, you must be currently enrolled at a university/college as an undergraduate student in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences or engineering (or a closely related field). You must have completed at least 2 years of your degree program by the internship placement and plan to continue as a student in the academic year after your placement.  

Application Deadline: November 30  

Freeman-ASIA

Freeman-ASIA provides scholarships for US undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Applicants should have a minimum 2.8 GPA. The program's goal is to increase the number of Americans with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Awards of up to $3,000 are available for summer programs. Award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campuses or communities to encourage study abroad by others.  

Application Deadline: See Website 

Fund for Education Abroad

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) awards funding for students traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. Scholarships are available for students planning to study abroad on any academically rigorous program. 

Application Deadline: See Website  

Fulbright US Student English Teaching Assistantship

The Fulbright US Student Program provides English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) grants to 80+ countries. Rising seniors, graduate students, or recent alumni who are U.S. citizens may apply. ETAs serve as assistants to local English teachers (and sometimes as lead teachers) in their host countries, and - depending on the country - may be placed at a variety of educational levels, from K-12 to post-secondary. The ETA grants seek out students with experience in community engagement, leadership, and teaching, tutoring, or mentoring (in some limited cases, countries may require some classroom teaching experience), making them a great fit for individuals seeking meaningful service experiences abroad. Fulbright ETA grantees have gone on to PhD programs, law school, medical school, and all manners of professional pathways. Check the Fulbright webpage for important dates and information about the application process. 

Campus Deadline: Mid-September for the following academic year 

Fulbright US Student Study/Research Award

The Fulbright US Student Program awards Study/Research grants in 150+ countries. Rising seniors, graduate students, or recent alumni who are U.S. citizens may apply. These grants offer two major pathways: independent research (in affiliation with a host country university) or graduate degree enrollment. Some countries offer both options, while others only offer one or the other. Specialty awards in specific disciplines, such as business, public health, policy, and the arts are available in select countries. Most grants are open to all disciplines. Check the Fulbright webpage for important dates and information about the application process. 

Campus Deadline: Mid-September for the following academic year 

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes 

The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes fund travel and participation in a 3–5-week themed summer institute (available on a variety of topics each year) in the United Kingdom. First-year and sophomore students that are US citizens with a minimum 3.7 GPA, a history of demonstrated financial need, and little to no study or travel experience outside of North America should apply. 

Application Deadline: Early February 

Gilman Scholarship

The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is for U.S. citizen recipients of the Pell Grant, to support them in study and intern abroad programs. The award is for up to $5,000, with a possible additional $3,000 for applicants studying critical need languages and a possible additional $1,000 for STEM-related research during study abroad. 

Application Deadline: Early October and Early March

Marshall

The Marshall Scholarship is for U.S. citizens with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.7. Seniors, graduate/professional students, and alumni may apply within two years of earning their undergraduate degree. The award fully funds one to three years of study leading to a degree at any British university. Check the Marshall webpage for important dates and information about the application process.  

Campus Deadline: September 1

Mitchell 

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship is for U.S. citizens under the age of 30. The award fully funds one year of postgraduate study in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Check the Mitchell webpage for important dates and information about the application process. Program is currently paused. 

Campus Deadline: TBD 

Rhodes

The Rhodes Scholarship is for U.S. citizens or citizens from 63 other countries under the age of 24 who are seniors, graduate/professional students, or recent alumni. The Rhodes fully funds two to three years of study leading to a degree at the University of Oxford, England. 

Campus Deadline: September 15

Vira I. Heinz (VIH) Program 

The VIH Program for Women and Marginalized Genders in Global Leadership prepares scholars for tomorrow's global challenges by offering a unique opportunity for international experiences, leadership development, and community service. Universities and colleges across Pennsylvania participate in the VIH Program. Three first-time woman and marginalized gender travelers from each institution are admitted into the program and receive a scholarship of at least $5,000 to put toward the cost of an international experience of their choosing.   

Application Deadline: November 1

Research

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is for sophomore or junior U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who are majoring in STEM fields. Goldwater provides one- or two-year $7,500 awards to students with excellent grades, significant research accomplishments, and plans to pursue Ph.Ds. in STEM. This scholarship requires a campus nomination, prospective applicants should contact the campus representative (faculty contact). 

Faculty Contact: Dr. William Pfalzgraff, w.pfalzgraff@chatham.edu 
Campus Deadline: October 31 

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. The Scholarship Program identifies future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields. It is highly competitive, with students participating in their schools’ internal competitions before receiving consideration from the Udall Foundation. As a condition of their award, Scholars attend a multiday Scholar Orientation experience. Prospective applicants should contact the campus representative (faculty contact). 

Faculty Contact: Dr. Linda M.K. Johnson, lmkjohnson@chatham.edu 
Campus Deadline: December 1