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01 / NASAFuture Investigator in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST)U.S. university · international students may qualifyUp to $50,000 per 12 months to the institutionUp to 3 yearsView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityMaster’s or Ph.D. student who has applied to, been admitted to, or is enrolled at an eligible accredited U.S. university. International students may qualify through the enrolled university; export-controlled work is restricted to U.S. persons.
Academic stageGraduate student by the proposal due date
Field / programResearch aligned with an eligible NASA Science Mission Directorate topic
Key application pieces6-page Science/Technical/Management section; open-science/data plan; mentoring plan; 1-page Research Readiness Statement; budget and institutional materials
ReferencesNo conventional recommendation letters; an eligible organization submits with a PI/mentor
Funding periodUp to 3 years
Award / supportMaximum $50,000 per 12 months and $150,000 total
Service or sponsor requirementNo post-graduate service; award is made to the submitting institution
02 / NSFGraduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)U.S. citizen / national / permanent resident · early stage$37,000 stipend + $16,000 institutional allowance3 funded years within 5 yearsView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityU.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident by the application deadline
Academic stageSenior/bachelor’s degree holder without graduate enrollment, eligible joint bachelor’s–master’s student, or first-year graduate student in a first graduate degree
Field / programEligible research-based master’s or doctoral STEM program at an accredited nonprofit U.S. institution
Key application pieces3-page Personal, Relevant Background, and Future Goals Statement; 2-page Graduate Research Plan; transcripts
ReferencesList 3 reference writers; up to 5 may be requested and the top 3 are used
Funding period3 funded years within 5 years
Award / support$37,000 annual stipend plus $16,000 annual cost-of-education allowance
Service or sponsor requirementNo post-graduate service or payback requirement
03 / DOW SMARTScience, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART)Five Eyes citizen · 3.0 GPA · DoW employmentFull tuition + $30,000–$46,000 annual stipendDegree funding length variesView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityCitizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom; age 18+; minimum 3.0 GPA; able to complete required summer internships and post-degree employment
Academic stagePursuing an eligible STEM degree at a regionally accredited U.S. institution with required time remaining
Field / programSMART-approved STEM discipline connected to a Department of War sponsoring facility
Key application piecesOnline application, resume, transcripts, personal statement, references, and any status-specific documents
ReferencesReferences are required; verify the current cycle’s count in the application portal
Funding periodDegree funding length varies
Award / supportFull tuition; annual stipend of $30,000–$46,000 by degree level; health-insurance and miscellaneous allowances
Service or sponsor requirementOne year of civilian Department of War employment for each year of funded study
04 / DODNational Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) FellowshipU.S. citizen / national only · doctoral STEM$40,800 annual stipend + tuition and required fees3 yearsView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityU.S. citizen or U.S. national; permanent residents are not eligible. Must be able to accept the full three-year benefit.
Academic stageEarly doctoral study with at least three years remaining, full-time at an accredited U.S. institution
Field / programEligible science or engineering discipline and research relevant to Department of Defense interests
Key application pieces3-page research proposal plus 1-page cited works; 500-word personal statement; official undergraduate transcripts
References3 reference evaluation forms required; a fourth may be requested
Funding period3 years
Award / support$40,800 annual stipend; full tuition and mandatory fees; institutional minimum health-insurance coverage
Service or sponsor requirementNo employment service obligation; attendance at the NDSEG class conference is required
05 / ARCS PHOENIXARCS Foundation Scholar AwardU.S. citizen · University of Arizona nominationFlexible scholar support; amount varies by awardVaries by annual awardView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityU.S. citizen with an excellent academic record and demonstrated ability in an eligible scientific field
Academic stageOutstanding doctoral candidate at the University of Arizona in an approved program
Field / programScience, engineering, mathematics, technology, or medical research in a Phoenix Chapter–approved area
Key application piecesThe University selects nominees; contact the department chair or Graduate College rather than applying directly to ARCS
ReferencesUniversity nomination and internal materials vary by department
Funding periodVaries by annual award
Award / supportAward amount and duration vary by annual scholar award and donor
Service or sponsor requirementNo post-graduate service; institutional nomination is required
06 / AAUWAmerican Doctoral FellowshipU.S. citizen / national / permanent resident · women$25,000 stipend1 fellowship yearView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityWoman who is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident and pursuing a first eligible doctoral degree
Academic stageFull-time doctoral coursework or full-time dissertation writing during the award year
Field / programEligible doctoral degree in any field; STEM applicants are encouraged
Key application piecesOnline application with academic record, research direction, financial plan, proof of degree/enrollment, and narratives
ReferencesReferences are required; follow the current application instructions
Funding period1 fellowship year
Award / support$25,000 stipend paid directly to the fellow
Service or sponsor requirementFull-time commitment to doctoral progress; no post-graduate employment service
07 / GEMPh.D. Engineering and Science FellowshipU.S. citizen / permanent resident · 3.0 GPAAt least $16,000/year + tuition and feesSupport may continue up to year 5View details +
Citizenship / eligibilityU.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident with at least a 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
Academic stageSenior, master’s student, graduate, or applicant admitted directly to a Ph.D. program
Field / programEngineering or applied science at a participating GEM Member University
Key application piecesGEM application plus direct applications to at least 3 GEM Member University STEM departments unless the current-university waiver applies
ReferencesRecommendations and university confirmation are part of the process; follow the current application
Funding periodSupport may continue up to year 5
Award / supportEmployer Fellows receive at least $16,000 per year, a paid summer internship, and full tuition and fees up to the fifth Ph.D. year
Service or sponsor requirementPaid GEM Employer internship immediately after sponsorship; university sponsorship/confirmation required
08 / GFSDGraduate Fellowships for STEM DevelopmentU.S. citizen · GFSD partner university · internship$20,000 annual allowance + tuition and required feesTypically 2–6 yearsView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityQualified U.S. citizen able to pursue full-time graduate study at a participating GFSD university
Academic stageGraduate study in a participating master’s or doctoral program; sponsor selection and university acceptance required
Field / programPhysical sciences and related engineering fields of interest to a sponsoring employer
Key application piecesAcademic and employment history, research experience, publications/awards, personal statement, professional goals, and transcripts
ReferencesMinimum 3 and maximum 5 professional or technical references
Funding periodTypically 2–6 years
Award / support$20,000 annual expense allowance; partner university provides tuition and required fees
Service or sponsor requirementOne or two paid summer internships with the sponsoring employer, depending on sponsor requirements
09 / HERTZ FOUNDATIONHertz FellowshipU.S. citizen / permanent resident · entering or first-year Ph.D.Up to 5 years of funding valued up to $250,000Up to 5 yearsView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityU.S. citizen or permanent resident planning a full-time, in-person Ph.D. at a U.S. institution
Academic stageCollege senior, first-year graduate student, or in a gap period preparing to enter graduate school
Field / programApplied physical or biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering directed toward major societal problems
Key application piecesOnline application focused on research experience, creativity, goals, and personal essays; interviews for advancing candidates
ReferencesRecommenders are required; follow the current cycle’s application instructions
Funding periodUp to 5 years
Award / supportStipend, tuition, and other support valued at up to $250,000 over as many as five years
Service or sponsor requirementNo employment payback; fellows make a moral commitment to make their skills available to the United States in a national emergency
10 / U.S. DOEComputational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF)U.S. citizen / permanent resident · early-stage Ph.D.$45,000 stipend + full tuition and required feesRenewable up to 4 yearsView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityU.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident pursuing full-time, uninterrupted Ph.D. study at an accredited U.S. university
Academic stageSenior undergraduate, eligible master’s student changing institutions for the Ph.D., first-year graduate student, or applicant entering a Ph.D.; second-year-or-later doctoral students are ineligible
Field / programComputational science through the Science & Engineering or Math/Computer Science track
Key application pieces16-part online application, graduate Program of Study prepared with advisor assistance, and official transcripts
References3 references
Funding periodRenewable up to 4 years
Award / support$45,000 annual stipend, full tuition and required fees, and annual professional-development allowance
Service or sponsor requirementRequired minimum 12-week on-site DOE laboratory practicum; no post-graduate employment service
11 / U.S. DOE OFFICE OF SCIENCEOffice of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR)U.S. citizen / permanent resident · Ph.D. candidateUp to $3,600/month living support + eligible travel3–12 consecutive monthsView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityU.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, age 18+, enrolled full-time in a qualified U.S. Ph.D. program and already admitted to Ph.D. candidacy
Academic stageEstablished thesis project, primary thesis advisor, and collaborating DOE laboratory scientist required before application
Field / programDoctoral thesis research aligned with a current DOE Office of Science priority area
Key application pieces3-page research proposal, official graduate transcript, and official proof of Ph.D. candidacy
References2 support letters: primary thesis advisor and collaborating DOE laboratory scientist
Funding period3–12 consecutive months
Award / supportLiving stipend up to $3,600 per month plus eligible inbound/outbound transportation reimbursement up to $3,000
Service or sponsor requirementConduct the approved thesis research at the host DOE laboratory while remaining enrolled full-time; no post-graduate employment service
12 / MEXICO · SECIHTIGraduate Scholarships Abroad (formerly CONACYT/CONAHCYT)Mexican nationality · admitted/enrolled abroadLiving, training-cost, and insurance support varies by callVaries by degree and annual callView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityPerson of Mexican nationality admitted to or enrolled in an in-person postgraduate program outside Mexico, subject to the active call’s terms
Academic stageMaster’s or doctoral study abroad under an eligible annual SECIHTI call
Field / programFields and priority areas vary by call; verify that the proposed program and destination are eligible
Key application piecesCall-specific online application and supporting documents; review the current Terms of Reference before preparing materials
ReferencesCall-specific; verify the active application requirements
Funding periodVaries by degree and annual call
Award / supportSupport may include living expenses, authorized training costs, and health insurance according to the call and country tables
Service or sponsor requirementAny return, reporting, or public-benefit commitments are defined in the active call’s Terms of Reference
13 / FULBRIGHTFulbright Foreign Student ProgramNon-U.S. citizen · participating home countryFunding and benefits vary by countryVaries by country and awardView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityNon-U.S. citizen from a participating country; detailed nationality, residence, degree, and language rules are country-specific
Academic stageGraduate student, young professional, or artist seeking U.S. graduate study or research
Field / programAvailable fields and degree objectives vary by the applicant’s home-country program
Key application piecesApply through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in the home country; materials and deadlines vary
ReferencesCountry-specific; follow the home-country application
Funding periodVaries by country and award
Award / supportTuition, stipend, travel, insurance, and other benefits vary by country program
Service or sponsor requirementFulbright and J-visa conditions, including possible home-residency requirements, are country-specific
14 / AAUW INTERNATIONALInternational FellowshipNon-U.S. woman · no U.S. permanent residency · 3.5 GPA$20,000 master’s / $25,000 doctorate1 year; nonrenewableView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityWoman who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (and is not applying for U.S. permanent residency), with at least a 3.5/4.0 GPA on the highest degree earned
Academic stageFirst master’s or first doctoral degree, admitted or enrolled full-time during the award year
Field / programSTEM degree at an accredited U.S. institution, including optical engineering, physics, materials science, and related fields
Key application piecesOnline application with academic records, admission/enrollment documentation, narratives, and degree-specific materials
ReferencesReferences are required; follow the current master’s or doctoral application instructions
Funding period1 year; nonrenewable
Award / support$20,000 for a master’s degree or $25,000 for a doctoral degree, paid directly to the fellow
Service or sponsor requirementApplicants should plan to use their expertise and leadership in service of their home country or community; no employment payback
15 / P.E.O. INTERNATIONALInternational Peace ScholarshipInternational woman · U.S./Canada study · return homeNeed-based supplemental award up to $12,5001 academic yearView details +
Citizenship / eligibilityWoman from outside the United States and Canada who is not a U.S. or Canadian citizen/permanent resident and is pursuing an advanced degree in the U.S. or Canada
Academic stageAt least one full year of formal coursework remaining and enrolled/in residence for the entire school year; dissertation-only doctoral students are ineligible as first-time applicants
Field / programAccredited graduate degree program in the United States or Canada
Key application piecesEligibility form and full application documenting academic plans, remaining coursework, need, and other financial resources
ReferencesApplication-specific; follow the current IPS instructions
Funding period1 academic year
Award / supportNeed-based supplemental scholarship up to $12,500; not intended to cover all expenses
Service or sponsor requirementRecipient intends to return to her home country and use her education to make a positive impact
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Reviewed against official program sources on September 3, 2026. Award amounts, eligibility, and application requirements can change; use each card’s official-program link to verify the cycle before applying.
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