You can receive support and recognition for your undergraduate research career with the help of scholarships. A wide range of prestigious national programs offer funding for research, graduate study, and international experiences, empowering students to advance their academic goals. Whether you’re pursuing STEM research, exploring global opportunities, or preparing for graduate-level work, these scholarships open doors to transformative pathways. Stevens provides advising and application support to help students navigate these competitive awards and highlight the impact of their scholarly achievements.
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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
This program is for undergraduate students who show the potential to become the nation’s next generation of natural sciences, mathematics and engineering research leaders. Applicant must be a sophomore or junior and a United States citizen, national or permanent resident majoring in STEM fields. The scholarship provides one- or two-year $7,500 awards to students with extensive research accomplishments, outstanding academic performance and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in a STEM field.
Goldwater applicants must be nominated through the Stevens campus nomination process – please fill out the interest form above.
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Boren Scholarship
The Boren Scholarship provides up to $25,000 for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad in world regions critical to U.S. national security, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East—areas traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. Focused on the study of critical languages such as Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, and Swahili, the scholarship supports long-term linguistic and cultural immersion to develop the global competencies needed for federal service. Recipients commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation, contributing to fields tied to national security in its broadest sense, from diplomacy and defense to global health and environmental sustainability. STEM majors may also receive funding for shorter summer study abroad programs, helping expand access to intensive language training.
Boren applicants must be nominated through the Stevens campus nomination process – please fill out the interest form above.
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Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), a program of the U.S. Department of State, offers fully funded, intensive summer language programs for U.S. undergraduates and graduate students to study languages deemed vital to U.S. national security and global engagement. Participants earn the equivalent of one year of language study in just eight weeks through immersive instruction and structured cultural enrichment. Languages include Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili, among others. The program seeks applicants from all majors who demonstrate a commitment to language learning and a desire to apply these skills in future academic or professional pathways.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for research projects, graduate study, or teaching. Graduating seniors or recent Stevens bachelor’s degree recipients may apply. Applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. at the time of application. Permanent residents are not eligible. The program covers the cost of travel to the host country, living costs, accidents and health benefits.
Fulbright applicants must be nominated through the Stevens campus nomination process – please fill out the interest form above.
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship supports outstanding undergraduate seniors or recent graduates from outside the United Kingdom who wish to pursue graduate study at the University of Cambridge. Created to develop future leaders committed to improving the lives of others, the program selects scholars based on academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to service. Recipients gain fully funded access to Cambridge’s world‑class graduate programs, along with a vibrant international community of scholars. This prestigious award offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in advanced STEM research and contribute to global problem‑solving.
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Harry S. Truman Scholarship
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is a prestigious, merit-based award that supports college juniors committed to pursuing graduate study and careers in public service. Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, along with leadership training, mentorship, and access to federal internship and employment opportunities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be nominated by their institution, demonstrating strong academic performance, significant public service involvement, and clear leadership potential. As the nation’s premier public service scholarship, it prepares emerging leaders to tackle pressing social, governmental, and community-based challenges.
Truman applicants must be nominated through the Stevens campus nomination process – please fill out the interest form above.
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is a prestigious, fully funded graduate fellowship at Stanford University that supports outstanding students pursuing any full-time master’s, professional, or doctoral degree across Stanford’s seven graduate schools. Scholars receive up to three years of comprehensive funding—including tuition, living stipend, and travel support—while participating in the King Global Leadership Program, an immersive leadership curriculum designed to build cross-disciplinary collaboration and equip students to tackle global challenges. The program emphasizes purposeful leadership, independent thought, and a civic mindset, welcoming applicants from all disciplines and all countries. Scholars join a vibrant, multidisciplinary community based in Denning House, where they engage in workshops, lectures, and collaborative projects that deepen their academic and professional development. Undergraduate seniors and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
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Lafayette Fellowship
The Lafayette Fellowship is a prestigious, fully funded one‑year master’s study opportunity in France designed to cultivate future leaders committed to strengthening the transatlantic relationship. Open to candidates across STEM, the humanities, social sciences, and the arts, the fellowship includes tuition, travel, program activities, and a monthly stipend while fellows also participate in the immersive French‑American Leadership Program. Undergraduate seniors and recent Stevens graduates are eligible to apply; both domestic and international students are eligible to apply. Fellows gain both rigorous academic training and deep cultural engagement, preparing them to address global challenges in a French‑American context.
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Marshall Scholarship
The Marshall Scholarship supports exceptional American students pursuing graduate study at any university in the United Kingdom. Each year, up to 50 new scholars are selected to undertake one, two, or occasionally three years of study leading to a British degree in any field. The award provides comprehensive funding, including tuition, living and residence allowances, books and travel related to academic pursuits. As one of the most prestigious international scholarships, the Marshall fosters strong intellectual and cultural ties between the U.S. and the U.K. while empowering emerging leaders to advance their academic and professional goals.
Marshall Scholarships applicants must be nominated through the Stevens campus nomination process – please fill out the interest form above.
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McCall MacBain Scholars Program
The McCall MacBain Scholars Program is a fully funded scholarship that supports exceptional students pursuing a master’s degree or second‑entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University, pairing academic study with a rigorous leadership development curriculum. Scholars receive full tuition, a generous monthly living stipend, mentorship, and access to interdisciplinary seminars, retreats, and community‑based learning opportunities—creating a rich environment for research, professional growth, and purposeful leadership. Undergraduate seniors and recent graduates are eligible to apply. The program welcomes candidates from all fields who demonstrate character, commitment to service, and the potential to lead collaborative, research‑informed change in their communities and beyond.
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NASA Fellowships
NASA Fellowships offer undergraduates and aspiring graduate students hands-on pathways into NASA’s scientific and engineering missions through a wide range of learner programs and research opportunities. These fellowships span disciplines across NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and partner organizations, supporting students at universities as they explore areas such as Earth science, planetary science, astrophysics, and space biosciences. Programs, like the EarthRISE Developers Academy, provide undergraduates immersive research experiences with NASA researchers, and additional opportunities through the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project connect both undergraduate and graduate learners to key research and funding pathways.
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National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDESG) Fellowship
The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship is a prestigious, fully funded three‑year award that supports exceptional students beginning doctoral study in science and engineering disciplines of importance to U.S. national defense. NDSEG Fellows receive full tuition, mandatory fees, a competitive annual stipend, health insurance support, and a travel budget while conducting research aligned with Department of Defense priority areas. The fellowship is open to U.S. citizens and nationals, including undergraduate seniors and recent graduates who are applying to, accepted to, or in the first two years of a U.S. PhD program. With no military service obligation and complete freedom to choose any U.S. institution, the NDSEG Fellowship empowers emerging researchers to pursue cutting‑edge, defense‑relevant work across STEM fields.
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) supports exceptional students pursuing research-based doctoral degrees in STEM and STEM education fields, strengthening the vitality of the U.S. scientific and engineering workforce. Open to graduating seniors and first-year graduate students (cannot already have a master’s degree), the fellowship recognizes individuals with the potential to make significant contributions to their disciplines. The award provides three years of support within a five‑year period, including a substantial annual stipend and a cost‑of‑education allowance to the institution.
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Peace Corps
The Peace Corps offers students the unique opportunity to live and work in host communities abroad, contributing to projects ranging from education to health and community development. Volunteers receive housing and a living stipend, along with comprehensive medical and dental care throughout their service. Those who complete a full two‑year tour are eligible and encouraged to apply to the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, which provides financial assistance for graduate study and builds on the skills gained during service. For pre‑health students, Peace Corps service can be especially valuable—its hands‑on experience in global health, community education, and cross‑cultural communication helps develop the competencies crucial to a future career in medicine, while demonstrating a deep commitment to service and public health.
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Quad Fellowship
The Quad Fellowship is a prestigious, STEM‑focused graduate scholarship that brings together emerging scientists and technologists from the Quad nations—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—as well as ASEAN countries, to pursue master’s or doctoral study at U.S. universities. Designed to foster cross‑national collaboration and innovation, the fellowship combines academic support with leadership programming, cultural exchange, and engagement with global STEM and policy leaders. Fellows receive a substantial one‑time academic award (typically $20,000–$40,000, depending on the fellowship year) along with access to exclusive networking, mentorship, and summits. Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field by the program’s start date and may be either incoming or current graduate students, making undergraduate seniors and recent graduates fully eligible to apply.
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Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded postgraduate award that supports exceptional students for two to three years of graduate study at the University of Oxford. Open to talented young people from around the world, the scholarship aims to develop public‑spirited leaders through rigorous academic work and global community engagement. Seniors and recent alumni may apply. Please note that the competitions for US and international students have two different application deadlines. As one of the world’s oldest and most competitive international scholarships, it offers full tuition support, an annual stipend, and additional funding for travel, visa costs, and health coverage.
Rhodes Scholarship applicants must be nominated through the Stevens campus nomination process – please fill out the interest form above.
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Schwarzman Scholarship
The Schwarzman Scholars program is a highly selective, fully funded one‑year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders. Scholars engage in a rigorous curriculum focused on leadership development and gain an immersive understanding of China’s role in global affairs. Participants benefit from full funding—including tuition, room and board, travel, study tours, and a stipend—while joining an international network committed to cross-cultural exchange and global progress. This program is ideal for students seeking a transformative international experience that equips them to navigate and shape an increasingly interconnected world.
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SMART Scholarship
The Department of Defense SMART Scholarship offers undergraduate and graduate STEM students a full scholarship that covers tuition, annual stipends, and summer internships, culminating in guaranteed civilian employment at a DoD research facility upon graduation. Open to citizens of the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the U.K., the program supports students pursuing eligible STEM degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. Scholars gain hands-on experience at one of more than 150 cutting-edge DoD facilities, working in fields such as biotechnology, space, artificial intelligence, and advanced engineering. This scholarship-for-service program is designed to launch students into impactful national security careers while fully supporting their academic and professional development.
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Voyager Scholarship
The Voyager Scholarship supports students dedicated to public service by providing financial aid, immersive travel experiences, and a powerful network of mentors and leaders. Designed as a two‑year program beginning in a student’s junior year, it offers up to $50,000 in “last‑dollar” financial aid, helping reduce the burden of college costs so scholars can pursue meaningful public‑service careers. Scholars also design a $10,000 Summer Voyage, enabling them to explore communities around the world through internships, research, or service projects that deepen their understanding of global challenges. After graduation, recipients receive an annual travel stipend for ten years to continue broadening their horizons and building connections throughout their public‑service journey.
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