Fellowships & Scholarships
Consider applying for one of these nationally prestigious awards, which not only help with funding but will also open doors to like-minded scholars and networking. Suffolk staff and faculty can advise you during the application process to ensure that your submission is as competitive as it can be.
See our most recent recipients here [PDF].
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
When to start the application process: sophomore, junior status
The Goldwater Scholarship is used to fund undergraduate study in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Seeks to identify and support college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming the country’s next generation of research leaders in these fields.
Amount | Each scholar receives an annual amount of up to $7,500. A sophomore who receives a Goldwater Scholarship can expect to receive support for a maximum of two years/four semesters. A junior who receives the award can expect to receive support for a maximum of one year/two semesters. |
Eligibility | Student must be a full-time sophomore or junior student who intends to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics, or engineering; be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident with intent to become a US citizen; and have at least a 3.0 GPA. |
Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: September 15th (initial interest) National Program Deadline: Last Friday of January |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
When to start the application process: freshman through first- semester of senior year
The Gilman scholarship can be used to increase opportunities for underrepresented student populations intern or study abroad.
Amount | Up to $5,000 for academic study or internships abroad with the opportunity to receive an additional Critical Need Language Award of $3,000. (More than 3,000 scholarships are offered annually) Financial need is based on the study abroad expenses provided by the applicant, the Gilman certifying’s advisor, and the Office of Financial Aid. A Gilman Scholar’s final award amount will be determined by financial need, program length, overall program costs, and the strength of the application during the selection panel recommendation process. |
Eligibility | Student must be a US citizen receiving a Federal Pell Grant and be accepted into a study or internship abroad program. |
Deadlines | National Program Deadlines:
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To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
When to start the application process: freshman through senior year
The Boren provides funding to study abroad while learning a critical language, as defined by the U.S. Department of State. See website for a comprehensive list (includes, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, and more!).
Amount | Boren Scholarships Maximum Award Amounts:
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Eligibility | Student must be studying in a country critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: November 15th (initial interest and drafts) National Program Deadline: Early February Funding applies to study abroad in Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion group-based program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad in the summer studying one of 14 critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.
Participants in the CLS Program will receive:
- Language instruction and cultural programming;
- Textbooks and language learning materials;
- Language gains certified using the widely recognized ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) assessment;
- Non-competitive eligibility for U.S. government employment for up to three years after program completion;
- Academic credit issued through Bryn Mawr College
- International and domestic travel between the student's home city in the U.S. and the CLS Program site abroad;
- Visa application fees, where applicable; and
- Room, board, and program-sponsored travel within the host country or location.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, at least 18 years of age, and enrolled in an accredited U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate (associate, bachelor's) or graduate (master's, doctoral, professional degree) level at the time of application.
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Fulbright Scholarship
When to start the application process: junior, senior, and alumni status
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers students the possibility to spend an academic year in a foreign country through a study/research grant OR an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA).
Amount | Funding varies by country, reflecting the cost of living and length of the academic year. Grants provide roundtrip transportation, language/orientation classes, tuition, books, living costs, and health and accident insurance. |
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Deadlines |
Internal Interest Deadline: February 15th: Research/Study April 1st: English Teaching Assistantships (we will assign a faculty member to assist with personal statement and statement of grant purpose) National Program Deadline: Early to mid-October |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Fulbright Summer Institute (U.K.)
When to start the application process: first-year student, and sophomore status
The Fulbright UK Summer Institute is a three-to-four week program for US undergraduate students to explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. There are 9 Institutes to choose from, each hosted at a different UK institution (3-10 spots per Institute).
Amount | Includes: round-trip airfare, tuition & fees at the host institution, accommodation, and (in some cases) a small daily allowance for meals. |
Eligibility |
US citizen with little or no study/travel outside of the US or North America Minimum GPA of 3.7 Have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes Evidence of leadership qualities and initiative, academic ability, character, adaptability and ambassadorial qualities, as well as an interest in the UK and its culture. |
Deadlines | Internal Deadline: October 15th (initial interest; we will assign a faculty member to assist with personal statement) National Deadline: Applications will open in late Nov and will close in early February. Semi-finalists are informed in March, with required VC interviews in April. Final notifications will be received in early June. Summer Institutes to take place in June-August. |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program
When to start the application process: junior, senior, and alumni status
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship offers the opportunity to pursue full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. The Gates Cambridge program aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
Amount |
Offers 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round. The award covers the University Composition and college fees and a living cost allowance of approximately $21,000 per year, roundtrip airfare, and visa fees. |
Eligibility |
Applicants must be a citizen of a country outside of the UK and apply to pursue full-time residential courses at the University of Cambridge as a Ph.D., MSc, MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate course. Applications judged on:
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Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: March 15th (initial interest; we will assign a faculty member to assist with your Gates Cambridge Statement) National Program Deadline: Early to Mid October |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Gilman-McCain Scholarship
When to start the application process: freshman through first-semester senior year
The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides study/intern abroad opportunities for children of military families.
Amount | $5000 for child dependents of active-duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. |
Eligibility | US citizens and undergraduate child dependents of active military service members; receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid. Must be in the process of applying to or accepted for a credit-eligible study abroad or internship program of at least three weeks. |
Deadlines |
National Program Deadlines: Student: Early October for programs that start the following Spring, Summer, Fall or Academic Year. Check website for additional application deadlines throughout the year. |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Harry S. Truman Foundation Grant
When to start the application process: sophomore status
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation award covers tuition, room, and board (plus $1000 for books) for graduate study in the U.S. or abroad. Scholars who receive funding from the Foundation work for three of the seven years following graduate school in public service.
Amount | Up to $30,000 ($15,000 per year for up to two years) |
Eligibility | Student must be a junior pursuing a full-time Bachelor’s Degree, have a B average in the top 25% of their class, be a US citizen or national, and have selected a major that will permit admission to a graduate program leading to a career in government or public service, and have a demonstrated interest in such a career. 55-65 awards are offered each year, typically one scholar per state. Each University can nominate up to 4 candidates. |
Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: April 15th (notify Suffolk of initial interest) National Program Deadline: Early February |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Marshall Scholarship
When to start the application process: junior, senior, and any alumni who graduated after April 2021
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to fifty Scholars are selected each year to study at the graduate level at a UK institution in any field of study.
Amount | Candidates can apply for a one-year or two-year Marshall Scholarship. The scholarship has a value of around 40,000 GBP or $51,000 USD per year covering tuition, travel, and living expenses. |
Eligibility |
Applicants must be a US citizen with a four-year undergraduate degree from a non-U.K. institution, with at least a 3.7 GPA. Recipients typically have outstanding academic and extracurricular records. Selectors are looking for candidates with the potential to excel as scholars, as leaders, and as contributors to improved UK-US understanding. Assessment will be based on academic merit, leadership potential, and ambassadorial potential. |
Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: March 15th (initial interest) National Program Deadline: Late September Applications for Marshall Scholarships must be submitted to and endorsed by an accredited US University. |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Mitchell Scholarship Program
When to start the application process: junior, senior, alumni status
The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to Ireland while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, a commitment to community and public service.
Mitchell Scholars may study or conduct research at the graduate level at eleven institutions of higher learning on Ireland. This includes the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland, two institutes in Dublin, and two universities in Northern Ireland.
Amount | The scholarship provides full tuition, housing (on-campus, when available), and a monthly living stipend (currently $1250 USD) for up to one year (12 months) of post-graduate academic study in Ireland. Most programs run for nine months. Up to three additional months of the stipend will be provided if required by the program (for a maximum of 12 months). One round-trip airline ticket between the United States and Ireland is also provided. Each Mitchell Scholar is responsible for securing and financing his or her health insurance while abroad. |
Eligibility | Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on three criteria:
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Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: March 15th (notify Suffolk of initial interest/application opens in June) National Program Deadline: Late September |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Peace Corps
When to start the application process: senior, alumni status
The Peace Corps provides volunteers with the opportunity to serve abroad in countries all over the world. To date over 240,000 Americans have served through the Peace Corps. There are 6 sectors for volunteers to serve in: Agriculture, Education, Health, Community Economic Development, Environment, and Youth in Development.
Amount | Varies by country, but covers the cost of travel to and from location, a housing and living stipend, medical and dental insurance, paid vacation time, and language training. The Peace Corps also provides a $10,000 relocation stipend upon completion of 2 years of service, in addition to employment, student loan, and graduate school benefits for returned volunteers. |
Eligibility | Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. |
Deadlines | Varies by assignment. |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Rangel Graduate Fellowship
When to start the application process: junior status
The Rangel Graduate Fellowship prepares students for a career in the Foreign Service by funding a graduate degree and professional development programs.
Amount | Funds 20 students in the amount of $37,500 annually to cover tuition, room, board, books, and fees necessary to complete a two-year Master’s degree. |
Eligibility | Applicants must be US citizens in their senior year of undergraduate study seeking admission to a two-year graduate program with at least a 3.2 GPA. |
Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: March 15th (notify Suffolk of initial interest/application opens in June) National Program Deadline: End of September |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Rhodes Scholarship
When to start the application process: junior status
Provides full financial support for Rhodes Scholars to pursue a degree or degrees at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Each year 32 students from the United States are selected as Rhodes Scholars.
Amount | The funding covers two or three years, depending upon the degree program pursued by the Scholar. |
Eligibility | Applicants must be between 18 to 24 years of age. Most are seniors in college who intend to graduate the following spring and attend Oxford that fall. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, and must have completed their undergraduate degree (with at least a 3.7 GPA) by the time they begin their Rhodes Scholarship. |
Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: March 15th (notify Suffolk of initial interest/Rhodes application opens in early July) National Program Deadline: First Wednesday of October |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
When to start the application process: junior, senior, alumni status
The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Award is a graduate fellowship for students seeking admission to graduate school the following year.
Amount | The award covers up to $40,000 annually towards tuition, fees, living stipend, books, and travel. |
Eligibility | UG: Student must be a US citizen in their junior year of undergraduate study with a cumulative GPA of 3.2. G: Student must be a US Citizen with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2 and seeking admission to a two-year, full-time master’s degree. |
Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: March 15th (notify Suffolk of initial interest/application opens in June) National Program Deadline: Mid-September |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
When to start the application process: first-year, sophomore status
The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship serves for students who are pursuing careers related to environmental public policy OR Alaska Natives/Native Americans pursuing careers related to health care or tribal public policy.
Amount | 55 awards, up to $7,000 annually for academic expenses. |
Eligibility | Student must have sophomore or junior status at an institution of higher education in the United States and is a US citizen, permanent resident, or US national. |
Deadlines |
Internal Deadline: April 15th (notify Suffolk of initial interest) Applications Open: Mid-September National Program Deadline: Early March |
To begin the application process or express interest, please fill out this survey.
Scholarship Contacts
Provost Office: Rachael Kipp
Provost Office: Jessica Murray
Division of Student Success: Elizabeth Elliott
Student Success: Alina Choo
Center for Career Equity Development & Success: Nana-Korantema Koranteng