STEM Opportunities

Category 1 Undergraduate Scholarships (term-time opportunities)


Goldwater Scholarship

For sophomores and juniors who want to pursue a research career in science, math, and engineering. Those who plan to study medicine are eligible for a Goldwater Scholarship only if the student plans a research career rather than a clinical career. Institutional endorsement by the Office of Fellowship Advising is required.

Udall Scholarship
For sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue studies in the environment and/or Native American health and tribal public policy. Candidates need at least a 3.6 GPA and strong service and leadership in environmental area. Institutional endorsement by URAF required.
 

Category 2 Non-Tulane Summer Research Experiences

Amgen Scholars Program

Amgen Scholars Program is an undergraduate summer research experience hosted at 25 premier educational and research institutions across the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada. Participants benefit by conducting a research project under top faculty, participating in seminars, networking events, and taking part in a symposium in their respective region. Throughout the program, participants meet peers, present their research findings, learn about biotechnology, and hear from leading scientists. Financial support for students is a critical component of the program, which helps ensure that eligible students, regardless of income, can participate.
 

DAAD RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering)

DAAD 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. RISE Germany is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Students are matched with a host university or institute according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field). German language is not required, and the working language will be in English.
 

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes outstanding students studying in NOAA mission fields. (Mission fields include, but are not limited to, oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.) Student scholars receive up to $9,500 per academic year to support their studies, as well as paid summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the US. Students can apply during the second year of a four-year academic program. Applications are due in late January.
 

National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

REUs are designed to provide students with educational experience in research via active participation in cohort-style program directed by a PI focused on a multi-year project at universities throughout the US & abroad. Stipends, travel, and other accommodations vary across projects. Students at all levels of their college trajectory are welcome to apply.

 

Category 3 Postgraduate Opportunities 


Churchill Scholarship

Funds one year of graduate study in engineering, math, or the sciences at the University of Cambridge. Interested students should contact the Office of Fellowship Advising in March of their junior year. The deadline for receipt at the foundation is early November, and applicants must apply independently for admission to Cambridge University no later than mid-October (the date is usually October 15 but differs from year to year. Funds one year of graduate study in engineering, math, or the sciences at the University of Cambridge. Interested students should contact the Office of Fellowship Advising in March of their junior year. The deadline for receipt at the foundation is early November, and applicants must apply independently for admission to Cambridge University no later than mid-October (the date is usually October 15 but differs from year to year).


Carnegie Mellow University Rales Program

The Carnegie Mellon University Rales Fellows Program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of STEM leaders and drive innovation by increasing access to a life-changing graduate education. By removing financial barriers to obtaining advanced degrees and providing Fellows with holistic support, the Rales Fellows Program empowers and connects scholars with others who share a passion for progress and innovation. The CMU Rales Fellows Program provides graduate students with full tuition as well as a stipend to cover living expenses such as housing and health insurance. Fellows also benefit from an ecosystem of holistic opportunities to ensure their success as they work to develop into future STEM leaders, including comprehensive, cohort-based onboarding, dedicated career services, faculty mentoring, networking programs, and opportunities to build leadership skills in local and global communities.


DAAD German Academic Exchange

Highly qualified final year undergraduate students or those who have received an undergraduate degree of all disciplines may apply for the DAAD Study Scholarship for a full Master’s degree program at a German university or for study at a German university as part of a postgraduate or Master’s degree program completed in the home country.


Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Funded by the U.S. Department of State and cooperating Fulbright commissions around the world, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the premiere government sponsored program for study, research, and English teaching overseas. The on-campus deadline for applications is in early September. Final on-line submission of applications to the Institute for International Education in New York is in early October. Interested students should contact URAF.


Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Covers the costs of studying at Cambridge for scholars of outstanding academic merit and leadership potential from every country of the world other than the United Kingdom. These scholarships are designed for students who are committed to serving their communities, and who gain admission to the University of Cambridge to pursue Ph.D. research, a second Bachelors degree as an affiliated student, or one-year of postgraduate courses. Does not require institutional endorsement. Students must complete application to Cambridge University by mid-October. Gates Cambridge Scholarship application materials are due in mid-October for US Citizens. Deadlines for international students vary depending upon discipline, but will fall between early December and January.


Global Health Corps

Global Health Corps is a leadership development organization dedicated to recruiting and training the next generation of leaders in global health. Global Health Corps recruits and selects highly qualified applicants with varied skill sets to work with high-impact organizations in year-long paid positions in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US and Zambia. Over the course of their yearlong fellowship, fellows make significant contributions to the placement organization and the population that the organization seeks to serve and will learn skills for effective and ethical leadership, such as human-centered design thinking, storytelling, systems thinking and strategic planning for social change. The application opens in early November, and final application submission occurs in mid-January. This program does not require institutional endorsement.


Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Knight-Hennessy Scholars is an international graduate-level scholarship program for study at Stanford University. Established in 2016, the program prepares students to take leadership roles in finding creative solutions to complex global issues. Ideal candidates for this award are independent, creative thinkers, purposeful leaders, and committed to a civic mindset. The award funds graduate study in almost any discipline. Institutional endorsement is not required. Application deadline is early October.


Marshall Scholarship

Funds two to three years of graduate study at most institutions of higher education in Great Britain. Most fields of study are supported. This scholarship seeks individuals of superior achievement and leadership potential. Pays tuition and fees, maintenance, and travel allowance. Minimum GPA is 3.8. This scholarship requires an institutional endorsement, done through URAF. Contact URAF no later than March 1 of the year in which you wish to apply. Applications are due to the Marshall program in early October.


National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

The NSF provides many opportunities for graduate work in STEM fields, including some social sciences. The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $34,000. Deadlines vary by discipline, but generally fall throughout the month of October.


National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Program (NDSEG)

DoD awards new three-year graduate fellowships each fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds) to individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering. Program objectives are to increase the number of U.S. citizens or nationals trained in disciplines of science and engineering of military importance; to develop continuing relationships with recipients and the sponsoring military services; each service is responsible for mentoring and interacting with its selected awardees; to attract science and engineering baccalaureate graduates to pursue doctorates in DoD mission related research areas from U.S. institutions.


Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship For New Americans

Thirty scholarships will be awarded each year to new Americans who are resident aliens, naturalized citizens, or the children of two naturalized citizens. Seeks applicants who are creative, committed to accomplishments and to the values of the U.S. constitution and bill of rights. Recipients may receive up to $90,000 for two years of graduate study in any field. Institutional endorsement is not required. Students apply directly to the Foundation.


Quad Scholarships

The Quad Fellowship is an initiative of the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. This first-of-its-kind scholarship program is designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists and builds on the renewed commitment to regional cooperation that emerged from the revitalization of the Quad dialogue in November 2017. This revival marked a strategic shift toward strengthening security, economic, and technological collaboration among the four nations, laying the foundation for initiatives like the Quad Fellowship. The Quad Fellowship is operated in consultation with a non-governmental task force composed of academic, foreign policy, and private sector leaders from each Quad country. 


Rhodes Scholarship

Funds two to three years of study at Oxford University. The Rhodes Scholarship seeks individuals with superior academic achievement and proven intellect who will be world leaders. Supports practically any Oxford BA, but is more limited for higher degrees. Pays tuition and fees, maintenance, and travel allowance. This scholarship requires a rigorous interview process. This scholarship requires an institutional endorsement, which is done through the Office of Fellowship Advising. If interested, contact the Office of Fellowship Advising no later than March 1 of the year in which you wish to apply. Applications are due to the Rhodes program in early October.