• Amgen Scholars Program

    Provides hundreds of science & engineering undergraduates with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on summer research experience at some of the world's leading institutions.


    Application Year(s) Sophomore; Junior; Senior
    Award Type(s) Research
    Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

  • Astronaut Scholarship

    For sophomores and juniors in engineering, mathematics, or the natural or applied sciences. No special consideration is given to students in astrophysics or aerospace engineering.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Sophomore; Junior
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate
    Application Deadline: February 9, 2026

  • Beinecke Scholarship

    For graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Junior
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: February 16, 2026 (campus); March 27, 2026 (national)

  • Boren National Security Education Program Scholarships

    Supports a term or year of study abroad, for the purpose of equipping Americans with an understanding of less commonly studied languages and cultures in regions critical to U.S. interests.


    Application Year(s) Freshman; Sophomore; Junior; Senior
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Graduate; Abroad Experience; Language opportunity
    Application Deadline: January 5, 2026 (campus); January 21, 2026 (graduate national); January 28, 2026 (undergraduate national)

  • Churchill Scholarship

    For one year of graduate study in engineering, math, or science at Cambridge University.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Junior; Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Abroad Experience
    Application Deadline: April 1, 2026 (campus); November 2, 2026 (national)

  • Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange

    Supports young people interested in the study of German language and professional experience in Germany.


    Application Year(s) Freshman; Sophomore; Junior; Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Abroad Experience
    Application Deadline: November 1, 2025

  • Critical Language Scholarship

    Scholarships for intensive summer language study in the critical need languages at designated language institutes abroad.


    Application Year(s) Freshman; Sophomore; Junior; Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Graduate; Abroad Experience; Language Opportunity
    Application Deadline: November 16, 2025

  • DAAD RISE Summer Internship

    6-12 week summer program working on scientific research projects at top research institutions in Germany.


    Application Year(s) Sophomore; Junior
    Award Type(s) Internship Component; Research Component; Abroad Experience; Open to International Students
    Application Deadline: November 30, 2025

  • DAAD Study Scholarship

    For one academic year, with possible extension for a second year, of graduate study in Germany.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Abroad Experience; Open to international students
    Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

  • DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)


    Application Year(s) Freshman; Sophomore; Junior; Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Summer research
    Application Deadline: Oct. 1, 2025 (Spring); January 7, 2026 (Summer); May 21, 2026 (Fall)

  • Ellison Scholars

    Ellison Scholars receive full support to complete a doctoral program at the University of Oxford in the areas of Health & Medical Science, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Clean Energy, and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. They will work with faculty at the Ellison Institute of Technology on specific projects aligned with the goals of the program.


    Application Year(s) Senior; Graduate; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Abroad Experience; Open to international students
    Application Deadline: October 1, 2025, December 1, 2025, February 1, 2026

  • Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship

    For sophomores in majors related to NOAA’s program and mission. The scholarship awards up to $9500 for each of the remaining two years in the student’s undergraduate program and a 10-week paid internship during the summer between at a NOAA or related research facility.


    Application Year(s) Sophomore
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Internship Component; Research Component
    Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

  • Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship

    Supports full-time undergraduates taking certain world languages.


    Application Year(s) Freshman; Sophomore; Junior; Senior
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Language opportunity
    Application Deadline: Cancelled

  • Fulbright Canada Mitacs Research Internship

    10-12 week advanced research projects in an area of interest under the supervision of a professor. 


    Application Year(s) Sophomore, Junior
    Award Type(s) Summer research
    Application Deadline: September 17, 2025

  • Fulbright UK Summer Institutes

    3-6 summer programs at world-class UK universities.


    Application Year(s) Freshman; Sophomore
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Abroad Experience
    Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

  • Fulbright US Student Program

    Supports one year of study, research, creative work, or English teaching in one of approximately 130 foreign countries.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Research Component; Abroad Experience
    Application Deadline: August 27, 2025 (campus); October 7, 2025 (national)

  • Gates Cambridge Scholarship

    For one or more years of study at Cambridge University toward a graduate or second undergraduate degree.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Abroad Experience; Open to international students
    Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (US Citizens), December 2, 2025 (International)

  • Gilman International Scholarship

    For a semester, summer, or academic year of study abroad worldwide, for undergraduates with significant financial need.


    Application Year(s) Freshman; Sophomore; Junior; Senior
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Abroad Experience
    Application Deadline: October and March

  • Goldwater Scholarship

    For undergraduates who plan to pursue graduate degrees and research-based careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Sophomore; Junior
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate
    Application Deadline: November 24, 2025 (campus); January 30, 2026 (national)

  • Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship

    For graduate study leading to a Ph.D. in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences. Provides $32,000/yr stipend plus tuition for up to five years.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

  • Humanity in Action Fellowship

    Summer fellowship program for international groups of university students and recent graduates to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance and issues affecting minority groups today.

    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Abroad Experience; Open to international students
    Application Deadline: February 14, 2023

  • James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program

    Supports one year of service at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington D.C. Junior Fellows provide research assistance to senior associates on international policy issues, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Internship component; Research component; Open to International Students
    Application Deadline: December 5, 2025 (campus); January 15, 2026 (national)

  • James Madison Fellowship

    For 2 years of study in the U.S. in a master's program leading to a career in secondary school teaching of American history, government, or social studies. 


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: March 1, 2025

  • Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship

    Supports a full year of study abroad. Students who are in their third year of undergraduate education are especially encouraged to apply.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Junior; Senior
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Abroad Experience
    Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

  • Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

    Provides three years of funding for graduate study at Stanford University and leadership development programming.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: October 8, 2025

  • Luce Scholars Program

    For one-year immersive professional internship in Asia.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Internship component; Abroad experience; Language opportunity
    Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

  • Marshall Scholarship

    For one to two years of study at any British university, leading to a graduate degree or two one-year graduate degrees in any field. Extension for a third year is possible.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Junior; Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Abroad Experience
    Application Deadline: April 1, 2025 (campus); September 23, 2025 (national)

  • McCall/McBain Scholarship

    The McCall McBain Scholarship makes 30 awards that cover the full cost of completing one year of Master's degree study at McGill University in Montreal. 20 awards will go to Canadian citizens and permanent residents and 10 to international students.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Abroad Experience; Open to international students
    Application Deadline: September 24, 2025

  • Mitchell Scholarship

    Supports one year of post-graduate study in any subject at a university in the Republic of Ireland or, at times, Queen's University in Belfast.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Abroad Experience
    Application Deadline: Currently suspended

  • National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowships

    Awarded to applicants who will pursue a doctoral related to an area of Department of Defense interest in science or engineering.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: November 2, 2020

  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship

    For up to 3 years of graduate study at a U.S. institution leading to a research-based degree in mathematics, science, engineering, social science, or history/philosophy of science.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: November 10-14, 2025

  • Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship

    Awarded to sophomores with a record of financial need and a demonstrated commitment to pursing careers of public service.


    Application Year(s) Sophomore
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Abroad Experience
    Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

  • Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships

    Up to $42,000 per year toward a two-year Master's degree for students who are interested in becoming Foreign Service Officers.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Graduate; Internship Component
    Application Deadline: Currently Suspended

  • Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program

    Provides training, mentoring, and financial support to encourage students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to pursue graduate study and careers serving the public good.


    Application Year(s) Junior
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: November 1, 2025

  • Rangel International Affairs Program Graduate Fellowships

    Supports 2 years of graduate study in an approved 2-year masters degree program as preparation for a career in the Foreign Service.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: Currently suspended

  • Rhodes Scholarship

    For two years of study at Oxford University leading to a graduate or, in certain cases, a second undergraduate degree in any field.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Junior; Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Abroad Experience; Open to international students
    Application Deadline: April 1, 2025 (campus); October 1, 2025 (national)

  • Schwarzman Scholarship

    For one year of study with a cohort of international students at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing.


    Application Year(s) Junior; Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Graduate; Abroad Experience; Open to international students
    Application Deadline: September 10, 2025

  • Soros Fellowship for New Americans

    This fellowship supports graduate education in any field for immigrants and the children of immigrants to the United States.


    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation; Graduate Student
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: October 30, 2025

  • Tillman Military Scholarship

    Provides financial support for students who are veterans or active duty military service members in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and for spouses or surviving spouses of veterans and active service members.


    Application Year(s) Freshman; Sophomore; Junior; Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate; Graduate
    Application Deadline: February 1, 2024

  • Truman Scholarship

    Awarded to undergraduates for graduate study leading to a career in government or elsewhere in public service.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Sophomore
    Award Type(s) Graduate
    Application Deadline: April 1, 2026 (campus); February 2, 2027 (national)

  • Udall Native American Congressional Internships

    Supports a 10-week summer internship in a congressional office or federal agency in Washington, D.C., for Native American and Alaska Native students.


    Application Year(s) Junior; Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Internship
    Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

  • Udall Scholarship (Environment)

    For undergraduates who are preparing for careers related to the environment and who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Sophomore; Junior
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate
    Application Deadline: February 4, 2026 (campus); March 4, 2026 (national)

  • Udall Scholarship (Tribal Public Policy/Native Health Care)

    For Native American or Alaska Native undergraduates who are committed to pursuing careers related to tribal public policy or native health care.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Sophomore; Junior
    Award Type(s) Undergraduate
    Application Deadline: February 4, 2026 (campus); March 4, 2026 (national)

  • Yenching Scholarship

    Covers the costs of transportation and twelve months of post-graduate study for a Master's degree in China Studies at Yenching Academy of Peking University.

    *Requires UMN nomination*

    Application Year(s) Senior; After Graduation
    Award Type(s) Graduate; Abroad Experience; Open to international students
    Application Deadline: November 3, 2025 (campus); December 1, 2025 (national)