Some non-Yale, external fellowships require a campus application process while others do not. Those without a campus application requirement will not be found in the Yale Student Grants Database. A selected list of external fellowships may be found below.
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The institutional evaluation and nomination processes for some of the following fellowships are coordinated by the Office of Fellowships. See the Yale Student Grants Database for details about campus application deadlines and procedures. See individual websites for all other deadlines and application requirements.
Supports undergraduate and graduate study for women admitted to ABET accredited institutions in the US in preparation for careers in engineering or computer science. Eligible are women of any nationality enrolled in or accepted into ABET accredited undergraduate or graduate programs in engineering, computing, or technology.
Application deadlines typically in the spring: see website for details.
Supports intensive language study at approved sites in South Asia.
Eligible are currently-enrolled Yale University students. Campus application deadline typically in February.
Offers opportunities to teach conversational English in Korean schools. Eligible are graduating seniors and recent graduates, citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, or US.
Application deadlines vary by program: see website for details.
Funding from the French Ministry of Education to support one year teaching English to French students of all ages in public schools across all regions of metropolitan France and in the overseas departments of French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. Eligible are US citizens and permanent residents between the ages of 20 and 30 who are proficient in French; Canadian citizens may apply through a separate process. Those with experience teaching or working with children or young adults are at an advantage.
Application deadline typically mid-January.
12 exceptional student leaders will be selected for a transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, where they will draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O'Connell.
Queens University, Belfast will provide a full tuition-fee waiver to an exceptional female student from the USA who wishes to pursue study in a field related to politics, conflict transformation or human rights. The five MA programmes covered by the award will include:
The Milkweed Fellowship is grounded in a belief that books have the potential to change the way we see the world, and that equity is essential to a vibrant, diverse, and empowered literary ecosystem. This paid, one- to two-year immersion program is designed to offer the tools, experience, and exposure necessary to pursue a career in book publishing.
Up to $37,000 toward master’s degrees leading to careers in the US Department of State Foreign Service. You may apply to the graduate fellowship during the senior year of your undergraduate program or any time after you graduate, as long as you plan to start graduate school in the fall of the year for which you are applying. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. *If pursuing a Pickering Fellowship, you should also apply for a Rangel Fellowship.
Application deadline typically in January.
Up to $30,000 to support for graduate or professional training for students with demonstrated leadership skills who are pursuing public service careers.
Eligible are current juniors who are US citizens. Campus application deadline typically in November.
Provides an opportunity to gain practical experience with the federal legislative process in order to understand first-hand the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the federal government. Eligible are American Indian and Alaska Native college, graduate, and law students.
Application deadline typically the beginning of February.
Funding toward undergraduate study for a) American Indians and Alaska Natives working on an array of policy issues in Indian country or pursuing health-related careers, or b) for students pursuing careers related to conservation and environmental issues.
Eligible are college sophomores and juniors who are US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents. Campus application deadline typically in early February.
The United Nations Association of the USA is offering financial support for US undergraduates and recent graduates who have secured unpaid internships with the United Nations. This fellowship is open only to US citizens. The award is up to $3,000 per month, for up to four months, for full time internships; and, up to $1,500 per month, for up to four months, for part time internships.
Supports a fully funded summer overseas language and cultural immersion program. Note the pre-requisites for some languages. Eligible are currently-enrolled sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are US citizens.
Application deadline typically in November.
Up to $48,000 toward a master’s degree at an approved institution in international development or other relevant area leading to careers in the USAID Foreign Service. Fellows who successfully complete the Payne Program and USAID Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers with the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Application deadline typically in January.
The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year, leadership development and scholarship program. Through a combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service.
Warwick Chancellors' International Scholarship is designed for international students wanting to persue a PhD degree at Warwick. We expect to award up to £5 million, with up to 42 Chancellors' International Scholarships available to be awarded to the most talented international PhD applicants.
One of the nation’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service, this program provides first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. Eligible are US citizens who have completed their undergraduate education & are working in their chosen professions.
Application deadline typically in mid-January.
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Clarke DS Fellowship is a two-year graduate fellowship program designed for individuals who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service. DSS Special Agents are sworn federal law enforcement officers.
Offer support for a master’s degree and mentoring throughout three years of teaching math and science in high-need high schools in one of the participating states. Eligible are graduating seniors and alumni who are US citizens with majors in STEM fields; applicants from all states are welcome.
Early decision application deadline typically October, and final deadline typically end of January
The President’s Public Service Fellowship seeks outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to work with organizations that promote economic growth, human development, and neighborhood vitality in New Haven. Earn $5,850 to $9,000 based on experience, degree pending and weeks worked. Fellowship placements range from 8–11 weeks from the end of May through August. For more information and application materials, contact karen.king@yale.edu.