Recorded Presentations & Workshops

View recordings of our most popular and informative information sessions, workshops, student panels, and slide shows at a time that works for you!

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Note: Upcoming live events and notable deadlines are always available on the Office of Fellowships Calendar.

Fellowships for Undergraduate Opportunites

Many students apply for Yale funding for summer experiences - research, study, internships, or independent projects.  In addition, some apply for non-Yale or external funding opportunites. Some non-Yale fellowships require a campus application process (Truman/Goldwater). Learn more about the timeline and how to identify, prepare, and apply for some of these fellowships:

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Summer Funding

Funding for Summer 2022 and Beyond! | General overview of summer funding opportunities.

Imagining Your Summer Info Session (Summer 2024) | Learn about summer study abroad, fellowship, and internship opportunities from past fellowship winners.

Planning for Your Summer Study Abroad - ISA | The International Study Award (ISA) provides a stipend for one summer experience abroad to eligible undergraduate students receiving a Yale scholarship. This presentation discusses Study Abroad programs and the ISA as a funding option for eligible students and summer programs.

Public Service Fellowships

Applying for Public Service Fellowships | Learn about public service fellowship opportunities.

Public Service Fellowships Panel | Public service fellowship alum discuss their experiences and the fellowship application process.

Public Service Pre-Departure Information Session | Important information for students setting out on public service fellowship projects and experiences.

Independent Project Fellowships

Thomas C. Barry Travel Fellowship: Alumni Panel (2024) | Fellowship funding summer and spring-term projects in developing market countries and disenfranchized US communities.

Planning Research & Independent Projects Interactive Presentation | An overview of the planning process behind research and independent projects.

Truman Scholarship Info Session | The Harry S. Truman Scholarship funds graduate study in the US or abroad for students who wish to pursue careers in public service.

Truman Scholarship: Alumni Q&A | Learn about the Harry S. Truman Scholarship from past winners.

Other Fellowships

Barry Goldwater Info Session and Alumni Panel (2023) | The Goldwater Scholarship Program supports sophomores and juniors pursuing the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.

Barry Goldwater Info Session and Alumni Panel (2024) Panel Only | Presentation slides can be downloaded here.

STEM Fellowships

The Office of Fellowships does not offer STEM-specific fellowships and advising. Please refer to the Office of Undergraduate Research, Science and QR Education for STEM funding information and resources. The Office of Career Strategy offers STEM career advising.

STEM Fellowships and Resources | Office of Undergraduate Research, Science and QR Education

Fellowships for Seniors & Postgraduate Opportunities

Junior year is a great time to begin to explore funding opportunites to support public service and independent projects, research, internships, and graduate study.  Deadlines for some postgraduate fellowships begin as early as the August before senior year so it's helpful to review the application process early!

Note: Recorded sessions provide general information about the fellowship application process. Deadlines mentioned in the recorded sessions may not reflect the most current application cycle. Always refer to the fellowship application page for the most current deadline.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

2025 Fulbright Preparation Advising Series

• Fulbright Session 1: General Presentation - Selecting a Grant
• Fulbright Session 2: Affiliations and Recommendations
• Fulbright Session 3: Writing for Fulbright
• Fulbright Session 4: The On Campus Process & General Q&A
• Fulbright Session 5: FAQs & General Q&A

Yale College Postgraduate Fellowships

Yale College Postgraduate Fellowships Information Session (Fall 2024) | Learn about postgraduate fellowships offered by Yale

Graduate Study in the UK and Ireland

A slideshow overview of postgraduate options in the U.K. and Ireland | A general overview of available UK fellowships

Marshall Scholarship Panel Discussion — Exploring UK Universities

U.K Fellowships - Rhodes & Beyond: Postgraduate Study in the U.K. 2024 Info Session | Learn about fellowships for study in the UK and Ireland, the application process, and avaialble resources.

Marshall / Rhodes Preparation Advising Series (2025)

• Marshall & Rhodes Scholarships - Are you a good fit?

Marshall / Rhodes Preparation Advising Series (2025)

• Marshall / Rhodes 1: Planning Your Application — Panel Discussion with UK Fellowship Winners
• Marshall / Rhodes 2: Requesting Letters of Recommendation
• Marshall / Rhodes 3: Selecting UK Universities and Courses

Other Postgraduate Fellowships

James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Alumni Panel (2024) | Learn about the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program, offered by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, from program alums.

Yale/Schwarzman Alumni Q&A Session (2024) | The Schwarzman Scholars program funds a one-year Master's degree at Tsinghua University, Beijing. Learn about the program from past alums.

Yale/Knight-Hennessy Alumni Q&A Session (2024) | Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive full funding for a variety of graduate programs at Stanford University. Learn about the Knight-Henessy Program and application process for current and past scholars.

Gates-Cambridge Info Session (2024) |  Gates Cambridge offers full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

General Information

Demystifying Graduate Fellowship Awards Panel | Learn about post-college academic opportunities, especially for FGLI Yale College students & grads.

Fellowship Application and Pre-Departure Resources

There are many resources available to assist with the fellowship application process. Below are some of our favorite info sessions & workshops:

Application Resources

Applying to Multiple Fellowships | Strategies in approaching multiple fellowship applications.

How to Write a Fellowships Proposal | Tips and strategies for writing a good fellowship proposal.

Writing Proposals for National Fellowships Workshop (2024) | Learn how to approach writing proposals for national (non-Yale) fellowships.

Letters of Recommendation: When, Why, and How | Learn what to consider when requesting letters of recommendation.

Fellowship recipient? Refer to these helpful pre-departure resources:

Pre-Departure Resources

Fellowships & Independent Projects Online Pre-Departure Presentation 2025 | Resources and strategies for your fellowship project.