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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Visit the Fulbright U.S. Student Program site here.
Purpose
- To increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries
- To provide U.S. students with the opportunity for professional development and international experience
- To facilitate cultural exchange through one-year research, study, or English teaching
Eligibility
- Second semester juniors, seniors, alums
- Applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America at the time of the application deadline.
  - Permanent residents are not eligible.
University Deadline: September 1, 2024, at 12PM (noon) ET
Visit the CRF’s guide to the Fulbright program here.
Contact: fulbright@georgetown.edu

Visit the Laidlaw Scholarship Programme site here.
“The purpose of the scholarships is to encourage and develop future leaders in any field of activity.” – Lord Laidlaw
The Laidlaw Programme provides:
- Fully-funded six-week summer research opportunity under an experienced researcher or research team
- Fully-funded leadership training retreat
- Fully-funded six-week summer leadership-testing project in which scholars choose from a variety of testing options (ex. joining a charity expedition in a developing country)
- Membership in a global network of fellow Laidlaw Scholars
Eligibility: Current first-year and sophomore Georgetown University students
University Deadline: February 1st, 2024
Visit the CRF’s guide to the Laidlaw Scholars Program here.
Contact: fellowships@georgetown.edu

Visit the Goldwater Scholarship program site here.
Purpose
- To support college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in the national sciences, mathematics, or engineering
- To cover up to $7,500 a year to help cover costs associated with tuition, fees, books, and room and board
Eligibility
- Sophomores, juniors
- U.S. citizens, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident
Application Timeline
- Opens in Goldwater Scholarship portal: September 3rd, 2024
- Internal Nomination Deadline (Required in order to apply): November 4th, 2024 at 12 PM (noon) ET
- National Application Deadline for GU Nominees: January 31st, 2025, at 6 PM ET
Visit the CRF’s guide to the Goldwater Scholarship here.
Contact: fellowships@georgetown.edu

Visit the Beinecke Scholarship program site here.
Open to juniors who are planning to continue their studies at the graduate level
Students awarded the scholarship receive $4,000 upon completion of their undergraduate studies, and a $15,000 stipend for each of two years in graduate school for a total of $34,000
Eligibility: Juniors on financial aid; U.S. citizens; students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in the arts, humanities, or social sciences
Application Timeline
- Internal Application Deadline: February 2nd, 2025 at noon EST
- Nomination/University Endorsement Deadline: March 29th, 2025 5pm EST
Find the application for university endorsement here.
Contact: fellowships@georgetown.edu

Visit the Gather Junior Fellows Program program page here.
Purpose
- To offer 10-12 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year
  - Winners are selected from pool of nominees from close to 400 participating colleges and work as research assistants to the endowment’s senior associates
Eligibility: Seniors, recent alums (up to one year out); U.S. citizens and F-1 visa holders
University Endorsement Deadline: December 1st, 2024 at 12 PM (noon) EST
Find the application for university endorsement here.
Contact: fellowships@georgetown.edu

Visit the McCall-MacBain Scholarship program site here.
Purpose
- To create a diverse community of scholars who show leadership potential and commitment to improving the lives of others
- To fund master’s and professional studies at McGill University in Montreal for 30 scholars
Eligibility: Seniors, recent alums (up to 5 years out), under 30 years old in 2024
University Endorsement Deadline: August 25th, 2024
- Find the application for university endorsement here.
Contact: fellowships@georgetown.edu

Visit the Michel David-Weill Scholarship program page here.
Purpose
- To cover the cost of tuition and living expenses during a two-year master’s program at Sciences Po in Paris, an international research university which specializes in the social sciences and offers multidisciplinary programs taught in English and French
Eligibility: Seniors (between the ages of 19-25); U.S. citizens
University Endorsement Deadline: October 10th
Find the application for university endorsement here.
Contact: fellowships@georgetown.edu

Visit the Truman Scholars program site here.
The Truman Foundation is the nation’s official living memorial to our thirty-third president, Harry S. Truman
Purpose
- To nurture and support future generations who answer the call to public service leadership
- To provide up $30,000 to apply toward graduate study in the U.S. or abroad in a wide variety of fields
Eligibility: Rising juniors (students apply early in their junior year); U.S. citizen or national
Application Timeline
- University Nomination Deadline: November 1st, 2024
- External Deadline: February 4th, 2025
Find the application for university endorsement here.
Contact: fellowships@georgetown.edu

Visit the Udall Scholarship program page here.
Purpose
- To provide up to $7,000 to:
  - Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated careers related to tribal public policy or Native health care, OR
  - Students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment
Eligibility: Sophomores, juniors; U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents
Application Timeline
- University Endorsement Deadline: February 1st, 2025
- External Deadline: March 6th, 2025
Find the application for university endorsement here.
Contact: fellowships@georgetown.edu

Visit the Yenching Academy program site here.
Purpose
- To offer an intensive one- to two-year program of interdisciplinary classroom and field study of Chinese history and culture, as well as real-time issues in China’s development
- To offer a Master’s degree in China Studies after completing a highly customizable program, which features an array of interdisciplinary course electives
  - All courses are taught by PKU faculty in English, though Scholars also participate in Mandarin language courses at their level (prior Mandarin language ability is not required)
Eligibility: Seniors, recent alums (up to 25 years of age, preferably); U.S. citizens and international students
Note: Peking University will only accept recommendation letters written by full professors or associate professors (or equivalent titles)
Application Timeline
- University Endorsement Deadline: October 15th
- External Deadline: December 1st
Find the application for university endorsement here.
Contact: fellowships@georgetown.edu

Learn more about these fellowships and the internal nomination processes involved with our Guide to UK Fellowships.