Students across the nation apply annually for a variety of competitive fellowship and scholarship programs. Many of these well-known and prestigious opportunities attract high-achieving, purpose-driven, service-oriented, and globally-minded students – many who go on to make significant impacts in their chosen professions, or in their local or global communities. We believe that Gonzaga University students possess the academic ability, experience, and individual potential to be serious contenders for these awards.
Career & Professional Development (CPD) serves as the first step in exploring and applying for many of these fellowships and scholarships. Please review and research the competitive fellowships and scholarships listed below and schedule an appointment with a CPD career coach to discuss how we can support you in your desire to be among these recognized award recipients. When scheduling an appointment with a CPD Career Coach, please select the “Competitive Fellowships & Scholarships” appointment type in ZagsIgnite. You can also call or stop by (Crosby) the CPD Welcome Desk at 509-313-4234 and request a “Competitive Fellowships & Scholarships” appointment.
NOTE: Career & Professional Development makes every effort to update links and important information below. If you find broken links, or expired or incorrect information, please email our office. Always review the application timelines and deadlines provided on the fellowship and scholarship websites and adhere to those guidelines.
Boren Awards Boren Scholarships for Graduate Students Application Deadline: January 25, 2023 |
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Eisenhower Global Scholars Program Application Deadline: February 15, 2023 |
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Ford Foundation International Fellowship Application Deadline: There is no application deadline. Fellows are nominated by selected nominators from Ford’s regional offices and the Fellowship team. |
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Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship Application Deadline: February 14, 2023 |
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program Application Deadline: 2024-2025 application deadlines pending |
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Gates-Cambridge Scholarship Application Deadline: 2024-2025 application deadlines pending |
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George J. Mitchell Scholarship The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service. Application Deadline: September 28, 2023 |
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Gilman International Scholarship Application Deadline: March 9, 2023 |
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Global Health Corps Global Health Corps selects young professionals for paid, 13-month fellowships with organizations promoting health equity in East Africa, Southern Africa, and the United States. For each Global Health Corps site, one national fellow and one international fellow are paired to promote cross-cultural awareness and understanding. Global Health Corps provides financial support, professional development, and mentorship to hundreds of fellows each year. Application Deadline: February 24, 2023 and March 24, 2023 |
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Goldwater Scholarship Support for undergraduate students intending to enter careers in natural science, mathematics or engineering research; not intended for clinical career goals. Application Deadline: Campus Representative works with applicants to determine application deadlines in preparation for a nomination deadline the last Friday of January. |
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Harry S. Truman Scholarship The Truman Foundation identifies aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development – when they are college juniors – and recognize and reward their commitments to careers in public service. Application Deadline: February 7, 2023 |
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Marshall Scholarships The Marshall Scholarship is a postgraduate scholarship for intellectually distinguished young Americans to study at any university in the United Kingdom. Application Deadline: Application deadline for the 2024 cycle have not been published; however, applications are typically due in September for the following academic year. |
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Rhodes Scholarship The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded, full-time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Application Deadline: 2024 application deadline has not been published yet but the 2022 deadline was October 3. |
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Rotary Peace Fellowship Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses. Application Deadline: Application opens in February 2023. Endorsed applications must be submitted by July 1, 2023. |
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Schwarzman Scholars Schwarzman Scholars is a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree and leadership program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. At the heart of the program are world-renowned advisers, a rigorous and innovative study of global affairs, and hands-on exploration of Chinese culture and commerce. Application Deadline: September 2023 |
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The Voyager Scholarship This Obama Foundation public service scholarship gives college students financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt (up to $25,000 for their junior and senior years), meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons ($10,000 stipend for summer work-travel between their junior and senior years), and a network of mentors and leaders to support them. Application Deadline: The 2023 application deadlines have not been published yet. |