First year or Sophomore
- Overseas experiential learning opportunities prior to graduation, such as study abroad programs, mentored research, or foreign language study.
Getting Started: Undergraduate Opportunities
Undergraduate Opportunities
Are you an undergraduate student seeking funding to enhance your educational experience? Whether you're looking for awards to support experiential learning overseas, funding for your undergraduate education, or resources to help with graduate school applications, you've come to the right place. External fellowships provide prestigious, merit-based funding opportunities that can significantly impact your academic journey.
Start planning early to maximize your chances of success! Explore the various opportunities
available to you as an undergraduate student and take the first step towards securing
the funding you need to thrive.
If you are seeking information on need-based financial aid (i.e. grants and loans that require submission of a FAFSA), please visit the Financial Aid Office.
Funding Opportunities by Class Year
Juniors
- Overseas experiential learning opportunities prior to graduation, such as study abroad programs, mentored research, or foreign language study.
- Funding is available for undergrad study during Senior year and for graduate study (most commonly for PhD programs).
Seniors
- Overseas experiential learning following graduation.
- Funding is available for graduate study (most commonly for PhD programs).
Evaluating Funding Fit: Key Considerations
Before diving into applications, it’s crucial to evaluate how well each funding opportunity aligns with your goals and circumstances. Consider the following questions to determine if an award is the right match for you:
Does the funder support the work I do?
Am I eligible in terms of citizenship, discipline, career stage, etc?
Can I complete the application requirements by the deadline?
Will the funding cover what I need, when I need it?
External Awards Opportunities
The opportunities on this page are those with which we work most closely and many require an on-campus nomination process.
Campus Nomination: Applicants must read and familiarize with the Campus Nomination Details fully. If applicable, Campus Deadlines are earlier than the National Deadlines listed on the individual program websites in order to allow adequate time for applicant interviews (if required) and review by campus selection committees.
Advising: Applicants seeking advising on any of the awards below should first attend any relevant information session on the award.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
Funding provided by the U.S. Government for immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students. Participants receive the equivalent of one year of language study in eight weeks, through intensive language instruction and cultural activities that reinforce both language learning and intercultural competence.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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For detailed eligibility requirements, check their website. |
Campus nomination not required. |
UK Fulbright Summer Institutes
Three to four week programs for U.S. undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the U.K. while experiencing higher education at a U.K. university.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination not required.
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Funding to study outside the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand for an academic year while learning a less commonly taught language. Shorter periods of study will be considered for STEM students.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination suggested, late applications will not be considered. Please email fellowships@stonybrook.edu to express your interest. |
Funding provided by the U.S. Government for immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students. Participants receive the equivalent of one year of language study in eight weeks, through intensive language instruction and cultural activities that reinforce both language learning and intercultural competence.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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For detailed eligibility requirements, check their website. |
Campus nomination not required.
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Funding for STEM students which may be applied to eligible expenses such as undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and housing for 1 to 2 academic years (depending on whether one applies as a sophomore or as a junior).
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered.
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Funding for graduate study in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences at any accredited university.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered. Please email fellowships@stonybrook.edu to express your interest. |
Funding to study outside the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand for an academic year while learning a less commonly taught language. Shorter periods of study will be considered for STEM students.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination suggested, late applications will not be considered. Please email fellowships@stonybrook.edu to express your interest. |
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
Funding provided by the U.S. Government for immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students. Participants receive the equivalent of one year of language study in eight weeks, through intensive language instruction and cultural activities that reinforce both language learning and intercultural competence.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
|
For detailed eligibility requirements, check their website. |
Campus nomination not required.
|
Funding for STEM students which may be applied to eligible expenses such as undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and housing for 1 to 2 academic years (depending on whether one applies as a sophomore or as a junior).
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered.
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Funding for a graduate degree program related to public service.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination required. Prospective candidates seeking SBU's nomination must submit a pre-application. Late applications will not be considered.
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Funding provided by the U.S. Government for immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate
and graduate students. Participants receive the equivalent of one year of language
study in eight weeks, through intensive language instruction and cultural activities
that reinforce both language learning and intercultural competence.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
|
For detailed eligibility requirements, check the CLS website. |
Campus nomination not required. |
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Funding to teach English, attend graduate school, or conduct independent research overseas in over 140 different countries for an academic year.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered. Applicants MUST participate in SBU's Fulbright Application Accelerator. |
An elite cohort of only 100 high-achieving students from around the world will receive full funding as they pursue any graduate degree at Stanford University.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance. |
Funding for graduate study at Cambridge University in Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination required. Prospective candidates should email fellowships@stonybrook.edu for pre-application information. Late applications will not be considered. |
Funding to study outside the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand for an academic year while learning a less commonly taught language. Shorter periods of study will be considered for STEM students.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination suggested, late applications will not be considered. Please email fellowships@stonybrook.edu to express your interest. |
Funding for graduate study or independent research in Germany.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered. Contact fellowships@stonybrook.edu for more information.
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Funding to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance. |
Funding for 1 or 2 years of graduate study in the United Kingdom in any field at participating universities.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination required. Prospective candidates seeking SBU's nomination, email fellowships@stonybrook.edu for pre-application information. Late applications will not be considered. |
Full financial support to pursue graduate study at the University of Oxford.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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Campus nomination required. Prospective candidates seeking SBU's nomination, email fellowships@stonybrook.edu for pre-application information. Late applications will not be considered. |
Department of Energy (DOE) Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF)
Funding for up to four years of PhD-level study for students using computational modeling or simulation to advance their primary field of study in engineering and the physical, computer, mathematical, or life sciences.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance. |
Five years of funding for students pursuing a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering with demonstrated potential to be future leaders and innovators.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance. |
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Funding for 3 years of graduate study in research-based master’s and doctoral programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and STEM education.
| Eligibility | Campus Nomination Details |
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in SBU's NSF GRFP Application Accelerator. |
OTHER SOURCES
OTHER SOURCES
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Need - Based Aid ?
Need - Based Aid ?
The awards we work with are merit-based opportunities. For information on need-based aid programs, please contact Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.
Explore Study Abroad Opportunities
Explore Study Abroad Opportunities
Students can study abroad as often as they want. All students from all majors can study abroad. By building an academic and financial plan early in your undergraduate career, the more flexibility you will have.
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