Endorsed Awards
The fellowships and scholarship listed below require an institutional endorsement from Michigan State University. Applications to these awards must be submitted through the Distinguished Student Awards Office.
If you intend to apply to one of the these awards, please fill out an Intent to Apply Form. For any questions not answered in the Scholarships and Fellowships FAQ, or to schedule an appointment, please contact the DSAO through our email studentawards@msu.edu.
Endorsed Undergraduate Awards
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 29 | Humanities, Social Sciences | Funds study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. This scholarship requires a language component. | Undergraduate students | U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 3.3+ GPA, | Yes |
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 | STEM | Funding for 1-2 years of undergraduate study | Sophomores and Juniors | U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 3.7+ GPA | Yes |
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19 | Environmental studies or Native American leaders | Funding for 1-2 years of undergraduate study | Sophomores and Juniors | U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 3.0+ GPA | Yes |
Endorsed Graduate Awards
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences | Funding for up to 5 years of graduate study | Juniors | U.S. citizen, high financial need with FAFSA, strong academics & research/creative arts | Yes |
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | STEM | 9-12 months at Cambridge University | Seniors & BA | U.S. Citizen, age 19-26, 3.7+ GPA | Yes |
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | International Affairs | 1 year paid internship | Seniors and BA | Eligible to work from July - August in the U.S. following graduation, 3.7+ GPA | Yes |
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | All Fields | 1-2 years at any university in the UK | Seniors & BA | U.S. Citizen, 3.7+ GPA | Yes |
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A – Award is unavailable for the 2024-25 academic year | All Fields | 1 year at any university in Ireland | Seniors & BA | U.S. Citizen, age 18-30, 3.7+ GPA | Yes |
Additional information for non-US citizens: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/list-of-rhodes-scholarship-constituencies/
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | All Fields | 2-3 years at Oxford University | Seniors & BA | U.S. citizen, age 18-23, 3.7+ GPA | Yes |
| Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility | Endorsement Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | Public Service and Government | Leadership training, and funding for up to 3 years of graduate study at an accredited U.S. university | Juniors | U.S. citizen, 3.3+ GPA | Yes |