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Graduate Study

Listed below are some of the graduate study awards available to MSU students. Scholarships and fellowships marked with an asterisk (*) require an institutional endorsement, meaning 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.

All Fields

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Late December All fields To fund an academic year of advanced language study in Asia. Those pursuing careers which require the regular use of an East or Southeast Asian language. Graduating seniors, college graduates, graduate students, and early career professionals. No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
December 1 All majors Funds study abroad by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. This fellowship requires a language component. Recent graduates and graduate students U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 3.3+ GPA Yes

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Mid-September Foreign Service Funding for a 2-year graduate program relevant to the foreign service Seniors/ Recent Graduates U.S. citizen, 3.2+ GPA No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Late August All fields To support graduates, doctoral students, and postdocs to study and research at universities in Germany. Can also help fund internships. Graduates, doctoral students, postdocs. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree No

These awards are coordinated by Joy Campbell (joycamp@msu.edu) through the MSU International Studies and Programs.

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early October for US Applicants; early Dec.-Jan. for non-US Applicants All fields Up to 3 years at Cambridge University for a master's or PhD degree Seniors and recent graduates 3.7+ GPA No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
November 1 STEM Stipend 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
Early October All disciplines Fellowship for 3 years of graduate education at Stanford University Seniors and recent graduates No restrictions No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
August 1 All Fields 1-3 years at any university in the UK Seniors & Recent graduates U.S. Citizen, 3.8+ GPA Yes

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Mid to Late September All fields To complete a fully funded master's or professional degree at McGill University in Canada. Seniors/Recent Graduates Bachelor's Degree by August 2025, Proficiency in English No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Not offered this year All Fields 1 year at any university in Ireland Seniors & Recent graduates U.S. Citizen, age 18-30, 3.7+ GPA Yes

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Late October All disciplines Funding for up to five academic years of graduate study, paid summer internship, and other benefits Seniors and graduate students U.S. citizen or in possession of a green card, 3.0+ GPA No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
August 1 All Fields 2-3 years at Oxford University Seniors & Recent graduates U.S. citizen, age 18-23, 3.7+ GPA Yes

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Late May Peace and Conflict Resolution, Cultural and Regional Studies, Political Science Master's degree at one of size universities worldwide Graduate students Nomination from local Rotary Club required No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early September All disciplines 1 year master's program at Tsinghua University in Beijing Seniors and recent graduates Age 18-28 No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
November 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, 3.7+ GPA Yes

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early November International Development or Foreign Service Funding for 2 years of graduate study Seniors or recent graduates U.S. citizen, 3.2+ GPA No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early December China Studies Master's Program in China Studies at Yenching Academy Seniors or Recent Graduates English Proficency No

STEM

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
August 1 STEM 9-12 months at Cambridge University Seniors and recent graduates U.S. Citizen, age 19-26, 3.7+ GPA Yes

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early January STEM Funding for up to four years at any accredited U.S. university, full tuition and required fees during the appointment period Seniors and recent graduates U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, 3.7+ GPA No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early January STEM Funding for up to 4 years of graduate study at an accredited U.S. university Seniors, first and second year graduate students U.S. citizen or permanent resident, pursuing Ph.D. at a U.S. university No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early January STEM Provides up to four years of financial support for students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex problems in science and engineering. Senior undergraduates, first-year graduate students, or those matriculating into graduate school for fall 2024 U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early November STEM Funding for a STEM PhD at an accredited U.S. university Seniors and first year graduate students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. U.S. citizen or permanent resident No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Mid-November STEM Funding for 3 years of graduate study at an accredited U.S. university Seniors and first year graduate students U.S. citizen No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Mid-Nov. STEM and Social Science Funding for 3 years of graduate study at an accredited U.S. university Seniors and first year graduate students U.S. citizen No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early December STEM Funding for up to five years of undergraduate study, paid summer internship, and other benefits Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors U.S. citizen, 3.0+ GPA, age 18+ No

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early November Arts and Humanities Offers fellowships for U.S. graduate students (preferably dissertation-related), academic professionals, and creative artists interested in pursuing research or creative arts projects in the Nordic region. Graduate Students (preferably dissertation-related), Academic Professionals, and Creative Artists United States citizens or permanent residents, proficiency in the language of the host country No

Campus Deadline Disciplines Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Mid-January 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
November 14 International Affairs 1 year paid internship Seniors and recent graduates 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
Early October Variety of fields To provide an in-depth experience in Asia to young Americans who would not otherwise have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the country where they are placed. Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields, with a range of backgrounds and experiences, who have had limited exposure to Asia. U.S. citizen, college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields No

Campus Deadline Purpose Open To Eligibility Endorsement Required
Early February To fund a education in law, provide summer internships with civil rights organizations focused on racial justice, and access to a two-year fellowship post-graduation. Scholars will then commit to serving as civil rights lawyers based in the Southern United States. US citizens with a recent bachelor's degree. Applicants must be enrolled in law school for the following their senior year. No
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