Graduate Scholarships

• Rhodes Scholarship: This program provides fully-funded graduate study at the University of Oxford for students from around the world. The scholarship is highly competitive and seeks to identify and support individuals who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to service.
  2023 Scholar: Lauren Kim, Harvard
  
• Marshall Scholarship: This program provides fully-funded graduate study at any university in the UK for students from the US. The scholarship is highly competitive and seeks to identify and support individuals who have the potential to become leaders in their fields and to make a positive impact in the world.
  2023 Scholars: Rachel Chae, MIT; Grace Kim, Harvard
  
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship: This program provides fully-funded graduate study at the University of Cambridge for students from around the world. The scholarship is highly competitive and seeks to identify and support individuals who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and the potential to make a significant contribution to their field.
  2022 Scholars: Ryan Kang, Trinity College; Seoyougn Park, University College London
  
• Fulbright Scholarship: This program provides funding for graduate study, research, or teaching abroad for students from the US. The scholarship is highly competitive and seeks to identify and support individuals who have a strong desire to engage with and contribute to the global community.
  
• Truman Scholarship: This program provides funding for graduate study in public service-related fields for US citizens who are juniors at colleges or universities. The scholarship is highly competitive and seeks to identify and support individuals who have a strong commitment to public service and leadership.
  2022 Scholar: Ji Hye Choi, Northwestern
  
• DoD Computational Science Graduate Fellowship: Established in 1991, the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex science and engineering problems.
  
• DoD SMART Scholarship Program: The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students.
  
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Scholarship Program: The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000.
• Medical school is now free for most students at this top university after a $1 billion donation
  

Scholarship Resources

Writing Personal Statements Online
A Handbook for Students Applying for Scholarships and Graduate Study by Joe Schall

Writing Recommendation Letters Online
A Handbook for Faculty by Joe Schall – advice for faculty crafting a recommendation letter

How to Ask for a Recommendation
from The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 2016