Fellowships for Business and Economics Graduates
Available Fellowships by Granting Agency
DAAD, German Academic Exchange Service
Undergraduate Scholarships
The DAAD offers a variety of Scholarships for students whose projects are preferably based at or organized by a German university; students should demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and/or European affairs.
- Enroll in organized study abroad program or design own study abroad curriculum
- Senior thesis research
- Internships in Germany
- Between 4-10 months
Multiple opportunities to apply; deadlines vary
German Studies Research Grant
This grant funds short-term research focusing on modern German culture, politics, history, economics, or society.
- Undergraduate (juniors or seniors) and graduate students studying German are eligible to apply
- Candidate must be nominated by department
- Minimum of 2 years of German language study in college
- Minimum of 3 courses in German studies: literature, history, politics, or other field
Multiple opportunities to apply; deadlines on May 1st and November 1st
University Summer Course Grants
- Undergraduate and master's students are eligible to apply
- 3-4 week summer courses (June to September) at German universities focusing on literary, cultural, political, and economic aspect of modern and contemporary Germany
- Courses are only taught in German
- Minimum of 2 years of German language study in college
German Bundestag: International Parliamentary Scholarships
- Students serve as interns to elected representatives in Berlin
- Undergraduates majoring in German, political science, international relations, law, history, or economics
- Some knowledge of German legislative process
- Fluency in German
- The internship takes place over 5 months each year from March 1st to July 31st
Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships
This opportunity provides additional scholarship funding for 40 U.S. undergraduate students per year to study abroad and/or intern in Germany through the Gilman Program. See the Gilman Program page for more details.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
English Teaching Assistantships (ETA)
The ETA program allows students to travel overseas and be placed in a classroom environment to supplement English language instruction and provide native speaker experience. The U.S. Fulbright Program has sent students to over 160 different countries and is open to students of all majors/backgrounds. Students must have a Bachelor's degree by the time of the experience abroad.
Study/Research Awards
Candidates must design a specific proposal for a research project or graduate program abroad. Study/Research Awards are available in 140 different countries around the world; programs and requirements will vary based on the country of interest. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree by the time of the experience.
Gates Cambridge
Gates Cambridge International Scholarship
This opportunity provides full-cost scholarships for students to pursue a graduate degree in any field of study at the University of Cambridge. Those with a commitment to improving the lives of others and with the potential for outstanding leadership will be great candidates. Students should be able to make a strong case for why their proposed graduate degree is important and why it should take place at the University of Cambridge.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) Fellows Program
The Popular Annual Financial Report, or PAFR, Program seeks to connect local governments interested in developing a PAFR for the first time with graduate students looking for practical experience. Together, they work to produce a PAFR that meets the criteria of GFOA’s PAFR Award program while also improving financial transparency and communication for the government. GFOA will provide a stipend to financially support the production of the PAFR.
Applications to the PAFR Program are due six months after a government’s fiscal year end.
Marshall Scholarship Program
Marshall Scholarship
One of the most prestigious scholarships, the Marshall is awarded to top American students for 2-3 years of graduate study in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). The competition is open to students in all fields of study.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF supports research-based graduate study at both the master’s and doctoral levels. Fellows are “expected to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations” in their respective fields.
Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP)
The Graduate Research Fellowship provides 3 years of support for students who are in the early stages of graduate study. (Seniors may apply, but first-year graduate students are typically more successful.) Candidates may be engaged in interdisciplinary studies, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences and engineering, geosciences, life sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Deadlines range from October 27-30th depending on what field you are in.
Economics Program
The Economics Program supports research designed to improve the understanding of the processes and institutions of the U.S. economy and of the world system of which it is a part. This program also strengthens both empirical and theoretical economic analysis as well as the methods for rigorous research on economic behavior. It supports research in almost every area of economics, including econometrics, economic history, environmental economics, finance, industrial organization, international economics, labor economics, macroeconomics, mathematical economics, and public finance. Graduating seniors may apply, but first-year graduate students tend to be more competitive.
Full proposals are accepted any time of the year.
Mathematical Sciences Graduate Internship
The Mathematical Sciences Graduate Internship provides the opportunity for doctoral students to intern at federal national laboratories and research facilities. This first-hand experience of using mathematics in a nonacademic setting is perfect for students who are interested in understanding the real-world application of advanced mathematical and statistical techniques.
Applications are due annually on January 31st.
Rhodes Trust
Rhodes Scholarship
The best known of the prestigious scholarships, the Rhodes Scholarship is awarded to 32 top American students for 2-3 years of graduate study at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. The competition is open to students in all fields of study. Applicants are chosen for their academic achievements as well as "their character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead."
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Consortium Fellowship
This is a merit-based program that pays full tuition for an MBA at one of the business schools participating in the Consortium. The program is committed to diversity and inclusion in American business. When first established, the program targeted African-American men in attempt to bring greater racial diversity to the workplace. The program is now open to candidates who can convincingly demonstrate commitment to the mission of enhancing diversity in business education and leadership.
There are two deadlines: October 15 and January 5
The Rotary Foundation
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Rotary scholarships fund international graduate study and/or research in countries that have Rotary clubs. The purpose is to build understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. This opportunity includes 9 months of full-time study or vocational training that are not intended for language study, therefore candidates should be proficient in the language of the country.
Scholarship value and availability vary depending on local club. Contact your local Rotary club to get started on an application.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Pathways Programs
Undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students are offered internships and job opportunities through the DOE Pathways Programs. Successful completion of an internship while in school may set students up for full-time employment after graduation. This program is also a great way to discover what it's like to be in a federal agency work environment.
Deadlines and specific eligibility requirements differ depending on the opportunity.
DOE STEM
The DOE STEM program aims to build pathways for students to enter the STEM workforce by providing training, education, and engagement opportunities. Opportunities include internships, scholarships, fellowships, graduate research, and more.
Udall Foundation
Native American Graduate Fellowship
Intended for outstanding Native American and Alaska Native graduate students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields, and who are committed to Native health care. This could include health administration, health education, public health, medical practice, policy, research, or related degrees. Fellowships are up to $25,000.
Applications open on January 31st.