Fellowships for Business and Economics Graduates
Available Fellowships by Granting Agency
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
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.
Government Finance Officers Association Scholarships
Scholarships awarded for graduate study in accounting, public administration, finance, business administration, or related fields. The scholarships vary in terms of requirements for public service following graduation. Graduate or upper-level undergraduate (senior) students interested in pursuing a career in state or local government finance are encouraged to apply.
The Popular Annual Financial Report, or PAFR, Program seeks to connect local governments interested in developing a PAFR for the first time with a 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.
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 15th-18th 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.
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.
Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Based on financial need, this fellowship supports graduate work by those historically underrepresented in the foreign service but is open to all. Appropriate fields include public policy, international affairs, public administration, business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages. Candidate’s must enroll in a two-year master’s program and, following graduation, work for a minimum of three years as a foreign service officer.
Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship
This fellowship supports two years of graduate school for students interested in pursuing careers in international relations and/or the foreign service. Applications from "members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need” are encouraged. Appropriate fields include public policy, international affairs, public administration, business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages. After completing the master’s degree, candidates are expected to work for a minimum of three years as a foreign service officer.
Udall Scholarship
Udall Scholarships
Tribal Policy
For Native American or Alaska Native college students currently in their sophomore or junior year who have demonstrated commitment to participation in cultural activities and service to their community. Best for those working towards a career that will enable them to make a difference in their tribe or for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Native Health Care
For Native American or Alaska Native college students currently in their sophomore or junior year interested in improving health care practice and delivery to Indigenous territories or contributing to health care policy and research.
Environment
For all college sophomores or juniors interested in conservation, environmental stewardship, or environmental policy who have demonstrated commitment to the environment through participation in campus activities or service to their community. Best for those working towards a career that will enable them to address environmental issues on a local, national, or global scale.
Winners are awarded up to $7,000 for eligible academic expenses and networking opportunities.