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Sometimes the sheer volume of fellowship opportunities can be overwhelming. We’re glad to meet with you and discuss opportunities that match your specific goals and interests. We’ve also compiled this abbreviated listing of scholarship that other UAB students have pursued.

International Fellowships

Gilman Scholarship

Gilman Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship provides funding for fall, spring, and summer semester study abroad programs. Students must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant to apply.

Fulbright US-UK Summer Institute

Fulbright US-UK Summer Institute

This summer study abroad program is designed for first- and second-year students interested in exploring the United Kingdom.

Humanity in Action Fellowship

Humanity in Action Fellowship

The HiA Fellowship is a summer program in Europe or the US to explore national histories of discrimination, resistance, and issues affecting different minority groups today.

William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship

William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship

The Clinton Scholarship funds students to study abroad at the American University of Dubai in the fall, spring, or summer terms.

Boren Scholarship

Boren Scholarship

The Boren Scholarship provides funding for semester or yearlong study abroad. Recipients complete a one-year government service requirement post-graduation.

Freeman ASIA

Freeman ASIA

This program provides funding for students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.

Fulbright Scholarship

Fulbright Scholarship

Fulbright provides grants for international research, study, or teaching English and is open to students from all fields.

Marshall Scholarship

Marshall Scholarship

The Marshall Scholarship funds graduate study at institutions throughout the United Kingdom. Institutional nomination is required.

Rhodes Scholarship

Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship provides full funding for graduate study at Oxford. Institutional nomination is required.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

This program aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. Students receive full funding for graduate study at the University of Cambridge.

Mitchell Scholarship

Mitchell Scholarship

Mitchell Scholars spend a year pursuing graduate study in Ireland.

Domestic Fellowships

 

Goldwater Scholarship

Goldwater Scholarship

The Goldwater Foundation awards scholarships to college students who intend to pursue research careers in science, math, and engineering (including psychology).

*Institutional Nomination is required.

National Science Foundation – Research Experience for Undergraduates

National Science Foundation – Research Experience for Undergraduates

NSF REU provides supplements and funding for undergraduates to pursue research at pre-approved sites both nationally and internationally.

Beinecke Scholarship

Beinecke Scholarship

The Beinecke Scholarship provides funding for students planning to pursue graduate school in the arts, humanities or social sciences.

*Institutional Nomination is required.

Truman Scholarship

Truman Scholarship

The Truman Scholarship funds graduate school for ambitious young leaders interested in the field of public service.

*Institutional Nomination is required.

Amgen Scholarship

Amgen Scholarship

This scholarship funds students to work full-time on independent research under a research scientist in the U.S. or Asia.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

This program funds graduate education at Stanford University (including professional school) and is open to students from all fields and nationalities.

*Institutional Nomination is required.

National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowship Program

National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowship Program

NSF GRFP provides full funding for research-based graduate study in STEM fields.

Did you know?

UAB set a new institutional Fulbright record in 2020. Eight students were selected as Fulbright Finalists, and two were named Alternates.

Did you know?

UAB set a new institutional Fulbright record in 2020. Eight students were selected as Fulbright Finalists, and two were named Alternates.