Georgia Tech awards and coordinates numerous student fellowships – varying in value from a few hundred dollars that may be awarded on top of other funding such as an assistantship, to full fellowships that cover tuition, fees and pay a stipend.
Institute-level fellowships are managed by the Office of Graduate Education and paid via the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid and the Office of the Bursar. Most fellowships are awarded and nominated internally by schools, not by Graduate Education nor the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. There are also many school-level fellowships which are handled separately by individual academic departments.
The Office of Graduate Education administers institute-funded fellowships such as the President’s Fellowship and the Georgia Tech Institute Fellowship, and many others. For example, we manage externally funded programs such as the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Ford Foundation and Department of Energy fellowships. We work with colleges to facilitate internal competitions for ARCS Foundation Atlanta scholars, and nomination processes for Dolores Zohrab Liebmann, Gilliam fellowship for Advanced Study and Schmidt Science Fellows. We also work with Academic Deans from individual Colleges to facilitate selection processes for donor-initiated fellowships.
The following information is meant to help you better understand the fellowship and funding opportunities available to you.
Fellowships vs. Scholarships
Fellowships:
- Usually awarded for doctoral research.
- Merit-based; not need-based.
- Funding is typically meant to be used for tuition and fees but is sometimes discretionary for student awardees to use as they see fit.
- Often come with a stipend.
Scholarships:
- Awarded to students based on academic achievements, financial need, or a combination of both.
- Usually merit-based; sometimes need-based.
- Generally, funding must be applied directly to tuition and other related expenses.
- Do not include stipends.
Fellowship Opportunities
There are a variety of fellowship opportunities available to graduate students. The awards listed in this section are only a selection of those available.
Unless otherwise noted, many of the awards listed in this section are open only to U.S. citizens and/or U.S. residents. It is challenging for international students to secure fellowships because many are funded by the U.S. government and/or come with a U.S. citizenship requirement.
Be sure to search online utilizing the resources and databases below and ask professionals in your field for additional options.
NSF GRFP Applicants and Awardees
If you are interested in applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) or if you have already received this fellowship, please consult the following:
- Guidance for Those Applying to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (PDF)
- NSF GRFP Eligibility Quiz
- Important Information for All NSF GRFP Fellows (New and Current) (PDF)
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All Disciplines
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship | Funds advanced education and graduate study; open to all disciplines. Students may not apply directly but must be nominated by Georgia Tech via internal submission. | December/January |
| Laura Bassi Scholarship | Provides editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed; scholarships open to every discipline. | Rolling; 3 per year, Winter, Spring, Summer |
Education & Humanities
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Knowles Science Teaching Fellowships for STEM High School Teachers | Supports early-career, high school mathematics and science teachers. For more information, contact Susan Belmonte, susan.belmonte@cetl.gatech.edu. | |
| National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program | Supports scholars undertaking research relevant to the improvement of education. | October |
| National Endowment for the Humanities | Supports individuals pursuing advanced research in the humanities. | April |
| Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Doctoral & Dissertation Awards | The SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program offers two awards to students who are pursuing Ph.D.s and plan to become college and university professors. |
For Immigrants and Children of Immigrants
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| P.D. Soros Fellowship for New Americans | 30 fellowships will be available for immigrants and children of immigrants. Each fellow receives up to $90,000 over two years. |
For International Students
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| China Scholarship Council Graduate Scholarship Program | Up to 70 scholarships will be available for Ph.D. study to candidates who are citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of applying for entry for the academic year. |
| Domenica Rea D’Onofrio Fellowship | Student must be a native and Italian citizen, and a graduate of an accredited Italian undergraduate institution of higher learning. Preference is given to students from Pomigliano D'Arco, Naples Italy; the University of Naples, Italy; or the region of Campania, Italy. Disbursements are administered by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. For questions, email grad.ask@grad.gatech.edu |
| Russian Global Education Program | Funds full-time post-graduate studies for Russian citizens in the areas of science, engineering, medicine, education and management in social sphere. |
For Underrepresented and Minority Students
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Public Policy Fellowship Program | December | |
| Ford Foundation Fellowships | Must be committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in the U.S. | |
| GEM Master’s and Ph.D. Fellowships for Underrepresented Students | Must be in engineering or computer science program at the time of application. | January |
| Goizueta Foundation Fellowship at Georgia Tech | To attract and promote exceptional graduate students of Hispanic/Latinx origin who are interested in pursuing their Ph.D. at Georgia Tech. | March |
| GT UCEM PhD Scholar Application | Open to Georgia Tech Ph.D. students who are U.S. citizens in the College of Engineering, College of Computing, or College of Sciences. | August 8th, 2022 |
| NIH Diversity Predoctoral Fellowship | Fellowship support for research training in the biomedical research workforce. |
For Women
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| AAUW International | Available for graduate and postgraduate studies. | November 15 |
| Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship | For women in technology. | |
| IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme | For women in the nuclear field. Provides highly motivated female students with scholarships for master's programs and an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the International Atomic Energy Agency. | September 30 |
| PEO Scholarship | Application is made through the student’s graduate coordinator, who must nominate the student. The $15,000 scholarship is for advanced women graduate students who are enrolled in a doctoral-level degree program, and who are U.S. citizens and within two years of completing an academic program (with at least one full academic year remaining). The scholarship is not need-based. |
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Georgia Tech Institute-Funded Fellowships
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| President’s Fellowship | Offered annually to a select number of highly qualified U.S. citizens or permanent residents who pursue doctoral degrees. |
| Georgia Tech Institute Fellowship | Georgia Tech's most prestigious fellowship for graduate students; awarded to a small, select number of President's Fellowship recipients. |
Government & Policy
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships | Provides opportunities for outstanding scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about federal policymaking while using their knowledge and skills to address today’s most pressing societal challenges. |
| Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship | Designed to engage early career individuals in the analytical processes that inform U.S. science and technology policy. Fellows spend 12 weeks at the National Academies in Washington, D.C., learning about science and technology policy, and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. |
| Georgia Tech Federal Jackets Fellowship | Taken one of the following courses prior to applying for program: HIST 2111, 2112, POL 1101, INTA 1200, PUBP 3000 or its equivalent. Open to graduate students in all majors. Must be a returning student and enrolled in classes for the semester following your internship. |
| Presidential Management Fellowship | The federal government's flagship leadership development program for advanced degree holders across all academic disciplines. |
Human/Environmental Health
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | Provides Ph.D. students with grants and opportunities in health services research. | |
| Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist Fellowship | For relevant Ph.D. or Master’s degree graduates with cross-functional exposure to commercial, clinical development and project management, health outcomes, medical affairs and regulatory affairs aspects of drug development. | September |
| Interdisciplinary and Health & Environment Leadership Development (IHE-LeaD) at Georgia Tech | For those working in a field related to human health and/or environmental health, or any closely related field that aims to translate evidence-based data into public action. | May |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Additional information available at NIH Graduate Partnerships Program. |
Language Study
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Boren Fellowships for Graduate Students | For those interested in adding a foreign language component to their graduate education. Please reference eligibility requirements. | January |
| Critical Language Scholarship Program | Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. | |
| Fulbright Program, Critical Language Enhancement Award | Available in some languages in some countries. |
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility, Rehabilitation, and Movement Science (ARMS) Fellowship | An interdisciplinary traineeship program in human-centered robotics. | |
| Apple AI/ML Scholars | For those advancing the field of machine learning and AI. Student must be nominated by Georgia Tech via internal submission. | September |
| ARCS Scholar Award | PhD students who show exceptional promise of making a significant contribution to the worldwide advancement of science and technology. Student/Adviser are selected by Georgia Tech via internal submission. | September |
| Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship | Open to first-year graduate students. | |
| Department of Energy Science Graduate Student Research Program |
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| Google PhD Fellowship | Recognizes outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Student must be nominated by Georgia Tech via internal submission. | September |
| Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity | Fellowship for graduate students pursuing broad areas of STEM (mathematics, chemistry, computer science, data science, physics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, biomedical engineering, etc.). Provides an opportunity to do a paid internship at national laboratories like NSA or NIST. | December |
| Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship | Open to first-year graduate students intending to pursue a Ph.D. | |
| HHMI Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study | For adviser-student pairs who work in biomedical sciences, life sciences, or biological questions in related disciplines. Student/Adviser must be nominated by Georgia Tech via internal submission. | September |
| IBM Fellowship Awards Program | Student must be nominated by doctoral faculty. This award is open to international students. | October |
| Meta Research PhD Fellowship | Supports doctoral students engaged in innovative research in areas related to computer science and engineering. No citizenship restrictions. | September |
| National Defense Science and Engineering Grants | December | |
| National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) | Open to first-year graduate students or first-semester second year students in STEM majors. See above for further resources – including guidance for those applying; eligibility quiz and information for new and current NSF GRFP fellows. | October |
| Quad Fellowship | For exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master’s and doctoral students in STEM to study in the United States. | June |
| Schmidt Science Fellows | For recent PhD graduates who wish to pursue a research pivot representing a genuine and innovative disciplinary departure from their PhD studies. Student must be nominated by Georgia Tech via internal submission. | May |
| Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Fellowships | Funding from the Department of Defense (DOD) for STEM master’s or Ph.D. students. Requires DOD work for each year funded. | December |
Study Abroad
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Scholarship | One-year of study at the University of Cambridge for an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) or MASt (Master of Advanced Study) | Nominations: November |
| Confucius China Studies Program | For Sinology, China Studies, or related humanity and social sciences work at one of 15 Chinese Universities. Open to students who are not Chinese citizens. | February 28 |
| Fulbright Awards | Apply while working on master’s degree or in the early stages of working on your Ph.D. (first three years of the program). Open to all fields. See the Career Center website for more information. | Campus deadline:
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| Gates Cambridge Scholarship | To-do full-time study at the University of Cambridge for Ph.D., MPhil/MLitt, or one year postgraduate course | Varies |
| Marshall Sherfield Fellowships | Complete a one or two-year postdoc anywhere in the United Kingdom (UK). Must have letter of invitation and a minimum 3.7 GPA for all degrees separately. Must be in STEM field. | Apply in early October the fall before completing a Ph.D. |
| Rhodes Scholarship | Full financial support to pursue degree(s) at the University of Oxford in the UK Age limit 24 or age 28 if undergrad degree earned within last two years | October |
Transportation
| Fellowship Name | Description/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program | Open to international students if their bachelor’s degree is from a U.S. institution. |
Fellowships Databases
Georgia Tech Fellowships Database
Most fellowships are largely tied to doctoral research, and many are heavily focused on STEM disciplines. There are more limited fellowship and funding options for master’s level students and programs. If you are a master’s level student, or are considering a master’s level program, you may be more likely to secure a fellowship if you are pursuing a research-based master’s degree.
We recommend students to explore fellowship opportunities available for a wide range of degree levels, disciplines, program types, etc., by accessing the Georgia Tech fellowship database.
Peer Institution Fellowship Databases
Peer institutions offer fellowship databases which students can use to filter by your circumstances and interests. Please disregard those opportunities that are specific to enrollment at those universities.
Other External Fellowship Databases
- PIVOT Funding Database
- Opportunities for all disciplines and project types.
- Create an account to save searches and receive funding alerts. View instructions on how to create an account.
- Georgia Tech Library regularly offers workshops on how to use Pivot effectively. Keep an eye out for the next workshop on the Library events page.
- Institute for Broadening Participation STEM Programs Fellowship Search
- Opportunities aimed at increasing diversity and underrepresented minority representation.
- Zintellect.com
- Research internships, fellowships, and scholarships funded by the government and private sector organizations.
Fellowship Announcements
- Many fellowships are internally selected or nominated by a student’s faculty advisor or department.
- Graduate Education will circulate announcements to specific academic units, entire colleges, or campuswide.
- Some competitions will be listed within Georgia Tech’s InfoReady Review platform.
- Other announcements will first be circulated to the Graduate Coordinator’s email distribution list and then forwarded to students, as applicable.
- Students are also notified of funding opportunities via announcements in the biweekly GradBuzz e-newsletter that goes out to all currently enrolled graduate students.
Preparing Fellowship Applications
- Once you begin the fellowship application process, the Communication Center is a great resource.
- Contact the Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional Advising unit for help with locating additional fellowship opportunities and preparing applications.
- See the Fellowships Writing Resources Dropbox folder (GT login required) for workshop recordings, presentation slides, and more resources from the Georgia Tech Director of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Services.