Welcome to the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships

Our Mission Statement: The Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships, located within the Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE), provides support for undergraduates, graduate students, and GVSU alumni to pursue inter/nationally competitive fellowships in all majors or areas of study. Many awards we support warmly encourage applications from underrepresented students in higher education. We welcome alumni and work frequently with alumni applicants.

Our office is here to:

  • Work with qualified students and alumni to identify awards best suited to their goals
  • Help students develop an action plan for long-term goals (encouraging them to participate in study abroad, pursue second language acquisition, engage in sustained, effective volunteer service, take on leadership roles, engage in undergraduate research, and more)
  • Help students identify high-impact fellowship and competitive internship opportunities that enhance workforce readiness
  • Help fellowship applicants navigate the application process in order to produce the most competitive proposals possible
  • Provide intensive advising and feedback on drafts of application essays

 

How to Apply - Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu)

The Blog Spot! Blogs by GVSU Fellowship Recipients

Faith in Spain (Faith Kidd '24, Fulbright ETA-Spain)

Kobe Wright '25

Kobe Wright '24 Freeman-Asia recipient studying in Japan.

Kobe Wright '25 (Film and Video). Kobe received the Freeman-Asia Scholarship for study in Japan in Fall 2023. In the course of this semester, Kobe's self-confidence and cross-cultural communicative skills increased as he studied Japanese, immersed himself in his host culture, formed new friendships and found inspiration for his career as an artist. In 2025, Kobe received the JET fellowship to teach English in Japan! Congratulations to you, Kobe!

The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. 


Events

GVSU Faculty Fulbright Scholar Panel and Information Session (Friday, Feb. 13, 2026)

February 13, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Are you preparing for an upcoming sabbatical or other form of leave? Intrigued by the idea of a Fulbright Scholar or Fulbright Specialist award and eager to learn more? Join this Fulbright Scholar...

Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session

February 19, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more! For more Information...

Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session

March 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more! For more Information...

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Upcoming Deadlines

Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars Program (MICHHERS) Deadline

February 12, 2026 All Day

The University of Michigan invites outstanding individuals to apply for the Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars Program (MICHHERS). This program is designed to encourage rising seniors,...

American Councils: Language Study Initiatives: Summer Study Deadline

February 15, 2026 All Day

Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP) Summer Deadline One of the longest-running and most respected Russian language and cultural immersion programs, RLASP combines intensive...

American Councils: Overseas Professional and Intercultural Training (OPIT) Summer Program Deadline

February 15, 2026 All Day

OPIT gives students the substantive overseas professional experience and intercultural skills demanded by today's global market. English-language internships are available in a wide range of fields,...

Biological Interactions Summer Research Program Deadline

February 15, 2026 All Day

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Biological Interactions Summer Research Program is now accepting applications! They are looking for undergraduate students who are interested in an immersive,...

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