Graduate/Post-Commencement/Alumni Opportunities

One of the categories of ‘fellowship’ (and the one people tend to think of when they think of ‘fellowships’) is focused upon opportunities students apply for in their junior year (Truman) or senior year (everything else) and then, if awarded, engage in after graduation. Depending upon the opportunity, GVSU alumni are also eligible - do reach out if you are a year or more ‘out’ from graduation and interested in pursuing a Fulbright, Peace Corps, Payne, Rangel, Pickering or other fellowship. We work often with alumni applicants. Many awards seek applicants who have significant gap experiences in leadership and service between commencement and advanced study or other form of fellowship experience. These opportunities can be life-changing! You will see some of these opportunities listed below, linked to the actual funding organization. Note that there are many more opportunities available than are highlighted here.

Graduate Post-Commencement Fellowships

Inter/nationally competitive fellowships for graduate study

Rhodes Scholarship (graduate study at Oxford)
Gates-Cambridge Scholarship (graduate study at Cambridge)
Home - Marshall Scholarships (graduate study in the UK)
Scholarships | Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities (ox.ac.uk) (graduate study in the humanities at Oxford)
The Hertz Fellowship | Fannie and John Hertz Foundation and see Eligibility and Benefits | Fannie and John Hertz Foundation (STEM fields)
Knight-Hennessy Scholars (cultivates and supports a multidisciplinary and multicultural community of graduate students from across Stanford University)
Harry S. Truman Scholarship (apply as a junior for support in your senior year and beyond)
US Fulbright Program - Home Page (fulbrightonline.org) (one of the Fulbright tracks, the S/R) is a funded year of master's level study at a university outside of the U.S.)
Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program (State Department)
Payne International Development Fellowship (USAID)
Thomas R. P ickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship (State Department)
Login | Foreign Agricultural Service Diversity Fellowship Program (fasdiversityfellowship.org)
Home - FAIT Fellowship (Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship)
William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship | Programs | The Washington Center (twc.edu) (State Department)
Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars Program (MICHHERS) » Rackham Graduate School: University of Michigan (umich.edu) (a summer program in the humanities at the University of Michigan
Boren Fellowship Program (funding for immersive, long-term, on-site study of a critical need language while in graduate school)
Huayu Enrichment Scholarship - Main (tw.org) (for study of Mandarin in Taiwan)
Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship (phikappaphi.org) (Apply to the GVSU Phi Kappa Phi committee; the committee selects a nominee from GVSU to forward to the national competition)
Scholarships | Rotary International (the Rotary Global Scholarship for graduate study abroad and the Peace Fellowship for alumni with experience in peace and justice work)
Welcome to the Ontario Student Assistance Program:Ontario Graduate Scholarship (gov.on.ca) (for study at a university in Ontario, Canada)
OAS :: Scholarships (Organization of American States) - for graduate study in one of the OAS member states (other than your own)
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for U.S. Citizens | Embassy of Japan in the United States of America (emb-japan.go.jp)
Japan Student Services Organization | JASSO
The Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship Program - U.S.-Japan Council (usjapancouncil.org)
Study Scholarship - DAAD Office New York (for study in Germany)
Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships 2024 | Policy | Higher Education Authority (hea.ie)
Fellowships & Grants - The American-Scandinavian Foundation (amscan.org) (see particularly Grants and Awards for Americans - ASF (amscan.org))
Graduate Education Fund - American Australian Association
Fellowships for Americans – BAEF (for graduate study in Belgium)
Graduate Students - American Indian Graduate Center (aigcs.org)

Inter/nationally competitive internships and fellowships within government, NGOs, think tanks and businesses (the New York Times, for example)

A key resource for anyone seeking internships in government - this is a searchable database for all federal internships (!) - Federal Internship Finder • Go Government (and you can filter for 'fellowships' as well)
Find a Program | The Washington Center (twc.edu) (MANY internships - browse their program page!)
Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program • Go Government
Smithsonian - for graduate students and faculty: Fellowships at the Smithsonian | Office of Academic Appointments and Internships (si.edu) (including STEM-oriented opportunities)
Luce Scholars | The Henry Luce Foundation (hluce.org) (a leadership program with internships in Asia - "in any given year, Luce Scholars are living and working throughout Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia. They are in big cities and small villages, working in such diverse fields as public health, the arts, economic development, environmental science, and many more, contributing their talents to NGOs, government agencies, private companies, universities, think tanks, and museums.)
FAO Schwarz Fellowship (internship in non-profit social change and leadership; students should apply in their senior year)
Federal Diversity Internship Initiative | Programs | The Washington Center (twc.edu)
Public Policy Fellowship Program - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship – Celebrating 30 Years of Providing Opportunities for Tomorrow's Leaders in Peace and Security
James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (international affairs - prestigious internships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) (ehlsprogram.org) (immersive career preparation for federal service for critical-need language heritage speakers)
ICWA (Institute of Current World Affairs)
Coro Fellowship (public service internship and leadership institute in U.S.)
Humanity in Action (international social justice, public service, human rights)
Mission - CLIMATE CORPS (fellowships in California, North Carolina and Washington)
Global Sustainability Scholars (gsscholar.org) (for recent college graduates)
Fellowship - Meridian Institute
El Pomar Fellowship (elpomar.org)
Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship » Congressional Hunger Center (Peace Corps service is fantastic preparation for this fellowship - just FYI!)
Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship » Congressional Hunger Center
Internships/Fellowships - Careers (state.gov)
Internships at the Smithsonian | Office of Internship Programs (si.edu) (GVSU has alumni at the Smithsonian!)
Consular Fellows Program (US Department of State)
FEMA Corps | FEMA.gov (see also AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps | AmeriCorps)
The Millenium Challenge Corporation (an independent federal agency) Careers (mcc.gov) - Internships & Recent Graduates: MCC offers student employment opportunities through the Pathways Program, including the Internship Program, the Recent Graduates Program, and the Presidential Management Fellows Program and Post-Secondary Student hiring authority.
Student/Internship Programs | U.S. Department of the Treasury (including a Junior Fellows program for recent college graduates
Internship Program | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov)
Internship at DOL | U.S. Department of Labor
Internships | U.S. Department of Commerce
Student Internships Program Overview - HUD | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates | US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Internships and Recent Graduate Opportunities (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov); see also Work With Us - Youth & Young Adult Programs (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) and RLC Internships and Fellowships - Research Learning Centers (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Department of Defense internships
NSA | Students | Intelligence Careers
Students and Interns | FBIJOBS (including internships at FBI Detroit)
Work With IRI | International Republican Institute (many internships in Washington DC in the field of international relations)
Internships - Global Ties U.S: Global Ties U.S. (globaltiesus.org) (fantastic internships for students and grads interested in diplomacy and foreign service; many internships in DC with this State Department affiliated NGO)
IREX Careers and Internships (for students interested in international relations/ international policy/global development)
IIE Careers (international education/international relations/global justice and security)
Smithsonian internships
Internships | United Nations Development Programme (undp.org)
Woodrow Wilson Center Internships
Newsroom Fellowship Program | The New York Times Company (nytco.com)
Apply for the Class of 2024 - Venture For America (A two-year Fellowship program for early-career professionals who are interested in entrepreneurship, job creation, and careers at startups in one of 13 cities)
Challenge Detroit (a yearlong, full-time, paid job that comes with the unique opportunity to contribute in Detroit, develop as a leader, grow your career, connect with mentors and build relationships with diverse, innovative, community-minded leaders, thinkers and doers)
Urban Leaders Fellowship (summer internship for recent graduates)
Oscar Mayer - Wienermobile | Kraft Heinz (yes, becoming a 'hotdogger' is a great fellowship opportunity for recent graduates who majored in public relations, marketing, communications or journalism)
and many more
An excellent resource as you explore federal jobs and internships: Find the Right Federal Agency for You • Go Government
A quick link to International Organization Careers (State Department):International Organizations (IO) - Careers (state.gov)
FSO Career Tracks - Careers (state.gov)
A quick link to Internship Opportunities for Students with the U.S. Intelligence Community: United States Intelligence Community Internship Opportunities for Students (borenawards.org)
A quick link to USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | Students & recent graduates - THIS is the way to get started as you apply for federal jobs!

Teaching and research abroad and in the U.S.

Study and research in Germany - DAAD (STEM and more)
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals - Cultural Vistas (fall classes and homestay; spring internship in your career field; open to all disciplines, including STEM)
Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) and S/R (Study/Research) programs
English Program in Korea (EPIK)
Teaching Jobs in the United Arab Emirates with MOE - Footprints (footprintsrecruiting.com)
Teach English Abroad and Change Happens (TEACH) Fellowship in Taiwan | IIE - The Power of International Education
English Open Doors Program in Chile
JET (Japanese Exchange and Teaching) Program
North American Language and Culture Assistants Program NALCAP - Estados Unidos | Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional (educacionyfp.gob.es)
- See also Language Assistants program in Spain: Teach English with Meddeas and Teach English Abroad | Teach in Spain (rvfinternational.com)
ConversaSpain | Teach English in Spain at Public Schools (also a Ministry of Education program: recipients receive a stipend plus support in placement and in-country orientation; the program does require fees, like CIEE)
Teach and Learn with Georgia
Teach English at the American Home in Vladimir, Russia (ah33.ru)
Teach for Thailand
Teaching Assistant Program in France - United States (tapif.org)
U.S. Teaching Assistantships at Austrian Secondary Schools
Central European Teaching Program – Cultural Immersion Through Teaching (cetp.info) (Hungary and Central Europe generally)
Teach English Abroad | English Teaching Jobs Overseas | CIEE (excellent program and organization; requires fees)
Service Year | Gap Year | City Year
Home | Teach For America
and more (please note that there are *many* opportunities for international engagement - teaching, volunteering, interning, studying, working - beyond the competitive fellowship opportunities listed here; see Meaningful Travel Starts Here | GoAbroad.com or Discover Meaningful Programs Abroad | Read Reviews, Go Overseas to explore more widely, and don't hesitate to talk with me as well as with advisors in the Padnos International Center about your interest in international experiences)

Service within and beyond the US

Peace Corps
Princeton in Africa (for a good overview of the Princeton in Africa program, and by extension all of the Princeton-In programs, see The Ultimate Guide to Winning a Princeton in Africa Fellowship | ProFellow)
Princeton in Latin America | Engaging Our World for the Better (pila-princeton.org)
Princeton In Asia
Luce Scholars | The Henry Luce Foundation (hluce.org) (a leadership program with internships in Asia - "in any given year, Luce Scholars are living and working throughout Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia. They are in big cities and small villages, working in such diverse fields as public health, the arts, economic development, environmental science, and many more, contributing their talents to NGOs, government agencies, private companies, universities, think tanks, and museums.)
AmeriCorps
Women at Risk International
Red Cross Volunteers
AmeriCorps - Cherry Health
AmeriCorps - Advise MI (Michigan College Access Network)
Episcopal Service Corps
Home - YMCA International - World Alliance of YMCAs (Teaching English Abroad and more) - The international opportunities tend to be organized country by country (so, YMCA Colombia, for example: Travel to Colombia, volunteer, and teach English with the YMCA | Go Overseas and Volunteer and Empower Young People with the YMCA Colombia 2022)
DNR - Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps / AmeriCorps positions
Sierra Club Internships
Global Sustainability Scholars (competitive, continuous 3-summer program)
Her Farm Nepal (summer internships at a non-profit cooperative)
Operation Crossroads Africa
Omprakash: ethical and educational global engagement
ELI: Travel with a Purpose: Volunteer service abroad
Volunteer Abroad in 14 Countries. (globalvolunteers.org)
Cross Cultural Solutions | Volunteer Forever
International Volunteer HQ | IVHQ | Most Trusted & Affordable
Volunteer Abroad Opportunities With Volunteering Solutions | Most Affordable
Projects Abroad
VIA Indonesia (summer programs and internships)
Jobs, Volunteering, Grad Schools, and More - Idealist

For more possibilities for service (for alumni, graduate students and undergraduates, see Roadmap to Fellowships - Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu)

STEM Fellowships

NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program (GRFP)
Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (Postbac IRTA/CRTA) - Training Programs in the Biomedical Sciences - Office of Intramural Training & Education at the National Institutes of Health (nih.gov) (for college graduates preparing for graduate school)
Global Sustainability Scholars (gsscholar.org) (for recent college graduates)
Fellowship Opportunities | Bioethics (nih.gov) (post-bacc and post-doc two-year fellowships)
The Hertz Fellowship | Fannie and John Hertz Foundation and see Eligibility and Benefits | Fannie and John Hertz Foundation (STEM fields)
A key resource for anyone seeking internships in government, including STEM-focused departments and agencies - this is a searchable database for all federal internships (!) - Federal Internship Finder • Go Government (and you can filter for 'fellowships' as well)
Research Internships - VAI (Van Andel Institute)
SCGSR How to Apply | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC) (osti.gov)
DoD NDSEG Fellowship Program - Home Page (sysplus.com)
GFSD - Graduate Fellowships for Stem Diversity (stemfellowships.org)
Home | National Institutes of Health Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program (nih.gov)
NOAA student opportunities database | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (a fantastic database)
Quad Fellowship by Schmidt Futures
National Fellowship Program - Graduate Women In Science (gwis.org)
GEM Fellowship Program – GEM Fellowship (for underrepresented students in STEM fields)
Home - FAIT Fellowship (Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship)
Login | Foreign Agricultural Service Diversity Fellowship Program (fasdiversityfellowship.org)
DoD - SMART Scholarship
USDA National Resources Conservation Service - student and recent graduate programs
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ORISE Internship/Research Participation Programs at EPA
List of all current ORISE research opportunities at EPA
NIST Graduate Student Measurement Science and Engineering (GMSE) Fellowship Program | NIST
Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Argonne National Laboratory Graduate Programs
U.S. Department of Defense Internship & Fellowship Programs
NASA - Internships and Fellowships
Student opportunities | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa.gov)
NSA | Students | Intelligence Careers
Student and Recent Graduate Programs | NRCS (usda.gov)
Internships | USDA
NIH Summer Internship Program
Research Fellowships and Scholarships | US EPA
Fellowships and Training Opportunities Home Page | CDC
Natural Resources: Directory of Internships, Research Opportunities, Scholarships & Fellowships (pathwaystoscience.org)
Pathways To Science | Increasing Diversity in STEM

Health Professions Fellowships

Health Professions Service and Volunteer Opportunities (Domestic and International)

Peace Corps - What Volunteers Do (peacecorps.gov)
Project Horseshoe Farm Fellowship - Major community health fellowship in Alabama
AmeriCorps - Cherry Health
let the world CHANGE you | Child Family Health International (cfhi.org)
Global Health Corps
Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (summer international health fellowship program for undergraduates)
ArchaeoTek (human osteology and bioarchaeology research workshop and field school opportunities in Romania)
Pre-Med Fellowships in India - Comprehensive Rural Health Project (Jamked) (candidates must be admitted to medical school, which they would defer for a year upon this award)
Internships & Fellowships - Association of American Indian Physicians
Ecela: Spanish & Medicine in Peru and Chile
Shadow Doctors in Italy
Uganda Village Project Summer Internships
Global Semesters: Summer Programs in Cyprus (pre-med; health studies at Nicosia University)
Operation Wallacea: Conservation Research Through Academic Partnerships (with pre-med program options)
FHI 360 (non profit global health organization)
Doctors without Borders / Medicins sans Frontieres

Journalism

Internships and Early Career Opportunities | The New York Times Company (nytco.com)
100+ journalism internships and fellowships - Poynter (aggregator page from the Poynter Institute with many links)
Fellowship Listings (journalismjobs.com) (another good aggregator site for journalism fellowships)
Fellowships & Annual Programs - NYU Journalism
Fellowships | The GroundTruth Project
Higher Education Media Fellowship - Institute for Citizens and Scholars
Exclusive Fellowships and Internships | Columbia Journalism School
Fellowships — ProPublica
CNN Diversity Fellowship – Online News Association (journalists.org)
Knight Science Journalism @MIT
US Fulbright Program - Fulbright-National Geographic Fellowship (fulbrightonline.org)
NPR Reflect America Fellowship Application and Program Information : NPR

Opportunities in the Arts

LITERARY ARTS

MEDIA & FILM

PERFORMING ARTS

VISUAL ARTS

Fellowships and Scholarships for Professional Study (Law and Engineering)

Law School Scholarships and Grants | LSAC
Funding and Research Opportunities in Engineering (pathwaystoscience.org)
NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) (nationalacademies.org) - National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
Engineers without Borders

Resources and Additional Opportunities

The Astrea Lesbian Foundation for Social justice: Astrea Lesbian Visual Arts Fund
United Nations Careers and Internships
NGOAbroad: International Careers and Volunteering
United States Institute of Peace
World Affairs Councils of America (internship opportunities at the regional Councils level)
Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program (food security, nutrition, natural resource management, women's empowerment)
Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program (social justice program in leadership training, in U.S.)
Peace and Collaborative Development Network
Human Rights Careers
Human Rights Job Board
Amnesty International Internships
International Rescue Committee Internship Program
Human Rights Watch Internships
United Nations Development Program
U.S. Think Tanks - Think Tank Search - Research Guides at Harvard Library
Jobs, Volunteering, Grad Schools, and More - Idealist

Other Resources

Gabrielle Bogataj ’22 (Film and Video Production). Gabrielle received the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) fellowship for the 2023-2024 academic year. Through NALCAP, Gabrielle had the opportunity to move to Madrid, Spain, and teach secondary students English. Her time in Madrid has allowed her to experience a new culture, learn a new language, and develop skills that will last a lifetime.

The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) is the flagship program of the Education Office of Spain. NALCAP enables American college students and graduates - who are native-like speakers of English - to partner with elementary and secondary schools in Spain to bolster language programs as language assistants (TAs) under the supervision and guidance of teachers in Spain.

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