Office of Fellowship Advising

A fellowship or award is a scholarship that can fund you to do exciting things that will enhance your college experience and more! A fellowship can enrich your college experience with opportunities such as:

Conduct Research in Your Field

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Serve Your Community

Study Abroad

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Attend Graduate School

Fulbright Top Producer 2024-2025

Fordham Recognized as a Fulbright Top Producer for Second Year in a Row

With 15 awardees in 2024-2025, Fordham has again been recognized by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as a Top Producing Institution -- a result of the wrap-around support our faculty and advisors provide. Our 15 alumni are serving as cultural ambassadors in 12 countries on four continents, from Ghana to the Slovak Republic to Taiwan!

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Everyone Can Apply

Are you active in an extracurricular club or activity? Are you passionate about creating positive change in your community?

Everyone can apply–undergraduates and graduate students, alumni, academic achievers and enthusiastic learners, dedicated leaders and energetic volunteers. Eligibility varies by fellowship and there is a wide range of awards available, addressing a variety of subjects that attract a variety of students. You don't have to be at the top of your class to receive an award.

And the process of applying itself is valuable. You will learn how to write about yourself and articulate your plans for the future–skills that will help you apply for internships, jobs and/or graduate school later.

Due Dates

Thursday June 17 - Rhodes/Marshall candidacy due date

Wednesday July 1 - Fulbright first campus due date

Monday August 3 - Fulbright second campus due date

Tuesday October 6 - Fulbright national due date

Events

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We’re Here to Help We will guide you through the entire process Whether that’s searching for a fellowship that fits your goals; drafting application essays; or preparing for interviews with selection committees. It's our job to make sure you have all the support you need.

Start Early It’s never too early to get started You’ll want plenty of time to prepare your application and increase your chances of receiving an award, so contact us now! Click here to access our Intake Form.

A-Z List Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities Click here to access our full listing.

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