The lists in the right sidebar are of external scholarship and fellowship programs available to graduate students. The lists are organized according to the programs available at CGU, but students should check all lists and sections for any applicable fellowships or grants. Please be aware that most of the funding opportunities are highly competitive, and that application deadlines vary throughout the year. Most of the listings include hyperlinks for more information. These are not exhaustive lists. Please check with your respective school for funding opportunities that may be available within the department.
Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA), Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship (May Deadline)
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to STEM field/hard sciences full-time students (women and minority students), enrolled in at least their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses, currently pursuing a graduate degree at any accredited academic institution in the United States and living in the United States in an eligible major that supports the mission of AFCEA Educational Foundation. U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. The scholarship funding is restricted to tuition and course-related expenses. For more information: https://www.afcea.org/shrader-graduate-diversity
The BHW Group, Women in STEM Academic Scholarship (April 15 Deadline) The BHW Group offers a scholarship of $3,000 for women who are pursuing an undergraduate or a master’s degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the current school year. For more information: https://thebhwgroup.com/scholarship
Department of Defense (DoD) Scholarship-for-Service Program, Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship (On the First Friday in December Deadline)
The SMART scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed (by the Department of Defense) upon degree completion. Students pursuing a STEM degree for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral are all eligible to apply. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. SMART’s annual stipend is between $30,000-$46,000 depending on degree level. For more information: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart/en
Department of Energy (DOE), Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (Jaunary Deadline)
The DOE CSGF is open to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S. university. Current master’s degree students who enroll at a different institution for Ph.D. studies to begin the fall term coincident with the start of DOE CSGF funding are eligible to apply. We encourage applications from students in engineering and the physical, computer, mathematical, or life sciences who meet the following eligibility requirements. The fellowship provides four years of support but must be renewed each summer. For more information: https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/about-doe-csgf/eligibility-program-requirements
Knowles Teaching Initiative, Teaching Fellows Program (Check Deadline for 2026 application)
Knowles Teaching Fellowships aim to support beginning high school science and mathematics teachers in the United States. The program is designed to cover expenses associated with purchasing classroom materials and engaging in professional development. Applicants must be entering or in their first or second year of teaching and have a valid state teaching credential. The amount allocated to each fellow for grants and stipends may change annually. For more information: https://knowlesteachers.org/teaching-fellowship/teaching-fellows-program
National Science Foundation (NSF), Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) (October Deadlines)
The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000 along with a $16,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution). NSF actively encourages submission of applications from the full spectrum of diverse talent in STEM. First- and second-year graduate students in eligible STEM fields and degree programs are also encouraged to apply. For more information: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/
University of South Carolina, The Paul P. Fidler Research Grant (July 21 Deadline)
The Paul P. Fidler Research Grant is designed to encourage the development and dissemination of knowledge that has the potential to improve the experiences of college students in transition. The grant competition is open to faculty, staff, and graduate students who plan to conduct research on issues of college student transitions. The Grant award includes a cash stipend, travel to two national conferences, a presentation at a national conference, and priority consideration for publication. The research grant is for $5,000. For more information: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/national_resource_center/award_recognition_programs/fidler_research_grant/index.php
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship (November Deadline)
The scholarship aims to recognize and reward undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate exceptional interest and ability in the theoretical aspects of photogrammetry. A $2,000 cash prize and a certificate will be awarded to the recipients. Scholarship eligibility requires ASPRS membership. For more information: https://www.asprs.org/awards-and-scholarships/robert-e-altenhofen-memorial-scholarship.html
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship (November Deadline)
The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and commend students who display exceptional interest, desire, ability, and aptitude to enter the profession of teaching Surveying, Mapping, or Photogrammetry. The award is $3,500 and is made to a graduate student who intends to enter the teaching profession in the general area of Surveying, Mapping, or Photogrammetry. Scholarship eligibility requires ASPRS membership. For more information: https://www.asprs.org/awards-and-scholarships/paul-r-wolf-memorial-scholarship.html
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), Ta Liang Memorial Award (November Deadline)
Ta Liang Memorial Award is designed to facilitate research-related travel by outstanding graduate students in remote sensing. Such travel includes field investigations agency visits, participation in conferences, or any travel that enhances or facilitates a graduate research program. A grant of $2,000 is awarded to a graduate student. Scholarship eligibility requires ASPRS membership. For more information: https://www.asprs.org/awards-and-scholarships/ta-liang-memorial-award.html
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship (November Deadline)
The purpose of the award is to encourage upper-division undergraduate and graduate-level college students to pursue a study in surveying and photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession. The award consists of a certificate and a check of $5,500 and a one-year student or associate membership (new or renewal) in ASPRS. Students currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in the United States or Canada and pursuing a program of study in surveying or photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession are eligible. Scholarship eligibility requires ASPRS membership. For more information: https://www.asprs.org/awards-and-scholarships/francis-h-moffitt-memorial-scholarship.html
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), William A. Fischer Memorial Scholarship (November Deadline)
William A. Fischer Memorial Scholarship is intended to support graduate-level studies and career goals focused on the new and innovative uses of remote sensing data and techniques related to the Earth’s natural, cultural, or agricultural resources. It offers a one-year scholarship of $2,000 and a certificate. Current or prospective graduate student members of ASPRS are eligible. For more information: https://www.asprs.org/awards-and-scholarships/william-a-fischer-memorial-scholarship.html
Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA), Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship (May 31 Deadline)
Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to STEM field/hard sciences full-time students (women and minority students), enrolled in at least their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses, currently pursuing a graduate degree at any accredited academic institution in the United States and living in the United States in an eligible major that supports the mission of AFCEA Educational Foundation. U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. The scholarship funding is restricted to tuition and course-related expenses. For more information: https://www.afcea.org/shrader-graduate-diversity
Department of Defense (DoD) Scholarship-for-Service Program, Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship (December 1 Deadline)
The SMART scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree in STEM disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed (by the Department of Defense) upon degree completion. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. SMART’s annual stipend is between $30,000-$46,000 depending on degree level. For more information: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart/en
Department of Energy (DOE), Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (Jaunary Deadline)
The DOE CSGF is open to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S. university. Current master’s degree students who enroll at a different institution for Ph.D. studies to begin the fall term coincident with the start of DOE CSGF funding are eligible to apply. We encourage applications from students in engineering and the physical, computer, mathematical, or life sciences who meet the following eligibility requirements. The fellowship provides four years of support but must be renewed each summer. For more information: https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/about-doe-csgf/eligibility-program-requirements
International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG), Computers & Geosciences Research Scholarship (May 31 Deadline)
Between two and four Computers and Geosciences Research Scholarships will be awarded every year, to early career scientists (Masters or Doctoral candidates, or post-doctoral researchers) working in the field of computational geosciences or geoinformatics. Research projects should lie within the Aims & Scope of Computers & Geosciences, as outlined on the journal’s webpage http://www.journals.elsevier.com/computers-and-geosciences/ The total annual budget for these scholarships is $10,000. For more information: https://iamg.org/guidelines/curriculum-quality-guidelines/student-grants/guidelines-for-geosciences-research-scholarships/
NASA FINESST Graduate Opportunities (February 6 Deadline)
Through Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST), the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) solicits proposals from accredited U.S. universities and other eligible organizations for graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to SMD’s science, technology, and exploration goals. The graduate student applicants shall have the primary initiative to define the proposed FINESST research project and must be the primary author, with input or supervision from the proposal’s Principal Investigator (PI) or mentor, as appropriate. The proposal must present a well-defined research problem/activity and a justification of its scientific significance to NASA. FINESST awards are research grants for up to three years and up to $50,000 per year. For more information: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do?solId=%7b2CA37D02-F6A7-9746-68C1-8B681D7532EA%7d&path=open
National Science Foundation (NSF), Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) (October Deadline)
The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000 along with a $16,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution). NSF actively encourages submission of applications from the full spectrum of diverse talent in STEM. First- and second-year graduate students in eligible STEM fields and degree programs are also encouraged to apply. For more information: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/
Botanical Society of America Awards (Varying Deadlines)
The Botanical Society of America offers a list of awards each year to support graduate students in the field of botany. Each of these awards requires membership in the Society. For more information: https://botany.org/home/awards.html
The Explorers Club, The Exploration Fund Grant (October/November Deadline)
The Exploration Fund Grant is one of the longest-standing grant programs at The Explorers Club. It aims to support graduate/post-graduate students and early career field scientists across a variety of disciplines. Awards typically range from $2,500 to $5,000. Regarding eligibility, please email grants@explorers.org. For more information: https://www.explorers.org/grants/the-exploration-fund-grant/
The Garden Club of America (GCA), Scholarships & Fellowships (Varying Deadlines)
The GCA offers a list of scholarships and fellowships to support students in the field of botany at the undergraduate, master’s and PhD levels, including opportunities for fieldwork and summer study. For more information: https://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships
Torrey Botanical Society, Grants & Awards (January 15 Deadline)
The Torrey Botanical Society offers several awards each year in support of graduate student botanical research, undergraduate and graduate botanical training, and the dissemination of knowledge through symposia. Each of these awards requires membership in the Society. For more information: https://www.torreybotanical.org/grants-awards/
Welder Wildlife Foundation, Graduate Research Fellowship Program (October 1 Deadline)
The Welder Wildlife Foundation’s research fellowship program is designed to support graduate students and innovative wildlife research. The Foundation will consider research proposals in the areas of animal behavior, biology, botany, conservation education, conservation social sciences, ecology, ecosystem services, genetics, mammalogy, ornithology, parasitology, range science, veterinary pathology, and wildlife sciences. Fellowship awards (stipends) for full-time students are $1,800 per month for M.S. candidates and $2,000 per month for Ph.D. candidates, to cover living costs, tuition, fees, and books. For more information: https://welderwildlife.org/about-fellowships/