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Financial aid that graduate students could apply for includes grants, scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships. Many of these competitive offerings are awarded based on merit or need. Funding opportunities are offered both through Colorado State University (CSU) and external organizations. 

The Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising (OSFA) assists current students interested in applying for external awards.  Find more information about external awards and awards that require a University nomination on the OFSA website.   

Additional scholarships offered through Colorado State University can be found on the CSUSA website.

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  • ACLS Fellowships

    Liberal Arts, Social Science

    American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowships support outstanding scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The fellowship is open to scholars at all postdoctoral career stages who have earned a PhD in the humanities or interpretive social sciences by the application deadline.

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    American Association for the Advancement of Science: Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program

    Social Science, STEM

    This 10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at media organizations nationwide. Fellows use their academic training as they research, write, and report today’s headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to the public.

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    American Association of University Women

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    Since 1888, AAUW has been one of the largest funders of women’s graduate education, investing in women who go on to change the world. Fellowship and grant recipients perform research in a wide range of disciplines and work to improve their schools and communities.

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    American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)

    Liberal Arts, Social Science

    ACLS holds competitions for several fellowship and grant competitions.

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  • Fellowships, Scholarships

    American Councils for International Education

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    Grants for Research and Advanced Language Training programs to support collaborative education with some of the world’s most strategically important nations and regions.

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  • Fellowships

    American Education Research Association Funding Opportunities

    The opportunities are specific to students conducting research in education.

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  • Scholarships

    American Nuclear Society (ANS)

    STEM

    Scholarships are open to ANS student members enrolled in a course of study relating to a degree in nuclear science or nuclear engineering.

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    Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Program Scholarship

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    CSU offers four program awards to cover one-half of nonresident tuition for international graduate students of any discipline and from any Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economy.

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  • Fellowships

    Boren Graduate Fellowships

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages and immerse themselves in the cultures of world regions underrepresented in study abroad. Fellowships are intended to support U.S. graduate students who will pursue the study of languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security, and who are highly motivated by the opportunity to work in the federal government. 

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    Chateaubriand Fellowship

    Liberal Arts, Social Science, STEM

    The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding PhD students from U.S institutions who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. The Fellowship is divided into two subprograms: one focused on the Humanities and Social Sciences, and another focused on STEM studies. 

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    Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

    Health, Social Science, STEM

    This graduate fellowship is a full-time hands-on training and educational program that provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. 

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    Other Resources

    Colorado Graduate Grant

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    Based on financial need and available funding.

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    Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Fellowship Programs

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    A non-profit and non-partisan educational organization established to develop the next generation of Latino leaders. These fellowships work to develop and empower a new generation of Latino leaders who are ready to shake up local communities, the halls of Congress, and corporate boardrooms.

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    Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarship Programs

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    A non-profit and non-partisan educational organization established to develop the next generation of Latino leaders. CHCI seeks to accomplish this by offering educational and leadership development programs, services, and activities that promote the growth of its participants as effective professionals and strong leaders.

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    Critical Language Scholarship

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an immersive summer opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world.

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    Other Resources

    CSU Career Center

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    The CSU Career Center has a great website listing numerous internship opportunities.

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    Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship

    Social Science, STEM

    Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) is a DoD Scholarship Program for STEM students. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applications are open annually from Aug. 1 – Dec. 1

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    Department of Military Science

    The ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964 provides for a two-year ROTC program in addition to the traditional four-year program and authorizes ROTC scholarships. Learn more in the Division of Armed Forces Services catalog. Details of the scholarship program may be obtained online through the Air Force and Army, and from the ROTC department concerned. Refer to the department listings for names of persons who can supply additional information. 

    Are you interested in serving as an officer in our military?  ROTC is not just for undergraduate students and provides scholarship opportunities, leadership development, and immediate career placement on graduation.

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    Diana Wall Sustainability Leadership Fellows Program

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    This fellows program provides innovative training for early career scientists to effectively communicate science to the media and public, professional development skills and techniques, and strategies to build meaningful careers that incorporate engagement and interdisciplinarity.

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  • Other Resources

    Early Career Funding Opportunities

    Focused on postdoctoral scholars and early-career faculty, this is a repository of federal and private funding opportunities for specific research areas, curated by Johns Hopkins University.

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  • Other Resources

    Fogarty Program

    Health, Social Science, STEM

    A directory of grants and fellowships in biomedical and behavioral research, maintained by the Fogarty International Center. 

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    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    The English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Programs place Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to assist the local English teachers. ETAs help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. The age and academic level of the students varies by country, ranging from kindergarten to university level. Applicants for ETA Programs can apply to only one country. 

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    Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD)

    STEM

    Founded in 1989 “to increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in STEM fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool.”  GFSD provides graduate stipends, paid internships, and support to fellows.

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  • Other Resources

    Graduate Student Funding Opportunities

    This is a continuously updated repository of federal and private funding opportunities that are intended for graduate students. Curated by Johns Hopkins University.

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    Harry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar Awards

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    Available only to students for support during the final year of Ph.D. studies to support research that investigates the basic mechanisms in the production of violence, but primacy is given to proposals that make a compelling case for the relevance of potential findings for policies intended to reduce these ills.

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    Hertz Foundation Fellowship Awards

    STEM

    The Hertz Fellowship is awarded annually to the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology. Using a rigorous, merit-based process, they identify innovators with the greatest potential to create transformative solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges. Awardees receive five years of funding and the freedom to pursue innovative ideas wherever they may lead.

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    Humboldt Research Fellowship

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: We support you – postdoctoral and experienced researchers – with your research in Germany.

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    L’Oréal USA For Women In Science

    STEM

    The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. 

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    Liniger Honor, Service, and Commitment Scholarship

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    Available to full- or part-time CSU student veterans who have participated in combat operations and have been awarded a campaign medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, a service combat medal or a Purple Heart. Apply via the CSU Scholarship Application link in RamWeb, under the Financial Information heading (available on RAMweb from Oct. to March).

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    Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    Since 1981 the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF), a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, public charity, has awarded scholarships to outstanding women from developing countries, who are completing degrees at US/Canadian universities and are committed to improving the wellbeing of women and children in developing countries.

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    McPherson Graduate Scholarship

    Awarded to new graduate applicants who have completed their bachelor’s degree at Adams State University or who are current or former residents of the San Luis Valley in Colorado.

    • Applications: typically open in Spring
    • Contact: Serena Penn, [email protected]

  • Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship

    Liberal Arts, Social Science

    Provides a year of support for doctoral students preparing to embark on innovative dissertation research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.

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  • Other Resources

    Minoritypostdoc.org

    Features news, articles, resources, and events about jobs, career advice, professional development, funding, fellowships, mentoring, and diversity issues.

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  • Other Resources

    National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

    Find grants, fellowships, and other funding opportunities available through NSF and their partners.

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    National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program

    STEM

    This five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support, inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000. Applicants must be pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in STEM fields.

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    National Research Council Research Associateship Programs

    Health, STEM

    Prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards that provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. These programs offer a comprehensive experience, including mentorship, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to influence government policy.

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  • Other Resources

    National Science Foundation – Directorate for STEM Education (EDU)

    STEM

    This page lists funding opportunities for STEM education and the STEM education research community.

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  • Other Resources

    National Science Foundation – Special Programs for Graduate Students

    Find grants, fellowships, and other funding opportunities available through NSF and their partners for graduate students.

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    National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

    The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The goal of the program is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM.

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    Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

    STEM

    The SCGSR program creates a pathway for you to advance your PhD thesis research while working at a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory, collaborating with world-class scientists, and using state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge scientific instrumentation.

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    Pathways to Science Graduate Student Portal Page

    Financial support resources for graduate students. Bridge to the Doctorate, IGERT and NSF Grad Research Fellowship programs provide generous stipend and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation.

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  • Other Resources

    Pathways to Science Post Doc Portal Page

    STEM

    Opportunities for post-doctoral scholars and early career individuals within STEM research.

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  • Other Resources

    Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities

    This is a continuously updated repository of federal and private funding opportunities that are intended for postdoctoral scholars, curated by John Hopkins University.

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    Quad Fellowship

    Health, Natural Resources, STEM

    Open to exceptional master’s and doctoral students in science and technology who demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional results in their field, and a desire to use their talents to promote collective good.

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    Summer Graduate Thesis or Dissertation Completion Fellowship

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    This Fellowship supports graduate students completing their theses, dissertations, and achieving academic milestones in the summer, providing financial support during the crucial stages of thesis or dissertation completion. Applications open during the Spring Semester.

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    The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    These fellowships honor the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States and support 30 individuals a year for up to two years of graduate study in any subject anywhere in the U.S. Students already in graduate study are eligible, though not past their second year. Candidates must be either holders of Green Cards, naturalized citizens, or children of two naturalized citizen parents. 

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    Tillman Scholar

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    Tillman Scholars are military service members, veterans, and spouses with a high potential for impact as demonstrated through a proven track record of leadership, the continued pursuit of education, and the commitment of their resources to service beyond self. The Tillman Scholar program supports scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities.

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    Vice President for Research (VPR) Graduate Fellows Program

    Business, Health, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Social Science, STEM

    The OVPR Fellows Program supports excellence in graduate student research and promotes interdisciplinary work by engaging the best and brightest students from graduate programs across CSU. VPR Graduate Fellows receive research funding, professional development, networking opportunities, and travel funding aimed at preparing them to become thought leaders.

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