STEM
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Fellowships
ASCE offers seven different fellowships for graduate students, with many awarded to multiple recipients. To be eligible, applicants must be ASCE members and in good academic standing.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Scholarships
ASME’s scholarship program for graduate students is open to members who are pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology and are enrolled full-time.
George B. Hightower, P.E. Fellowship
Sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), this fellowship is awarded to NSPE members who are enrolled in — or have graduated from — an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
GEM Fellowship Program
The National GEM Consortium partners with universities and businesses to provide assistance to underrepresented demographics in engineering and computer science. To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must be a senior or recent graduate of an accredited program in a related field, meet GPA requirements and agree to intern for two summers with a sponsoring employer.
Hertz Foundation
The Hertz Fellowship is not a prize for past achievement—it’s an investment in the future. The Hertz Fellowship is awarded annually to the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology. Using a rigorous, merit-based process, we identify innovators with the greatest potential to create transformative solutions to the world's most urgent challenges. You'll receive five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000, and the freedom to pursue innovative ideas wherever they may lead. You'll join a diverse community of more than 1,300 peers, creating lifelong connections that will accelerate your career. You'll be invited to special events throughout your career, including scientific symposia, professional development workshops, and social networking opportunities.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program
This program is intended for graduate students who are enrolled in full-time, research-based degrees in STEM education. Both undergraduate seniors and first- and second-year graduate students are encouraged to apply.
NIH Postbac Intramural Research Training Award
The National Institutes of Health Postbac IRTA/CRTA offers recent college graduates planning to apply to nursing/dental/vet/medical/pharmacy school $30,000+ stipends to work for 1-2 years as a full-time researcher at the NIH.
The Science and Technology Policy Institute
Two-year Fellowship provides recent bachelor’s or master’s degree recipients with a unique opportunity to use their critical thinking and analytic skills to work on a diverse set of challenges in science and technology (S&T) policy areas, including energy and the environment, space sciences, innovation and competitiveness, evaluation, life sciences, information technologies, national security, and STEM education. Fellows will be involved in collaborative research for leaders in the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in the Executive Office of the President and other Federal Government organizations, such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.