International students, experts, and researchers, regardless of their field of study or research interest, are invited to apply for fully funded fellowships in the US for the 2025/2026 academic year.
These fellowships, provided by US institutions, organizations, and foundations, cover various areas and offer prospects for long-term involvement in education, study, and occupational growth.
The fellowships comprehensively cover various costs, including flightfare, housing, allowances, and living expenses, ensuring that participants can focus on their studies and research without financial worries.
According to the report, several programs received requests as of December 14, 2024. These fellowships are available to foreign candidates from around the globe and allow participants to obtain beneficial skills in various fields.
Major Fellowships For The 2025/2026 Admissions
Woods Hole Summer Student Fellowship 2025
This is a 12-week summer training program hosted in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Available to all international students, it provides complete financing and comprises spending, which includes travel, housing, and allowances.
The fellowship approves 25 to 30 students; the requested final date is February 5, 2025. To apply, interested candidates need to submit a detailed application form, a statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation from their professors or employers.
James Buchanan Fellowship 2025/2026
Situated at George Mason University in Virginia, this year-long scholarship provides extensive financing for the people chosen. The scholarship intends to promote leadership and policy study, with requests that will close on April 15, 2025.
MIT KSJ Fellowship 2025/2026
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers an entirely financed 9.5-month fellowship in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ten scholarships are available; the application deadline is January 15, 2025.
LawAI Summer Fellowship 2025
This seven-day fellowship, hosted in Washington, D.C., concentrates on the intersection of law and AI. The scheme runs from July 7 to 11, 2025; the request’s final date is January 15, 2025.
Types Of Fellowships Obtainable
Fellowships in the United States are separated into so many classifications depending on the intention and level of research or occupational growth:
- Educational fellowships are for graduates seeking advanced degrees, such as master’s or PhD degrees. They offer monetary assistance to students seeking educational study.
- Research fellowship: Aimed at students and researchers, these scholarships finance specific study projects in different fields, from science to humanities.
- Postdoctoral fellowships: These scholarships, targeted at current PhD graduates, provide prospects for continuing study and obtaining further skills in professional fields.
- Professional scholarships: These are awarded to experts who seek to develop their professions by improving their experiences, leadership capacities, and understanding in their respective fields.
Notable Fellowships for 2025
Obama Foundation Scholars program
This program is hosted at Columbia University in New York. The nine-month fellowship is wholly financed and sponsors people devoted to public service. The application deadline is December 16, 2024.
Echidna Global Scholar Program 2025
Located at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., this scholarship stays in the United States for six and four months. It is intended to develop global education and social growth. The application’s final date is December 15, 2024.
Trinity Leadership Fellowship 2025
This 24-month scholarship scheme, offered at Trinity Church in New York City, provides leadership growth and community development opportunities. The deadline for submitting a request is January 31, 2025.
Stanford Summer Fellows Scheme 2025
Stanford University in California offers a three-week summer fellowship for foreign participants. The scheme runs from July 20 to August 8, 2025, and ends on January 16, 2025.
Harvard Environmental Fellows Program 2025
This scholarship, hosted by Harvard University, sponsors environmental study and leadership growth. The request deadline is January 13, 2025.
Global China Fellows Program 2025
Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center hosts this scholarship to promote insight into China’s position. The request deadline is December 20, 2024.
These programs sponsor global skills and offer opportunities to get involved in different areas of study, research, and skill expansion. Every fellowship provides different periods, advantages, and financing packages.