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Fellowships

Fellowships are merit-based awards that offer financial support for undergraduate or postgraduate study and research. There are a wide range of fellowships. In these pages we describe some of the most common opportunities our students pursue, but these lists are not comprehensive, so we encourage students to search beyond these pages.

To begin your search, explore our Interactive Fellowship Database!

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This tool allows you to filter dozens of opportunities to find the ones that are right for you. Narrow your results by your academic level, area of interest (STEM, Public Service), student identity, and more. 

We also encourage you to join the SCU Fellowships Network on LinkedIn, to connect with other SCU applicants and alumni.

Fall 2025 Office Hours (Sept 22 - Dec 12)

  • With Matt Harrigan:
    • Via Zoom by appointment during Finals Week
  • STEM advising with Steve Suljak:
    • Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm in SCDI 2117D or via Zoom by appointment
  • With Stephen Carroll:
  • With Loring Pfeiffer:
  • With Naomi Levy:
    • by appointment and Fridays 12:00-2:00pm via Zoom
  • If those times do not work, we would be happy to make an appointment—just email osf@scu.edu to set up a time that works for you.
Recent SCU Fellowship Success
Ariana Yamasaki

Ariana Yamasaki '25, a political science and philosophy double major, has won a Fulbright award to serve as an English Teaching Assistant in Germany.

Megan Baldemor '26

Megan Baldemor '26, a biology major with a minor in chemistry, has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship.

Samantha Lei '26

Samantha Lei '26, an environmental science major with minors in biology, public health, and sustainability, has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship.

Johnathan Amidi

Santa Clara University Student Johnathan Amidi ’27 Awarded Prestigious 2025 Critical Language Scholarship to Study Persian in Tajikistan.

Ainsley Zapata '26

Ainsley Zapata '26, a political science and Spanish double major with a minor in sociology, has been selected as a 2025 Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow.

Alisha Burch

Alisha Burch '24, a chemistry major, has been awarded a GEM fellowship to pursue a PhD in environmental engineering and conduct laboratory research.

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Featured Fellowships

Lafayette Fellowship

  • Funds 1 year of graduate study in France for emerging leaders interested in strengthening U.S.-France relations
  • Apply here by November 30

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes

  • Summer programs in UK for first- and second-year students who have had minimal experience abroad
  • Study at UK universities for 3-4 weeks
  • Apply through SCU Global Learning by December 4

Capital Fellows Programs

  • Yearlong paid placements in California government (legislative, executive, or judicial)
  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government from Sacramento State University
  • Must have bachelor's degree by September 1 of fellowship year
  • Apply here by December 8

Udall Scholarship

  • Funding for sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment
  • Apply here by January 19

Strauss Scholarship

  • $15,000 toward tuition and a community service project for sophomores and juniors
  • Apply here by February 9

50

Fulbright Winners from SCU since 2009

4

Consecutive years awarded Fulbright Top Producer Status

Student Perspective

“...this process was extremely beneficial to my vocational discernment and really helped me obtain a better idea of what I want to do with my future beyond the classroom.”   

- Parwana Khazi '19, Truman Nominee