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Jackie Tran, a 2018 graduate in anthropology studying Arabic through a Critical Language Scholarship.

Apply for competitive fellowships, scholarships, and awards

Our office is here to help Rochester students pursue fellowship opportunities. (Photo: Jackie Tran, '18 Critical Language Scholarship, Arabic)

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Email URFellowshipsAsst@ur.rochester.edu to request an appointment. Please complete the Prospective Applicant Form before your visit and email it to us with a copy of your resume/c.v.

Fellowships 101

Funded by various sponsors, fellowships are merit-based academic awards granted through national and international competitions.

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Your Quest

Here’s how you can start pursuing one of the many merit-based awards for undergraduate or graduate study, in the US or abroad.

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Hints and Tips

Discover 10 things you can do right now to become a great fellowship applicant in the future.

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Chien Churchill Scholar

Feature Story

2025 Churchill Scholar: Derek Chien ’25

The Reno, Nevada, native will undertake a master’s of philosophy (MPhil) in biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, another step toward his goal of becoming a physician-scientist. Chien will take courses across engineering, mathematics, and business while simultaneously carrying out a research project that involves studying brain organoid models of Huntington’s disease using advanced microscopy techniques.

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Info Sessions & Workshops

Fulbright 101
Multiple dates (details on Events page)

Join the Fellowships Office for a Fulbright 101 Information Session to learn the basics of the Fulbright US Student Program and leave with the tools you need to start seriously thinking about it. 

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Winners & Finalists

Each year, dozens of University of Rochester students are among the recipients, finalists, and alternates for prestigious, nationally competitive fellowships, scholarships, and awards.

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