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Fellowships 101
Funded by various sponsors, fellowships are merit-based academic awards granted through national and international competitions.
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.
Hints and Tips
Discover 10 things you can do right now to become a great fellowship applicant in the future.

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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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.
