Supporting fau students in their pursuit of prestigious fellowships
Fellowships offer many opportunities for you to develop and connect your academic and personal interests. They provide funding to help you study abroad, conduct research, get involved in public service or social justice, pursue a postgraduate degree, and much more. Fellowships are open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni. FAU’s fellowship advisors can help you determine which opportunities align with your goals and once you find a fellowship, we will support you through the application process. We encourage you to get started today! Complete the Fellowship Intake Form !
SPOTLIGHTS
| Upcoming Deadlines and Events | |
|---|---|
|
|
explore fellowships
What’s the difference between Scholarships and Fellowships?
“Fellowship” and “Scholarship” are often interchangeable terms for financial awards given by institutions to fund students. We use the word “fellowship,” from the National Association of Fellowship Advisors, to describe competitive awards that help students achieve their goals. While “scholarships” often refer to need-based aid to help cover basic educational and tuition costs, “fellowships” often imply a variety of opportunities in addition to funding, such as specialized training or leadership programs, mentorship, study abroad, or research. For more information about FAU tuition scholarships, click here.
Why should I pursue a fellowship?
Fellowship recipients receive international recognition and financial benefits that allows them to pursue their passions. Fellowships awarded for first- and second-year students often serve as springboards to subsequent opportunities and avenues to aspirational academic and career goals.
Benefits of Applying
Many prestigious fellowships are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and the benefits begin before a student is awarded. Students who engage in the fellowship application process typically gain:
- a better understanding of how their strengths and talents, professional interests, career goals and future career path all connect.
- stronger speaking and interviewing skills.
- experience in presenting and defending ideas in writing and orally before panels of reviewers.
- improved ability in preparing applications for graduate school and future competitive opportunities.
- individual guidance and mentorship from faculty.
- recognition from FAU for outstanding efforts and accomplishments.