Fellowship Opportunities for Current Students

The University of Minnesota Graduate School is committed to helping students find funding opportunities that provide financial stability and enable them to remain focused on their education and research. 

To understand all of the funding opportunities available, please connect with your graduate program.

The Graduate School administers a number of University-wide fellowships and grants for currently enrolled students, based on academic merit. Unlike a teaching assistantship or research assistantship, fellowships and grants generally do not require students to work.

In addition, the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards coordinates the application process for Fulbright Awards and supports the University's recipients of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Apply for Funding Through Your Graduate Program

A number of fellowships and grants require nominations from within the individual program. Explore your funding opportunities below.

Other University Opportunities

These fellowships and grants are administered through various University of Minnesota colleges/departments:

Apply for Funding Directly

Many fellowship, grant, and exchange programs allow graduate students to apply directly for the opportunity to fund their education and research goals. Explore your funding opportunities below. 

Fellowship Proposal Archive

To support future applicants, we encourage you to generously volunteer your own successful fellowship application by emailing your application to [email protected]. 

To gain access to the Fellowship Proposal Archive, please follow these 2 steps:

1.) Review and Complete the Confidentiality Agreement Form. Once submitted, your access will be updated within 1-2 business days.

2.) Once your confidentiality agreement is processed, you will be emailed with the link to the archive, and you will be able to freely access the Fellowship Proposal Archive for 1 year.