For Scholarships Requiring Institutional Endorsement: All interested students must consult with a scholarship advisor before applying for any prestigious scholarship that requires institutional endorsement. You must be selected by Montclair State University through an internal application process to be eligible. You can apply to any scholarship(s) that do not require an endorsement, though it is encouraged that you seek additional guidance and assistance with your application first.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program awards scholarships to current sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. All current sophomores and juniors majoring in these fields who are U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, or U.S. Nationals, and have a GPA of at least 3.0 are eligible to apply. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 annually for eligible educational expenses.
- Barry Goldwater Scholarship Application Procedures
- Faculty Advisors: Stefan Robila
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship is a highly esteemed program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University. Named in honor of former Congressman and diplomat Charles B. Rangel, this fellowship aims to attract and prepare outstanding individuals for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.
- Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Application Procedures
- Faculty Advisor: Brigid Callahan Harrison
Critical Language Scholarship
Intensive summer language immersion program for undergraduate or graduate students to study less-commonly taught languages.
- Critical Language Scholarship Application Procedures
- Faculty Advisor: Renata Blumberg
Fulbright Scholarship
For recent graduates or graduate students to spend a year abroad conducting research, teaching English or studying. Strong cultural exchange component.
- Fulbright Scholarship Application Procedures
- Fulbright Program Advisor: Tim White
- Faculty Advisor: Ethne Swartz
- Faculty Advisor: Teresa Fiore
Gates-Cambridge
Each year Gates Cambridge offers full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
Gilman Scholarship
Financial support between $3,500 and $5,000 to study abroad as an undergraduate.
Marshall Scholarship
Finances young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom.
- Marshall Scholarship Application Procedures
- Faculty Advisor: Tarika Daftary-Kapur
Mitchell Scholarship
Designed to connect and introduce young generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and commitment to community and public service.
Pickering Fellowship
The Pickering Fellowship is a renowned program designed to cultivate the next generation of U.S. Foreign Service Officers. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, this fellowship offers unparalleled support for students with a keen interest in diplomacy and public service.
- Pickering Fellowship Application Procedures
- Faculty Advisor: Brigid Callahan Harrison
Rhodes Scholarship
International postgraduate award for students to study at the University of Oxford.
- Rhodes Scholarship Application Procedures
- Faculty Advisor: Lee Behlman
Schwarzman Scholarship
Selecting scholars who will be leaders of tomorrow and demonstrate excellence from different countries, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Schwarzman Scholarship Application Procedures
- Faculty Advisor: Ramesh Narasimhan
Truman Scholarship
The premier graduate fellowship in the United States for those pursuing careers as public service leaders.
- Truman Scholarship Application Process
- Faculty Advisor: Tarika Daftary Kapur