Fellowship Pathways

Find fellowships which are the right fit for you

There are hundreds of competitive fellowships out there, each with their own priorities, timelines, and selection criteria. I primarily support students applying to the fellowships listed below because I know them well, such as what they are really looking for and how to position an application within that context. They also tend to be among the most prestigious and well-established programmes, which means they are relatively consistent year to year. That kind of predictability is often harder to find with smaller or newer scholarships and fellowships.

Take a look through and see what resonates with your interests and goals. That said, just because a fellowship is not listed here does not mean it is off the table. If you are considering something else, I am always happy to explore whether it could be a strong fit and how best to approach it.

International Graduate School Fellowships

  • Award — Full tuition + £18,180/yr living stipend + travel grant + health coverage

    Duration — 1–2 years at the University of Oxford

    Deadline — Campus: early October · National: late October · Interviews: November

    Eligibility — U.S. citizen; typically 18–24; senior or within 2 years of BA completion

    Endorsement — Required (apply through your institution)

    Best for: High-achieving students with strong service records and a clear intellectual narrative. This is a holistic review: academic excellence, leadership, character, and commitment to service all matter equally. Strong interview candidates tend to do well here.

  • Award — Full tuition + £16,000–18,000/yr stipend + travel grants + thesis grant

    Duration — 1–2 years at a UK university (most awards are 2 years)

    Deadline — Campus: early October · National: October 1

    Eligibility — U.S. citizen; minimum 3.7 GPA; under 26; senior or within 2 years of BA

    Endorsement — Required (apply through your institution)

    Best for: Intellectually driven students with strong academic records and genuine interest in UK university culture. You can apply to 2 universities and 2 programs on the same application. Strong writers with exceptional grades.

  • Award — Full tuition + €15,000–16,000/yr stipend + travel grant

    Duration — 1 year of postgraduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland

    Deadline — Campus: early October · National: mid-October

    Eligibility — U.S. citizen; 18–30 years old; senior or within 5 years of BA

    Endorsement — Required (apply through your institution)

    Best for: Service-oriented students with strong personal narratives. Irish connection or heritage is not required. Often overlooked — but it's equally competitive per slot as the Marshall. A strong alternative or companion application for students pursuing UK/Ireland study.

  • Award — Full tuition + £19,500/yr stipend + travel + family allowance if applicable

    Duration — 1–4 years depending on degree (1-year MPhil or full PhD)

    Deadline — October (U.S. round) · January (international round)

    Eligibility — Non-UK citizen; applying to Cambridge for a postgraduate degree; any nationality; no age limit

    Endorsement — Not required (apply directly through Cambridge)

    Best for: Mission-driven researchers with a strong track record of academic excellence and community engagement. You must first gain Cambridge admission; Gates selection is a secondary layer on top. "Improving the lives of others" is the central criterion and must be genuinely embedded in your work, not added as an afterthought.