Due Nov 1, 2026

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Major
Aerospace Engineering
Education level
GraduateDoctorate
Status
US citizen

About this scholarship

U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing a PhD in applied physical sciences, biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering may apply for the Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship. Applicants must be college seniors, first-year graduate students, or in a gap year preparing for graduate study and must morally commit to making their skills available to the United States in times of national emergency.

Fellowships provide a cost-of-education allowance and personal stipend, with total funding packages valued at up to $250,000 over five years. Fellows may pursue research at participating U.S. universities and join a lifelong network of Hertz Fellows.

Submit an online application with academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. Finalists participate in multiple interview rounds.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Online application
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal essays
  • Multiple interviews for finalists
  • Official transcript
  • Letter(s) of recommendation
  • Interview
  • Research may be pursued at participating U.S. universities.