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U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are incoming or continuing master's or doctoral students in engineering or science fields (including computer science) may apply for National GEM Consortium fellowships. Online programs are not eligible. Minimum GPA is 2.8 for master's fellowships and 3.0 for doctoral fellowships. Applicants commit to applying to at least three GEM Member Universities and to interning with a GEM employer for up to two summers.
Awards include tuition support up to full tuition plus a stipend (minimum $8,000 per year). Funding continues with required internship participation and academic progress.
Apply through eGEM with a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, and a resume. After selection, enroll in your graduate program and accept GEM's terms to confirm funding.
GEM pairs fellows with member universities and employers to build pathways into industry and research careers.
The National GEM Consortium Fellowships awards Full-Tuition.
The deadline is November 13, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Graduate; General Engineering; Computer Science; Physical Sciences. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Underrepresented high school seniors and college students attending full time at Brighthouse Scholar Connections partner schools in the Charlotte, North Carolina area may apply. Awards provide up to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years with reapplication, for a maximum of $40,000. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain at least a 2.7 GPA. Submit a personal statement, writing sample, resume, academic transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. High school seniors also submit a college acceptance letter. Brighthouse Scholar Connections, Inc. supports first-generation students, historically underrepresented groups, and students from schools with low graduation rates or funding.
Essay written for youU.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.
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