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Three Northeastern Students Named Goldwater Scholars

Numair Elahi, Maren Ritterbuck, and Sophia Guerra announced as three of the 454 students who received this year’s Barry Goldwater Scholarship. This prestigious award supports undergraduate students in science, engineering, and mathematics who have the potential for promising research careers.

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Schwarzman Scholarship for Students from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao

The Schwarzman Scholars Program enables the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities.

05/20/2026

Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress Presidential Fellows Program

The Presidential Fellows Program inspires and equips top college students to become civic-minded leaders by immersing them in the federal policymaking process and the inner workings of the executive and legislative branches.

07/01/2026

Fulbright Scholarship

A year abroad for U.S. citizens engaged in cultural exchange, study, research, or teaching English in one of over 160 Fulbright-eligible countries.

08/17/2026

Schwarzman Scholarship

The Schwarzman Scholars Program enables the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities.

09/09/2026

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Summer 2026 PEAK Fellows Explore Big Questions

Undergraduate Research and Fellowships is pleased to announce the Summer 2026 PEAK Fellowships Cohort. This group of students from across…

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Bold Questions, Big Recognition: 20 Northeastern Students Named NSF GRFP Fellows

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is one of the federal government's longest-running investments in the future of American…

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Thinking About Distinguished Fellowships This Spring?

Undergraduate Research and Fellowships is pleased to present: Just Apply: Distinguished Fellowships Hear from recent graduates on what it really…

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Future Environmental Leaders Strive Towards 2026 Udall Scholarship

The Udall Scholarship recognizes college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American…

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Fall 2026 AJC Merit Research Scholars Co-op Applications Now Open!

We are happy to share that we are accepting applications for the seventh cohort of the AJC Merit Research Scholarship for the…

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2026 Truman Scholarship Nominees

We are delighted to share the names of Northeastern's 2026 nominees for the Truman Scholarship for Public Service. Mina Akyildiz…

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Pushing Boundaries in STEM, 2026 Nominees for the Goldwater Scholarship

Northeastern University is proud to announce this year's nominees for the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's premier award recognizing…

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