For more information about these individual programs and the specific application process at Catholic University contact cua-fellowships@cua.edu to schedule your Fellowships Advising appointment.
History doctoral candidate Amos Bronner was received an award from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the nation’s most prestigious international educational exchange program. During his nine-month fellowship in Vienna, Bronner will conduct dissertation research on early medieval legal practices.
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An alumnus of The Catholic University of America has won the highly competitive Barry Scholarship, while a 2022 graduate is a Fulbright Scholarship recipient.
Learn MoreFulbright U.S. Student Programs promote cultural exchange through one-year of research, study, or teaching English. Fulbright awards are especially well-suited for students looking for a post-graduate gap year activity, international graduate program funding, or whose graduate research would benefit from an extended stay abroad.
The Marshall Scholarship funds 1 to 2 years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. Competitive Marshall applicants are high achieving students with a record of academic excellence and demonstrated leadership potential.
The Rhodes Scholarship funds 1 to 2 years of graduate study at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Trust seeks excellent individuals who exhibit outstanding personal character as well as literary and scholastic achievements.
The Mitchell Scholarship funds up to 1 year of graduate study or research in Ireland for outstanding students with the potential to be future American leaders who have a special interest in Ireland or Irish Universities.
The Boren Award funds 6 to 12 months of strategic language-focused or -related study. Boren Awards are ideal for students interested in languages and cultures less commonly studied by Americans and who are interested in a career in the public service. They are also a great way to fund graduate research.
The Truman Scholarship provides funding to promising juniors for graduate study for those pursuing a career as public service leaders. It is especially relevant for students planning to enroll in a law degree or a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Public Policy, or Master of International Affairs.
There are many other fellowships for excellent students—almost certainly something for your interests and experience! The key is to find the right opportunity. Our office helps students identify and strategically apply for many of these fellowships.
Note: We work with merit based fellowships for future academic years. For resources related to current-year merit- or need-based scholarships, please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.