Prestigious Fellowships for English Undergraduates

The Office for Prestigious Fellowships encourages Fordham students to further their intellectual and personal growth through applying for a range of scholarships. The office guides students through the entire process, whether they are searching for a fellowship that fits their goals, drafting application essays, or preparing for interviews with selection committees.

Professional and Leadership opportunities include the FAO Schwarz Fellowship which funds a two-year assignment with nonprofit organizations post-grad and is excellent for seniors interested in non-profit work; the NYC Urban Fellowship which places recent graduates interested in public policy in an array of government agencies across New York City; and the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs which is a leadership program that prepares recent graduates for ethical leadership in public affairs. 

Academic and Graduate Pursuits include the Critical Language Scholarship which funds a six-week overseas study at language institutes; the Beinecke Scholarship which support juniors interested in pursuing graduate studies; the Mellon Scholars Internship which aims to increase the participation of scholars from underrepresented backgrounds in the field of African American history, the Fulbright Study/Research Program for recent graduates to attend graduate school or conduct research abroad; the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship, the Marshall Scholarship which funds US Citizens for two years of graduate study at a UK institutio; and the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans which awards funding to first or second generation immigrants for graduate study. 

Students can make an appointment with the Office of Prestigious Fellowships or contact Anna Beskin (beskin@fordham.edu) for queries or information regarding more award opportunities and follow the office on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.