International Fellowships

Fund your international studies, teaching, or research with competitive international fellowships.

PSU students have access to advising and support for four competitive fellowships through the Office of Global Engagement and Innovation: Fulbright, Boren, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), and the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Whether you're hoping to study a critical language, conduct research abroad, or fund an international experience as a Pell Grant recipient, there's a pathway here for you. All four fellowships are open to U.S. citizens.

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Fulbright Grants

Boren Fellowships

Critical Language Scholarships

Gilman Scholarships

Here are some articles, handbooks, essays, and other materials that can help students and faculty with the process of applying for or assisting students who seek merit-based fellowships.

Resources for Students

These links can help you research fellowships, find federal career information, and write your application.

Program information and application guidance

Boren Awards essay guidance: Explains how Boren defines national security and how to research federal careers. Boren’s site also has webinars and service requirement information. Useful for Boren and CLS applicants.
US Fulbright Program - Application Components
Critical Language Scholarship Program | Resource Library
Application Overview - Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Federal careers

USAJOBS: Search and apply for federal jobs.
OPM Pathways Programs: Internships and entry-level options for students and recent graduates. Replace with the direct Pathways page.
Partnership for Public Service: Plain-language guides to federal careers.