Fellowships
Discovering the Right Opportunity
Fellowships are typically competitive, merit-based opportunities for which you must apply. At F&M, we firmly believe that every student should have the opportunity to apply for at least one fellowship. We’ll begin by discussing your interests and goals to help you select the fellowship programs that best align with your envisioned future. We’ll then guide you through the application process, helping you refine your application materials, select the more appropriate sources for recommendation letters, practice your interview, and more to ensure you put forward the best application possible.
Opportunities are open to undergraduates and alumni and can range from short-term summer courses to multi-year graduate programs, and self-directed projects to cohort-driven service opportunities throughout the world. Experiences are often funded. They can take the form of:
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- Foreign culture and language study
- Research opportunities in STEM, the humanities, the arts, and more
- Experiential learning including internships and service
- Funding toward advanced degrees
- Support for an independent social improvement project
- Creative endeavors
- Teaching assistantships
In addition to fellowship opportunities, F&M's Office of the Provost also offers funding for students to conduct research on campus or across the country alongside faculty.
Something for Everyone
Below are just a few of the many opportunities available to F&M students and alumni.
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- BMI Foundation John Lennon Fellowship
- English Program in Korea (EPIK)
- FAO Schwarz Fellowship
- The Fulbright U.S. Student Award
- The Harry S. Truman Scholarship
- Leadership Alliance Summer Research Fellowship
- The Marshall Scholarship
- The Mitchell Scholarship
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
- The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship
- Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
- The Rhodes Scholarship
- Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
- Schwarzman Scholars
- Summer Public Health Scholars Program at Columbia University
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR F&M GRADUATES
The Franklin Fellowship
Students applying for the Urban Teaching Residency M.S.Ed. program at Penn are eligible to apply for the fellowship, which includes a $15,000 scholarship that can be combined other merit or need-based scholarships at Penn’s GSE.
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Diplomat Fellowship Success Stories
Zaeem Zia ’26, Finland
Zaeem Zia ’26 is taking his studies to a global stage. He accepted a Fulbright scholarship to pursue his master's degree in data analytics at the Turun Yliopisto (University of Turku) in Finland. “This opportunity means a great deal to me, not just academically, but as a chance to serve as a global ambassador and contribute toward bridging cultures and ideas across countries,” Zia said.
Chilamo Taylor ’24, Japan
Chilamo Taylor ’24 first visited Japan in high school, a trip that inspired him to learn more about the language and culture. “After I came home from the trip, I knew I wanted to go back,” Taylor said. “I immediately began trying to find ways to get back to Japan when I started at F&M.” Taylor moved to Miyagi for a yearlong Princeton in Asia (PiA) fellowship at Niizawa Brewery to learn all aspects of the sake brewing and production process.
Anna Phommachanthone ’22, Laos
Eleven graduates of F&M were awarded Fulbright fellowships in 2023, the highest number in F&M history. Among the Fulbright recipients is 2022 graduate Siliphone "Anna" Phommachanthone who traveled to her home country of Laos to study developmental progress that directly results from demining efforts.
November 12, 2026 Knowing how to use artificial intelligence (AI) is one skill. Knowing how organizations and society can do so with good judgement is another thing. A new fellowship at Franklin & Marshall College’s Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute will help students develop that judgment while gaining professional experience. November 3, 2026 When AJ Koikoi ’16 arrived at Franklin & Marshall, he never imagined his education would lead him halfway around the world. A decade later, he has been selected for the prestigious Obama Foundation Leaders Asia-Pacific program, advancing international development, education, and global citizenship. October 6, 2026 Danene Sorace, who served as Lancaster's 43rd mayor from 2018-2026, has been named the inaugural leader-in-residence at F&M’s Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute. During the 2026-27 academic year, she will work with the Institute’s 60 Mehlman Fellows, bringing her experience in civic leadership and public service directly to the F&M community. Are you ready to get started discovering and applying for fellowships? You can email
us at fellowships@fandm.edu.New Fellowship Prepares Students for Responsible AI Leadership
Finding His Calling in Global Leadership: A.J. Koikoi ’16
Former Lancaster Mayor to Serve as Inaugural Leader-in-Residence at Mehlman Institute
Support for Alumni
The Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program. The program funds American citizens to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad, and is among the largest and most diverse exchange programs in the world.
At F&M, we are proud to be recognized by Fulbright as a top-producing institution. This recognition is given to U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for a Fulbright program in a particular year. F&M has received this honor in 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25.
Fulbright By The Numbers
A Decade — and Counting — of Success
85
Fellowships awarded 2014-2024
29
Countries represented 2014-2024