National Fellowships and Scholarships

Applying to Post-Graduate Scholarships

St. John’s students have an impressive track record in the national scholarship competitions. The Career Development Office holds an informational meeting in the spring for interested juniors to begin the application process to compete for the various scholarships and fellowships, including Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge, Mitchell, and Fulbright.

Students interested in applying for these scholarships are encouraged to notify the Career Development Office of their intended applications the spring of their junior year because the deadlines are early in the fall semester. The Fellowship Committee will review applications, interview applicants, make recommendations, and arrange mock interviews for candidates who make it to the interview stage.

Alumni are often eligible for some of these scholarships, too. Please contact the Career Development Office if interested in applying, and staff will discuss the process with you. Alumni interested in applying for scholarships requiring an endorsement must work with the St. John’s faculty fellowship committee.

Scholarship list

The following is a sample of 18 scholarships for which St. John’s College students are competitive. The list is updated regularly. Click on each link to learn more.

  1. Fulbright U.S. Scholars
  2. Beinecke Scholarship
  3. Critical Language Scholarship
  4. Ford Foundation Fellowship
  5. Gaither Jr. Fellows Program
  6. Gates Cambridge Scholarship
  7. Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
  8. Marshall Scholarship
  9. Mitchell Scholarship (Note: this program is currently paused for applications.)
  10. Projects for Peace (Davis Foundation)
  11. The Rhodes Scholarship
  12. Soros Fellowship for New Americans
  13. Schwarzman Scholarship
  14. Truman Scholarship
  15. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
  16. AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship
  17. Yenching Academy Scholarship
  18. DAAD Scholarships (study in Germany)