National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

About this scholarship

Flagship NSF fellowship for graduate students in STEM. Three years of financial support: $37,000 annual stipend plus $16,000 cost-of-education allowance. Highly prestigious and portable to any U.S. institution. Seniors applying to grad school are eligible.

Who can apply

Study level

Graduate

Field of study

stem

Citizenship

U.S. citizen

Eligibility details

U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. Applying to or in early stages of a graduate program in STEM. Bachelor's degree or currently pursuing one. No more than two graduate semesters completed. Must not have previously received NSF GRFP.

How to apply

Online

What you'll need

• Personal statement
• Research statement
• Transcripts
• Three reference letters

Apply

Go to the application

Applications are submitted on the sponsor's own site. Always confirm requirements and dates there before applying.

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Listing last updated July 11, 2026.