About This Scholarship
NSF's oldest and most prestigious STEM fellowship. Provides 3 years of financial support for US graduate students in STEM. Recognized globally as a mark of excellence.
Quick Facts
Scholarship Type
Government
Host Country
United States
Study Level
PhD, Master's
Duration
3 years (within 5-year period)
Annual Recipients
~2,000 awarded annually
Application Deadline
October 15, 2026
Fields of Study
ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMathematicsSocial Sciences
Partial
USD 37,000/year stipend + USD 16,000 edu...
Contact Email
info@nsfgrfp.orgApplication Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
LevelPhD, Master's
GPAExcellent
EnglishN/A (US citizens only)
Duration3 years (within 5-year period)