Administrative Department

Prestigious Scholarships

Prestigious Scholarships connect students and alumni to nationally and internationally competitive awards, and help you move confidently through every step of the process. We work with you to discover opportunities, build strong applications, and pursue experiences that align with your goals.

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Start Your Scholarship Journey

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Prestigious Scholarships can support graduate study, global internships, independent research, and immersive experiences abroad, helping you grow academically, professionally, and personally. More than funding, a prestigious scholarship is a launchpad to expand your perspective, sharpen your skills, and engage with people, cultures, and ideas around the world.

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Why Apply

From living and learning in a new culture to gaining hands-on experience in your field, Prestigious Scholarships are designed to help you grow and expand your personal and professional networks. Many scholarships support experiences like:

  • Conducting independent or collaborative research
  • Pursuing graduate study
  • Gaining specialized training in your field
  • Exploring career paths through real-world, immersive experiences

The application process itself is valuable. You'll reflect on your goals, define what matters to you, and learn how to tell your story with clarity and confidence. Along the way, you'll strengthen your writing, presentation, and interview skills, and much more.

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Our Support Services

We work with students and alumni at every stage of the process, including:

  • Clarifying goals and scholarship matches
  • Connecting faculty and campus support
  • Reviewing essays and applications
  • Providing endorsements and submissions (when applicable)
  • Mock interviews for finalists

Explore Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships

For Scholarships requiring Institutional Endorsement: All interested students must first consult with a scholarship advisor before applying for any prestigious scholarship that requires institutional endorsement. You must be selected by Montclair State University through an internal application process to be eligible. You can apply to any scholarship(s) that do not require an endorsement, though it is encouraged that you seek additional guidance and assistance with your application first.

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program awards scholarships to current sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. All current sophomores and juniors majoring in these fields who are U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, or U.S. Nationals, and have a GPA of at least 3.0 are eligible to apply. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 annually for eligible educational expenses.

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship is a highly esteemed program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University. Named in honor of former Congressman and diplomat Charles B. Rangel, this fellowship aims to attract and prepare outstanding individuals for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.

Gates-Cambridge

Each year Gates Cambridge offers full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

Gilman Scholarship

Financial support between $3,500 and $5,000 to study abroad as an undergraduate.

Mitchell Scholarship

Designed to connect and introduce young generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and commitment to community and public service.

Pickering Fellowship

The Pickering Fellowship is a renowned program designed to cultivate the next generation of U.S. Foreign Service Officers. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, this fellowship offers unparalleled support for students with a keen interest in diplomacy and public service.

Schwarzman Scholarship

Selecting scholars who will be leaders of tomorrow and demonstrate excellence from different countries, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.