Resource Offers Overview of Federal Programs and Initiatives Open to Graduate Students
September 2025 Federal Programs and Fellowships that Provide Support for Graduate Students offers an overview of federal programs and initiatives that are open to graduate students as of September 2025.
The document highlights key programs that have been awarded over the past few years. Each opportunity includes a program summary, eligibility requirements, size of the program, approximate size and type of award, citizenship requirements, annual due dates, and other special factors.
Various graduate student opportunities may have been impacted either through reductions, terminations, and/or delayed application openings. The information provided is accurate at the time of writing, but there is uncertainty about many programs across agencies going forward.