Amount: Full tuition + stipend ($38,000)
Deadline: December 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The NDSEG Fellowship is a highly competitive, portable fellowship that supports U.S. citizens pursuing doctoral degrees in STEM disciplines vital to national defense. It provides full tuition and a generous stipend.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Competitive
- First or second year graduate student pursuing a doctoral degree in a DoD-relevant STEM field
Required Materials
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- 3 letters of recommendation
- GRE scores
Timeline
Applications open in September. Deadline December 15. Winners notified in April.
Tips
Clearly articulate how your research interests align with the strategic priorities of the Department of Defense. Demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential. Seek strong letters of recommendation.