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Northwestern University Presidential Fellowships 2026

Awarded by Northwestern University

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Tuition Fee + Monthly Stipend + USD 1,000 Research Award

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the University

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Northwestern University

Provider

Northwestern University

Last Verified On

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Overview

Presidential Fellowships are offered to students who merge superior intellectual and creative abilities to play a significant leadership role in their fields and beyond.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Applications are by program nomination only.
  • PhD students in their 2nd through 5th years as of February 2026 are eligible.
  • Each program may nominate one student.
  • Nominees must be admitted to candidacy by September 1, 2026.
  • Presidential Fellows must actively participate in the Society of Fellows and attend events.
  • Fellows who stay at Northwestern after their award may continue to engage with the Society.

Application process:

Applicants must submit the application form along with the following documents:

  • Abstract
  • Research description
  • Curriculum vitae, including an outreach/leadership statement
  • Unofficial Northwestern transcript
  • Sample of research or creative work in electronic format
  • Two letters of recommendation

Application deadline: February 2, 2026

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  • The deadline of Northwestern University Presidential Fellowships 2026 is Expired.
  • Northwestern University Presidential Fellowships 2026 is offered to PhD degree.
  • Northwestern University Presidential Fellowships 2026 is offered for Subjects offered by the University.
  • Northwestern University Presidential Fellowships 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Northwestern University Presidential Fellowships 2026 is offered by Northwestern University.
  • Northwestern University Presidential Fellowships 2026 covers Partial Funding, Tuition Fee + Monthly Stipend + USD 1,000 Research Award.