NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Essay required

Specific majors

Academic

Overview

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) provides three-year graduate research fellowships in science, mathematics, and engineering, behavioral, and social sciences, including Women in Engineering and Computer and Information Science awards. To be eligible, you must be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident and must be at an early stage in your graduate career. Minority students are highly encouraged to apply. An essay and recommendations are required.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 October 16, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.nsfgrfp.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?

Yes! You can use the same letter for multiple scholarships. Make sure the letter meets each scholarship's requirements, and isn't too specific to one scholarship. Tip: You might have to ask your recommender to change the wording for different applications.

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Yes! But make sure to read each scholarship application's essay guidelines and requirements, and personalize your essay to each scholarship you apply to. Using the same essay for multiple applications can be a time-saver, but changing just a sentence or two can make a difference!