Nationally Competitive Awards

TitleInformation of AwardDeadline
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
Postgraduate Fellowship ProgramEmerging Latino Leaders that link their graduate studies and public policy. Must have completed a master’s or JD within two years in the program. Paid nine month fellowship.December 1, 2026
Public Policy Fellowship ProgramRecent young Latino college graduates will immerse into gaining experience in the public policy field and advancing in their careers. Nine month scholarship.December 1, 2026
The Congressional Internship Program (CIP)Participants will engage in the legislative process, cultural competence, an extensive network, and professional and personal leadership.December 1, 2026 and
March 1, 2027
Boren AwardsStudy of language and culture abroad Special note: Spanish and French must have a high level of Spanish and French for this scholarship (visit website for more details)January 27, 2027
Fullbright ScholarThe increase of mutual and support friendly and peaceful relations between people in the US and people of other countries. Merit based grants to every students, teachers, scholars, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds.October 6, 2026
McNairJuniors/Seniors who are of low income, first generation, and who are underrepresented in graduate level (Master’s or PhD.)December 1, 2026
Moreno Rangel Lege Leadership ProgramMexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation (MALLF)Applications Currently Closed
Benjamin Gilman ScholarshipTravel Abroad Scholarship.Applications Currently Closed
E. Kika De La GarzaScience and Education Fellowships, applicants may apply if institution is distinguished as HSI.March 23, 2026
Barry GoldwaterStudents interested in research amongst the fields of natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.January 27, 2027
Cientifico Latino501 C3, a Non profit organization that strides to promote an environment of inclusivity in STEM and increment the number of underserve students in higher education in the sciences of through mentorship, open access resources and professional development.
Coro Foundation (Public Affairs)Fellows Program in Public Affairs (FPPA), this fellowship dedicates its service for emergin civic emergin leaders ith the knowledge, skills and networks that transform them as individuals with the promise that they then transform their organizations, communities and beyond.January 12, 2027
James Madison Fellowship (Teaching)Graduate student interested in teaching government, U. S. Constitution, American History, Civics at 7-12 Grades.March 2, 2027
Library of Congress Junior FellowsThis internship is a 5 week summer internship.Opens December 2026
Mickey Leland Int. HungerThe Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship trains emerging leaders in the movement to end hunger worldwide. Each class of twelve to fifteen dedicated fellows develops the tools and skills they need to become effective change agents, advancing the goal of a hunger-free world by strengthening host organizations and building food and nutrition security at the field and policy level.
Truman Scholarship (Public Service)Anyone interested in pursuing any major likely to lead to a public service career; any age, interest in any graduate degree except MBA, consider domestic or international program their graduate education.
MALDEFMALDEF Law School Scholarship Program.
Hispanic Scholarship FundHSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars and Alumni as possible.February 15, 2026
Senator Luna Scholars & Fellows Program
Participants in the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program gain invaluable experience and exposure to the Texas Senate by serving as full-time legislative staffers during Texas legislative sessions. Scholars and Fellows receive a monthly stipend to compensate them for their work and assist them with living expenses.
November 16, 2026