MPA & MPP Fellowships

Every year, The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports thirty New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. Each Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. Fellows receive up to $90,000 in financial support toward their graduate education. The award is divided into tuition support ($40,000) and stipend support ($50,000). Tuition is paid directly to the university and stipends are paid to the Fellow. Fellowship support is spread out over two academic years (four semesters or six quarters). Tuition covers a maximum of 50% of tuition and fees. The first year of Fellowship funding cannot be deferred. Most importantly, new Fellows join a strong community of current and past Fellows who all share the New American experience.

• Deadline: October 30, 2025 (2pm EST)
• Citizenship: Unrestricted
• Access the website to learn more about the opportunity

The Leadership Fellow Program is a two-year rotational program at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey open to students who are receiving a graduate degree between December 2025 and June 2026. Over the span of two years, Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to rotate through four different business functions: staff/support department, line department, finance, and facility operations. Through structured rotational assignments, Fellows gain a broad understanding of the agency’s structure, goals, and strategic direction while actively contributing to departmental initiatives. Beyond the responsibilities in each rotation, Fellows also engage in continuous learning and leadership development through training sessions, mentorship, and feedback. The breadth and depth of experiences within the program are critical in preparing Fellows to become future leaders of The Port Authority.

Leadership Fellows are full-time, permanent employees and receive a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows are considered for key positions throughout The Port Authority. The 2026 cohort is expected to start in the beginning of July.

Application Deadline: November 1st

Learn more about and apply to the Leadership Fellow Program

Join a Virtual Info Session to learn more:

• Thursday, September 18 from 12pm-1pm (ET): Register Here
• Monday, September 29 from 1pm-2pm (ET): Register Here
• Thursday, October 16 from 3pm-4pm (ET): Register Here
• Wednesday, October 29 from 2pm-3pm (ET): Register Here

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls by championing their success in higher education and pushing for bold policy solutions to create lasting change. For more than 140 years, AAUW has led the fight for gender equity in higher education and beyond. With a strong record of advocacy and action, AAUW continues to break barriers and defend the rights of women in education and the workplace. Though we are nonpartisan, we are not values-neutral: We fight to remove the barriers and biases that stand in the way of gender equity. AAUW provides critical funding and support to advance equity in education and improve the lives of women and girls both in the U.S. and internationally. And we advocate for federal, state and local laws and policies to ensure equity and end discrimination. We offer several fellowships, including: American Fellowships ($8,000-$50,000); International Fellowships ($20,000-$50,000); and Selected Professions Fellowships ($20,000). 

• Deadline: November 22, 2025 (Application portals open September 16th)
• Citizenship: Varies by opportunity
• Explore the website for more information

The Local Government Management Fellowship (LGMF) is a career development opportunity for graduates in full-time one- to two-year management-track local government positions under direct mentorship from a senior government leader, most frequently the manager or administrator.

Applications for the 2026 LGMF Cohort will be available on September 26th through December 19th.

Learn more about the LGM Fellowship

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program serves as a next step in the educational and professional development of scientists and engineers by providing opportunities to participate in policy-related projects at DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) in Washington, D.C.  Participants will become part of a group of highly-trained scientists and engineers with the education, background, and experience to be part of the workforce that supports the DOE's mission in the future.  You will have opportunities to enhance your quantitative and qualitative reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills. You will receive training, mentoring, and additional support to effectively accomplish internship goals. Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by NE, and are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.

• Deadline: Rolling
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizens
• Website: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-NE-2022-6000

UA Tech Launch Arizona and the Graduate College collaborate to provide U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident degree-seeking graduate students (main campus only) to gain practical startup company and technology commercialization experience. The selected Fellow will receive an hourly wage from Tech Launch and $10,000 Graduate Tuition Scholarship from the UA Graduate College that will apply to the fall and/or spring base graduate semester tuition during the Fellow’s tenure as a Student Entrepreneurial Fellow. Please note if the Fellow is concurrently appointed as a graduate assistant/associate (GA) at .50 FTE or higher, the tuition award will not apply due to the full tuition coverage provided as a benefit of the GA appointment. Applicants must be degree-seeking graduate student admitted to a main campus Master’s or doctoral program at the University of Arizona.

•    Deadline: Open until filled. 
•    Citizenship: U.S. citizens or permanent residents 
•    Website: https://grad.arizona.edu/funding/opportunities/tech-launch-az-student-entrepreneurial-fellow
      o    https://techlaunch.arizona.edu/about/job-opportunities