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Successful candidates start preparing their applications early, months ahead of the deadline (sometimes even preparing a strategy years in advance). These awards also require a TCU review or endorsement, and therefore we have a TCU internal deadline, as well as assistance revising your essays. Contact Dr. Tracy Rundstrom, t.rundstrom@tcu.edu, for additional details.

 

In partnership with over 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities to passionate students to pursue graduate study, conduct research or teach English abroad.

Applications for 2026-2027: Open April 2025

TCU deadline: September 3, 2025 Students graduating in December 2025 or May 2026 are eligible to apply. Graduate students and TCU alumni are also eligible to apply.

Younger students are encouraged to start planning by reviewing the TCU Guides below.

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TCU Guide for Fulbright Research/Study

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Each year Gates Cambridge Scholarship program offers 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

Applications for 2026-2027: Open September 2025

No TCU deadline; See national deadline

Students graduating in December 2025 or May 2026 are eligible to apply. Graduate students and TCU alumni are also eligible to apply.

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TCU Guide for Gates Cambridge

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The Barry Goldwater Scholarship supports college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. The Goldwater Foundation is helping ensure that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the Nation needs in these critical fields.

Applications for 2026-2027: Open September 2025

TCU pre-application deadline: November 1

Matriculated sophomore or junior students pursuing a research career in natural science, mathematics or engineering are eligible to apply.

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TCU Guide for Goldwater

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Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to fifty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. 

Applications for 2026-2027: Open September 2025

TCU interest form deadline: April 1, 2025

Students graduating in December 2024 or May 2025 are eligible for consideration. Applicants must receive a university endorsement.

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TCU Guide for Marshall

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The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland. Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars are chosen annually for one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Applications for 2026-2027: Cycle has been paused.

Students interested in future cycles are encouraged to check back

 

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The Rhodes Trust, a British charity established to honor the will and bequest of Cecil J. Rhodes, provides full financial support for Rhodes Scholars to pursue a degree or degrees at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.

Applications for 2026-2027: Open September 2025

TCU interest form deadline: April 1, 2025

Students graduating in December 2024 or May 2025 are eligible for consideration. Applicants must receive a University endorsement.

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TCU Guide for Rhodes

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The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate fellowship in the United States for those pursuing careers as public service leaders.

Applications for 2026-2027: Open September 2025

TCU interest form deadline: October 1, 2025

Students graduating in December 2024 or May 2025 are eligible for consideration. Applicants must receive a University endorsement.

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TCU Guide for Truman

Visit the Truman Website