Other International Scholarships

University of Southampton Scholarship  for study at University of Southampton.  A bilateral agreement signed by our institutions in 2017 holds a scholarship spot for one USNA graduate per year to study at Southampton.

• Degree available: M.A. or M.S.  No restrictions on field of study, but, due to Southampton's excellence in certain disciplines, preference will be given to candidates from the following majors or who plan to study in the following fields: Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, Oceanography, Geography, Computer Science and Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, and Statistics and Operational Research.
• Quota: One graduating midshipman per class. 
• Application: To apply for this scholarship, see the application instructions linked   -here- . Submission is due by 2359 on January 31.
• Duration of course: 1-2 years.
• Qualifications: Minimum CQPR of 3.65. Demonstrated potential for academic excellence. Selection will be decided by the Graduate Education Committee on a recommendation from the Southampton Subcommittee, which gives the GEC a ranked list of candidates.
• Note: Simultaneous to applying for through the USNA internal process (GEC), you must also apply directly to a program at the University of Southampton; one must be accepted into a program at Southampton, or have a strong indication that one will be accepted, to be competitive for the one USNA/Southampton scholarship spot per year.

Anna Sobol Levy Fellowship  to the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Israel ( IDC Herzliya).

• Degree available: MA in Government with specialization in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security or Diplomacy and Conflict Studies.
• Quota available:  Between three and six per year, nationally.  *Note - Due to an IDC initiative to attract more service academy alumni, there is a high likelihood that the quota could be expanded.
• Duration of course: One year.
• Qualifications: Applicants should have studied in the fields of military studies, economic geography, international relations, political science, history, or similar fields. U.S. military officers from ROTC programs or service academies have been the backbone of the program.
• Reference:  www.annasobollevyfoundation.org; see also this presentation that the admissions and outreach representative gave at USNA in the fall of 2017:   Anna Sobol Levy (ASL) Fellowship---

Fulbright Scholarships  to universities in over 140 countries, including the UK.

• Degree available: Master's in any field.
• Quota available: Dependent upon desired university. Fulbright U.S. Student Program publishes a list of statistics, including applicants and awards from year to year. 
  • UK Universities are typically more competitive than other programs.
• Duration of course: 1-2 years.
• Qualifications: Dependent on desired program. Must advance the Fulbright aim of promoting mutual understanding among nations through engagement in the host community, among other activities. Applicants must obtain an institutional endorsement (POC: Professor Stephen Wrage, Political Science Department).
• Reference:  us.fulbrightonline.org

Calcagno Scholarship  for graduate studies

• Degree available: Various.
• Quota available: 1 recipient per year.
• Gift Agreement for tuition: $20,000 to full tuition. 
• Application: Located at the Calcagno Scholarship website.
• Description:  The Calcagno Scholarship awards funding for immediate graduate education to aspiring leaders from the U.S. Naval Academy who: 
  • Demostrate their distinct voice & critical lens to challenge norms
  • Innovate with new tools & novel approaches
  • Dedicate their scholarship to fostering equitable human flourishing & tangible social advancement

HORIZONS Scholarship through Women in Defense

• Degree available: Various, for study at both US and international universities
• Quota available: Varies from year to year.
• Duration of course: 1-2 years.
• Qualifications: Scholarship is for women who are US citizens either employed in or planning careers in defense of national security areas.
• Reference:   http://www.womenindefense.net/

Erasmus Mundus

• Degree Available: Various, double or joint Master degrees, gives students a chance to study at various European Universities. Students can study in at least two European countries. 
• Quota available: Varies, a minimum of 75% of the scholarships are awarded to candidates from Partner countries
• Duration of course: 1-2 years
• Qualifications: Program-specific, midshipmen must conduct the appropriate research to ensure they meet the qualifications of their program of interest and that the program accepts applicants from our region (the Erasmus program lists the United States of America as an "Other Partner County" in Region 13: "Other Industrialised Countries"). 
• Reference:  https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities/individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_en

For an aggregator of available international scholarships that comes with a regional and subject filter, see the   Institute of International Education's program search.

Domestic Scholarships

National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowship to choice of domestic institution.

• Degree available: M.S. or M.A. in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and social sciences, and in the history and philosophy of science.
• Quota available: Varies from year to year. About 2,000 in the U.S. annually. Subject to availability of funds. 
• Duration of course: One, two, or three years. Third year must be approved by the Chief of Naval Personnel.
• Qualifications: Demonstrated potential for significant research achievements in STEM or in STEM education.
• Reference: www.nsfgrfp.org

Dr. John J. McMullen Fellowship to University of Pennsylvania.

• Degree available: M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. 
• Quota available: 1-2 midshipmen per year; 100% tuition.
• Duration of course: One year, plus two summer terms.
• Qualifications: Strong leadership skills, high academic standing, undergraduate major which supports proposed graduate program.
• USNA Application Procedures: Apply and gain acceptance to the graduate program directly at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, make sure to list the McMullen Fellowship as one of your funding sources on the Officer Scholarship Program (OSP) application that will be sent out to qualified 1/C Midshipmen.  Your name will be forwarded for consideration for this funding.  There is no separate application for this scholarship.  The same selection criteria that is used for OSP will be used to determine the McMullen Fellows, although we will also work in cooperation with the admissions department and respective program at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. John J. McMullen Fellowship to Boston College.

• Degree available: Master of Business Administration or M.S. in Finance
• Quota available: One midshipman per year; 100% tuition.
• Duration of course: 1-2 years per degree and subspecialty.
• Qualifications: Strong leadership skills, high academic standing, undergraduate major which supports proposed graduate program.
• USNA Application Procedures: Apply and gain acceptance to the graduate program directly at the Boston College. In addition, make sure to list the McMullen Fellowship as one of your funding sources on the Officer Scholarship Program (OSP) application that will be sent out to qualified 1/C Midshipmen.  Your name will be forwarded for consideration for this funding.  There is no separate application for this scholarship.  The same selection criteria that is used for OSP will be used to determine the McMullen Fellows, although we will also work in cooperation with the admissions department and respective program at Boston College.

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship to Stanford University.

• Degree available: Any graduate degree at Stanford.
• Quota available: About 50 awarded per year from the U.S.; 100 worldwide, and growing.
• Duration of course: 1-2 years per degree.
• Qualifications: Independence of thought,purposeful leadership, and civic mindset.
• Reference: knight-hennessy.stanford.edu
• USNA Application Procedures: Apply directly to the Knight-Hennessy program.  USNA OSP will NOT be issuing institutional endorsements for the Knight-Hennessy, so make sure that you solicit two letters of recommendation on your own.

Information Technology Strategy at Carnegie Mellon University

• Degree available: Master of Information Technology Strategy (MITS)
• Duration: 3 semesters (summer can be one of them)
• Qualifications: see website for full description, but they look for programming skills, analytical skills, team skills, coursework on machine learning and data analysis, demonstrated ability in algorithms and data structures, proficiency in C, C++, or Java.
• Reference: Program website
• Point of Contact: Mark Gardner, markgard@andrew.cmu.edu

Security, Technology, and International Relations at Carnegie Mellon University

• Degree available: Master of Science in Security, Technology, and International Relations (MS STAIR)
• Duration: 1 year
• Qualifications: see website for full description
• Reference: Program website
• Point of Contact: Mark Gardner, markgard@andrew.cmu.edu

Purdue University Military Research Initiative (PMRI)

• Degree Available: MS
• Quota available: 3 per year, 100% tuition
• Duration: 3 semesters (graduating early in December of the year following start of classes)
• Qualifications: STEM major with potential application to DoD research
• Reference: Purdue Homeland Security Institute and Purdue Military Research Initiative (PMRI)
• Point of Contact: Dave Hankins, Senior Project Manager, Purdue Homeland Security Institute, dhankins@purdue.edu, 765-494-9816
• USNA Application Procedures: First and foremost, apply to the graduate program directly at Purdue University. After your application complete, USNA's Graduate Education Director will work with Purdue University directly and formulate a ranking slate for the fellowship.
  • Make sure to denote your specific interest in the program on the Officer Scholarship Program (OSP) application that will be sent out to qualified 1/C Midshipmen. 

University-Sponsored Scholarships

When applying to graduate programs, Midshipmen should also apply for merit-based scholarships from their desired program or institution. Midshipmen are by no means limited to the list of scholarships on the USNA Graduate Education website, and should seek opportunities specifically tailored for their desired program or institution. 

Other Scholarships, Fellowships and Programs

For your convenience and to help you own search for funding, below is a list of other scholarships Naval Academy graduates have won over the past few decades.  You will need to verify yourself if these particular scholarships are still being offered.

• American Meteorological Society Graduate Fellowship
• Anna-Maria Moggio Foundation Scholarship
• Annapolis Scholarship
• Applied Research Laboratories Fellowship
• ARL Naval Academy Scholar
• ASNE Flagship Section James A. Lisnyk Scholarship
• Barbara R. and Charles Kahn, Jr. Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
• Barrett G. Hindes Merit Scholarship in Dredging Studies
• Bertana Trust Scholarship
• Bush School Fellowship
• Cambridge Bursary
• Cambridge Overseas Trust
• Carlson School of Management Fellowship
• Charles River United Soccer Association Fellowship
• Chereskin Family Fellowship
• Churchill Fund Grant
• CNO Fellowship
• Cockrell School of Engineering Fellowship
• Conn's Foundation Scholar
• Cos MBA Merit Scholarship
• CSAIL RA
• Draper Fellowship
• Edith Stokey Public Service Fellowship
• Elliot School Merit Fellowship
• Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME) Scholarship
• Frankin and Caroline Johnson Graduate Tuition Award
• Georgetown MBA Connelly Scholar
• Goldman School Scholarship
• Greater Milwaukee Frank Rogers Bacon Foundation Fellowship
• Harris School of Public Policy Scholarship
• Hummer Family Foundation Scholarship
• Ideker Foundation Scholarship
• Illinois Veteran Grant
• Institute of Nuclear Power Operations Fellowship
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship
• Jacobs School of Engineering TIES Leadership Training Scholarship
• Jaehne Fellowship
• Keck Institute for Space Studies Fellowship
• Lemelson Presidential Minority Fellowship
• Lincoln Lab Military Fellowship
• Lyndon Baines Johnson School Fellowship
• Marine Corps University Foundation Scholarship
• MIT Cybersecurity & Internet Policy Research Initiative RA
• Morton A. Aldrich Fellowship
• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
• National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar/Athlete Scholarship
• Naval Academy Alumni Association Scholarship
• Naval Officer Special Education Program Fellowship
• Navy Presidential Public Service Fellowship
• NCAA Scholar-Athlete Scholarship
• Northwest Foundation, Inc.
• Notre Dame MBA Fellow
• NSF Graduate Fellowship
• NSF Minority Fellowship
• Oxford China Centre Scholarship
• Pearson Institute at the University of Chicago for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts
• Penn State ARL Fellowship
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Presidential Military Fellowship
• Presidential Public Service Fellowship
• Public Service Fellowship
• RADM Grace Murray Hopper Fellowship
• Robert G. Shackelford Graduate Fellowship
• SNAME Fellowship
• Stewart A. and Marla B. Feldman Family Foundation Scholarship
• Tau Beta Pi Fellowship
• The Bush School Scholarship
• The Fletcher School Scholarship
• Travis Manion Foundation Challenge Grant
• UC Transportation Center Fellowship
• UCLA Anderson Fellowship
• US NOTES Scholarship
• William F. Ward, Jr. Fellowship
• Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Fellowship

Research Assistantships 

Draper Laboratory Technical Fellowships at approved domestic universities.

• Degree available: M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer Science, and related fields.
• Quota available: Two or more midshipmen per year. Depends on availability of a research place at Draper Laboratory in the field requested.
• Duration of course: 1-2 years, per degree and subspecialty.
  • Research work is done at Draper Laboratory throughout duration of course.
• Qualifications: High academic standing in undergraduate technical major. Graduate students must complete a thesis.
• Reference: https://www.draper.com/careers/scholar-program ; presentation

Lincoln Laboratory Military Fellowship Program at MIT.

• Degree available: M.S. in STEM fields with interest in Communications Systems, Cyber Security, Homeland Protection, Space Control, Engineering, and related fields.
• Quota available: Two or more midshipmen per year. Depends on availability of a research place at Lincoln Laboratory in the field requested.
• Duration of course: 1-2 years, per degree and subspecialty.
  • Research work is done at Lincoln Laboratory throughout duration of course.
• Qualifications: High academic standing in undergraduate technical major. Graduate students must complete a thesis and do their research at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington at a minimum one day a week during the academic year when not taking academic classes and the entire summer when MIT is closed.
• Reference: https://www.ll.mit.edu/careers/programs-military-officers

Truman Scholarship

Competition for the Truman Scholarship is held separately from the standard Officer Scholar Program (OSP) process. However, Truman scholars are counted towards the yearly OSP quota (20 Navy Selects and 5 Marine Corps Selects). 

With selection process beginning during 2/C year, the Truman Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships of up to $30,000 to outstanding college juniors with exceptional leadership potential and an interest in public policy who will pursue graduate degrees that will aid them in forging a career dedicated to public service. The Truman Foundation "seeks future 'change agents' who aspire to leadership positions in federal, state, or local governments or in the not-for-profit and education sectors where they can influence public policies and change public programs. Criteria for selecting Truman Scholars are mainly:

• extensive records of public and community service,
• commitment to careers in government or elsewhere in the public sector,
• desire to influence public policies or education programs, and
• outstanding leadership potential and communication skills."

Please note that the Truman Foundation places great weight on an applicant's fit for the Truman Scholarship.  Successful applicants can come from any major, but should have plans for a career focused on both public service and public policy.  The application asks you to write thoughtfully about your future goals in these areas.

For more information, please see https://www.truman.gov/candidates/how-become-truman-scholar. 
Professor Brendan Doherty (doherty@usna.edu) will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

MIT-Woods Hole Institution Joint Master's in Oceanography Program

This long-standing Navy program for a master's degree in oceanography at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is entirely separate from any other graduate education program USNA offers. With program spots open to the Fleet members, graduating NROTC Midshipmen, and USNA graduates, this program begins in promptly in June following graduation.

Read more about the MIT-WHOI Navy program here:
https://mit.whoi.edu/admissions/navy-program/

Instructions

• OPNAVINST 1520.31E - Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Master's in Oceanography Program
• NAVADMIN 141/26 - FY27 Graduate School Opportunities at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution