GEM Fellowship Program 2026
About this scholarship
The GEM Fellowship Program supports underrepresented students in graduate study in science and engineering in the United States through tuition support, stipends, and employer partnerships.
The GEM Fellowship Program is a long-running graduate fellowship run by The National GEM Consortium in the United States. It is designed to increase access and representation in advanced education in science, technology, engineering, and related fields by supporting students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
The programme primarily funds Master's and PhD study at participating universities in the United States. Fellowship packages commonly combine financial support from both a GEM employer member and a participating university. Depending on the specific fellowship track and institutional arrangement, support may include tuition, a living stipend, and paid internship opportunities with GEM employer members.
Applicants are generally expected to be planning to enroll full-time in an eligible graduate programme at a GEM member university and to intend to pursue careers in research, industry, or academia in technical fields. The programme is especially known for supporting students in engineering, computer science, and related applied science disciplines.
Application is typically made through the GEM Fellowship Program's central application system, after which applicants may also need to apply separately for admission to participating universities. Students should review the current fellowship track, participating employers and universities, academic field eligibility, and documentation requirements carefully before applying.
- Graduate funding for Master's and PhD study
- Focus on engineering, computer science, and technical disciplines
- May include tuition support, stipend, and internships
- Study is undertaken in the United States at participating institutions
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Typically open to applicants from underrepresented backgrounds who are seeking admission to eligible graduate programmes in science, engineering, computer science, and related technical fields at participating United States universities. Applicants are usually expected to enroll full-time and meet both GEM and university admission requirements.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting GEM Fellowship Program.