NON-VILLANOVA FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

Villanova is a Yellow Ribbon school. For additional fellowship and award opportunities, please refer to the below non-Villanova fellowships and awards.

Fellowship and Awards for Student Veterans

Selected Awards

Tillman Scholars Program

This program empowers military veterans and spouses to be the next generation of private and public sector leaders. It provides academic scholarships, access to a national network of scholars, and professional development opportunities. 

The Smith Richardson Foundation Strategy and Policy Fellow Program

This program provides grants for research on American foreign policy, international relations, international security, military policy, and diplomatic and military history. 

Veterans in Global Leadership Fellowship

This one-year fellowship program is for student veterans who are interested in foreign policy. The program includes a 3-day course at NYU, a mentorship program, and professional development events around the U.S. with the goal to develop foreign policy leaders. 

VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship

Students who are enrolled in political science, history, communications, government, law or related disciplines are eligible. Grantees are provided the opportunity to attend the VFW National Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. All expenses are covered by the fellowship. 


Award Databases

Hiring Our Heroes

This organization has a selection of awards including corporate fellowships, military spouse fellowships, and more. 

Grants for Veterans

Information on grants is available for veterans. Details of education grants are provided. Other grant categories (outside of education) are included.  

ProFellow Veterans Fellowship Lists

Selection of awards and fellowships. 

CRF Additional Opportunities Page

Includes links to larger award databases for students interested in exploring funding for study abroad, internships, fellowships, or graduate school. 


Awards Where Selection Preference is Given to Veterans*

*The majority of government-funded awards give a competitive advantage to veterans when other application factors are equal.