Department of War National Defense Science and Engineering Grad Fellowships

The official application portal home page for the Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program.

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DeadlineNovember 17 (5PM Eastern)

Award amountThree-year graduate fellowship

Last checkedJun 28, 2026

FAQ

NDSEG Application FAQs

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about the NDSEG Fellowship application process.

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Eligibility

U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, Dual Citizens; Received or will receive baccalaureate degree in fellowship application year; At or near beginning (within first two years) of graduate study in science or engineering

Requirements

Files smaller than ~4MB and PDF format for uploads; Redaction of identifying information in CV, Proposal, Essay, Awards, Publication; Official transcripts required; 500-word limit per essay

Application materials

Transcripts; Proposal; Resume/CV; Essays; References (optional, up to 3)

How to apply

Submit application (no changes after submission); Upload documents (PDF, max ~4MB); References can be submitted after application

Important dates

Check NDSEG Application Dashboard for reference due date

Documents

Official transcripts; Proposal; Resume/CV; Essays

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