Award amountDoctoral scholarships up to $16,000 per year
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
Application
How To Apply | EREF
Instructions for applying to EREF scholarships, including deadlines, eligibility, and required application materials. The 2025 application period opens December 15, 2025, and closes March 2, 2026.
Work must fit within EREF research priorities.; Must be a full-time student.; Students graduating in December of the award year are ineligible.
Requirements
Online application submission.; Three references.; Contact Information.; Career Interests.; College Information.
Application materials
College transcripts (not official).; Personal statement (500 words or less).; Research statement (500 words or less).; CV or resume.; Three Recommendations.
How to apply
Review Strategic Priorities and Application Requirements.; Verify eligibility and application window.; Click the 'Apply Here' button.; Complete and submit the online application.; Ensure references submit recommendation forms by the deadline.
Important dates
2025 application period opens: December 15, 2025.; 2025 application period closes: March 2, 2026.; Applications must be completed by midnight Eastern Time on March 2, 2026.; Reference letters must be submitted by the deadline.; Award status notification: mid-to-late August.
Documents
Recommendation Form (downloadable).
Contact
scholarships@erefdn.org; 919.861.6876, Ext. 111; 1000 Social St, Suite 320 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609; marcomm@erefdn.org
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