MS Engineering and Science Fellowship Program
MS Engineering and Science Fellowship Program supports master's students through graduate study and paid internships to prepare them for engineering and science research, development, and technical careers.
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Funder: National GEM Consortium
Due Dates: November 13, 2026 (GEM application, 11:59 p.m. Eastern) | January 15, 2027 (Graduate applications; earlier departmental deadlines apply)
Funding Amounts: Full tuition and fees; Employer Fellows receive at least $16,000 total stipend, Associate Fellows at least $8,000 annually; MS support up to four semesters or six quarters
Summary: GEM combines master's-level tuition and stipend support with paid summer internships to prepare students for engineering and science careers.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and available for employer selection and required summer internships.
Description
The National GEM Consortium’s MS Engineering and Science Fellowship Program connects graduate education with practical experience at leading engineering and science employers nationwide. It promotes the value of a master’s degree in industry and supports pathways into research and development, product development, and other high-level technical careers, while also exposing fellows to academic opportunities. GEM’s broader mission is to increase participation of underrepresented groups in graduate engineering and science.
The program combines a portable academic-year fellowship at a participating GEM Member University with employer-sponsored summer work. During internships, an experienced engineer or scientist provides individual supervision and guidance, and GEM seeks to match fellows’ research interests with company needs. Member universities provide academic support and tuition coverage, while employers offer practical assignments that complement graduate study.
