Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring

Please join us in congratulating our four Penn State University Park nominees for the Goldwater Scholarship. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional undergraduate research in STEM, and these nominees—Ash Booth, Kieran Sturges, Matias Moreno, and Eric Welp—reflect the outstanding depth and impact of undergraduate research at Penn State. We wish them the best of luck and are proud to celebrate their commitment to research excellence.

The Udall Scholarship is open to current sophomores and juniors who are committed to careers related to environmental issues, Tribal public policy, or Native health care. Interested students must complete Penn State’s internal application and nomination process. Additional details about eligibility, required materials, and application procedures are available on our website.

Students interested in the Astronaut Scholarship must complete Penn State’s internal application and nomination process. Detailed information about eligibility, required materials, and application procedures is available on our website.

The Erickson Discovery Grant provides summer funding for Penn State undergraduates to start, continue, or complete an independent research or creative project of their own design. Projects can be in any field, as long as the student is leading the work rather than assisting a faculty or graduate student. Applications are due February 16, 2026.

The Truman Scholarship supports outstanding undergraduates committed to public service and preparing for leadership careers that address societal challenges. Students interested in applying must submit all materials by January 20, 2026, to be considered for Penn State’s campus nomination.