NDSEG: National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship

Fellowship · U.S. Department of Defense

NDSEG: National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship. $43,200. Closed. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense
Official link: https://ndseg.sysplus.com (ndseg.sysplus.com)
Amount: $43,200. FY NDSEG fellowship stipend historically $43,200/year plus tuition/fees coverage per program terms (confirm current FY2027 stipend on NDSEG portal; catalog stipend $43,200 retained with portal period dates refreshed 2026-09-07).
Status: Closed. The date on file has passed. We have not confirmed a next cycle.
Deadline: October 30, 2026, 5 PM Eastern
Who can apply: Fields of study on file: STEM; Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)
Last checked: October 9, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-09

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Source: U.S. Department of Defense (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-09

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Current cycle: not confirmed · the date on file has passed

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Eligibility on file

NDSEG Fellowship supports U.S. citizens pursuing doctoral study in DoD-relevant science and engineering fields. FY2027 application period August 3–October 30, 2026 (5 PM ET). Check eligibility and register at ndseg.sysplus.com.

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Who can apply

Fields of study on file: STEM
Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship?

U.S. Department of Defense. Official page: https://ndseg.sysplus.com

What is the amount for National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship?

$43,200. FY NDSEG fellowship stipend historically $43,200/year plus tuition/fees coverage per program terms (confirm current FY2027 stipend on NDSEG portal; catalog stipend $43,200 retained with portal period dates refreshed 2026-09-07). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship?

What is the status of National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship?

Closed. The date on file has passed. We have not confirmed a next cycle.

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