Quad Fellowship
A one-time $40,000 award for STEM master's and PhD students from Quad and ASEAN countries studying full time at U.S. universities.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
United States
Funding
A one-time award of $40,000 for academic expenses; may be supplemented by other fellowships. Partners and dependents are not covered.
Eligible applicants
STEM master's/PhD students from Australia, India, Japan, the U.S. or ASEAN
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Overview
Quad Fellowship is offered by Institute of International Education (IIE) with the Quad governments for Master’s, PhD study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
One-time award ($40,000) for academic expenses
Included
Dependents
Not included
A one-time award of $40,000 for academic expenses; may be supplemented by other fellowships. Partners and dependents are not covered. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
International programme
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizen or legal permanent resident of Australia, India, Japan, the U.S. or an ASEAN country.
- International eligibility
- Dual citizens of a non-member country may apply with their Quad or ASEAN citizenship or residency.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- STEM bachelor's degree or equivalent and superior undergraduate achievement.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- TOEFL/IELTS scores if not a native speaker and not 2+ years in an English-language institution.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, the United States or one of the ten ASEAN countries with a STEM bachelor's degree, strong undergraduate results, and an application to (or enrolment in) a full-time STEM master's or PhD at a U.S. university. Clinical healthcare degrees, nursing master's and business degrees such as MBAs are not eligible.
Applicant profile
- STEM master's/PhD students from Australia, India, Japan, the U.S. or ASEAN
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, the United States or one of the ten ASEAN countries with a STEM bachelor's degree, strong undergraduate results, and an application to (or enrolment in) a full-time STEM master's or PhD at a U.S. university. Clinical healthcare degrees, nursing master's and business degrees such as MBAs are not eligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official transcript
- Statement of purpose and two essays
- Resume (2 pages)
- Three recommendation letters
- English test scores
How to apply
- 1
Confirm eligibility
- 2
Submit the online application and recommendation letters
- 3
Await notification
- 4
Selected applicants proceed to interviews
Application timeline
Application cycle
The apply page says the 2025-2026 application is closed and the next timeline is to be announced; dates on the page are stale.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Institute of International Education (IIE) with the Quad governments
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.