Stanford University USA Summer Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)
Description
Stanford University, one of the world's leading institutions, is offering an exceptional opportunity for undergraduate students through its Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 2025 program in the USA. This fully funded scholarship provides talented students with an immersive research and graduate school preparation experience.
Program Overview
The Stanford University SURF 2025 is an eight-week summer residential program designed to expose undergraduate students to groundbreaking research opportunities in various engineering disciplines. The program offers a unique chance to experience research at the graduate level while building a strong academic foundation for future endeavors.
Degree Level
Stanford University USA Summer Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Stanford University.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Engineering
Benefits
Selected students for the Stanford SURF 2025 program will receive the following benefits:
- Fully funded housing and meal plan
- Travel stipend
- A $5,500 stipend upon successful completion
- Coding experience
- Industry visits and Bay Area excursions
- Community-building activities
- Participation in a research symposium
- Strong mentorship and guidance for graduate school preparation
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to domestic and international students of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Stanford SURF 2025 program, applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college/university in the United States or its territories
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (exceptions considered based on progression)
- Demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a PhD in engineering
- Be available to stay on Stanford's campus for the entire program duration (June 21 - August 16, 2025)
- International students must be first-generation and/or from a low socioeconomic background
Application Procedure
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Application Opens: November 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: February 1, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)
- Notification of First-Round Denials: Mid-February 2025
- Final Decision Notification: First week of March 2025
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply through the following portals:
- Leadership Alliance SR-EIP (For U.S. citizens & permanent residents only)
- Stanford SURF SlideRoom (For all eligible applicants, including international students)
A complete application must include:
- Resume or CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Unofficial academic transcript
- Statement of purpose (1-2 pages)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Optional personal history statement (1-2 pages)
Why Apply for Stanford SURF 2025?
The Stanford SURF program aims to foster diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative research environment. It provides students with hands-on experience in tackling 21st-century engineering challenges, ultimately preparing them for prestigious graduate programs.
For more details and to apply, visit the official Stanford SURF 2025 page or contact the program office at surf-program@stanford.edu.
