Finding last minute funding for a PhD Currently an undergraduate in computer science, I am pursuing an Ms+PhD program in oceanography at some top US universities.
I recently got feedback from a PI that I had an interview with before applying, who told me that my &quot;application was ranked highly&quot; and &quot;[they] are currently figuring out funding situations&quot;, and that &quot;If [I] find out about [my] own funding at a later date, [I should] please be in touch as this changes opportunities&quot;.
Unfortunately I only found out about the effect fellowships and scholarships have on admission late into the game, and as such was only able to apply to the NSF GRSP and one other small fellowship.
What can I do, one week before admission results drop, to improve my funding situation last minute?
I am not a women or minority. I would be able to self-fund part of my PhD but was advised against doing so (and the departments won't allow it anyway).
What can I do, one week before admission results drop, to improve my funding situation last minute?

Nothing.  If you do not like the results, try again next year.
Successful application to doctoral programs at US universities requires many months of advance planning.