Funding your Honors Work

Undertaking original research in manuscript collections or rare published materials can be one of the most exciting aspects of your honors work. In some cases, students will discover that travel is necessary in order to have access to such materials. In other cases, you may wish to purchase a xerographic or microfilmed copy of a particularly critical document. The History Department and Wellesley College offer several sources of funding to help students defray such expenses, and honors candidates are encouraged to investigate these promptly.

The Henry Schwarz Honors Fellowship:

Through the generosity of the F.A.O. Schwarz family, the History Department can now make a limited number of grants to support student research in the honors program. Grants ranging from $500 to $2500 will be made primarily to support research during the summer before the senior year. In some years, smaller grants may also be made to support short research trips during the fall and winter. For application forms, click here or come to the History Department office.

Deadline: Applications should be submitted with thesis proposals

The Jerome A. Schiff Fellowship:

Made possible through a generous gift from the Jerome A. Schiff Charitable Trust and administered by the Wellesley College Committee on Curriculum and Instruction (CCI), Schiff Fellowships are merit awards intended to support the scholarly work of students enrolled in the senior honors program. Awards range from $2000 to $3000, and students from all departments and programs are eligible to apply. For more information, click here.

Deadline: October 17, 2005

Student Research Grants (Office of the Dean of the College):

The Office of the Dean of the College administers a number of grants to support student research and travel. The maximum amount of these awards is $750. For more information, click here.

Deadline: Accepted year-round

History Department