Deadlines

Postgraduate, International Student

Alice C. Cole '42 Alumnae Art Grant - campus application deadline

Mar 25, 2024
Eligible are Wellesley College graduates who are actively practicing artists within 5 years of graduation from Wellesley, or within 5 years of graduation from an art graduate program.

The Alice C. Cole ‘42 Alumnae Grant is an award that provides project-based support to Wellesley College alumnae for the development, production, and exhibition of new work in painting or sculpture. The fund enables promising Wellesley College artist alumnae to set aside time for artistic development as well as to purchase materials, rent studio space, or access facilities for the creation of new projects. The award does not provide workspace on campus, but does present an opportunity to exhibit the work formally at Wellesley College. Recipients may receive funds up to $5,000 or less, depending on the proposed project and proposal. Grant recipients are invited to present all or a portion of the supported work in an exhibition at the Jewett Art Gallery or other College-run gallery in the 2025-26 academic year.

Read more about the Wellesley Art Department's Cole Awards.

 

Undergraduate, Internship, International Student

Albright Institute Fellowships - application deadline

Mar 25, 2024
Eligible: current sophomores and juniors at Wellesley (i.e. members of the class of 2025 and 2026) from any country.

Approximately 40 Wellesley students are chosen from across the majors and disciplines to participate in the Fellowship, which consists of a 3 week Wintersession and a global internship, each year (students apply during the spring semester for acceptance to the following January’s incoming class; thus, at the time of their applications, students will generally be second semester sophomores or second semester juniors). Over Wintersession, Fellows participate in lectures and work in multidisciplinary groups on global issues. 

Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team via Fellowship Pop-ups (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake. We're here virtually!

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Travel, Service, Postgraduate

Postgrad Fellowships Spring Prep: Opt-in Deadline

Mar 26, 2024
Eligible: all juniors, seniors, and graduates planning for the summer and fall 2024 application cycle.

This program is designed to support you through each step of the fellowships application process through the spring as you begin to explore options ahead of late summer/early fall fellowship deadlines.  Participants will have access to personalized timelines, reminders, and special appointments.  To opt-in, fill out this google form by 12:00 PM (noon) EST on Tuesday, March 26.

Undergraduate, Service, Travel

Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service- direct application deadline

Mar 27, 2024
Eligible are current sophomores who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), with demonstrable financial need, a gpa of at least 3.0, and plans to pursue a future career in public service upon graduation

The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service seeks sophomores with a passion for helping others, experience serving in or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service. The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year, leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service. The Scholarship defines careers in public service as a broad range of paths that advance greater societal good. This work most frequently occurs through the nonprofit and government sectors but can also include the arts, social entrepreneurship, and advancing corporate social responsibility for instance.

The Voyager offers:

  • up to $50,000 in financial aid
  • a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college
  • a 10-year travel stipend
  • leadership development programming and access to an extraordinary network

In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ideal candidates have demonstrated these characteristics:

  • Possesses an interest in building bridges across communities
  • Demonstrates curiosity and dedication to being a life-long learner
  • Demonstrates a values-based and collaborative approach to leadership
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn from and share with other Voyagers in a group setting

Don't go it alone! Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Fellowships events listings for details) or book a Fellowships advising appointment through Handshake. We'd love to talk with you!

Undergraduate, Service, Travel

Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service- direct application deadline

Mar 27, 2024
Eligible are current sophomores who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), with demonstrable financial need, a gpa of at least 3.0, and plans to pursue a future career in public service upon graduation

The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service seeks sophomores with a passion for helping others, experience serving in or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service. The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year, leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service. The Scholarship defines careers in public service as a broad range of paths that advance greater societal good. This work most frequently occurs through the nonprofit and government sectors but can also include the arts, social entrepreneurship, and advancing corporate social responsibility for instance.

The Voyager offers:

  • up to $50,000 in financial aid
  • a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college
  • a 10-year travel stipend
  • leadership development programming and access to an extraordinary network

In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ideal candidates have demonstrated these characteristics:

  • Possesses an interest in building bridges across communities
  • Demonstrates curiosity and dedication to being a life-long learner
  • Demonstrates a values-based and collaborative approach to leadership
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn from and share with other Voyagers in a group setting

Don't go it alone! Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Fellowships events listings for details) or book a Fellowships advising appointment through Handshake. We'd love to talk with you!

International Student, Travel, Service, Postgraduate

Asian University for Women (AUW) Teaching Fellowship - direct application deadline

Mar 31, 2024
Eligibility: AUW welcomes all recent college graduates with strong academic and extracurricular records who share an unmitigated passion for women’s education to apply to this program. The candidates must be native-English speakers. (International and US citizens are eligible to apply!)

In light of looming uncertainties around the future of women’s education in Afghanistan, AUW aims to provide 500 new students from Afghanistan with a clear and fully funded path towards a university degree in the next several years.  By empowering 500 young women with the opportunity, leadership development, and academic training to enact their own visions, AUW believes this cohort will form a critical base for a future Afghanistan that will recognize women’s rights fully.

The AUW Teaching Fellows program invites recent college graduates to partake in a one-year fellowship to teach English, math, or computer science to students in the Pre-Undergraduate Programs at AUW. The program hopes to recruit seniors and recent graduates with strong academic and extracurricular records, who have a passion for women's education and equity, and who have an interest in learning about other cultures. Teaching Fellows will spend one year on campus at AUW in Chittagong, Bangladesh, beginning in mid-July. 

*Did you know? Rozey Hill '23 became the first Wellesley AUW Teaching Fellow in 2023-24!

Questions?  Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team at our Virtual Fellowships Pop-ups or through appointments as available through Handshake. We can't wait to speak with you!

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Postgraduate

Quad Fellowship - direct application deadline

Apr 1, 2024
Eligibility: applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application be citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, the United States, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam; have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August 2024; and have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level. If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program, they may apply if they will be enrolled in a qualified academic program during their time as a Fellow (i.e., August 2024 - May 2025)

The Quad Fellowship will sponsor 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indianas well as candidates from the ten ASEAN countries of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam for master’s and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States. The fellowship will develop a network of science and technology experts committed to advancing innovation and collaboration in the private, public, and academic sectors, in their own nations and among Quad countries. The program will build a foundational understanding among Quad Scholars of one another’s societies and cultures through cohort-wide trips and robust programming with each country’s top scientists, technologists, and politicians.

The Quad Fellowship offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and content programming. Each Quad Fellow will receive a one-time award of $40,000 which can be used for tuition, research, fees, books, room and board, and related academic expenses (e.g., registration fees, research-related travel). All Quad Fellows are eligible to apply for separate demonstrated needs-based funding of up to $25,000 to cover costs related to completing graduate-level studies.

*Prospective Wellesley applicants for the Quad Fellowship are warmly encouraged to reach out to the Fellowships team for advice: book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake, drop in online to Virtual Fellowship Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details), and/or email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu. We'd love to talk with you! And don't miss Career Education resources for graduate/professional study.

Travel, Postgraduate, International Student

North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain - application deadline

Apr 4, 2024
Eligible: rising juniors or seniors in a BA or BS program and recent alumni who are Canadian or US native speakers of French or English, and who have intermediate-level Spanish; previous teaching experience or experience living abroad may be an advantage.

Positions are available in K-12 schools throughout Spain for the academic year, to help to increase Spanish students' knowledge of English or French and North American culture. Benefits: monthly stipend; airfare and housing not covered. 

Details and application via the official website

Questions?  Any prospective applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: check Career Education events listings for opportunities to drop in virtually to Fellowship Pop-Up Advising, or book an appointment as available through Handshake.

Research/Gradschool, Postgraduate

Samvid Scholars - direct application deadline

Apr 8, 2024
Eligibility: applicants must be U.S. citizens or DACA recipients with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher and planning to begin a full-time eligible degree program at a U.S. university in the academic year following application. Eligible degree programs are 2 years or longer, and one of the following: MD, MBA, JD, MPP/MPA, MPH, MS/MA in the social sciences or STEM. (PhD programs are not eligible.)

Samvid Scholars was established in 2021 by Samvid Ventures to invest in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society.  Samvid Ventures will provide up to $100K in tuition support for students in graduate schools across the United States.

Samvid Scholars will empower future leaders and changemakers by providing financial support for graduate study as well as leadership training.Scholars receive up to $50K for tuition and fees each year for two years of study in an eligible graduate/professional program. Scholars will be invited to an Annual Retreat with leadership training and networking opportunities. The program will offer professional development support and mentoring beyond the two years of tuition funding.

Competitive candidates will demonstrate commitment to driving change for society through past experience and future goals.

*Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: find application advice 24/7 on our website, drop in to chat online at Virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings on this website or search the Handshake events listings for "pop"), and/or book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake to get feedback on drafts, have your questions answered, and talk about other scholarships for graduate/professional study. We can't wait to talk with you!

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Postgraduate

Wellesley College Art Department Mary Clothier Slade Graduate Fellowship - direct application deadline

Apr 16, 2024
Eligible: Applicants may be either graduating seniors or alums of Wellesley College, and must have been Art History or Studio Art majors or minors. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting M.A. or Ph.D. program during the upcoming academic year to be eligible.

Wellesley College Department of Art Mary Clothier Slade Graduate Fellowship — The Slade Graduate Fellowship provides financial aid for graduating seniors and alumnae to pursue graduate studies in Art History and Studio Art.  Applicants may be either graduating seniors or alums of Wellesley College, and must have been Art History or Studio Art majors or minors. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting M.A. or Ph.D. program during the upcoming academic year to be eligible. Applications are due in April 16, 2024.

Postgraduate, Research/Gradschool, Travel

Global Sustainability Scholars RaMP-UP Fellows Program - expected direct application deadline

Apr 19, 2024
Eligible are US citizens who have have completed a bachelor’s degree focused on Biology or similar fields - for example, environmental sciences - within the past four years. If you are graduating in May 2024, you are eligible.

The Global Sustainability Scholars RaMP-UP Fellows Program offers a one-year paid research experience with Smithsonian Scientists and a cohort of peers in the Tropics. Come away with a robust research experience, scientific products, an international professional network, a peer network, and strong mentors to advocate for their careers. 

A cohort of 10-12 RaMP-UP Fellows spend a year engaged in BioDiversity studies with Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) Scientists. Embedded in the tropical landscapes of Panamá, practicing cutting-edge and rigorous methodologies to make lasting impact on Tropical BioDiversity. Fellows launch with a deep dive into professional development and sense of place studies as part of an Orientation Block to Panamá and the ongoing research programs at STRI. RaMP-UP Fellows explore the cultural and natural history of Panamá, and why Tropical ecosystems are important to study. The Research Block, between January and the following September, RaMP-UP Fellows will conduct research under the mentorship of project leads. Research team meetings and technical trainings along with professional development workshops will be held throughout the year.

**Note that this is an expected deadline: please see official website for details of available research placements for a given year, updated application deadline, etc.

Questions?  Any Wellesley students or graduates are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team via virtual Fellowships Pop-up Advising (see events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Travel, Service, Postgraduate

Postgrad Fellowships Summer Support Program: Opt-in Deadline

May 1, 2024
Eligible: all juniors, seniors, and graduates planning for the summer and fall 2024 application cycle.

This program is designed to support you through each step of the fellowships application process through the summer as you begin to explore options ahead of late summer/early fall fellowship deadlines.  Participants will have access to personalized timelines, reminders, and special appointments.  Opt-in to Postgraduate Fellowship Summer Support program by submitting this Getting Started worksheet to this form to help plan and build your applications (outlining, essay review, choosing recommenders, etc.)

Postgraduate

Milkweed Fellowship in publishing - direct application deadline

May 13, 2024
Eligible are seniors and graduates eligible to work in the US for the 2 years of the fellowship. Those historically underrepresented among workers in book publishing—Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities—are warmly encouraged to apply.

The Milkweed Fellowship is grounded in our belief that books have the potential to change the way we see the world, and that equity is essential to a vibrant, diverse, and empowered literary ecosystem. This paid, one- to two-year immersion program is designed to offer the tools, experience, and exposure necessary to pursue a career in book publishing. Intended to provide an alternative route to leadership in an industry where the prerequisite to an entry-level position is typically an unpaid internship, this learning-oriented position seeks to provide entry to those historically underrepresented among workers in book publishing—Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities—so they may advance, discover, and champion transformative literature for years to come. This position is based on-site at Milkweed Editions in Minneapolis and is full time (40 hours per week, for 12–24 months), beginning in September 2024 or earlier. Compensation includes a salary of $40,000 per year, generous paid time off, and health and dental benefits.

Questions?  Any prospective Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see our events listings in Handshake) or book a Fellowships appointment through Handshake.

Don't miss Career Education's resources about careers in publishing!

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Undergraduate

Wellesley's Samuel and Hilda Levitt Fellowship - campus application deadline

May 20, 2024
Students planning to enroll in a 360 course in the first semester of their senior year, who have the approval of their thesis advisor and department, are eligible to apply. Levitt Scholars are not eligible to apply for either a Daniels Fellowship or a Schiff Fellowship.

The Samuel and Hilda Levitt Fellowships are intended to support the thesis work of nine honors students, three each in the humanities, the social sciences and the sciences. Each fellowship consists of $3500 and is awarded in the spring of the recipient’s junior year, so that it can facilitate honors work, both during the summer preceding the senior year, if needed, and during the senior year. The fellowship is also intended to recognize students with a commitment to service.

**For details, please see the website here.

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Travel, Postgraduate, Service

Rhodes Scholarship: Global Competition - campus deadline to declare interest

Jun 20, 2024
Rising seniors, current seniors, and alumnae from any country not included in another Rhodes competition (see official website for details), who meet the official eligibility criteria.

The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.  One of the oldest and most prestigious international awards, Rhodes Scholarships provide full funding for postgraduate study in any field at the University of Oxford.  For the first time in 2018, Rhodes Scholarships were opened to citizens of any country, through the creation of the Global Competition for the Rhodes.

Interested Wellesley candidates in the class of 2025 or earlier, who are not eligible to apply through one of the other Rhodes competitions (find the list here) should declare their interest in applying for Wellesley's nomination for the Global Rhodes competition in 2024 by this date (find further details via Wellesley Career Education's resources for Rhodes applicants).

*Please note that while only Rhodes applicants in the Canadian, Global, and US competitions need first secure Wellesley's nomination for the Rhodes, Kate Dailinger, of Career Education, is delighted to talk with any Wellesley student or alumna interested in applying for the Rhodes (simply book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake, to talk in person or via telephone/video chat, year 'round: it's wise to plan ahead, as it takes time to put together a strong application, and many Rhodes deadlines fall at busy seasons when advising appointments fill up fast...)

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Travel, Postgraduate

Wellesley optional priority draft deadline for fall deadline post-grad fellowships

Jul 24, 2024
Those planning to postgraduate fellowships with deadlines that fall between August 21 and December 31, 2024.

Plan ahead and give yourself a head-start! 

July 24 is the optional priority deadline for Wellesley applicants for postgraduate fellowships with deadlines that fall between August 21 and December 31, 2024 (including, among others, Fulbright, Rhodes*, Marshall, Watson, Knight-Hennessy, Schwarzman, Pickering/RangelGates-Cambridge, NSFGRFP, Soros, and other scholarships for grad/prof study; plus some undergraduate scholarships like Goldwater & Truman): if you submit drafts through this Google form by the July 24 deadline you are guaranteed feedback before the relevant deadlines, and you'll get priority in the booking of advising appointments.

(Applicants who miss the draft deadline will be accommodated time-permitting, after those who met the deadline.)

Find application advice on our website 24/7, and watch Career Education events listings for application workshops, including over the summer! And any Wellesley student or grad considering applying for any fellowship or scholarship need not wait until the draft deadline to book a Fellowships advising appointment to talk over strategy, discuss choice of recommenders, get feedback on drafts, etc.: we'd love to talk with you.

*Please note that RHODES Scholarship's rules prohibit applicants from seeking or receiving feedback of any kind on their personal statement, but the academic essay, resume or list of activities and awards MAY be discussed, along with advice on choice of recommenders, plans for study at Oxford, etc. Note, too, that some Rhodes competitions have deadlines on or before July 24. Please plan ahead, and best of luck!

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Postgraduate, Travel

McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill - campus deadline to declare intention to apply

Aug 21, 2024
Eligible: candidates in all fields, from any country, planning to apply in the same application cycle for admission to a full-time master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University.

The new McCall MacBain Scholarships seek to bring together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University!

Applications will open this summer for the third global cohort. Up to 20 Canadians (citizens, permanent residents, and refugees) and 10 international candidates will be chosen as McCall MacBain Scholars for September 2025 admission. A further 80 or so partial scholarships will be awarded to distinguished finalists!

Wellesley deadline to declare your intention to apply for the McCall MacBain (via this form): August 21, 2024, in advance of the direct application deadline in late September. Full official details and application via the McCall MacBain website. And don't miss Wellesley Career Education advice and support for graduate/professional study, including tips on searching for scholarships for graduate and professional degrees!

Any prospective Wellesley applicants for the McCall MacBain are warmly encouraged to seek advice ahead of time from Wellesley's fellowships team. Drop in to chat at Virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (dates/details via Career Education events listings: search Handshake events for "pop"), and/or email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu.

Note that it's smart to plan ahead, given the large number of fellowship deadlines in August and early fall and the large number of Wellesley applicants. Advising appointments are available via Handshake all summer long, as well as during the academic year: book an appointment before August 1st and beat the rush! 

Pro tip: your future self will thank you if you meet the optional campus draft deadline at the end of July: get advice on your proposed course of study, resume, and choice of recommenders! 

Research/Gradschool, Travel, Postgraduate

U.S. Rhodes Scholarship - campus application deadline

Aug 21, 2024
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae in any field who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or current DACA recipients.

The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.  Each year, there are thirty-two Scholarship available for the United States, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.

Any prospective Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice ahead of time from Kate Dailinger of Wellesley's fellowships office. Note that it's smart to plan ahead, given the large number of fellowship deadlines in August, September, and October and the large number of Wellesley applicants. Advising appointments are available via Handshake all summer long: book an appointment before August 1st and beat the rush! 

Pro tip: your future self will thank you if you meet the optional campus draft deadline at the end of July: get advice on your proposed course of study, resume, and choice of recommenders!

Research/Gradschool, Travel, Postgraduate

Marshall Scholarship - campus application deadline

Aug 21, 2024
Eligible: graduating seniors and recent alumnae in any field who are U.S. citizens.

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty scholars are selected each year to study at the graduate level at an UK institution in any field. As they gain a lasting understanding of British society, Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American people, their governments and their institutions. Scholars’ direct engagement with Britain through its best academic programs contributes to their personal growth and ultimate success.

Any prospective applicants are encouraged to seek advice ahead of time from Kate Dailinger of Wellesley's fellowships office: https://www.wellesley.edu/careereducation/fellowships-and-scholarships.  Note that it's smart to plan ahead-- advising appointments are available all summer long, via telephone and video chat, as well as in person: book a summer appointment now!

International Student, Travel, Postgraduate

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship - campus deadline

Aug 21, 2024
Eligible: graduating seniors in any field from any country.

The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship offers graduating seniors a one-year grant for independent study and purposeful travel and exploration outside of the United States, to enhance their capacity for resourcefulness, imagination, openness, and leadership and to foster their humane and effective participation in the world community.  

Any prospective applicants are encouraged to seek advice ahead of time from Kate Dailinger of Wellesley's fellowships office: https://www.wellesley.edu/careereducation/fellowships-and-scholarships.  Note that it's smart to plan ahead, given the large number of fellowship deadlines in the late summer and early fall and the large number of Wellesley applicants. Advising appointments are available all summer long, via telephone and video chat, as well as in person: book a summer appointment and beat the rush! 

*NOTE that this application deadline is earlier than in previous years and will be in August going forward from 2023 onward*

Research/Gradschool, Travel, Postgraduate

Fulbright U.S. Student Program - campus application deadline

Aug 21, 2024
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae in any field who are U.S. citizens.

The Fulbright US Student Program provides grants to increase cultural ties and mutual understanding between Americans and communities abroad. Fulbright Grants offer you many terrific postgraduate opportunities—from scientific research to the practice of an art to the teaching of English, in more than 130 countries. 

This is the deadline by which to apply for the Fulbright with the support of the Wellesley Fulbright committee.  You can apply directly for the Fulbright, but why not get help if you can? Any prospective applicants are encouraged to seek advice ahead of time from Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of Wellesley's fellowships office: https://www.wellesley.edu/careereducation/fellowships-and-scholarships.  Note that it's smart to plan ahead--advising appointments are available all summer long: book a summer appointment now!

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Travel, Postgraduate

Canada Rhodes Scholarship - campus application deadline

Aug 21, 2024
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae in any field who are Canadian citizens.

The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.  Each year, there are eleven Scholarships available for Canadians, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.

Any prospective Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice ahead of time from Kate Dailinger of Wellesley's fellowships office. Note that it's smart to plan ahead, given the large number of fellowship deadlines in August, September, and October and the large number of Wellesley applicants. Advising appointments are available via Handshake all summer long: book an appointment before August 1st and beat the rush! 

Pro tip: your future self will thank you if you meet the optional campus draft deadline at the end of July: get advice on your proposed course of study, resume, and choice of recommenders!

Service, International Student, Postgraduate

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship - direct application deadline for spring semester

Oct 7, 2024
Eligible: graduating seniors and recent alumnae with US citizenship/permanent residency or OPT/appropriate work permit.

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Explore further details and the application HERE.

*Did you know? Lizamaria Arias '17 was a Scoville Fellow in Fall 2018? Read more here!

Questions?  Any prospective applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team at our Fellowship Pop-ups (details via Events listings on this website) or through appointments as available through Handshake. 

Research/Gradschool, Travel, Postgraduate, Service

Fulbright U.S. Student Program - direct application deadline

Oct 8, 2024
Eligible: graduating seniors and graduates in any field who are U.S. citizens.

The Fulbright US Student Program provides grants to increase cultural ties and mutual understanding between Americans and communities abroad. Fulbright Grants offer many terrific postgraduate opportunities—from scientific research to the practice of an art to the teaching of English, in more than 130 countries. 

This is the deadline if you are applying directly for the Fulbright, as opposed to applying with the support of the Wellesley Fulbright committee, but why wouldn't you want the support of the Wellesley committee? The campus committee wants to help every Wellesley senior or graduate put forward the strongest possible application: the campus deadline is typically in August, to give the committee time to read and applicants the chance to take advantage of the committee's advice as they finalize their applications ahead of the national deadline.

*Any Wellesley student or graduate interested in the Fulbright is warmly encouraged to seek application advice from the Fellowships team.  Note that it's smart to plan ahead, given the large number of fellowship deadlines in September and October and the large number of Wellesley applicants. Advising appointments are available all summer long, via telephone and video chat, as well as in person: book an appointment via Handshake  and beat the rush! Or drop by Fellowships Pop-Ups virtually or in person (details via events listings).

Service, Postgraduate, International Student

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship - direct application deadline for fall semester

Jan 6, 2025
Eligible: graduating seniors and recent alumnae with US citizenship/permanent residency or OPT/appropriate work permit.

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy.

*Did you know? LIzamaria Arias '17 was a Scoville Fellow in fall '18!

Questions?  Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.