Deadlines
Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarships and Internships - direct application deadline
Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarships and Internships provide scholarships and internships to young journalists aspiring to be foreign correspondents. From among those chosen, In a typical year, the Foundation grants 18 scholar awards to be used in pursuit of academic goals. Winners receive either a $3,000 scholarship for independent work or a $4,000 fellowship to be used to fund time in a bureau of a leading news organization such as the Associated Press, Reuters, Bloomberg or the Wall Street Journal.
Questions? Prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team at our Virtual Pop-ups (see Events listings on this website) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program - campus application deadline
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded at 187 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico by the U.S. Department of Education. McNair participants are either first-generation college students with financial need, or members of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education and have demonstrated strong academic potential. The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase graduate education for students from underrepresented groups.
At Wellesley, the McNair Scholars Program is STEM focused: join great cohort of your Wellesley sibs to learn together and support one another!
Questions or concerns? Don't hesitate to contact Teofilo Barbalho, who'd love to help any Wellesley student interested in the program. Career Education is also here to support you as you explore STEM careers, undergraduate research especially in the sciences, graduate school, application advice, or just try to figure out how to get started. We can't wait to talk with you!
Carnegie Junior Fellows Program - campus deadline
The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Approximately 12 students will be hired to work at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC, on a full-time basis for one year. Junior Fellows provide research assistance to associates working on the Endowments projects, which include nuclear non-proliferation, democracy building, Middle East political reform, trade and environment, economics, international security, South Asian politics, and Chinese, Russian, and Eurasian affairs. Wellesley may nominate up to two candidates annually.
Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake.
Note that it's smart to plan ahead, given the large number of fellowship deadlines in the fall and the large number of Wellesley applicants. Advising appointments are available all summer long, via telephone and video chat: book a summer appointment and beat the rush!
Truman Scholarship - campus deadline
The Truman Scholarship supports the graduate education and professional development of outstanding young people committed to public service leadership. This scholarship provides funding toward senior year and graduate school (up to $30,000) for juniors committed to careers in public service.
Did you know? Emily Moss '19 won the Truman in 2018 and Eshika Kaul '23 in 2022!
You don't have to go it alone: drop in to Fellowship Pop-Up Advising (see Events listings on this website), or talk things over with Kate Dailinger at Career Education. Why not beat the rush by booking an appointment via Handshake to talk over the summer via Zoom?
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship - campus deadline
The mission of the Goldwater Scholarship is to help develop the nation’s next generation of researchers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering, by awarding scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in these fields.
You don't have to go it alone: learn more and get application advice on our website, drop in to Fellowships Virtual Pop-Up Advising (see Events listings on this website), or talk things over in a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan at Career Education.
Wellesley's 1957 Green Fund - deadline for submission of pre-proposals for project funding
The 1957 Green Fund is a resource for the advancement of sustainable practices, education, and infrastructure at Wellesley. Projects should embody the spirit of collaboration, education, activism, and innovation related to our community, green business, and our natural environment.
Past Green Fund Projects have included the student-initiated addition of solar lamps in the DC lot and the expansion of the Bike Share program. Faculty have received funding for multimedia projects on the academic impacts of climate change, and for course research projects, such as a water irrigation study of campus. Staff-led projects have included the installation of two hybrid/electric vehicle charging ports in the Davis Garage as well as replacing all the halide lamps in the space to more energy efficient fluorescents. Please see the Wellesley Sustainability website for more information on previous projects.
Important Notes About Applying
- Priority applications are due December 4th. Although, applications are accepted on a rolling basis afterwards.
- Grant typically range from $500-$2,000
- Projects should promote awareness and understanding of sustainability in education, campus culture, and behavior
- Projects must be completed by the end of the spring semester
- Any faculty, staff, union member or student may submit an application, though preference will be given for projects that involve collaboration between groups.
- Student-led projects must have a faculty or staff advisor.
- For more guidelines see here.
- Questions? Email Jenn Garvin jg120@wellesley.edu
Point Flagship Scholarship for LGBTQ Students - direct application deadline
The Point Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States. Flagship scholarship recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni. Financial awards are based on need, & renewable for up to four years of support. Beyond financial support, recipients also receive mentorship and leadership development.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicant is warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team. We'd love to help you put forward the strongest possible application: drop in online to Virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see our events listings in Handshake), book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake, and/or email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu. We look forward to speaking with you!
Point Flagship Scholarship for LGBTQ Students - direct application deadline
The Point Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States. Flagship scholarship recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni. Financial awards are based on need, & renewable for up to four years of support. Beyond financial support, recipients also receive mentorship and leadership development.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicant is warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team. We'd love to help you put forward the strongest possible application: drop in online to Virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see our events listings in Handshake), book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake, and/or email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu. We look forward to speaking with you!
Davis Fellows for Peace - direct application deadline
Established in 2007, the Fellows for Peace awards cover tuition, room, and board for one summer in any of the 12 Middlebury Language Schools at any level of study. The award does not cover travel, books, or incidentals. The fellowships are highly competitive, merit-based awards available to all applicants. Find out more about former Fellows for Peace.
The 100 annual fellowships are intended for exceptionally qualified individuals with demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: international, global, or area studies; international politics and economics; peace and security studies; and/or conflict resolution. Those in other fields, including working professionals, are encouraged to apply if their field of expertise requires them to study one of the languages offered.
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD) - direct application deadline
Formerly known as the National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC), was founded in 1989 “To increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in STEM fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool.” Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD) is a partnership between federal agencies & laboratories, industry, and higher education institutions. We offer $20,000 of annual graduate stipends and the fellowship can run for 3-6 years depending on agency. GFSD also provides options to participate in summer internships at sponsor agencies.
Blakemore Freeman Fellowship - direct application deadline
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one academic year of full-time, intensive language study of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, or Khmer at the advanced level in approved language programs in East or Southeast Asia. Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
The grants provide a stipend for living, travel and study expenses and full tuition for programs in East Asia such as Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies; Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies; International Chinese Language Program at National Taiwan University; Seoul National University; Sogang University; Inter-University Center for Korean Language Studies at Sungkyunkwan University; similar programs in Southeast Asia.
The Blakemore Foundation is looking for high-achieving individuals who will make significant contributions to their field. The ideal candidate is someone with stellar grades, outstanding recommendations, and a demonstrated commitment to the Asian country and language. Beyond commitment, we are looking for purpose: a career path that will benefit from professional fluency in that modern Asian language throughout that individual's life. Superior candidates pursuing careers in fields such as academia, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), environmental studies, international business, accounting, law, medicine, journalism, architecture, teaching, social or NGO work, and government service are encouraged to apply.
Questions? 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.
Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships - direct application deadline
Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships are awarded for nine to twelve months of full-time, intensive Chinese or Korean language study in approved language programs in East Asia. These grants are open to citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada who are at or near an advanced level in the language and intending to pursue an academic career in Chinese or Korean art history.
The ideal candidate is someone with stellar grades, outstanding recommendations, and a demonstrated commitment to art historical scholarship who will make significant contributions to the study of Chinese or Korean art history prior to the 20th century. Beyond commitment, we are looking for purpose: a clear plan for continuing one’s art historical training during the year following the fellowship (ideally in the same country as the language program), and a sense of the topics the candidate ultimately hopes to pursue for their PhD. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Eligible language programs are International Chinese Language Program at National Taiwan University; Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies at Tsinghua University; Seoul National University; Sogang University; Inter-University Center for Korean Language Studies at Sungkyunkwan University.
Questions? 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.
Teach for Thailand - fall cycle direct application deadline
TTC places American graduates in underserved Thai schools as English language teachers. TTC believes that language skills are an essential foundation for a better life and a better world. Thai students equipped with English proficiency are positioned to succeed in school, work, and life, and to make an impact in their communities. Teach Thailand Corps has learned from and adapted elements of the Peace Corps philosophy of service and learning. Benefits include housing, a monthly stipend, domestic work-related travel, and work permit and visa; airfare not covered.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
NIH Bioethics Post-Doctoral Fellowships - direct application deadline
The National Institutes of Health Department of Bioethics is pleased to offer a limited number of two-year post-doctoral and post-baccalaureate fellowships. Our interdisciplinary department strives to create an academic environment where our fellows have the opportunity to learn many aspects of bioethics, as well as support to develop and implement an independent scholarship agenda, with guidance from faculty mentors. Fellows participate in the activities and the intellectual life of the department, and study ethical issues related to conduct of research, clinical practice, genetics, and health policy.
Fellowships are two years in length and stipends are based on the applicant's previous experience and the current US government schedule. Past post-doctoral fellows have gone on to academic careers in philosophy, medicine, law, science, health policy, political science, and related departments; some are also active in legal practice, the medical field, and in government jobs. Past post-baccalaureate fellows have attended top graduate programs in numerous fields including medicine, law, public health, health policy, psychology and sociology.
Full details and applications via https://bioethics.nih.gov/education/index.shtml
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice via the Fellowships website and from the Fellowships team by dropping in to Virtual Fellowships Pop-up Advising, or through appointments as available through Handshake. Email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu.
NYU Shanghai Writing & Speaking Fellowship - expected direct application deadline
The Writing and Speaking Fellowship is a unique position designed for young professionals who have recently completed their academic study programs. Candidates should have a passion for education and wish to share this enthusiasm with high-achieving students. Experience teaching is helpful, but not required. Evidence of initiative, judgment and skill working with people from many different cultures is valued. The Writing and Speaking Fellowship provides unique opportunities to explore teaching, work closely with faculty, serve an international population, gain administrative experience, and enhance a developing university community both as a leader and community member.
Did you know? Isabelle St. Clair '17 was an NYU Shanghai Writing and Speaking Fellow in 2019, and Grace Woodruff '22 was an NYU Shanghai Writing and Speaking Fellow in 2022-23!
Humanity in Action Fellowships - expected direct application deadline
The Humanity in Action Fellowship explores issues of democracy, pluralism, human rights, and social justice. Each program is tailored to its location, typically Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Sarajevo, and Warsaw. (Due to the pandemic, program placements may vary from previous years, or be virtual rather than in person.) Fellows are challenged to understand their host city’s unique history of injustice, its present struggles to encompass groups with minoritized cultures and identities, and the future of its democratic values. For three weeks, Fellows engage with local experts and community members, visit museums and historical sites, and engage in constant discourse with one another and program leaders. Each program has a cohort of roughly 22 college students and recent graduates. Fellows come from many different backgrounds—academia, the arts, activism—but share common values. Humanity in Action Fellows are collaborative, passionate and open people, willing to examine and challenge their personal preconceptions and biases.
**Please note this is an expected deadline; for updates and additional information, please check the program's website.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team by email at fellowships@wellesley.edu, by dropping in to our Virtual Pop-up Advising (see Career Education events listings for variable options/Zoom links), or through one-on-one Fellowships appointments as available through Handshake.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship - deadline for international students
Gates Cambridge Scholarships support graduate study in any discipline at the University of Cambridge by citizens of any country other than the UK. Details, application, and helpful videos via: www.gatescambridge.org
Deadlines for study beginning in 2024-25 (check the program's website for full details):
- for US citizens normally resident in the US: expected September, 2023;
- for citizens of other countries than the UK, and US citizens normally resident outside the US: December 1, 2023, or January 2, 2024, depending on the proposed course of study at Cambridge
**Deadlines are usually noon Cambridge time (7am Wellesley time): please see the official website for details. Not sure it's worth applying? See what Thai-Catherine Mathews '14 has to say!
Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from Caitlin Roberts-Donovan or Kate Dailinger, who did her own graduate work at Cambridge! Drop in online to Fellowships Pop-Ups (see Events listings on this website or search Handshake events for "Pop up") or book a Fellowships appointment with Caitlin or Kate via Handshake. *It's a great idea to plan ahead: these deadlines fall at the same time as many others, so advising spots fill up quickly...
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship - direct application deadline for fall semester
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a highly-competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, the fellowship’s Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington. Supported by a salary, the fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice.
Scoville fellows create a project, in partnership with their host organizations, related to one of four broad areas: Nuclear Nonproliferation and WMD, Climate and Security nexus, Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution, or Emerging Technology Threats.
*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.
The Elizabeth Crawford ’21 Haystack Fellowship - campus application deadline
The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts is an international craft school located on the Atlantic Ocean in Deer Isle, Maine. Founded in 1950 as a research and studio program in the arts, Haystack offers one and two-week studio workshops to participants of all skill levels as well as the two-week, Open Studio Residency program, exhibitions, tours, auctions, artist presentations, and shorter workshops for Maine residents and high school students. This fellowship honors Elizabeth Crawford, Wellesley Class of 1921. Crawford was one of the founders of Haystack in 1950, and the school's first pottery instructor.
The Elizabeth Crawford ’21 Haystack Fellowship provides tuition and room and board from a two-week workshop of the Fellow’s choice, plus a travel grant of up to $500. (The only cost to the Fellow would be any materials fee for the workshop selected.)
Boren Awards - campus deadline
The Boren Scholarships and Fellowships support the study abroad of less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.
You don't have to go it alone: drop in to Fellowship Pop-Up Advising (see Events listings on this website), or talk things over with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan at Career Education by booking an appointment via Handshake to talk via telephone or video.
Global Health Corps Africa Fellowship - expected direct application deadline
Global Health Corps is building the next generation of diverse health leaders. We offer a range of paid fellowship roles with health organizations in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia and the opportunity to develop as a transformative leader in the health equity movement. Everyone has a role to play in the health equity movement!
Note that applications are due at noon EST on the deadline date.
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 book a Fellowships appointment through Handshake.
Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program - direct application deadline
The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a social justice program that trains, inspires, and sustains leaders. Fellows gain field experience fighting hunger and poverty through placements in community based organizations across the country, and policy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. The program bridges community-based efforts and national public policy, and fellows develop as effective leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty. Benefits include living stipend, housing, insurance, travel expenses to and from placements. The program also offers a resource with tips for a successful application here!
Did you know? Caroline George '19 was a Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow in 2019!
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.
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award - direct application deadline
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides $30,000 stipends to graduating college seniors to pursue public service anywhere in the world. The Award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. Past award recipients have won an unsolicited, prestigious McArthur “genius” grant; been named U. S. Surgeon General; and been recognized as a Forbes “30 Under 30” entrepreneur.
Curious? Any Wellesley senior interested in the Huntington is warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Wellesley Fellowships team: drop in without an appointment to chat at Virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (search Career Education events listings in Handshake for "pop"), book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake to talk over ideas, get feedback on drafts, etc., or email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu.
And find application advice 24/7 on our website at #fellowshipstoolkit!
Zero Hunger Internship - direct application deadline
The Zero Hunger Internship is a 10- week paid opportunity for college students and recent graduates who are interested in global and domestic antihunger policy. In summer 2024 the seventh cohort of Zero Hunger Interns will join Washington, D.C.- based host organizations working to end hunger in the United States and around the world, receiving on-the-job training and a robust work experience. Interns complete work plans set by their supervisors and attend our Summer Seminars, a multipart course on domestic and global hunger, advocacy, and the root causes of hunger and poverty. Interns also complete group research projects examining hunger and potential solutions in their home communities, which they present at the end of the summer. Interns finish the summer with a new network, knowledge, and tools at the ready to return home and advocate for an end to hunger. Please see the official website for full details and application.
Questions? Any interested Wellesley applicant is warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships Team: drop in online to Virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listing for options/links), book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake, and/or email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu.
New York City Urban Fellows Program - direct application deadline
The New York CIty Urban Fellows Program is a highly selective, nine-month fellowship which combines work in Mayoral offices and City agencies with volunteer service opportunities and a seminar series that explores current urban issues impacting public policy. Program participants are diverse and come from all over the country to work in New York City. (Please note applications are due by 6:00 pm EST on the date of the deadline.)
Did you know? Looghermine Claude '20 was a New York City Urban Fellow last year!
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.
Science and Technology Policy Institute Fellowship Program - direct application deadline
IDA’s two-year Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) Fellowship provides recent bachelor’s degree recipients with a unique opportunity to use their critical thinking and analytic skills to work on a diverse set of challenges in science and technology (S&T) policy areas, including energy and the environment, space sciences, innovation and competitiveness, evaluation, life sciences, information technologies, national security, and STEM education. Fellows will be involved in collaborative research for leaders in the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in the Executive Office of the President and other Federal Government organizations, such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.
Questions? Any prospective applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team at Virtual Pop-ups or through appointments as available through Handshake.
U.S. Teaching Assistantships at Austrian Secondary Schools - direct application deadline
Each year, more than 140 college graduates from the United States teach in Austria under the auspices of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education (BMB) Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship Program. The purpose of this program, which draws assistants not only from the English-speaking world but also from France, Italy, Russia, and Spain, is to bring talented and enthusiastic young people from abroad into the classrooms of secondary schools in communities large and small all over Austria. Ultimately, it is the job of these native speakers as teaching assistants to make learning a foreign language a lively cross-cultural encounter for their students.
Benefits: 13 hours per week, monthly salary & insurance coverage, airfare not covered.
Questions? Any prospective applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team via virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (details via Career Education events listings) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
NIH Bioethics Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships - direct application deadline
The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded two-year postbaccalaureate research fellowships. Fellows are central to the activities and intellectual life of our interdisciplinary department. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, and more. They conduct mentored theoretical and empirical research on a range of bioethical fields. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple first-authored publications in premier academic journals. In addition to research and writing, fellows participate in weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, and IRB deliberations, and have access to multiple educational opportunities at NIH. We do not require or expect any bioethics experience and encourage anyone with a strong interest to apply.
Our post-baccalaureate fellowships are ideal for students interested in eventually pursuing an MD, JD, PhD, or other graduate degree. Applicants for the post-baccalaureate fellowship must have an undergraduate or master’s degree completed no more than 3 years prior to the start date of the fellowship for a bachelor’s and no more than 6 months prior for a master’s. Only U.S. citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents are eligible for post-baccalaureate fellowships. Fellowships begin in September annually. Stipends are determined by NIH Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) guidelines.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice via the Fellowships website and from the Fellowships team by dropping in to Virtual Fellowships Pop-up Advising, or through appointments as available through Handshake. Email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu.
Knowles Teacher Initiative STEM Teaching Fellowship - direct application deadline
The Knowles Teacher Initiative, formerly the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation, awards approximately 35 Fellowships each year to early-career high school science and mathematics teachers. Through their signature program, they support their Fellows in their efforts to develop teaching expertise and lead from the classroom. Throughout the five-year program, Knowles Teaching Fellows receive mentoring and coaching from a staff of experienced teachers and teacher educators, financial support, and membership in a nationwide community of more than 300 STEM educators.
Questions? Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake.
Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship - direct application deadline
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is a path to a career in the Foreign Service. This two-year fellowship provides undergraduate and graduate students with up to $75,000 in academic funding for an IT-related degree (junior and senior year of a bachelor’s degree or a two-year master’s degree). Fellows also get two summer internships (one in Washington, D.C. and one at an embassy or consulate abroad), professional development and mentorship. Travel, accommodations and other expenses are covered by the program, and stipends are provided for the internships. – and culminates in an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist (IMS). Upon successful completion of the program and State Department requirements, they receive an appointment in the Foreign Service, where they launch an exciting career as an Information Management Specialist.
Deadline for applications is January 16, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST). No applications will be accepted after that time.
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.
U.S. State Department Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship - direct application deadline
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is a path to a career in the Foreign Service. This two-year fellowship provides undergraduate and graduate students with up to $75,000 in academic funding for an IT-related degree (junior and senior year of a bachelor’s degree or a two-year master’s degree). Fellows also get two summer internships (one in Washington, D.C. and one at an embassy or consulate abroad), professional development and mentorship. Travel, accommodations and other expenses are covered by the program, and stipends are provided for the internships. – and culminates in an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist (IMS). Upon successful completion of the program and State Department requirements, they receive an appointment in the Foreign Service, where they launch an exciting career as an Information Management Specialist.
Early Review Deadline: Jan 2, 2024. Take advantage of getting an early review of your application to ensure all documents are correctly submitted. This gives you time to resubmit documents if needed.
Final Deadline: Jan 16, 2023, at 11:59 pm (EST). Any applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
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.
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship - direct application deadline
The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) provides up to four years of financial support for students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex problems in science and engineering.
The program also funds doctoral candidates in applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, computer engineering or computational science − in one of those departments or their academic equivalent − who undertake research in enabling technologies for emerging high-performance systems. Complete details and a listing of applicable research areas can be found on the DOE CSGF website.
Benefits include $45,000 yearly stipend, payment of full tuition and required fees, yearly program review participation, annual professional development allowance, 12-week research practicum experience. This opportunity is renewable for up to four years.
Liliane Pingoud Soriano ’49 Curatorial Fellowship at the Musée du Louvre, Paris - direct application deadline
The Soriano Fellowship program between the Davis and the Musée du Louvre allows a Wellesley graduate to work for four months as a research Fellow at the Louvre in Paris. In addition to working at one of the world’s great museums, the Soriano Curatorial Fellow can attend courses and programs at the Ecole du Louvre.
The fellowship is open to graduating Wellesley seniors. Applicants should demonstrate French language skills, proven research skills, and a broad knowledge of art history.
Read how to apply via Handshake.
Wellesley College Graduate Fellowships (WCGF) - campus deadline
Wellesley College offers a number of fellowships and scholarships for graduate study or research open to graduating seniors and Wellesley graduates (from any country and in any field of study). Two awards (the Schimke and the Shackford) are open to women graduates of any American institution of higher education. Awards are usually made to applicants currently enrolled in or applying to graduate/professional school for the following academic year; there is a single common application process for most of these awards. Please note that the common application will go live in the fall (early November), but that the application itself changes very little year to year.
Wellesley College Graduate Fellowships include:
- Mary McEwen Schimke Scholarship
- M.A. Cartland Shackford Medical Fellowship
- Trustee Scholarships - graduating seniors only
- Anne Louise Barrett Fellowship
- Margaret Freeman Bowers Fellowship
- Chandler-Ott Fellowship
- The Eugene L. Cox Fellowship
- Professor Elizabeth F. Fisher Fellowship
- Ruth Ingersoll Goldmark Fellowship
- Horton-Hallowell Fellowship
- Edna V. Moffett Fellowship
- Alice Freeman Palmer Fellowship
- Kathryn Conway Preyer Fellowship
- Vida Dutton Scudder Fellowship
- Harriet A. Shaw Fellowship
- Maria Opasnov Tyler ’52 Scholarship
- Sarah Perry Wood Medical Fellowship
- Fanny Bullock Workman Fellowship
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 via telephone and video chat: book an appointment today!
Udall Native American Congressional Internships - direct application deadline
Even as Native nations achieve greater levels of self-determination, Indian Country continues to be influenced by U.S. federal law and policy. The Udall Native American Congressional Internship places students in Senate, House, and federal agency offices to learn firsthand how the U.S. government works with Native nations. Interns will gain a better understanding of the government to government relationship and how they can use this knowledge on behalf of their tribes. The internship is funded by the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy.
Are you working toward positive solutions to issues that impact Indian country? Have you demonstrated your commitment through involvement in American Indian organizations or communities? Would you like to learn an insider’s view of federal Indian policy? Are you committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building? The Udall Native American Congressional Internship is for you!
Find the application form and full details on the official website.
Smart and capable as you are, you don't have to go it alone! Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (search Career Education events listings in Handshake for "pop" to get details) or book a Fellowships advising appointment through Handshake, or email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu!
Projects for Peace - campus deadline
Created in 2007 by Kathryn Wasserman Davis (Wellesley College ‘28), the Projects for Peace offers undergraduates funding to design a grassroots project for the summer of 2024--anywhere in the world--to promote peace and address the root causes of conflict. Wellesley may nominate one project and one alternate for funding each year.
You don't have to 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 Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
The Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation - direct application deadline
Queen's University Belfast will provide a full tuition-fee waiver to an exceptional female student from the USA who wishes to pursue study in a field related to politics, conflict transformation or human rights. The five MA programmes covered by the award will include LLM Human Rights Law; MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice; MA Global Security and Borders; MA Politics; and MA Violence, Terrorism and Security. To be considered for this award, consult the website for detailed instructions, including submission of an application for your chosen programme through the University’s online application portal. There will be a code specific to this fellowship that you will need to include on your application to indicate that you wish to be considered for the Hillary Clinton Award; the website will indicate this code when the application opens.
Columbia Summer Public Health Scholars Program - direct application deadline
The Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) is designed for undergraduate students and its goal is to increase interest in and knowledge of public health and biomedical science careers. SPHSP is a partnership of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, College of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, and the Mailman School of Public Health. Together, they represent the broad spectrum of public health practice. SPHSP was awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Minority Health, and Health Equity (OMHHE), under the CDC Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program (CUPS).
The program is designed for undergraduates entering their junior or senior year and recent baccalaureate degree students who are undecided about their career goals. This is a rigorous program which includes Public Health coursework at Columbia University; hands-on field experience and immersion in a diverse, economically disadvantaged urban environment; seminars and lectures with public health leaders; and mentoring by faculty members, ensuring students' exposure to the breadth and importance of public health as a career option.
National Institutes of Standards & Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NIST SURF) - direct application deadline
The National Institute of Standards and Technology - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NIST SURF) fully funds summer research opportunities at NIST laboratories in Boulder, CO, or Gaithersburg, MD.
Please note that the application period will close either on the deadline (when it is listed) OR when the program has received the application limit, which may be sooner than the announced deadline. Thus, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit the on-line application and supporting documents ahead of the application deadline. Institutional nominations are no longer required, and students should apply directly for NIST SURF.
*Don't wait to open an account for USAJobs.Gov or to put together your application materials: start now, so when applications open you'll be ready! Give yourself lots of time to figure out USAJobs.Gov: when in doubt, come ask!
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 (by telephone or video chat) as available through Handshake.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship - direct application deadline
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education Symposium, scientific conferences where students present their research, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.
Hollings Alumni report that the experience influenced their academic and career paths, expanded their professional networks and improved their skills for working in NOAA mission fields. 100% of Hollings Scholars surveyed said that they would recommend this opportunity to other students.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicant is warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team. We'd love to help you put forward the strongest possible application: drop in online to Virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see our events listings in Handshake), book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake, and/or email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu. We look forward to speaking with you!
Tillman Scholar Program - direct application deadline
The Tillman Scholar application is open to US military service members, veterans and spouses pursuing full-time undergraduate and graduate degrees at a US-based, accredited institutions. They provide academic scholarships, professional development opportunities, and a connection to a national network of service-minded leaders.
Amgen Scholars - application deadline
The Amgen Scholars Program is back for summer 2024! See their website for updated information.
The Amgen Scholars Program offers funded summer science and biotech research experience at host institutions across the US (including Columbia, Harvard, the NIH, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSF, and Washington University in St Louis--as well as CalTech--for US students and permanent residents), as well as in Asia (for students from any country) and in Canada (for Canadian students).
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.
NAACP LDF Marshall-Motley Scholars Program - direct application deadline
In 2020-21, the Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP invited students to join the next generation of civil rights lawyers and announced the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program. Named in honor of the legendary civil rights attorney and LDF founder Thurgood Marshall, and iconic civil rights litigator Constance Baker Motley, the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP) is a groundbreaking commitment to endow the South with the next generation of civil rights lawyers trained to provide legal advocacy of unparalleled excellence. Over the next five years, the MMSP will afford 50 aspiring civil rights lawyers:
- A full law school scholarship for tuition, room, board, and incidentals to alleviate the debt burden that can prevent future lawyers from pursuing a career in racial justice.
- Summer internships at LDF and other national civil rights organizations with offices in the South to begin their training as civil rights lawyers early in their law school careers;
- A two-year postgraduate fellowship at a national, regional, or local civil rights organization with a racial justice law practice in the South; and
- Access to special trainings sponsored by the LDF and the National Academy of Sciences.
In return, the Scholars will commit to serving as civil rights lawyers based in the South, engaged in a law practice focused on achieving racial justice for 8 years following the conclusion of their fellowship. The MMSP will continue to offer support for the newly emerging civil rights lawyers as they develop their practice and form a distinguished regional network of legal practitioners.
Questions? Any Wellesley student or graduate interested in applying for the Marshall-Motley or other scholarships for graduate/professional study is warmly encouraged to seek application advice from the Wellesley Fellowships team. Email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu, drop in to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details), or book a Fellowships advising appointment to talk over application strategy, feedback on drafts, and more. Those applying for law school are also encouraged take advantage of helpful advice from our Career Education colleagues!
English Program in Korea (EPIK) - expected winter direct application deadline
The English Program in Korea (EPIK), affiliated to the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, was established in 1995 to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea, to develop cultural exchanges and reform English teaching methodologies in Korea.
**Please note there is no set deadline for this program. If applying to start in the spring term, begin applying in August, for the fall term, begin applying in February.
Benefits: monthly salary, settlement allowance, free housing, entrance and exit allowance, severance pay, 50% of medical insurance premiums covered.
Questions? Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program - direct application deadline
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Program usually selects participants (known as “Rangel Scholars”) each year from universities throughout the United States. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Students live at Howard University, attend classes, and participate in a variety of programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and at diverse locations around Washington, DC.
Questions? Any prospective applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team at our Fellowships Virtual Pop-ups (listings in Handshake) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
FAO Schwarz Fellowship - direct application deadline
The FAO Schwarz Fellowship in social impact provides graduating seniors interested in careers in social change opportunities to develop their leadership potential and professional skills. Fellowship positions are paid, two-year experiences working at leading nonprofit organizations in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia both in direct service roles and in leading key program initiatives. In addition to salary and benefits, Fellowships include professional development, retreats, mentoring, and cohort experiences. Six or seven new Fellowship positions are typically available each year. Applications are due February 5. The Fellowship offers info sessions online throughout the year for interested candidates.
*Be inspired by this career conversation between a Schwarz Fellow and their supervisor, Sydney Stewart '18!
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or book a Fellowships advising appointment through Handshake.
The Susan Rappaport Knafel ’52 Scholarship for Foreign Study or Traveling Fellowship - campus deadline
Susan Rappaport Knafel '52 Scholarship for Foreign Study – up to $36,000 The scholarship will be awarded to a member of the Wellesley graduating class who displays a desire for learning and an ability to impart knowledge and judgment to others. It will fund a year of study at a foreign institution to pursue a specific subject that requires contact with foreign scholars, libraries or other resources.
Susan Rappaport Knafel '52 Traveling Fellowship – up to $36,000 The fellowship will be awarded to a member of the Wellesley graduating class who displays an interest in and an acceptance of others, and who displays the ethos of a Wellesley education. It will fund a year of purposeful travel abroad to explore a particular interest with the requirement that the recipient not remain in the same area for more than two months.
Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake.
Note that it's smart to plan ahead-- advising appointments are available via telephone and video chat: book an appointment today!
Udall Scholarship - campus deadline
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. Awards are offered in three categories:
- Environment: For undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues
- Tribal Policy: For Native Americans and Alaska Natives working on an array of issues in Indian country
- Native Health Care: For Native Americans and Alaska Natives pursuing health-related careers
You don't have to go it alone: Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake. You might be one of the next Udall Scholars!
Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) Liu Xiaobo Fellowship - summer term direct application deadline
The CECC’s Liu Xiaobo Fellowship was created in honor of renowned Chinese Nobel Prize laureate and prominent political prisoner Liu Xiaobo, who died in state custody in July 2017. The Liu Xiaobo Fellowship provides significant professional experience for individuals with a background in Chinese politics, law, and society, in addition to strong Chinese language skills. Fellows work closely with the Commission and its staff on the full array of issues concerning human rights, the rule of law, and governance in China (including criminal justice, institutions of democratic governance, environmental issues, religious freedom, freedom of expression, ethnic minority rights, women’s rights, etc.).
CECC Fellowship positions are filled twice a year. The Spring term (Part-Time, 15-20 hours a week) begins approximately in early February and ends in mid-May. The Summer term (Full-Time, 32-40 hours per week) begins approximately in mid-May and ends in August/September.
Elisabeth Luce Moore '24 Wellesley-Yenching Program - campus deadline
The Elisabeth Luce Moore '24 Wellesley-Yenching Fellowships are open to graduating seniors and alumnae in all majors and may include some training in teaching English as a second language. Chinese language proficiency is only required for the National Palace Museum Fellowship (unfortunately, due to visa restrictions, the Fellowship at the NPM is not open to citizens of mainland China). Available placements vary from year to year and are typically finalized in January. They include:
- Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at Ginling College in Nanjing, China - The fellows teach English in the classroom for approximately 12 to 14 hours each week with office hours as needed.
- Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at the National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taipei, Taiwan - Approximately one-half of the fellow's work will be with the NPM Secretariat where she will write, translate, and revise English documents for various departments. The other half of the fellow's work will be with one of the Museum's other departments.
- Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at Chung Chi College in Hong Kong - The fellow's time may be divided between helping to organize and promote English language activities at Chung Chi College as a whole, and serving as a teaching assistant for their English department.
Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake.
Note that it's smart to plan ahead-- advising appointments are available via telephone and video chat, as well as in person: book an appointment today, or drop in virtually to Fellowship Pop-Ups (details via Career Education events listings)!
The Beinecke Scholarship Program - campus deadline
The Beinecke Scholarship program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The Beinecke provides $35,000 towards application expenses and tuition fees for graduate study in MA, MFA, or PhD programs.
You don't have to go it alone: drop in to Fellowships Virtual Pop-Up Advising (see Events listings on this website), or talk things over with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan at Career Education by booking an appointment via Handshake to talk via telephone or video chat.
Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship - direct application deadline
The Cleveland Foundation, the world’s first community foundation, launched the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship program in spring 2016 to offer emerging young leaders from across the country the skills and networks needed to create the community they envision and jumpstart a career in public service.
This is a 12-month, full-time paid placement at a selected public sector agency or a nonprofit partner in Cleveland, providing meaningful career-related work experience. The fellowship includes a $44,000 salary with health benefits and a $1,000 signing bonus (which is taxable).
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.
Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship Program - direct application deadline
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship.
The Gilman Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions.
Application Opens: Mid-January 2024 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Deadline: Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
Point BIPOC Scholarship for LGBTQ Students - direct application deadline
Generations of racism and an education system born from discriminatory policies have made clear that BIPOC students face greater obstacles to educational achievement. When these challenges are combined with those faced by students who also identify as LGBTQ, the impediments can make a higher education degree seem impossible. Point aims to mitigate these issues by providing financial support, community resources, and professional development, through their BIPOC Scholarship for LGBTQ Students Program.
See also the Point Scholarships for LGBTQ students (applications typically due in January), as well as Wellesley Career Education advice about graduate and professional school, including where to look for scholarships for graduate and professional study.
Questions? Looking for support for your application? Any prospective Wellesley applicant is warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu, drop in to Virtual Fellowship Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings), and/or book a one-on-one Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake to discuss application strategy, feedback on drafts, interview advice, and more. We can't wait to speak with you!
Global Sustainability Scholars RaMP-UP Fellows Program - expected direct application deadline
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.