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Fulbright Program (rising seniors & graduates)
Supports a year (or occasionally more) of study or research abroad in any discipline, or year-long English teaching assistantships (ETAs) abroad in programs designed by the host countries. Eligible are graduating seniors and graduates who are US citizens. Campus application deadline for Wellesley students and graduates typically in August, after an optional draft deadline in July.
Wellesley College Graduate Fellowships (WCGF—seniors & graduates)
Wellesley College offers a number of fellowships and scholarships for graduate study or research open to Wellesley seniors and graduates. Two awards are open to women graduates of any American institution (the Schimke and the Shackford). 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, and the campus deadline is typically in January.
Yenching Academy Scholarship at Peking University (seniors & graduates)
The Yenching Academy of Peking University builds bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master’s program in China Studies for outstanding graduates from all over the globe. This initiative brings together young people who show promise to lead and innovate in their fields in an intensive learning environment where they can explore China and its role in the world — past, present, and future. The Academy aims to thereby shape a new generation of global citizens with a nuanced understanding of China and its role in the world.
Wellesley is an official Partner Institution for the Yenching Academy: campus deadline typically in November.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview official webinar!
Tuesday, May 7th 2024, 4:00 pm -
5:00 pm EDT
Calling current juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and any interested US students, of any class year -
Be inspired by where *you* could go in future with Fulbright! Hear from Fulbright staff and Alumni Ambassadors about the opportunities Fulbright offers for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English in more than 140 countries.
Fulbright webinar: Asian American & Pacific Islander Alumni Panel!
Thursday, May 9th 2024, 4:00 pm -
5:00 pm EDT
Calling current juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and any interested US students, of any class year -
"Your Future with Fulbright" series focuses on elevating diverse voices in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and encourages applicants to imagine themselves going abroad. This panel hosts Asian American and Pacific Islander Fulbright Alumni who will share the impact Fulbright has had on their lives. Come and listen to their experiences and be inspired!