Chinese Government Scholarship (seniors and graduates)
The Chinese government has set up a variety of scholarship programs to sponsor international students, teachers, and scholars to study and do research at Chinese universities. Wellesley may nominate graduating seniors and graduates for these awards. Campus application deadline typically in early in the new year.
Beinecke Scholarship Program (juniors)
Supports two years of graduate study at a university in the US or abroad for those aiming to pursue degrees in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Eligible are US citizens and nationals who are current juniors. Campus application deadline typically in January.
Schimke and Shackford Graduate Fellowships (women graduates of any US institution)
Wellesley College offers a number of fellowships and scholarships for graduate study or research open to seniors and graduates of Wellesley. Two of these awards are also open to women graduates of any American institution. The Mary McEwen Schimke Scholarship is a supplemental award to provide relief from household and child care expenses while pursuing graduate study, and the M.A. Cartland Shackford Medical Fellowship is for the study of medicine with a view to general practice, not psychiatry.
Financing Your Graduate School Education
Everyone will specific questions regarding their financial situation and how it impacts the entire application and funding process. This resource provides information to help you project costs and possible methods of funding including loans, school-based aid, PhD specifics, outside funding, fellowships, and scholarships.
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Schwarzman Scholars Program - direct application deadline for applicants from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao
Eligible: citizens of any nation (though this May deadline is specifically for applicants who hold passports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao) who are rising seniors or recent graduates under the age of 29. All applicants must have strong English language skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is not required, but would certainly be an asset.
Each new cohort of Schwarzman Scholars will join a global network of the world's most talented young leaders, helping to build stronger links between China and a rapidly changing world. The Schwarzman Scholars experience is anchored in a rigorous and innovative Master’s of Global Affairs degree program at Tsinghua University, one of the country's leading universities. Drawing on the best traditions of Tsinghua and top academic institutions around the world, the curriculum bridges the academic and professional worlds to educate students about leadership and about China's expanding role in...
Rhodes Scholarship: Global Competition - campus deadline to declare interest
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...
Wellesley optional priority draft deadline for fall deadline post-grad fellowships
Those planning to postgraduate fellowships with deadlines that fall between August 21 and December 31, 2024.
East Africa Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae from Uganda, Tanzania, Rawanda, South Sudan, and Burundi in any field.
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 is one Scholarship available for East Africa, to support postgraduate study at Oxford. East Africa includes Uganda, Tanzania, Rawanda, South Sudan, and Burundi.
**For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: https...
New Zealand Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae from New Zealand in any field.
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 three Scholarships available for New Zealand, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.
**For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: https://www.
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India Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae from India in any field.
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 five Scholarships available for India, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.
**For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: https://www.
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Pakistan Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae from Pakistan in any field.
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 is one Scholarship available for Pakistan, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.
**For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: https://www.
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Southern Africa Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, or eSwatini in any field.
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 ten Scholarships available for Southern Africa, to support postgraduate study at Oxford. Southern Africa includes South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and eSwatini.
**For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: ...
West Africa Rhodes Scholarship - expected direct application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae from West Africa in any field.
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 two Scholarships available for West Africa, to support postgraduate study at Oxford. West Africa includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe and Togo.
**Please note this is an...
Zimbabwe Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and alumnae from Zimbabwe in any field.
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 two Scholarships available for Zimbabwe, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.
**For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: https://www.
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Marshall Scholarship - campus application deadline
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...
Canada Rhodes Scholarship - campus application deadline
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,...
Fulbright U.S. Student Program - campus application deadline
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...
McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill - campus deadline to declare intention to apply
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...