“It was when I participated in an Alternative Break over the winter that I realized I needed to bring my passion for service back to campus.”
Luce Scholars Program (seniors & graduates)
Supports one-year professional placements (along with language training) in Asia for those who have not had extensive experience in Asia. Eligible are US citizens or permanent residents who are graduating seniors, recent graduates, and professionals under the age of 32 - or if older, no more than three years out from receiving bachelor’s degree [Davis Scholars, we're looking at you]. Direct application deadline typically in October.
Study Abroad: Government, International Affairs, Law, & Public Policy Careers
Students interested in careers in government, law, international affairs, and public policy are encouraged to focus on skill development and experience. This is especially important as employers, and graduate programs in this space continue to look for commitment to understanding these industries. Below please find suggested study abroad experiences that help develop specific skills and experiences to help be competitive in these industries.
“The Truman application was a tremendous opportunity to reflect on my motivations, my values, and my aspirations in public service. The process was challenging and intimidating at times, but I came away with a greater confidence in my purpose and in my voice.”
The Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship truly embodies Wellesley’s spirit of life-long education for women in its unique requirement that it should fund independent travel to unfamiliar territory for up to one full year. This stipulation inspires courage, imagination, tolerance, and curiosity from the nascent idea of the proposal throughout the process and during the grant year.
Truman Scholarship (juniors)
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation 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 for juniors interested in a career in public service. Campus application deadline typically in November.
Projects for Peace Alumni Award (graduates)
Projects for Peace is a global program that partners with educational institutions to identify and support young peacebuilders and changemakers. Each year, the Projects for Peace Alumni Award will award up to $50,000 to support the continuing peacebuilding efforts of a past Projects for Peace grantee. The Award is made possible through the Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaborative in Conflict Transformation at Middlebury. Campus application deadline typically in January.
Projects for Peace (students)
Created in 2007 by Kathryn Wasserman Davis (Wellesley College '28), the Projects for Peace program offers undergraduates and graduating seniors funding to design a grassroots project for the summer of 2024—anywhere in the world — that promotes peace and addresses the root causes of conflict among parties. Projects may employ innovative techniques for engaging project participants in ways that focus on conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers that cause conflict, and finding ways to resolve conflict and maintain peace. Any current Wellesley student is eligible to apply. Campus application deadline typically in January.
Luce Scholars Program - official webinar
Thursday, May 16th 2024, 2:00 pm -
3:00 pm EDT
US citizens and permanent residents of any class year or major - especially juniors, seniors, & grads - curious to learn more about the Luce Scholars Program are warmly encouraged to join this webinar!Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia.
Luce Scholars Program - official webinar
Wednesday, May 29th 2024, 3:00 pm -
4:00 pm EDT
US citizens and permanent residents of any class year or major - especially juniors, seniors, & grads - curious to learn more about the Luce Scholars Program are warmly encouraged to join this webinar!Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia.
Luce Scholars Program - official webinar
Monday, June 10th 2024, 12:00 pm -
1:00 pm EDT
US citizens and permanent residents of any class year or major - especially juniors, seniors, & grads - curious to learn more about the Luce Scholars Program are warmly encouraged to join this webinar!Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia.
Luce Scholars Program application advice - official webinar
Wednesday, August 14th 2024, 11:00 am -
12:00 pm EDT
US citizens and permanent residents of any class year or major - especially juniors, seniors, & grads - curious to learn more about the Luce Scholars Program are warmly encouraged to join this webinar!Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia.
Luce Scholars Program Applicants' Q&A - official webinar
Tuesday, September 10th 2024, 11:00 am -
12:00 pm EDT
Calling US citizens and permanent residents who are current seniors & grads applying this fall for the Luce Scholars Program - join us for this Q&A for applicants, ahead of the October 1, 2024 application deadline!Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia.
Luce Scholars Program Applicants' Q&A - official webinar
Tuesday, September 17th 2024, 4:30 pm -
5:30 pm EDT
Calling US citizens and permanent residents who are current seniors & grads applying this fall for the Luce Scholars Program - join us for this Q&A for applicants, ahead of the October 1, 2024 application deadline!Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia.