Students and alumnae are encouraged to explore careers across Arts, Communication, & Education / Academia by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with Hebert Labbate.
Arts, Communication, & Education / Academia
Arts, Communication, & Education / Academia
Susan L. Wagner ’82 Associate Director/Advisor for Arts, Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs
Arts
Begin exploring careers in the Arts with the resources below.
Communication Resources
The below resource can help you begin exploring career paths in Communication, including Journalism and Publishing.
Education / Academia Resources
From K-12 to Higher Ed, the resources below examine careers in the broader Education / Academia field.
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Udall Scholarship (sophomores & juniors)
Kate Dailinger
Scholarships for US college sophomores and juniors for public service, leadership, and commitment related to the environment and for Native American and Alaska Native students interested in issues impacting Indian country, including healthcare. Eligible are college sophomores and juniors who are US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents. Campus application deadline typically in early February.
Truman Scholarship (juniors)
Kate Dailinger
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.
Schwarzman Scholars Program (rising seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
Supports leadership development & a special one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, taught in English. Eligible are graduating seniors, current graduate and professional students, and recent graduates from any country and any major (knowledge of Mandarin is an asset but is not required). Official deadlines typically in May and September.
Rhodes Scholarship (rising seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
Did you know that citizens of any country are now eligible to apply for the Rhodes Scholarships, for graduate study at the University of Oxford? Campus deadline for Wellesley applicants for Global Rhodes is typically in early June and for the Canadian and US Rhodes typically in late August. Application deadlines for other Rhodes competitions may fall even earlier (see their website, and Career Education deadline listings). All prospective Wellesley Rhodes applicants are encouraged to seek advice from Kate Dailinger, of Wellesley's Career Education, and learn more through this resource page.
US-Ireland Alliance Scholarship (rising seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
*As of March, 2024, the US-Ireland Alliance Scholarship has paused the selection of new Scholars. There will be no new class selected in autumn 2026, but they hope in future to be able to re-open this award.
Supports one year of study in any discipline at a university in Ireland. Eligible are graduating seniors and graduates who are US citizens between the ages of 18 and 30. Campus application deadline for seniors (who must seek institutional nomination) typically in August; graduates apply directly for the Mitchell but are very welcome to seek application advice from Wellesley's Fellowships office.
Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship (graduates)
Kate Dailinger
Established by the will of Alice Alvira Stevens, Class of 1891, the Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship is available to a Wellesley graduate who is at least 25 years of age in the year of application and supports up to a full year of purposeful travel outside the United States. We invite proposals that will inspire reflection and growth and lead to more fulfilling and productive personal and professional lives. Campus application deadline typically in the spring.