Students and alumnae are encouraged to explore careers across Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with Hebert Labbate.
Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs
Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs
Susan L. Wagner ’82 Associate Director/Advisor for Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs
Green Hall 448B
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
hl116@wellesley.edu
Communication Resources
The below resource can help you begin exploring career paths in Communication, including Journalism & Publishing.
Education Resources
From K-12 to Higher Ed, the resources below examine careers in the broader Education field.
Government & Public Policy Resources
Begin exploring careers in Government and Public Policy with the resources below.
International Affairs Resources
A career in international affairs can be fueled by a passion to travel and a desire to learn about our global environment, effectuate change, and make a difference in the world. Learn more about this field and applications through the resources below.
Green Hall 448B
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
hl116@wellesley.edu
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Wellesley College Graduate Fellowships (WCGF—seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
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.
Navigating the Job Search: The 4 Step Model
Wellesley Career Education
The four steps in this resource will help keep you focused and productive in your search. You should plan on revisiting each step as your knowledge and understanding of positions and industries grow. Each step below is outlined without a specific industry or position in mind. It is best to schedule an appointment with your Advisor for Career Exploration (ACE) or an Industry-specific Career Advisor to customize your process. The questions we have provided at each step are designed to help you reflect on your preparedness and identify what you may need to move forward in the process.
Elisabeth Luce Moore '24 Fellowship at the National Palace Museum in Taipei (seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
This one-year, full-time position is available to Wellesley College graduates, thanks to a long-standing arrangement between the college and the National Palace Museum. Each fellow’s responsibilities and job description will be determined, to some extent, according to the Museum’s current staffing requirements as well as the fellow’s personal background, interests and skills.
Wellesley-Yenching Fellowship at Chung Chi College in Hong Kong (seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
The Wellesley-Yenching Program in cooperation with Chung Chi College in Hong Kong sponsors a fellowship to teach or assist in teaching English at Chung Chi. This one-year fellowship is generally offered on an annual basis to a Wellesley College senior or graduate with the option to extend for a second year. Candidates are first interviewed by the committee at Wellesley College, which then sends on the credentials of its nominee for final approval by Chung Chi College.
Apply in spring semester 2025 for the 2025-26 Fellowship.
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship (rising seniors)
Kate Dailinger
The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship offers graduating seniors a one-year grant for independent study and purposeful travel and exploration outside of the United States, to enhance their capacity for resourcefulness, imagination, openness, and leadership and to foster their humane and effective participation in the world community. Campus deadline typically in August.
Udall Scholarship (sophomores & juniors)
Kate Dailinger
Supports a year of undergraduate study for American Indians and Alaska Natives working on an array of policy issues in Indian country or interested in pursuing health-related careers, or for students with demonstrated leadership, service, and commitment to issues related to conservation and environmental issues. Eligible are college sophomores and juniors who are US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents. Campus application deadline typically in early February.
