Fellowships for International Students
Fellowships for International Students
Exploring Funding Opportunities
Wellesley-funded opportunities and a wide range of external scholarships and fellowships are open to students and graduates of any nationality. Explore the resources below to get started, but these are just a few options, for which you'd need to apply through our office. There are many more options out there, and current students should explore the Experiential Learning browser for a wealth of funded opportunities for Wellesley students.
Explore more extensive opportunities listed chronologically by Deadline: click on "Fellowship" to reveal search filters including "international student"!
Smart and capable as you are, you don't have to go it alone! The Fellowships team is here all year 'round, including over the summer, and happy to help you explore fellowships, brainstorm ideas, review drafts, choose recommenders, prep for interviews, and much more. Book a fellowships appointment now-- we can't wait to talk with you!
But wait, there's more: Fellowships virtual drop-ins, workshops, and panels happen throughout the calendar year: check out our events listings!
Office hours
Already reviewed the resources and ready to take the next step? Book a fellowships advising appointment or drop in to pop-up advising hours (listed below, with virtual pop-ups listed as events in Handshake) to meet with the Fellowships team!
8:30 am – 4:30pm
Green Hall 444
Pop-up advising hours
See the Fellowships events listings in Handshake for varying dates/times, and zoom links.
Fellowships and Scholarships for Graduate Study
There are more fellowships and scholarships than you might think there are to help fund graduate or professional study. It’s helpful to be creative and persistent in your search, and in your applications. This research will give you an overview of some of the fellowships out there, and tips for searching for opportunities.
Coffee Chats at Wellesley College
When: Tuesday, April 8th 2025, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Drop-In Advising & Peer Career Mentor Appointments
In addition to booking 1:1 appointments with Career Education in Handshake, students and alums are warmly encouraged to connect with us via drop-ins and Peer Career Mentor Advising. These are wonderful opportunities to ask time-sensitive/quick questions, or connect with our office during high volume times when appointment blocks are booked.
Clinton Fellows Program
The Clinton Fellows Program is a unique sophomore year experience at Wellesley College offered by the Hillary Rodham Clinton Center for Citizenship, Leadership, and Democracy. This program is designed for all students — regardless of major, career aspiration, or prior experience.
Civic Engagement Opportunities through Student Employment
Students with Federal Work Study can volunteer off-campus to earn their award. Plus — learn about student employment opportunities like being a Ministrare Peer Leader, Civic Engagement Van Driver, and team leaders for programs (see Clinton Fellows and Service Journeys).