Fellowships by Major, International Status, or Topic

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Zoë Sobel ’14, 2019 Luce Scholar

Fellowships by Major,
International Status, or Topic

This page offers the opportunity to explore fellowships by major/discipline (arts/humanities, sciences, social sciences), international student status, or activity/purpose (travel, service, teaching, graduate school, and more). Begin your fellowship journey below!

Fellowships by Major or International Status

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Arts/Humanities

From travel fellowships, to scholarships for graduate study, and beyond, learn about the many funding opportunities open to students and graduates in the arts or humanities.

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Sciences

Research, graduate or professional study, independent projects, and so much more — there are hundreds of funding opportunities for the STEM students and graduates of every nationality.

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Social Sciences

Funding opportunities in the social sciences include independent projects, graduate study, travel fellowships, studying a language, teaching, and more. What opportunity is right for you?

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International Students

It's a common — but untrue— myth that fellowships and scholarships are only open to U.S. applicants. Learn about opportunities for students and graduates of any nationality.

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Fellowships by Topic

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Graduate or Professional Study Fellowships

There are more fellowships and scholarships than you might think there are to help fund graduate or professional study. Let us help you find them!

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Service

Fellowships can be a way to participate deeply in service. Learn more by exploring the resources after the link!

Browse Service Fellowship Resources
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Teaching Fellowships

One of the common “purposeful activities” that fellowships can fund is teaching: in the U.S. or abroad; opportunities with or without previous teaching experience; and at all levels of instruction, from elementary school to university level and beyond.

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Travel

If your dream is travel, there are fellowships that offers funding to pursue that dream. Learn more by exploring the resources after the link.

Browse Travel Fellowship Resources
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Language Study/Study Abroad

About 45% of Wellesley students pursue study abroad during their time as an undergraduate—and fellowships and scholarships can help support that study! Explore this resource for specific opportunities and advice on how to get started.

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Undergraduate Research

It is a common misconception that fellowships are only open to seniors and graduates—there are actually many fellowships and scholarships that support undergraduates! This page is a resource for students looking for fellowships to support undergraduate research.

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This resource provides best practices for letters of reference — both for those requesting them and those writing them. Review the resources below to make sure your letters will be effective and on time, and that the process will run smoothly for all involved.

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Interviewing

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An interview is a conversation between two (or more) people to determine mutual fit for a particular role and organization. At the end of the conversation, the interviewer(s) should be able to determine whether you are able to perform the responsibilities required for the role. You will be able to determine whether the organization and role are the right next step for you, taking into consideration your interests, academic background, and career aspirations.

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2018 Truman Scholar
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Upcoming Event

Lafayette Fellowship for grad study in France! - Official Webinar

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Tuesday, October 27th 2026, 4:00 pm -
5:00 pm EDT

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Students of any class year or citizenship - especially juniors, seniors, & recent grads - curious to learn more about the Lafayette Fellowship for graduate study at top French universities are warmly encouraged to join this official webinar!The new Lafayette Fellowship is offered by the French Embassy in the U.S.

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Fellowships Virtual Pop-up Advising

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Wednesday, October 28th 2026, 12:30 pm -
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Calling any Wellesley student or graduate: drop in online or call in by telephone to chat about fellowships and scholarships - no appointment necessary, and all inquiries are welcome!Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:?https://wellesley.zoom.us/j/99692679376You*can also call in: find join instructions here.Meeting ID: 996 9267 9376Why wait? Check out our website and the Fellowships browser (more opportunities added frequently)!Email fellowships@wellesley.edu.