Fellowships by Major, International Status, or Topic

Zoë Sobel ’14
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.

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!

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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.

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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.

Contacts

Upcoming Event

Oxford Ellison Graduate Scholars Program: Official Info Session

Wednesday, November 11th 2026, 11:00 am -
11:45 am EST

Virtual

Econ & STEM students of any class year - especially juniors, seniors, &*grads - curious to learn more about the Ellison Scholars program at Oxford are warmly encouraged to join this official webinar!The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) provides fully-funded scholarships for doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford, where students directly contribute to working to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges.Spanning AI & Robotics; Economics; Pathogens; Generative Biology; Correlates of Immunity; Plant Biology; and Materials & Devices for Life Sciences

Upcoming Event

Critical Language Scholarship : Official Virtual Drop-Ins!

Friday, November 13th 2026, 3:30 pm -
4:30 pm EST

Virtual

Calling US students of any class year: unlock your global potential with the Critical Language Scholarship, a fully-funded summer overseas intensive language program for American students to learn languages of strategic importance to the United States' national security and economic prosperity.Have a question? Drop in online to CLS Official Office Hours for applicants and have your questions answered directly by CLS Program Officers and staff. This is a great opportunity to clarify program details, application requirements, and any other questions you might have about the CLS Program.

Upcoming Event

Boren Scholarships: Crafting Competitive Essays!

Tuesday, November 17th 2026, 1:00 pm -
2:00 pm EST

Virtual

Calling US first-years, sophomores, and juniors interested in study abroad next year and careers in government after graduation-Boren Scholarships offer study abroad scholarships and career paths in government for US undergraduates.

Upcoming Event

FAO Schwarz Fellowship in Social Impact Info Session - November 2026

Tuesday, November 17th 2026, 2:00 pm -
2:45 pm EST

Virtual

The?FAO Schwarz Fellowship is a selective national Fellowship program for graduating college seniors interested in social impact careers. The Fellowship positions are paid, two-year experiences working at carefully selected nonprofit organizations in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia. These roles combine direct service with strategic projects that give Fellows a chance to deepen their understanding of social issues, gain leadership experience in managing program initiatives, and explore how nonprofits work to respond to community needs and create lasting change.

Upcoming Event

Oxford Ellison Graduate Scholars Program: Official Info Session

Wednesday, December 16th 2026, 11:00 am -
11:45 am EST

Virtual

Econ & STEM students of any class year - especially juniors, seniors, &*grads - curious to learn more about the Ellison Scholars program at Oxford are warmly encouraged to join this official webinar!The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) provides fully-funded scholarships for doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford, where students directly contribute to working to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges.Spanning AI & Robotics; Economics; Pathogens; Generative Biology; Correlates of Immunity; Plant Biology; and Materials & Devices for Life Sciences

Upcoming Event

FAO Schwarz Fellowship in Social Impact Info Session - January 2027

Thursday, January 14th 2027, 3:00 pm -
3:45 pm EST

Virtual

The?FAO Schwarz Fellowship is a selective national Fellowship program for graduating college seniors interested in social impact careers. The Fellowship positions are paid, two-year experiences working at carefully selected nonprofit organizations in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia. These roles combine direct service with strategic projects that give Fellows a chance to deepen their understanding of social issues, gain leadership experience in managing program initiatives, and explore how nonprofits work to respond to community needs and create lasting change.

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