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

Aug 12, 2025

Australia Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline

Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduate from Australia in any field.

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Travel, Postgraduate

The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.  Each year, there are nine Scholarships available for Australia, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.

For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: https://www.rhodeshouse....

Aug 14, 2025

Zimbabwe Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline

Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates from Zimbabwe, in any field.

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Travel, Postgraduate

The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.  Each year, there are two Scholarships available for Zimbabwe, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.

**For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: ...

Aug 14, 2025

China Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline

Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates, in any field, who are citizens of the People’s Republic of China

Research/Gradschool, International Student, Travel, Postgraduate

The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.  Each year, there are four Scholarships available for China, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.

**For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox...

Projects for Peace Alumni Award (graduates)

Kate Dailinger
Kate Dailinger

Projects for Peace is a global program that partners with educational institutions to identify and support young peacebuilders and changemakers. Each year, the Projects for Peace Alumni Award recognizes a single past Projects for Peace grantee, with a focus on individuals who have demonstrated innovation and commitment in building peace and transforming conflict throughout their career. As opposed to a grant for a project, this award recognizes past achievements and supports the future endeavors of the recipient.  Campus application deadline typically in January. 

“In order to make changes in laws and policies, we need to have data on our side. We need to be able to make a case that shows a causal link between misinformation online and the erosion of democracy.”

Aug 20, 2025

U.S. Rhodes Scholarship - campus application deadline

Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates in any field who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or current DACA recipients.

Research/Gradschool, Travel, Postgraduate

The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.  Each year, there are thirty-two Scholarship available for the United States, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.

*For full eligibility and application details, see the official Rhodes website: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/...