Fellowships for the Sciences

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I think a lot of the time in these kinds of applications, they’re not really looking for you to be perfect ... they want to see that you’re able to adapt and work with what you’re given.”
Holland Rhodd-Lee ’19, Neuroscience & Music
2018 National Institute of Standards and Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (NIST SURF)

Fellowships for the Sciences

Discover Funding Opportunities

Many scholarships can support scientific research, graduate study in the sciences, and more.

Office hours 

Already reviewed the resources and ready to take the next step? Book a fellowships advising appointment or stop by pop-up advising hours (listed as events in Handshake) to meet with the Fellowships team!
8:30 am – 4:30pm
Green Hall 444

Ella Mulkin
Ella Mullikin ’20, 2019 Barry Goldwater Scholarship Awardee
Upcoming Event

Coffee Chats at Wellesley College

When: Tuesday, April 8th 2025, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Drop-In Advising & Peer Career Mentor Appointments

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Wellesley Career Education

In addition to booking 1:1 appointments with Career Education in Handshake, students 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

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Heidi Johnson

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

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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).

Service Journeys

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Heidi Johnson

Service Journeys are multi-day immersive experiences for Wellesley students to engage in the greater community during spring break. They offer an opportunity to reflect on their understanding of civic engagement and embrace the joy of service.

On-Campus Service

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Heidi Johnson

Serve and build community on campus side-by-side with fellow students, supported by the Ministrare Peer Leaders!