Fellowships for the Sciences
Fellowships for the Sciences
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Many scholarships can support scientific research, graduate study in the sciences, and more.
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8:30 am – 4:30pm
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Yenching Academy Scholarship at Peking University - campus deadline
Eligible: Wellesley seniors and graduates, in any field, from any country except mainland China.
The Yenching Academy of Peking University builds bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master’s program in China Studies for outstanding graduates from all over the globe. Founded on the ideal of fostering global connections and dialogue, the Yenching Academy is a fully funded residential program offering a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Working closely with their academic mentors, Yenching Scholars are granted the flexibility to create their own...
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program - expected campus application deadline
Eligible: See the Wellesley McNair website for details.
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded at 187 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico by the U.S. Department of Education. At Wellesley, the McNair Scholars Program is STEM focused: join great cohort of your Wellesley sibs to learn together and support one another!
**Note that this is an expected deadline; see the program's website for updates and additional information.
Questions or concerns? Don't hesitate to contact...
Truman Scholarship - campus deadline
Eligible: current juniors who are U.S. citizens or nationals.
The Truman Scholarship supports the graduate education and professional development of outstanding young people committed to public service leadership. This scholarship provides funding toward senior year and graduate school (up to $30,000) for juniors committed to careers in public service.
Did you know? Emily Moss '19 won the Truman in 2018 and Eshika Kaul '23 in 2022!
You don't have to go it alone: drop in to Fellowship Pop-Up Advising (see Events listings on this website), or talk...
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