Fellowships for the Sciences

Rhodd
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

Preparing to Apply for Health Professions School: Gaining Competencies

Cindy
Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

There are many things health professions schools will take into account when they review your application.

Prospective Wellesley Students Interested in Careers in the Health Professions

Cindy
Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

Thank you for considering Wellesley College for your undergraduate education. Here you will develop the skills of a liberal arts education, including critical thinking, problem solving, synthesis of information, and effective communication. These skills will serve you well throughout your lifetime, and are highly valued by health professions schools. As you explore your options, here are answers to some of the questions you may be asking:

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Upcoming Event

Tufts 1:1 Admissions Chats for Wellesley Students | Learn About the Bridge Program

Tuesday, November 4th 2025, 12:00 am EST -
Monday, June 1st 2026, 12:00 am EDT

Virtual

Thinking about your next step after Wellesley?Join the Tufts Gordon Institute admissions team for a personalized 30-minute 1:1 conversation to learn how you can continue your journey in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment* just a few miles from Wellesley!Tufts Gordon Institute offers graduate programs that blend technology, leadership, and impact to help you launch and grow your career.

Upcoming Event

Fellowships Virtual Pop-up Advising

Thursday, April 9th 2026, 10:00 am -
11:00 am EDT

Virtual

Calling any Wellesley student or graduate: drop in online or call in by telephone to chat about fellowships and scholarships - no appointment necessary!From the most general question (what exactly is a fellowship, anyway?) to the most specific (could I use this fellowship to study bees in Eastern Europe?)?the Fellowships team is here to help! All inquiries are welcome!*Looking for feedback on drafts?

Upcoming Event

Graduate study in the UK - University of Bath webinar

Monday, April 13th 2026, 12:00 pm -
1:00 pm EDT

Virtual

Calling*students of any class year or major - as well as recent grads - curious to learn more about graduate study in the UK:Tune in to this official webinar hosted by the Marshall Scholarship to learn more about British universities and what it's like to study at them through the*Marshall Mondays? series during spring and summer 2026.