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

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

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

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Aug 1, 2025

New Zealand Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline

Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates from New Zealand, 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 three Scholarships available for New Zealand, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.

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

Pre-Med Scholars (First-Year Program)

Cindy
Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

Pre-Med Scholars
The Pre-Med Scholars program supports Wellesley's inclusive excellence initiative, preparing students for careers in medicine by offering connections, information and opportunities during the crucial first year of college. The goal of the cohort program is to support students from low-income and first generation backgrounds in successfully preparing for and entering medical careers. 

Discounted Test Preparation Resources for the MCAT and DAT

Cindy
Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

Health Professions Advising is pleased to offer students and alums a discount on common test prep products, including Princeton Review, AAMC Prep Bundle, DAT Bootcamp, & UWorld MCAT Prep.