Fellowships for the Sciences
Fellowships for the Sciences
Discover Funding Opportunities
Many scholarships can support scientific research, graduate study in the sciences, and more.
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Fellowships and Scholarships for 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.
Southern Africa Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, or eSwatini, in any field.
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 ten Scholarships available for Southern Africa, to support postgraduate study at Oxford. Southern Africa includes South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and eSwatini.
For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website...
Pakistan Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates from Pakistan, in any field.
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 Pakistan, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.
For details of eligibility and how to apply, see the official Rhodes website: ...
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