Fellowships for the Social Sciences
Fellowships for the Social Sciences
Discover Funding Opportunities
A wide range of social sciences fellowships are open to students and graduates of any nationality. Explore the resources below to get started!
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

“In order to make changes in laws and policies, we need to have data on our side. We need to be able to make a case that shows a causal link between misinformation online and the erosion of democracy.”
Canada Rhodes Scholarship - campus application deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates in any field who are Canadian citizens.
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 eleven Scholarships available for Canadians, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.
Any prospective Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice ahead of time from Kate Dailinger of Wellesley's fellowships office. Note that it's smart to...
Environmental Career Opportunities (Ecojobs) Job Board

Wellesley Career Education has an Institutional Subscription to EcoJobs, allowing students and staff to access subscriber-only job listings.
Undergraduate Research Fellowships

This page is a resource for students looking for fellowships to support undergraduate research (you can also check out our resource on language and study abroad).
McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill (rising seniors & graduates)

The McCall MacBain Scholarships seek to bring together exceptional students from around the world who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University! (Campus deadline typically in August.)