Fellowships for the Social Sciences

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Crafting a proposal is a very introspective process. I was challenged to understand my motivations and interest in death and dying, then explain how those have informed my life’s course. From this, I gained a deeper sense of myself, academically and personally, which was rewarding in and of itself.
Sophia Zupanc ’19
2019 Watson Fellow "Dispatches from Death: Exploring How We Die"

Fellowships for the Social Sciences

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A wide range of social sciences fellowships are open to students and graduates of any nationality. Explore the resources below to get started!

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Deborah Tien ’12, 2019 Schwarzman Scholar
Deborah Tien ’12, 2019 Schwarzman Scholar
Aug 28, 2025

East Africa Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline

Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates from Uganda, Tanzania, Rawanda, South Sudan, and Burundi 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 two Scholarships available for East Africa, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.  East Africa includes Uganda, Tanzania, Rawanda, South Sudan, and Burundi.

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

The Elizabeth Crawford ’21 Haystack Fellowship (graduates)

Kate Dailinger
Kate Dailinger

The Elizabeth Crawford ’21 Haystack Fellowship is open to Wellesley graduates and provides tuition, room and board from a two-week workshop of the Fellow’s choice, plus a grant of $500 for materials, travel, etc.