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

Fellowships and Scholarships for Graduate Study

There are more fellowships and scholarships than you might think there are to help fund graduate or professional study. It’s helpful to be creative and persistent in your search, and in your applications. This research will give you an overview of some of the fellowships out there, and tips for searching for opportunities.
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When: Tuesday, April 8th 2025, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Drop-In Advising & Peer Career Mentor Appointments

In addition to booking 1:1 appointments with Career Education in Handshake, students and alums are warmly encouraged to connect with us via drop-ins and Peer Career Mentor Advising. These are wonderful opportunities to ask time-sensitive/quick questions, or connect with our office during high volume times when appointment blocks are booked.
Clinton Fellows Program

The Clinton Fellows Program is a unique sophomore year experience at Wellesley College offered by the Hillary Rodham Clinton Center for Citizenship, Leadership, and Democracy. This program is designed for all students — regardless of major, career aspiration, or prior experience.