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

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!

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Deborah Tien ’12, 2019 Schwarzman Scholar
Deborah Tien ’12, 2019 Schwarzman Scholar

Health Profession Schools: Which Courses Should I Take?

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Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

Health professions schools establish their own individual admission requirements. This resource provides an overview of commonly required courses for health professions schools, advice for planning your schedule, and other academic advising information.

Preparing to Apply for Health Professions School: Gaining Competencies

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Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

There are many things health professions schools will take into account when they review your application.

Prospective Wellesley Students Interested in Careers in the Health Professions

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Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

Thank you for considering Wellesley College for your undergraduate education. Here you will develop the skills of a liberal arts education, including critical thinking, problem solving, synthesis of information, and effective communication. These skills will serve you well throughout your lifetime, and are highly valued by health professions schools. As you explore your options, here are answers to some of the questions you may be asking:

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Students that think in terms of impact rather than internship postings open up a world of possibilities where they can gain meaningful and challenging experience.

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