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!

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

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

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship: Official Application Workshop

Wednesday, August 13th 2025, 3:00 pm -
4:00 pm EDT

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Students of any class year or major - especially juniors, seniors, & recent grads - curious to learn more about the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford are warmly encouraged to join this official webinar!In this session, an admission officer will walk prospective students through the application form for Knight-Hennessy Scholars, highlighting application requirements and sharing tips for how to navigate the admission process.

Upcoming Event

McCall MacBain Scholarship - official application advice

Wednesday, August 13th 2025, 12:00 pm -
1:00 pm EDT

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Calling seniors and alums of any citizenship/major planning to apply this fall for the McCall MacBain Scholarship at McGill University:Get application tips and have your questions answered at this official webinar! Register for this and/or other virtual sessions via the McCall MacBain website.Why wait? Visit the Career Education McCall MacBain page for information about how to apply for Wellesley's nomination by August 20, 2025.Questions, or looking for advice about graduate/professional study and/or scholarships to support it (no matter your citizenship!)?

Upcoming Event

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship: Official Admission Q&A

Thursday, August 14th 2025, 12:00 pm -
1:00 pm EDT

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Students of any class year or major - especially juniors, seniors, & recent grads - curious to learn more about the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford are warmly encouraged to join this official webinar!In this session, an admission officer answers your questions online, focusing on the Knight-Hennessy Scholars admission process and the application. There is a short overview of the criteria and application requirements.

Upcoming Event

Consulting Drop-In Advising

Thursday, August 14th 2025, 2:00 pm -
3:00 pm EDT

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Are you applying to consulting jobs/internships this fall?*These Consulting Drop-In Advising Hours are for you! If you don't have an advising appointment scheduled and you need answers about the application process, networking, quick doc question, this is the place to bring your questions. Just log onto the Zoom link below - no appointment necessary!Zoom link: https://wellesley.zoom.us/j/94486932624?jst=2

Upcoming Event

Fellowships Virtual Pop-up Advising

Friday, August 15th 2025, 11:00 am -
12:00 pm EDT

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Calling any Wellesley student or graduate: drop in online or call in by telephone to chat about fellowships and scholarships - no appointment necessary!From the most general question (what exactly is a fellowship, anyway?) to the most specific (could I use this fellowship to study bees in Eastern Europe?)?the Fellowships team is here to help!

Upcoming Event

Fellowships Virtual Pop-up Advising

Monday, August 18th 2025, 1:30 pm -
2:30 pm EDT

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Calling any Wellesley student or graduate: drop in online or call in by telephone to chat about fellowships and scholarships - no appointment necessary!From the most general question (what exactly is a fellowship, anyway?) to the most specific (could I use this fellowship to study bees in Eastern Europe?)?the Fellowships team is here to help!