Fellowships for the Social Sciences

sophia
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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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

Employer Engagement Opportunities Menu (2024–2025)

Kate Rettstadt
Kate Rettstadt

This menu is available to employer partners who are offering summer internship and/or full-time roles.

Fellowships and Scholarships for Study Abroad

Caitlin Roberts-Donovan
Caitlin Roberts-Donovan

About 45% of Wellesley students pursue study abroad during their time as an undergraduate—and fellowships and scholarships can help support that study!  Explore this resource for specific opportunities and advice on how to get started.

Aug 1, 2025

New Zealand Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline

Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates from New Zealand, 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 three Scholarships available for New Zealand, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.

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

Aug 5, 2025

Pakistan Rhodes Scholarship - direct application deadline

Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates from Pakistan, 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 Pakistan, to support postgraduate study at Oxford.

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