Students and alumnae are encouraged to explore careers across Science (Physical Science, Life Science, Engineering), Public Health, & Behavioral Health (Social Work, Clinical Psychology) by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with Alexis Trench.
Science, Behavioral Health, & Public Health
Science, Behavioral Health, & Public Health
Susan L. Wagner ’82 Associate Director/Advisor for Science, Behavioral Health, & Public Health
Behavioral Health Resources
The below resource can help you begin exploring career paths in Behavioral Health, including Social Work and Clinical Psychology.
Engineering Resources
Engineering applies knowledge from science and math to real-world challenges in an effort of improve the world we live in.
Life Sciences Resources
The below resources can help you begin exploring career paths in Life Sciences, the study of living organisms and life processes.
Physical Science Resources
Explore the resources below to learn about careers in the physical sciences, a branch of natural science which focuses primarily on the study of non-living systems.
Public Health Resources
The below resource can help you begin exploring career paths in Public Health.
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Wellesley College Graduate Fellowships (WCGF—seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
Wellesley College offers a number of fellowships and scholarships for graduate study or research open to Wellesley seniors and graduates. Two awards are open to women graduates of any American institution (the Schimke and the Shackford). Awards are usually made to applicants currently enrolled in or applying to graduate/professional school for the following academic year; there is a single common application process for most of these awards, and the campus deadline is typically in January.
Navigating the Job Search: The 4 Step Model
Wellesley Career Education
The four steps in this resource will help keep you focused and productive in your search. You should plan on revisiting each step as your knowledge and understanding of positions and industries grow. Each step below is outlined without a specific industry or position in mind. It is best to schedule an appointment with your Advisor for Career Exploration (ACE) or an Industry-specific Career Advisor to customize your process. The questions we have provided at each step are designed to help you reflect on your preparedness and identify what you may need to move forward in the process.
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship (rising seniors)
Kate Dailinger
The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship offers graduating seniors a one-year grant for independent study and purposeful travel and exploration outside of the United States, to enhance their capacity for resourcefulness, imagination, openness, and leadership and to foster their humane and effective participation in the world community. Campus deadline typically in August.
Udall Scholarship (sophomores & juniors)
Kate Dailinger
Scholarships for US college sophomores and juniors for public service, leadership, and commitment related to the environment and for Native American and Alaska Native students interested in issues impacting Indian country, including healthcare. Eligible are college sophomores and juniors who are US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents. Campus application deadline typically in early February.
Schwarzman Scholars Program (rising seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
Supports leadership development & a special one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, taught in English. Eligible are graduating seniors, current graduate and professional students, and recent graduates from any country and any major (knowledge of Mandarin is an asset but is not required). Official deadlines typically in May and September.
Rhodes Scholarship (rising seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
Did you know that citizens of any country are now eligible to apply for the Rhodes Scholarships, for graduate study at the University of Oxford? Campus deadline for Wellesley applicants for Global Rhodes is typically in early June and for the Canadian and US Rhodes typically in late August. Application deadlines for other Rhodes competitions may fall even earlier (see their website, and Career Education deadline listings). All prospective Wellesley Rhodes applicants are encouraged to seek advice from Kate Dailinger, of Wellesley's Career Education, and learn more through this resource page.
