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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Appointments can be scheduled in Handshake for Mon–Fri.
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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.
National Institutes of Standards & Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NIST SURF) (students)
Kate Dailinger
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) at NIST laboratories in Gaithersburg, MD; Boulder, CO; and Waimanalo, Hawaii. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship is designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a unique research experience that supports the NIST mission.
Mitchell Scholarship (rising seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
*As of March, 2024, the Mitchell Scholarship has paused the selection of new Scholars. There will be no new class selected in autumn 2025, but they hope in future to be able to re-open this award.
Supports one year of study in any discipline at a university in Ireland. Eligible are graduating seniors and graduates who are US citizens between the ages of 18 and 30. Campus application deadline for seniors (who must seek institutional nomination) typically in August; graduates apply directly for the Mitchell but are very welcome to seek application advice from Wellesley's Fellowships office.
Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship (graduates)
Kate Dailinger
Established by the will of Alice Alvira Stevens, Class of 1891, the Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship is available to a Wellesley graduate who is at least 25 years of age in the year of application and supports up to a full year of purposeful travel outside the United States. We invite proposals that will inspire reflection and growth and lead to more fulfilling and productive personal and professional lives. Campus application deadline typically in the spring.
Marshall Scholarship (rising seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
Supports one or two years of study in any discipline at a university in the United Kingdom. Eligible are graduating seniors and recent gradiates who are US citizens. Campus application deadline for Wellesley's endorsement typically in August.
Luce Scholars Program (seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
Supports one-year professional placements (along with language training) in Asia for those who have not had extensive experience in Asia. Eligible are US citizens or permanent residents who are graduating seniors, recent graduates, and professionals under the age of 32 - or if older, no more than three years out from receiving bachelor’s degree [Davis Scholars, we're looking at you]. Direct application deadline typically in October.
