Deadlines
U.S. Teaching Assistantships at Austrian Secondary Schools - direct application deadline
Each year, more than 140 college graduates from the United States teach in Austria under the auspices of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education (BMB) Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship Program. The purpose of this program, which draws assistants not only from the English-speaking world but also from France, Italy, Russia, and Spain, is to bring talented and enthusiastic young people from abroad into the classrooms of secondary schools in communities large and small all over Austria. Ultimately, it is the job of these native speakers as teaching assistants to make learning a foreign language a lively cross-cultural encounter for their students.
Benefits: 13 hours per week, monthly salary & insurance coverage, airfare not covered.
Questions? Any prospective applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team via virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (details via Career Education events listings) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program - direct application deadline
The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship is a two-year professional development opportunity to promote global food and nutrition security through learning and hands-on work. Through placements with NGOs, governmental agencies, intergovernmental bodies, and private sector entities, fellows get an unparalleled breadth of experience within the sector and learn to see what works in international development—and what doesn't—and how to make the system more efficient, more effective, and more just.
Questions? Any prospective applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team at Virtual Pop-ups (listings on Handshake) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
NIH Bioethics Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships - direct application deadline
The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded two-year postbaccalaureate research fellowships. Fellows are central to the activities and intellectual life of our interdisciplinary department. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, and more. They conduct mentored theoretical and empirical research on a range of bioethical fields. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple first-authored publications in premier academic journals. In addition to research and writing, fellows participate in weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, and IRB deliberations, and have access to multiple educational opportunities at NIH. We do not require or expect any bioethics experience and encourage anyone with a strong interest to apply.
Our post-baccalaureate fellowships are ideal for students interested in eventually pursuing an MD, JD, PhD, or other graduate degree. Applicants for the post-baccalaureate fellowship must have an undergraduate or master’s degree completed no more than 3 years prior to the start date of the fellowship for a bachelor’s and no more than 6 months prior for a master’s. Only U.S. citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents are eligible for post-baccalaureate fellowships. Fellowships begin in September annually. Stipends are determined by NIH Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) guidelines.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice via the Fellowships website and from the Fellowships team by dropping in to Virtual Fellowships Pop-up Advising, or through appointments as available through Handshake. Email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu.
Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program - direct application deadline
The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a social justice program that trains, inspires, and sustains leaders. Fellows gain field experience fighting hunger and poverty through placements in community based organizations across the country, and policy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. The program bridges community-based efforts and national public policy, and fellows develop as effective leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty. Benefits include living stipend, housing, insurance, travel expenses to and from placements. The program also offers a resource with tips for a successful application here!
Did you know? Caroline George '19 was a Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow in 2019!
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
Liliane Pingoud Soriano ’49 Curatorial Fellowship at the Musée du Louvre, Paris - direct application deadline
The Soriano Fellowship program between the Davis and the Musée du Louvre allows a Wellesley graduate to work for four months as a research Fellow at the Louvre in Paris. In addition to working at one of the world’s great museums, the Soriano Curatorial Fellow can attend courses and programs at the Ecole du Louvre.
The fellowship is open to graduating Wellesley seniors. Applicants should demonstrate French language skills, proven research skills, and a broad knowledge of art history.
Interested students are encouraged to contact me at nicole.berlin@wellesley.edu
The job opportunity is #9444950 in Handshake
Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship - direct application deadline
The Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship (FAIT) is designed for highly talented individuals who want to pursue an IT-related undergraduate or graduate degree (such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, computer engineering, IT services administration, and computer systems networking and more), and a career in the Foreign Service.
The two-year fellowship program provides:
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Up to $43,500 annually (for two years) in academic funding for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expense (see eligibility requirements).
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Stipends, housing and travel allowances for the two summer internships: A domestic internship in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Department of State and an overseas internship at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
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Personalized mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout the program.
Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and the State Department’s entry requirements, fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Technology Officer. Fellows agree to a five-year commitment upon entry into the Foreign Service.
Deadline for applications is January 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm (EST). No applications will be accepted after that time.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
Wellesley College Graduate Fellowships (WCGF) - campus deadline
Wellesley College offers a number of fellowships and scholarships for graduate study or research open to graduating seniors and Wellesley graduates (from any country and in any field of study). Two awards (the Schimke and the Shackford) are open to women graduates of any American institution of higher education. 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. Please note that the common application will go live in the fall (early November), but that the application itself changes very little year to year.
Wellesley College Graduate Fellowships include:
- Mary McEwen Schimke Scholarship
- M.A. Cartland Shackford Medical Fellowship
- Trustee Scholarships - graduating seniors only
- Anne Louise Barrett Fellowship
- Margaret Freeman Bowers Fellowship
- Chandler-Ott Fellowship
- The Eugene L. Cox Fellowship
- Professor Elizabeth F. Fisher Fellowship
- Ruth Ingersoll Goldmark Fellowship
- Horton-Hallowell Fellowship
- Edna V. Moffett Fellowship
- Alice Freeman Palmer Fellowship
- Kathryn Conway Preyer Fellowship
- Vida Dutton Scudder Fellowship
- Harriet A. Shaw Fellowship
- Maria Opasnov Tyler ’52 Scholarship
- Sarah Perry Wood Medical Fellowship
- Fanny Bullock Workman Fellowship
Any prospective applicants are encouraged to seek advice ahead of time from Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of Wellesley's fellowships office: https://www.wellesley.edu/careereducation/fellowships-and-scholarships. Note that it's smart to plan ahead-- advising appointments are available via telephone and video chat: book an appointment today!
Projects for Peace - campus deadline
Created in 2007 by Kathryn Wasserman Davis (Wellesley College '28), the Projects for Peace offers undergraduates funding to design a grassroots project for the summer of 2024--anywhere in the world--to promote peace and address the root causes of conflict. Wellesley may nominate one project and one alternate for funding each year.
You don't have to go it alone! Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
National Institutes of Standards & Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NIST SURF) - direct application deadline
The National Institute of Standards and Technology - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NIST SURF) fully funds summer research opportunities at NIST laboratories in Gaithersburg, MD; Boulder, CO; and Waimanalo, Hawaii.
Please note that the application period will close either on the deadline (when it is listed) OR when the program has received the application limit, which may be sooner than the announced deadline. Thus, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit the on-line application and supporting documents ahead of the application deadline. Institutional nominations are no longer required, and students should apply directly for NIST SURF.
*Don't wait to open an account for USAJobs.Gov or to put together your application materials: start now, so when applications open you'll be ready! Give yourself lots of time to figure out USAJobs.Gov: when in doubt, come ask!
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (no appointment required! see Fellowships events listings for details) or book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake.
FAO Schwarz Fellowship - direct application deadline
The FAO Schwarz Fellowship in social impact provides graduating seniors interested in careers in social change opportunities to develop their leadership potential and professional skills. Fellowship positions are paid, two-year experiences working at leading nonprofit organizations in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia both in direct service roles and in leading key program initiatives. In addition to salary and benefits, Fellowships include professional development, retreats, mentoring, and cohort experiences. Six or seven new Fellowship positions are typically available each year. Applications are due February 5. The Fellowship offers info sessions online throughout the year for interested candidates.
*Be inspired by this career conversation between a Schwarz Fellow and their supervisor, Sydney Stewart '18!
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or book a Fellowships advising appointment through Handshake.
Amgen Scholars - application deadline
The Amgen Scholars Program offers funded summer science and biotech research experience at host institutions across the US (including Columbia, Harvard, the NIH, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSF, and Washington University in St Louis--as well as CalTech--for US students and permanent residents), as well as in Asia (for students from any country) and in Canada (for Canadian students).
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
Fulbright UK Summer Institute - direct application deadline
The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are funded three to four week programmes for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America.
Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.
Depending on the Institute, students will have the opportunity to: Study alongside leading academics and professionals, develop knowledge in specific fields, experience cultural and social events, visit UK cultural sites and areas of scenic beauty, receive credit to transfer to their home institution, meet people from different backgrounds and cultures and become an ambassador for studying in the UK, for the Fulbright Commission and their host institution(s).
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program - direct application deadline
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Program usually selects participants (known as “Rangel Scholars”) each year from universities throughout the United States. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Students live at Howard University, attend classes, and participate in a variety of programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and at diverse locations around Washington, DC.
Questions? Any prospective applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team at our Fellowships Virtual Pop-ups (listings in Handshake) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships for Study Abroad - direct application deadline
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students with financial need who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population.
FEA awards up to $5,000 for a fall or spring semester abroad, with a minimum of $1,000 for short-term programs.
Applications for the Spring 2025 application cycle are due February 5, 2025 at 12pm (noon) Eastern Standard Time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually or in-person to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
NAACP LDF Marshall-Motley Scholars Program - direct application deadline
In 2020-21, the Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP invited students to join the next generation of civil rights lawyers and announced the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program. Named in honor of the legendary civil rights attorney and LDF founder Thurgood Marshall, and iconic civil rights litigator Constance Baker Motley, the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP) is a groundbreaking commitment to endow the South with the next generation of civil rights lawyers trained to provide legal advocacy of unparalleled excellence. Over the next five years, the MMSP will afford 50 aspiring civil rights lawyers:
- A full law school scholarship for tuition, room, board, and incidentals to alleviate the debt burden that can prevent future lawyers from pursuing a career in racial justice.
- Summer internships at LDF and other national civil rights organizations with offices in the South to begin their training as civil rights lawyers early in their law school careers;
- A two-year postgraduate fellowship at a national, regional, or local civil rights organization with a racial justice law practice in the South; and
- Access to special trainings sponsored by the LDF and the National Academy of Sciences.
In return, the Scholars will commit to serving as civil rights lawyers based in the South, engaged in a law practice focused on achieving racial justice for 8 years following the conclusion of their fellowship. The MMSP will continue to offer support for the newly emerging civil rights lawyers as they develop their practice and form a distinguished regional network of legal practitioners.
Questions? Any Wellesley student or graduate interested in applying for the Marshall-Motley or other scholarships for graduate/professional study is warmly encouraged to seek application advice from the Wellesley Fellowships team. Email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu, drop in to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details), or book a Fellowships advising appointment to talk over application strategy, feedback on drafts, and more. Those applying for law school are also encouraged take advantage of helpful advice from our Career Education colleagues!
Science Center Summer Research Program - application deadline
Every year, the Science Center offers Summer Research Awards to students interested in spending their summer conducting research in a variety of science disciplines at Wellesley.
These offer students funded opportunities to conduct research under the supervision of faculty experts in their fields. As part of this full-time summer position, fellows attend workshops on the use of technology and participate in seminars where faculty and students present their work. The program culminates in a poster presentation where student researchers can share their work with other fellows and faculty.
Summer Research Dates: Monday, June 2 - Friday, August 1, 2025 (9-week session)
Students must participate for the full 9-week program, including preparation of an abstract and poster for the summer research virtual poster session. The program starts at 9AM on Monday, June 2, 2025. Research will be in-person on campus. All other programming, including MANDATORY safety trainings will be either in person or virtual. The poster session will be held on the afternoon of July 31, 2025. The program ends at close of business (5PM ET) on August 1, 2025. Please arrange your travel so that you are on campus for the full duration of the program.
Details and application information via the Science Center website.
The Susan Rappaport Knafel ’52 Scholarship for Foreign Study or Traveling Fellowship - campus deadline
Susan Rappaport Knafel '52 Scholarship for Foreign Study – up to $36,000 The scholarship will be awarded to a member of the Wellesley graduating class who displays a desire for learning and an ability to impart knowledge and judgment to others. It will fund a year of study at a foreign institution to pursue a specific subject that requires contact with foreign scholars, libraries or other resources.
Susan Rappaport Knafel '52 Traveling Fellowship – up to $36,000 The fellowship will be awarded to a member of the Wellesley graduating class who displays an interest in and an acceptance of others, and who displays the ethos of a Wellesley education. It will fund a year of purposeful travel abroad to explore a particular interest with the requirement that the recipient not remain in the same area for more than two months.
Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake.
Note that it's smart to plan ahead-- advising appointments are available via telephone and video chat: book an appointment today!
Elisabeth Luce Moore '24 Wellesley-Yenching Program - campus deadline
The Elisabeth Luce Moore '24 Wellesley-Yenching Fellowships are open to graduating seniors and alumnae in all majors and may include some training in teaching English as a second language. Chinese language proficiency is only required for the National Palace Museum Fellowship (unfortunately, due to visa restrictions, the Fellowship at the NPM is not open to citizens of mainland China). Available placements vary from year to year and are typically finalized in January. They include:
- Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at Ginling College in Nanjing, China - The fellows teach English in the classroom for approximately 12 to 14 hours each week with office hours as needed.
- Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at the National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taipei, Taiwan - Approximately one-half of the fellow's work will be with the NPM Secretariat where she will write, translate, and revise English documents for various departments. The other half of the fellow's work will be with one of the Museum's other departments.
- Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at Chung Chi College in Hong Kong - The fellow's time may be divided between helping to organize and promote English language activities at Chung Chi College as a whole, and serving as a teaching assistant for their English department.
Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake.
Note that it's smart to plan ahead-- advising appointments are available via telephone and video chat, as well as in person: book an appointment today, or drop in virtually to Fellowship Pop-Ups (details via Career Education events listings)!
Udall Scholarship - campus deadline
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. Awards are offered in three categories:
- Environment: For undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues
- Tribal Policy: For Native Americans and Alaska Natives working on an array of issues in Indian country
- Native Health Care: For Native Americans and Alaska Natives pursuing health-related careers
You don't have to go it alone: Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake - and/or to drop in online without an appointment at Virtual Fellowships Pop-Ups (search Career Education events listings in Handshake for "pop"). You might be one of the next Udall Scholars!
The Beinecke Scholarship Program - campus deadline
The Beinecke Scholarship program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The Beinecke provides $35,000 towards application expenses and tuition fees for graduate study in MA, MFA, or PhD programs.
You don't have to go it alone: drop in to Fellowships Virtual Pop-Up Advising (see Events listings on this website), or talk things over with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan at Career Education by booking an appointment via Handshake to talk via telephone or video chat.
French Government English Teaching Assistantships (TAPiF) - direct application deadline
The French Ministry of Education offers the opportunity to work in France, teaching English to French students of all ages. Each year, assistants teach in public schools across all regions of metropolitan France and in the overseas departments of French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. Gain valuable teaching experience, improve your language skills, and experience French culture first-hand through the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). Details and application at http://highereducation.frenchculture.org/teach-in-france
Questions? Any prospective applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team at our Pop-ups (see Events listings on this website) or through appointments as available through Handshake.
Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship Program - direct application deadline
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship.
The Gilman Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions.
Application Opens: Mid-January 2025 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Deadline: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
Samvid Scholars - direct application deadline
Samvid Scholars was established in 2021 by Samvid Ventures to invest in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society. Samvid Ventures will provide up to $100K in tuition support for students in graduate schools across the United States.
Samvid Scholars will empower future leaders and changemakers by providing financial support for graduate study as well as leadership training.Scholars receive up to $50K for tuition and fees each year for two years of study in an eligible graduate/professional program. Scholars will be invited to an Annual Retreat with leadership training and networking opportunities. The program will offer professional development support and mentoring beyond the two years of tuition funding.
Competitive candidates will demonstrate commitment to driving change for society through past experience and future goals. Did you know? Clara Shanabrook '23 was a 2024 Samvid Scholar!
*Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: find application advice 24/7 on our website, drop in to chat online at Virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings on this website or search the Handshake events listings for "pop"), and/or book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake to get feedback on drafts, have your questions answered, and talk about other scholarships for graduate/professional study. We can't wait to talk with you!
Global Health Corps US Fellowship - direct application deadline
Our reimagined Global Health Corps U.S. Fellowship provides professional development and network support to early-career, U.S.-based public health professionals aged 21-30. The fully-funded 12-month program catalyzes fellows' personal and professional growth through monthly leadership trainings, networking opportunities with national public health leaders, in-person convenings, and more!
Important Dates
- Rolling Applications: Open now! Ready to take the next step? You don’t have to wait—our rolling application process is currently open. This is a great opportunity to submit your application early and secure your spot for review.
- Official Application Launch: March 3, 2025. If you prefer to wait, mark your calendar! The full application process officially opens on March 3rd.
- March 31, 2025: Priority Application Closes – For best consideration, apply by 11:59 PST, March 31st.
- April 14, 2025: Final Application Closes at 11:59 pm PST.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see events listings in Handshake for details) or book a Fellowships appointment through Handshake.
Schwarzman Scholars - direct application deadline for passport holders from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, & Taiwan
The Schwarzman Scholars Program supports leadership development & a special one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The 200 scholars chosen annually for this highly selective program will work towards a Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing—one of China’s most prestigious universities. As individuals who want to have a positive impact on the world, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Scholars will be selected based on their academic credentials, extracurricular interests and leadership potential.
Get advice on your application by booking a Fellowships advising appointment, available year-round, and via telephone/video chat.
Schwarzman Scholars - deadline for global competition
The Schwarzman Scholars Program supports leadership development & a special one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The Scholars chosen annually for this highly selective program will work towards a Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing—one of China’s most prestigious universities. As individuals who want to have a positive impact on the world, the Schwarzman Scholars will be selected based on their academic credentials, extracurricular interests and leadership potential.
Get advice on your application by booking a Fellowships advising appointment, available year-round, and via telephone/video chat as well as in person.