Fellowships and scholarships can open doors for you to things you might not be able to pursue otherwise. They offer funding to support a range of purposeful activities, including undergraduate research, language study/other study abroad, self-designed projects, teaching and service, graduate or professional study, or even internships and professional placements.
Supports two years of graduate study at a university in the US or abroad for those aiming to pursue degrees in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Eligible are US citizens and nationals who are current juniors. Campus application deadline typically in January.
Supports study abroad of less-commonly-taught languages in world regions critical to US interests, and underrepresented in study abroad. Study abroad programs of a year are preferred, but summer programs will be considered for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Eligible are Wellesley first years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are US citizens. Campus application deadline typically in January.
Provides mentorship and scholarships for graduate or professional training for students interested in pursuing public service careers. Eligible are current juniors who are US citizens. Campus application deadline typically in November.
Idalmis Vaquero ’16 was named a 2015 Udall scholship for her commitment to environmental studies. For Vaquero, environmental advocacy means working to promote public health and a clean, safe environment in communities of color. “I was motivated to fight for environmental justice in my community after hearing about the respiratory illnesses that many children were diagnosed with as a result of the environmental contamination we live with,” she wrote in her Udall application.