Office of Nationally-Competitive Fellowships and Scholarships

The Fellowships Office is an essential resource for anyone who is applying for a nationally-competitive fellowship or scholarship and for many who wish to pursue research or study abroad experiences.  Whether you are just beginning your Wabash career, are a current student or are a recent alum, Fellowship Advisor Susan Albrecht will work one-on-one with you to help identify opportunities and provide assistance throughout the application process. A number of information sessions and informal drop-in sessions are also offered throughout the year.  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

MONDAY, MARCH 3 @ Noon:  FULBRIGHT 101

LIBRARY'S 3rd FLOOR SEMINAR ROOM

Open to students of any class year who are interested in learning what the Fulbright US Student program entails. Fulbright offers 2000+ awards each year for US students to spend a year abroad, serving as an English Teaching Assistant, or doing a research/study project, or completing a creative arts project. Come learn more about the program and its many options! Lunch provided. 

REGISTER HERE. 

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 @ Noon:  Information session on GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

LIBRARY'S 3rd FLOOR SEMINAR ROOM

Especially important for any JUNIORS and SENIORS who are considering applying for a major fellowship for graduate study in the Fall 2025 application cycle. This includes awards such as Knight-Hennessy, Rhodes, Marshall, Schwarzman, DAAD Study Scholarship, PD Soros for New Americans, Gates-Cambridge, NSF GRFP, Pickering/Rangel. Lunch will be provided. 

REGISTER HERE. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 @ Noon:  Presentation from Knight-Hennessy Assistant Director of Admission Brenda Ramirez! 

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The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship is a highly-competitive award program open to students from around the globe, providing funding for any Stanford graduate or professional degree and offering leadership development and special programming for its cohort of visionary, courageous, collaborative scholars. 

REGISTER HERE. 

MONDAY, MARCH 31 @ Noon:   FULBRIGHT 201

LIBRARY'S 3rd FLOOR SEMINAR ROOM

Designed particularly for JUNIORS and SENIORS who are considering applying for a Fulbright award in the Fall 2025 application cycle. Assuming the basics are understood from Fulbright 101, we will explore more in depth the process of determining the best award to apply for, the application components, and the campus process. Lunch will be provided.

REGISTER HERE.  

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 @ Noon:  JUNIOR/SENIOR CALL-OUT

LIBRARY'S 3rd FLOOR SEMINAR ROOM

Mandatory meeting for every Junior or Senior who is considering applying for a major award in Fall of 2025, whether that is Fulbright, JET, or one of the many graduate fellowships. 皇冠足球比分_澳门皇冠体育-在线|平台@ will discuss important details of the campus application process, which oftentimes includes institutional nomination. Lunch will be provided.

REGISTER HERE. 

MONDAY, APRIL 7 @ Noon:  WRITING FOR FELLOWSHIPS

LIBRARY'S 3rd FLOOR SEMINAR ROOM

Vital session for any Junior or Senior who is considering applying for a fellowship in the Fall of 2025. Writing for fellowship programs can be tricky and unlike writing one completes for classwork, internships, or job applications. This session is designed to help kickstart your first rough drafts. Lunch will be provided. 

REGISTER HERE.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 9am - Noon:  FELLOWSHIP FRIDAY DROP-IN HOURS

1832 Brew Lounge. Stop by to ask Fellowship Advisor Susan Albrecht any questions you have about nationally-competitive fellowships and scholarships or to discuss an application in progress. Free Brew beverage provided. 

ENTIRELY NEW TO FELLOWSHIPS? READ ON!

WHAT IS A FELLOWSHIP?  Fellowships are merit-based awards granted to students or alumni which provide for a variety of opportunities:  research, teaching, travel, professional/academic development, study at the graduate (and sometimes undergraduate) level, and/or entrepreneurial pursuits. They are provided by a wide range of public and private organizations, foundations and institutions. Opportunities range from short-term summer experiences to several years of graduate study. Some focus on specific work or service projects, while others offer tremendous flexibility for the recipient to design his or her own research or study program. The awards are highly sought after, and competition is rigorous. 

WHY CONSIDER A FELLOWSHIP? Post-graduate fellowships offer a wide range of alternatives to directly pursuing employment or graduate school.  Programs vary in structure, format, length, and focus, and many involve academic pursuits.  You may want to explore such alternatives if you are refining your interests, want to build experience, or if you recognize that such a period of specialized research, study or teaching might help you to advance towards your desired professional or career goals. 

Nationally-competitive fellowships for graduates and undergraduates recognize outstanding achievement in one or more areas.  Some focus on academic excellence.  Others focus on leadership, international ambassadorial potential, or a commitment to service and to improving the lives of others.  Many consider a combination of these factors.  Winning a fellowship can be a truly life-changing event – opening doors, offering funding for experiences which might otherwise be difficult to arrange, and providing important introductions and connections to others with like interests, goals or research emphasis. 

IS IT WORTH THE TIME AND EFFORT?  The application process can be complex, time-consuming and arduous.  That said, simply completing the process of applying for a fellowship can be an enlightening and rewarding experience.  Nationally-competitive fellowships require applicants to do the kind of writing which demands reflection, self-examination and consideration of the values, dreams and hopes which the candidate holds most dear. Win or lose, the applicant who gives his best effort is likely to know himself better and to be more prepared to approach applications for employment, internships, or graduate or professional school.