Middlebury Fellowships and Undergraduate Research
A font of information about undergraduate research, competitive fellowships, application processes and upcoming events and deadlines!
//Congratulations to Elizabeth, Leo, and Tina!
March 21, 2018
From Middlebury Communications
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Three Middlebury College students have been named Thomas J. Watson Fellows and will embark on a year of travel study after graduation. The Watson Foundation recently announced its 50th class of fellows, who will receive $30,000 for 12 months of travel plus college loan assistance as needed.
read about their projects
//Join Barbara Ofosu-Somuah ’13 for a talk about her Fulbright and Watson Fellowships on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 4:30 pm in Axinn 229.
Barbara studied psychology, sociology and Italian at Middlebury. During her Watson year, she explored the role of hair in Black, Latina and multiracial cultures in several countries. For her Fulbright grant, she examined diversity and inclusion efforts in Italian schools.
See go.middlebury.edu/watson for fellowship details and links to profiles of additional current and past recipients.
Eligibility: Fulbright requires US citizenship and is open to seniors and young alumni; Watson is open to all citizenship types, but you can only apply your senior/super-senior fall.
If you’re considering applying to either of these in the fall, now is the time to think and to plan. Preliminary applications are due April 15 (but yes, you can still apply in the fall if you miss that date).
//There are a few significant updates to share about Rhodes Scholarships for 2018:
See http://www.rhodesscholar.org/applying-for-the-scholarship/ for more information. The US Rhodes requires institutional nomination; others may as well. Applications (from young alumni and current seniors) for nomination by Middlebury College for the Fall 2018 application cycle are due April 6, 2018 at 5pm. See go.middlebury.edu/fellowships for more information. Questions? Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu .
//2/21/18
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury College has been noted as a top producer of Fulbright Students and Scholars for the 2017–18 academic year—one of just 16 U.S. bachelor’s institutions to appear on both lists. Read more of the Communications article.
“The Fulbright Program is a marvelous opportunity for our graduating seniors and young alumni,” said Lisa Gates, associate dean for fellowships and research. “It enables them to pursue their interests and build strong connections in many countries across the globe.
//Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country?
Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service?
Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?
Are you committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Udall Scholarship may be right for you. Click on the category that best fits your interests and goals to find out more.
See go/udall for instructions on how to apply for Middlebury nomination. Applications for nomination are due Jan. 23, 2018 to fellowships@middlebury.edu!