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Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships,
Scholarships, & Internships


What is a fellowship?
A fellowship (sometimes called a scholarship when academically-related or Post-BA internship when career-related) is a short-term post-graduate experience that enables recent graduates to explore an academic, professional, or personal interest.

What types of fellowships exist?
Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships/Internships are related to specific professional or career interests. They are typically:
    • 3 months - 2 years in duration
    • paid
    • related to a specific career field
    • located in the U.S.
Nationally competitive graduate fellowships and scholarships are typically:
    • very selective
    • paid
    • application-intensive
    • an opportunity to study, conduct research, or pursue an independent project
    • abroad
How do I apply?
Students apply for Post-BA Fellowships/Internships directly. These are posted on-line at HamNET

Nationally competitive graduate fellowships and scholaships typically require formal endorsement from Hamilton and are coordinated by Virginia Dosch through Hamilton's Office of Fellowships and Scholarships.

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