Thomas J. Watson Fellowships
Eligibility
Open to college seniors. US citizenship is not required.
Duration
Twelve months outside of the U.S. This is a full 12-month commitment.
Deadline
Campus Deadline: October
National Deadline: November
Amount
$36,000 to cover expenses for twelve month period
Selection Process
Proposals are reviewed by the Hamilton faculty fellowship committee. Students are chosen for on campus interviews and four nominees are selected. A second interview, with a representative from the Watson Foundation, is conducted between mid-November and late January. Fellowship recipients are announced in mid-March.
Note
Copies of successful past proposals are available for your review on reserve in the library, behind the circulation desk in binders marked Watson Fellowship and Bristol Fellowship, and in the Fellowships Office located in the Career Center. Learn more about past Watson Fellowship winners.
The Watson website contains all up-to-date information on the Watson fellowships program.
Contact
Contact Name
Lisa Grimes
Director of Student Fellowships