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Fellowships

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Nationally competitive fellowships provide undergraduates and young alumni with funding for graduate education, postgraduate research, and self-designed projects, or funds for undergraduate support and summer enrichment. For a full list, see the Fellowships Listing. For additional opportunities, see Direct Apply Fellowships.

Spring 2026 Fellowship Updates

UK/Irish Fellowships:  Current juniors, seniors and alumni can apply for UK Scholarship nomination by April 4. Members of the class of 2026.5 and 2027 only are eligible for the Keasbey Scholarship. Scholarships support graduate study in the UK. Faculty support required. Learn more at go.middlebury.edu/uk . Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions. 

Fulbright Grants: Submit a preliminary application by April 15 (encouraged!) in MiddApply for feedback on your ideas. It’s fine to have several ideas at this stage. Join the online info session on 3/19! Details in the events section below. See go/fulbright for more information!

Watson fellowships: Come to the talk and info session with Watson fellow Samara Gordon Wexler on 3/1! Details in the events section below. Submit a preliminary application by April 15 (encouraged!) in MiddApply for feedback on your ideas. It’s fine to have several ideas at this stage. See go/watson.

To discuss your interest in specific fellowships, make an appointments with Dean Gates at go.middlebury.edu/meet . Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions.

Deadlines

See Fellowships Deadlines Calendar

Events

See Fellowships Events Calendar

Fellowship information sessions are held on campus during the academic year. Past sessions and conversations with recipients and foundation directors are available. Watch Videos

Updates

See the Fellowships Blog

Follow the Fellowships blog to stay up-to-date with important reminders, opportunities and announcements.

  • Interested in Grad Work at Stanford? Consider the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship – Deadline Oct 6, 4 pm ET

    | by Heidi Greenwald

    The application to join the 2027 cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars is now open. Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) is the largest university-wide, fully-endowed graduate fellowship in the world, funding up to three years of graduate study across all seven of Stanford’s schools. The program develops visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders committed to addressing the world’s most complex […]

  • Congratulations to our Fulbright Fellowship Winners!

    | by Heidi Greenwald

    Eleven Middlebury students and alumni were awarded the Fulbright Fellowship for 2026-27. They will be teaching English, pursuing graduate work, or conducting study/research projects across a number of countries around the world for the upcoming academic year. See the full article here. Interested in applying this fall? Visit go/fulbright for information.

  • Apply Now – McCall MacBain 2027 Scholar Cohort!

    | by Heidi Greenwald

    Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 additional awards will be offered to candidates who demonstrate exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. The McCall MacBain Scholarship covers: Learn more about the application process, key deadlines, eligible programs of study, and sign up for upcoming information sessions on the […]

Contact Us

Lisa Gates, Associate Dean for Fellowships and Research
Office: Davis Family Library 212

Email: fellowships@middlebury.edu

Schedule an appointment with Dean Gates through go.middlebury.edu/meet . Appointments can be by phone or Zoom. Open appointments are available during the semesters, J-term and summer months. If you have a time-sensitive matter, email fellowships@middlebury.edu to schedule an appointment.

Note: During September, Dean Gates works primarily with candidates applying tor fellowships with September/early October deadlines.