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.
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.
Fellowship information sessions are held on campus during the academic year. Past sessions and conversations with recipients and foundation directors are available. Watch Videos
Follow the Fellowships blog to stay up-to-date with important reminders, opportunities and announcements.
| by Heidi Greenwald
Each year, the UCL Friends and Alumni Association award four UCLFAA Scholarships to US students, offering an opportunity for US students looking to undertake postgraduate studies in the UK. These are available for the following degrees: These are valued between $20,000 and $80,000 depending on the course, to be applied towards tuition and/or maintenance costs. […]
| by Heidi Greenwald
The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship application opens April 30, and all interested candidates are encouraged to participate in the kickoff webinar on Thursday, April 30, 3:00PM to 4:00PM ET. The webinar, led by executive director and fellow, will feature a recently returned Watson fellow as guest speaker discussing their project and experience. Learn more on […]
| by Heidi Greenwald
Lucas Nerbonne ’25.5 has been awarded a 12-month, $40,000 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship for a year of independent exploration outside of the United States. An earth and climate sciences major from Minneapolis, Minn., Nerbonne plans to work alongside conservationists, farmers, herders, and scientists, studying how communities sustain long-term engagement with diverse climate challenges. Learn more about his upcoming […]
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.
