Fellowships
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.
Fall 2025 Fellowship Updates
UK/Irish Fellowships: Seniors can still apply for nomination for the St. Andrew’s Society of New York State fellowships, and for the Gates-Cambridge fellowship. Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions. Nomination for the Rhodes and Marshall scholarships is completed for the fall 2025 cycle. Nomination applications for Fall 2026 UK/Irish fellowships deadline is early April 2026. See go/uk-irish for deadlines and more information about applying for nomination and fellowships that require nomination from Middlebury.
Fulbright ETA and Study/Research Grants: Submit your drafts by August 15 in your MiddApply application for feedback. The internal deadline is September 10 (11:59pm). Fulbright national deadline is October 7, 2025. See go/fulbright.
Watson fellowships: The nomination deadline is September 4 at noon. See go/watson.
Appointments with Dean Gates in late August and September: these are reserved for applicants for fellowships with September/early October deadlines. Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions. See go.middlebury.edu/meet for appointment times.
Deadlines
See Fellowships Deadlines CalendarEvents
See Fellowships Events CalendarFellowship information sessions are held on campus during the academic year. Past sessions and conversations with recipients and foundation directors are available. Watch Videos
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UK Fellowships, Watson, and Fulbright Info Session (11/5)
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Davis Family Library 201 (Watson Lecture Hall)
Learn about these fellowships for seniors and alumni. UK fellowships include Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, and Gates-Cambridge. Fellowships support graduate study and postgraduate research and independent projects in various fields. The session led by Dean Lisa Gates will provide a quick overview of the fellowships and nomination process. This is a great session for Febs and students heading abroad in the spring. Read more about specific fellowships at http://go.middlebury.edu/fellowships. Registration appreciated. Printable Poster
Updates
See the Fellowships BlogFollow the Fellowships blog to stay up-to-date with important reminders, opportunities and announcements.
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Seniors of Scottish Descent, Consider St. Andrew’s Fellowship – Nov. 10 Internal Deadline
| by Heidi Greenwald
This scholarship offers an opportunity for US students to study in the UK, with a goal of promoting cultural interchange and good will between Scotland and the US. This scholarship provides $30,000 to supports one year of graduate or advanced degree study. Learn about eligibility and access the application on the St. Andrew’s Society of […]
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Pursuing Chinese Studies Beyond Midd? Join these Info Sessions to Learn about Yenching Academy
| by Heidi Greenwald
Yenching Academy will host Information Sessions for applicants to the September 2026 cohort on October 30. These sessions will introduce their fully funded Master’s program in China Studies, a fellowship that brings together outstanding young scholars from around the world. Participants will benefit from world-class academic training and immersive cultural experiences at one of China’s […]
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Interested in Social Change? Seniors, Apply for an FAO Schwarz Fellowship (Feb. 1, 2026, 9 pm ET deadline)
| by Heidi Greenwald
This national fellowship offers a two-year experience for graduating seniors interested in leading social change. Fellows are offered paid positions at leading nonprofits in New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia and will receive between $96,000 – $110,000 over two years, plus professional development, mentoring, and more. Learn more about upcoming opportunities at the FAO Schwarz […]
Contact Us
Lisa Gates, Associate Dean for Fellowships and Research
Office: Davis Family Library 212
Email: fellowships@middlebury.edu
Schedule an appointment or find events: use the CTRL online scheduler. 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.