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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. Sign up for go.middlebury.edu/fellowshipsblog to get updates and opportunities delivered to your inbox.

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

  • Fulbright/Watson Fellowship Information Session (Davis 201 to be confirmed)

    Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2027
    Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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    Join Dean Lisa Gates to learn about the Fulbright and Watson fellowships, the application process, and updates for next year. The Watson provides funding for students to pursue an international, multi-country, independent and self-designed project after graduation. Open to all citizenships. go.middlebury.edu/watson. Fulbright grants provide academic year funding for graduate study, independent research, and English teaching assistant positions in 140+ countries. US citizenship required by grant start. go.middlebury.edu/fulbright . Students graduating in Feb or May 2028 are eligible to apply in the upcoming cycle. Preliminary applications strongly encouraged by April 15. Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions. Registration appreciated.
     

  • Event: UK Fellowships Info Session – Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge and More! (Davis 201 to be confirmed)

    Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2027
    Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Location:
    Have you considered applying to graduate school in the UK? Join Dean Lisa Gates for an overview of UK fellowships, what makes an ideal candidate, and a review of the nomination and application process. Scholarship competitions discussed include the Churchill, Gates-Cambridge, Marshall, Rhodes, St. Andrews scholarships. The deadline for the UK-Irish nomination application is April 4, 2027 (midnight).  If you are considering applying for a UK fellowship, you must apply by this nomination deadline. See go.middlebury.edu/uk  for detailed information.  Registration appreciated.
     

Updates

See the Fellowships Blog

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

Contact Us

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

Heidi Greenwald, Programs Coordinator
Office: CTLR, Davis Family Library 225

Email: fellowships@middlebury.edu

Schedule an appointment with Dean Gates or Heidi Greenwald (Fulbright ETA) 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.