Thomas J. Watson Fellowships

Description
A one-year grant for independent study and travel outside the United States awarded to graduating seniors at one of 50 participating institutions. For additional information  click here

Eligibility
Must be a graduating senior nominated by your college.

 

Citizenship
Both US and foreign nationals may apply.  Foreign nationals may not return to their home country.

 

Duration
One year.

 

Deadline
Last Friday in September by 3:00 p.m.

 

Amount
$25,000 ($35,000 if married or with dependent child).

 

Website
http://www.watsonfellowship.org

Campus Contact

Associate Professor Ben Fallaw  (until September 1st, 2010)
Miller 256
207-859-5323
bwfallaw@colby.edu

Professor David Findlay
Diamond 345
207-859-5233
dwfindla@colby.edu
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Major: Biology

This Thomas J. Watson Fellowship winner was a smart kid from a single-parent home in the South Bronx. Few people knew his responsibilities included more than his studies at Colby.