Olin Fellowships are awarded to support independent research or creative writing.  The Fellowships are to be used for work in English outside the Wesleyan course structure.  Such work may consist of research (in preparation for your thesis, for example) or training in research methods, study in an academic program, or creative writing.

Olin Fellowships are available to prospective sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  Please note:  current seniors are not eligible.  Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of your project's merit, your ability to carry it out, and in recognition of both promise and achievement in English studies.  Your financial need will be a factor although it is not the primary consideration.

Awards will be announced in early May.

A report on your Olin project is due on the first day of classes in September.

Applications must include a copy of the Olin Fellowship Application Form.  Please click here for the Olin Fellowship Application Form.

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