Events
The Fries Center organizes a range of fellowships events throughout the year. Check back on this page to find the details on upcoming events about fellowships, both in person and online. Events include:
Write to fellowships@wesleyan.edu if you have an idea for an event or collaboration! |
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Above, seniors who applied for fellowships in 2019 share their experiences with prospective applicants at the Fries Center. Left to right: Inayah Bashir '20, Ivy Lam '20, Afrah Boateng '20. |
Topic/title | Location | Date | Time |
Description (and registration link, where applicale) |
Summer writing sessions
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On Zoom |
TBD
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TBD (various)
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Are you writing a fellowship application for late summer or early fall? Could you use some accountabilty and support? Show up to write with other Wes applicants! If you are interested in participating, fill out the Google form where we are collecting info about applicants' availability this summer. |
Knight-Hennessy Online Information Session
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Online |
Thursday June 16
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7-8pm Eastern
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Register for June 16 Knight-Hennessey Info Session at this link. This event is hosted by the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship; it is a great first step for Wesleyan students/alumni who are considering applying. |
Knight-Hennessy Online Information Session
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Online |
Thursday May 26, 2022
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9-10pm Eastern
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Register for May 26 Knight-Hennessey Info Session at this link. This event is hosted by the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship; it is a great first step for Wesleyan students/alumni who are considering applying. |
Knight-Hennessy Online Information Session
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Online |
Thursday May 12, 2022
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8-9pm Eastern
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This event is hosted by the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship; it is a great first step for Wesleyan students/alumni who are considering applying. |
Watson Foundation Webinar | Online |
Thursday May 12, 2022
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3-4pm Eastern
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Staff from the Watson Foundation and two Watson alumni present on the fellowship and answer questions from attendees. One of the featured fellows is Wesleyan alum Momi Afelin ('19). The recorded webinar is available on the Watson Foundation's website through May 2023. |
Watson Fellowship Alumni Panel
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Watson Fellowship Alumni Panel |
Thursday April 28, 2022
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1:30-2:30pm
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Hear about the Watson Fellowships from Wesleyan graduates who've completed their Watson year. Get inspired about what you might do and ask questions! |
Think Fellowships: What are They? How and why to Apply
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Resource Center |
Thursday April 28, 2022
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4:30-5:30pm
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This session will introduce a variety of fellowship opportunities, decoding the role of fellowships in providing financial support for graduate study, project of personal and professional interest, and in travel and international experience. |
Fulbright Info Session
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Career Center, Boger Hall
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Wednesday April 27, 2022
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12:15-1:15pm
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Learn all about the Fulbright US Student Program and the application process at Wes. Students apply in your senior fall (or as alumni) but we encourage students of all class years to come and learn about Fulbright! |
Scholarships for Graduate Study Abroad Info Session | Fisk 201 |
Monday April 25, 2022
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4:30-5:30pm
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Come learn about prestigious scholarships that fund graduate study all over the world. We will discuss the differences between different programs and what makes a good fit. This is a great general overview and will also touch on specific scholarship opportunities through the Marshall, Mitchell, Churchill, Gates Cambridge, and Rhodes Scholarships in the UK and Ireland and the Yenching and Schwarzman programs in China. |
Fellowships for Graduate Study | Fisk 201 |
Thursday April 7, 2022
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4:30-5:30pm
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There are a number of fellowships out there that can help you pay for graduate programs across all fields: from humanities and arts to STEM and public policy. Some of these opportunities require students to apply as early as fall of junior year, so if you’re interested in a Masters or PhD program after Wesleyan, come learn about graduate fellowships for study at home and abroad. |
Fellowships for Graduate Study | Online |
Friday April 1, 2022
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12-1pm
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There are a number of fellowships out there that can help you pay for graduate programs across all fields: from humanities and arts to STEM and public policy. Some of these opportunities require students to apply as early as fall of junior year, so if you’re interested in a Masters or PhD program after Wesleyan, come learn about graduate fellowships for study at home and abroad. |
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview | Online |
Tuesday March 29, 2022
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3-4pm
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Staff at the Institute of International Education (IIE) offer an overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and the opportunities it provides to teach English, research, or study abroad. (IIE administers the Fulbright U.S. Student Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs [ECA].) Recording available from Fulbright IIE at this link. |
Fulbright Info Session | Fisk 201 |
Monday March 28, 2022
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4:30-5:30pm
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Learn all about the Fulbright US Student Program and the application process at Wes. Students apply in your senior fall (or as alumni) but we encourage students of all class years to come and learn about Fulbright! |
Watson Fellowship Info Session | Fisk 201 |
Monday March 28, 2022
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12-1pm
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Are you interested in learning about the Watson Fellowship? This session will cover the basics of this unique build-your-own adventure post-grad fellowship. This info session is open to all class years! |
Fellowships General Info Session | Fisk 201 |
Wednesday March 23, 2022
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12-1pm
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What are fellowships and what can they offer? In this session, Assistant Director for Fellowships, Dr. Erica Kowsz, will introduce you to fellowships that fund independent projects, international exchange, and graduate study. She’ll explain what you can gain from fellowships and how they fit into a variety of career paths and life trajectories. Open to all class years. |
Watson Fellowship Info Sessio | Online |
Tuesday March 22, 2022
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4:30-5:30pm
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Are you interested in learning about the Watson Fellowship? This session will cover the basics of this unique build-your-own adventure post-grad fellowship. This info session is open to all class years! |
Fulbright Info Session | Online |
Tuesday March 22, 2022
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12-1pm
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Learn all about the Fulbright US Student Program and the application process at Wes. Students apply in your senior fall (or as alumni) but we encourage students of all class years to come and learn about Fulbright! |
Fulbright US Student Program Group Presentation Session | Online |
Wednesday March 9, 2022
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2-3:30pm
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The national Fulbright U.S. Student Program staff will give a presentation on the program, followed by a breakout session with Wesleyan's Assistant Director for Fellowships, Dr. Erica Kowsz. Recording of the general session available at this link. |