By Erica Kowsz, Associate Director of Fellowships From the Office of Fellowships at the Fries Center for Global Studies, please join us in congratulating Wesleyan’s recipients of nationally—and internationally—competitive scholarships and fellowships! Critical Language ScholarshipAn immersive overseas summer language program in one of the languages deemed critical to U.S. national security.Korean: Lizbeth Ramirez ’28, Portuguese:…
Two Wesleyan students were awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, established by Congress in memorial of Barry M. Goldwater, funds undergraduates in their pursuit of rigorous scientific and mathematic study. Lorraine Hillgen-Santa ’28, majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior, and Miki Lynch ’27, majoring in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, join a select group of American students working…
Two recent Wesleyan alumni have received placement in the Yenching Academy at Peking University. Baron Fisher ’26 and Natalie Sweet ’25 will enroll in a master’s degree seeking program in China Studies, studying Chinese law and society. Read more about their accomplishment in The Wesleyan Connection.
Jenny Ongele ’26, Lizbeth Ramirez ’28, and Bella Rosenblatt ’26 were selected to participate in the Critical Language Scholarship, a program run out of the U.S. Department of State and American Councils for International Education to encourage the study of critical languages in undergraduate and graduate students. Onegele, Ramirez, and Rosenblatt will join a group…
By Erica Kowsz, Associate Director of Fellowships The Udall Foundation was created to honor the legacies of Congressman Morris Udall and Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, whose careers significantly impacted Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for…
By Erica Kowsz, Associate Director of Fellowships The Watson Fellowship gives newly graduated students the opportunity to pursue a personal passion project for a full year, beginning the summer after graduation. Wesleyan is one of 41 campuses to participate in the Watson Fellowship program, each of which can nominate up to four students to the…
Tuesday April 28 at 4:30-5:30pm, Fries Center for Global Studies, Fisk 201 Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree outside the United States? Do you want to learn about funding options that could help you do it? Join us in person or online to hear from Wes students and alumni! We will talk about…
Friday April 24 at 12:15-1:15pm, Fries Center for Global Studies, Fisk 201 Are you interested in pursuing a creative project abroad after graduation? Join us to hear from Wesleyan alumni who have received fellowships in support of projects in dance and visual arts. While this event’s panelists work in sculpture, print making, art history, and dance,…
First year students! The Global Engagement Minor application will stay open for another week! The Global Engagement Minor is an active community of students, staff, faculty, and community members who practice amplifying all voices and intentionally call in the many global perspectives that inform any discipline. Note that recommendation letters are NOT due when…
By Charlotte Li ’28 Between papers, problem sets, and stacked readings, it can be hard to remember that learning doesn’t always took place in a lecture hall. Next Semester, Wesleyan is offering a remarkable lineup of music and dance courses rooted in cultures from West Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, Brazil, and beyond.…
