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Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship
Organization
Thomas J. Watson Foundation
233 Broadway, 27th Flr.
New York, NY 10279
Level of Study Bachelor's Degree
Award Type Fellowship
Purpose To provide internships, mentoring, and enriched educational opportunities to promising New York City undergraduates with the goal of increasing their life choices and developing their capacity to make a difference in their own and other people's lives.
Focus Liberal arts.
Qualifications Applicants must be a second semester freshman or sophomore nominated by one of 12 New York City partner colleges; intend to or be majoring in a liberal arts discipline; must have at least four semesters of full-time academic work remaining; must -be an American citizen or green card holder (not on an international visa).
Criteria Selection is based on high standards; ambition; openness; desire to explore diverse cultures and new professional fields; willingness to act on feedback; ability to work in Groups; leadership; integrity & accountability; strong academic record.
Funds $5,500
$6,500
$7,000
Duration Annual; up to three years.
Number of Awards Varies.
To Apply Applicants must be submit complete the application including: one 500 word essay; one 250 word essay; one 150 word essay; two Recommendations; resume; transcript.
Deadline February 15.
For more information http://watson.foundation
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