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Are You Eligible?

Who Can Apply

Before Applying

Application Details

FAQs
You can apply for a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship if you are a graduating senior at one of our participating institutions. You should contact your college liaison to find out about your school's application procedures and deadlines.
If nominated by a participating college, you must offer:

a proposal for a project that is creative, feasible and personally
  significant
a personal statement
a fellowship application form
a personal photo
a copy of your transcript
letters of recommendation

You will submit these materials electronically by the application deadline. An interview with a representative of the Fellowship Program will follow.


*Note: You MUST be nominated by one of our participating institutions during your senior year of college to apply for the fellowship. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

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