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.