Scholarships & Fellowships

The Emmanuel College Fellowship Committee encourages and assists students as they apply for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships including the Rhodes, Fulbright, Marshall, Boren and Goldwater. These fellowships finance opportunities to study, teach, research and/or travel abroad.

What are scholarships and fellowships? In general:

  • Scholarships refer to funding for undergraduate studies
  • Fellowships refer to funding for post-baccalaureate studies

These scholarships and fellowships can help you:

  • Fund opportunities to study, research, teach and study abroad
  • Develop strong relationships with faculty members
  • Refine your course of study
  • Challenge, expand and broaden your knowledge, experience and contacts in an area of interest

Learn more about prestigious awards—both during the academic year and the summer—such as Fulbrights, Borens and Critical Language Scholarships from the U.S. Dept. of State. Or view opportunities for students by academic discipline.

Check out answers to frequently asked questions on being a competitive candidate, obtaining letters of recommendation, writing a personal statement and more.

The Fellowship Committee encourages and assists students as they apply for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, including the Rhodes, Fulbright, Marshall, Boren and Goldwater. These fellowships finance opportunities to study, teach, research and travel abroad.The Scholarship and Fellowship Committee can help students:

  • Find and apply for appropriate scholarships/fellowships
  • Connect with faculty and staff mentors
  • Connect with past winners of scholarships and fellowships from Emmanuel College
  • Navigate the application process
  • Write personal statements
  • Prepare for interviews

For more information, contact:

Laurie Johnston, Director of Scholarships and Fellowships
Professor of Theology and Religious Studies
johnsla@emmanuel.edu

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