Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
Thomas J. Watson Foundation
Award: $30,000
Deadline: Feb 12, 2026
To provide scholarship for pur­pose­ful, inde­pen­dent explo­ration out­side the Unit­ed States, award­ed to grad­u­at­ing seniors nom­i­nat­ed by one of 41 part­ner insti­tu­tions. Qualifications: Applicants must be a US Citizen or international student applying in the academic year that applicants receive their bachelor's degree and are nominated by one of our 41 partner institution; all majors and fields of inquiry are eligible; must be due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, their must be up to date with their Covid-19 vaccinations. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on leadership; imagination; independence; emotional maturity; courage; integrity; resourcefulness; and responsibility. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online form; should include, personal statement; Project Proposal; 2 Recommendations; transcript. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.