Advice for applying to distinguished fellowships
It can take time to prepare an effective application for distinguished fellowships. The earlier you start to familiarize yourself with fellowship opportunities, the stronger a candidate you’ll be. Schedule an appointment with a distinguished fellowships advisor by early spring.
How to apply for Distinguished Fellowships
- If you are interested in applying for the Rhodes, Marshall, or other scholarship opportunities, please book an appointment with Kimberly Benard (benard@mit.edu) to discuss our process for supporting applicants.
How to apply for Fulbright
- If you are interested in applying for the Fulbright Scholarship, please book an appointment with Julia Mongo (jmongo@mit.edu) to discuss our process for supporting applicants.
- For a detailed breakdown of the timeline for completing a Fulbright application, please refer to this guide.
Looking to understand opportunities
- What do I want to do?
- Consider why you want to pursue a graduate degree, beyond it being the next logical step
- Where do I want to go?
- Our office supports students who want to pursue domestic or international post-undergraduate opportunities
- Am I eligible for this fellowship?
- GPA, Citizenship Status, Matriculation Date
