Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants
The fellowships listed below provide support for students to finish their undergraduate education, participate in undergraduate research, and to study abroad. The post-baccalaureate fellowships provide funding for graduate study, post-graduate research, and other professional development.
Most of the fellowships are competitive and are awarded on the basis of merit. While the application process is different for each fellowship, most require:
- The completion of a detailed application form
- A proposal and/or a personal statement
- An institutional endorsement from Illinois Wesleyan
It is strongly recommended that potential applicants contact the Associate Provost’s Office well in advance of application deadlines. For a Four-Year Preparation Plan see here .
Opportunities for sophomores and juniors
FAIT Fellowship The programs is designed for highly talented individuals who want to pursue an IT-related undergraduate or graduate degree (such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, computer engineering, IT services administration, and computer systems networking and more), and a career in the Foreign Service.
Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Program provides up to three years of support for students who are majoring in disciplines related to homeland security.
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Scholarships provide support for students interested in a career in foreign service. The scholarship funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including' tuition and living expenses during the senior year, domestic or international internships, and post-graduate support for the pursuit of a master's degree.
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is designed to encourage students to pursue a master's degree in public policy, public administration, international affairs or related field by supporting participation in a Junior Summer Institute. This program is before the candidate's senior year.
Opportunities for seniors
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowships give recent graduates the opportunity to work for six to nine months on issues of peace and security in Washington, D.C.
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides support for new citizens of the United States to attend graduate school. The award includes tuition and a stipend for living expenses.
Becky Roesner - Associate Provost, Professor of Chemistry
Department - Associate Provost