What's on our Calendar?
This calendar provides descriptions and deadlines
only for competitions administered by the Fellowships Office at the Office of Career Services (OCS).
Competitions marked with an asterisk require House nomination, and House deadlines will be earlier than those indicated here—consult your House Fellowships Advisor about House procedures and deadlines.
For general information, use the list below to jump to our fall schedule of information meetings. For details about individual competitions, see either the full list of application deadlines or use the list below to jump directly to deadlines by month.
Tracking Changes and Additional Information
This calendar is prepared before the academic year begins, and
changes may occur at any time. Check these pages or the
OCSNews for any updates on deadlines and procedures.
For more information about the fellowships listed in this calendar and other possible funding sources, consult
The Harvard College Guide to Grants and its Harvard supplement, available at the OCS reception desk and in House libraries. Additional information on grants is also available in Section B (fellowships) in the OCS Reading Room. Applicants for fellowships for travel or study abroad should also consult the relevant sections of the OCS web site, as well as resources in Section L (travel and work abroad) and the Annex (international university catalogs) of the OCS Reading Room.
Where to Find Applications
Applications for the Fulbright, Marshall endorsement, and Rhodes endorsement competitions are available through the summer months until closing dates shortly before their deadlines. Applications for the remaining fall competitions listed are available at the beginning of the fall semester until closing dates one working day before their deadlines. Unless noted, applications are available in the Fellowships Office at OCS— 54 Dunster Street in Cambridge.
Deadlines and Confidentiality
The Fellowships Office observes all deadlines strictly and without exception. Unless noted, deadlines fall at 12:00 noon on the date listed. All application materials submitted to the Fellowships Office become the property of the Fellowships Office and will not be released to applicants. All application materials are considered confidential and treated accordingly.
Inquiries/Appointments
Initial inquiries should be directed to your House Fellowships Advisor. The Fellowships Office staff is also generally available to answer questions by phone (495-8126) or on a walk-in basis throughout the work day. Fellowships Office counselors are also available for individual appointments—to set up an appointment, call OCS at 495-2595 and press “0.”
2007-2008 INFORMATION MEETINGS
GRANTSMANSHIP:
| Name |
Date |
Location |
| Introduction to Fellowships |
Oct 10 (Wed), 4 pm
Feb 1 (Fri), 3 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
| Proposal Writing Workshop |
Oct 18 (Thu), 3 pm
Feb 6 (Wed), 3 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
| Budget Preparation Workshop |
Nov 8 (Thu), 3 pm
Feb 11 (Mon), 3 pm |
OCS Seminar Room |
| Evaluating Applications: Conversation with Selection Committee Members |
Nov 14 (Wed), 3 pm
Feb 14 (Thu), 3 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS:
| Name |
Date |
Location |
| Harvard and Other Fellowships to the U.K. |
Sept 24 (Mon), 3 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
| Rockefeller Fellowships - House Information Sessions |
Sept 24 (Mon), 7:30 pm
Sept 25 (Tue), 7:30 pm
Sept 26 (Wed), 7:30 pm |
Winthrop House Library
Pforzheimer House Hastings Room
Dunster House Junior Common Room |
| Truman Scholarships |
Oct 11 (Thu), 4:30 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
| Traveling Fellowships |
Oct 17 (Wed), 3 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
| Marshall and Rhodes Scholarship Interviews |
Oct 22 (Mon), 4 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
| Harvard-Cambridge Scholarships Meeting with Selection Committee Members |
Oct 25 (Thu), 8 pm |
Leverett House Junior Common Room |
| Public Service Fellowships |
Dec 12 (Wed), 3 pm
Feb 13 (Wed), 3 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
| Marshall and Rhodes Scholarship Preview (for the Class of 2009) |
Apr 28 (Mon), 3 pm
Apr 29 (Tue), 3 pm
Apr 30 (Wed), 3 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
| Fulbright Grants Preview (for the Class of 2009) |
May 1 (Thu), 3 pm
Canceled: May 2 (Fri), 3 pm |
OCS Conference Room |
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FALL 2007 COMPETITION DEADLINES
SEPTEMBER DEADLINES
BRITISH MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS
Marshall Scholarships provide for two or three years of postgraduate education in any participating British university. U.S. citizenship and a cumulative college GPA of 3.7 on a four-point scale are required. Applicants should have well conceived plans of study in their designated university.
University endorsement is required. Endorsement applications are available in the Fellowships Office through Sept 7.
| Endorsement applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Sept 10 (Mon), 12 Noon |
| Endorsement Committee meeting |
Sept 20 (Thu) |
| National deadline |
Oct 4 Receipt (Thu) |
| Rhodes/Marshall Interviews panel (OCS Conference Room) |
Oct 22 (Mon) |
| Interviews begin |
Nov 5 (Mon) |
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS (U.S. / CANADIAN / OTHER)
Rhodes Scholarships provide for one to three years of postgraduate education at Oxford University. Applicants should have well conceived study plans, as well as records of extracurricular achievement.
University endorsement is required for both U.S. and Canadian applicants. Endorsement applications are available in the Fellowships Office through Sept 7.
| Endorsement applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Sept 10 (Mon), 12 Noon |
| Endorsement Committee meeting |
Sept 19 (Wed) |
| U.S. national deadline |
Oct 1 postmark (Mon) |
| Canadian national deadline |
Oct 12 receipt (Fri) |
| Rhodes/Marshall Interviews panel (OCS Conference Room) |
Oct 22 (Mon), 4 pm |
| U.S. District interviews |
Nov 16-17 (Fri-Sat) |
FULBRIGHT GRANTS
Fulbright Grants provide for one year of postgraduate study in nearly any field in nearly any country outside the U.S. Fulbright teaching assistantships are currently offered in eight countries. Fulbright travel grants supplement project funding in three countries. U.S. citizenship is required for each. The Fellowships Office administers this competition only for current seniors. Candidates must submit a draft proposal to gain access to the online application. Application instructions are available in the Fellowships Office through (Fri), Sept 14.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Sept 18 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Campus interviews |
by appointment |
| National deadline (online applications): |
Oct 19 (Fri) |
| Preliminary screening results announced |
Jan 31, 2008 |
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OCTOBER DEADLINES
CHURCHILL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Churchill Scholarships provide funding toward a year of postgraduate study and research in the natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics at Churchill College, Cambridge (consult the Churchill Scholarships handbook, available in the Fellowships Office, for more details on eligible fields). U.S. citizenship is required. Harvard's competition is for University nomination to the national round.
Applicants must take the GRE ASAP to assure Churchill Foundation score receipt by early December.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Oct 9 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
early November |
MERAGE FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM FELLOWSHIP NOMINATIONS
The
Merage Foundation Fellows Program awards immigrants to the United States $10,000 per year for two years to use in fostering education, traveling, securing mentors, and supporting internships. Applicants must be graduating seniors who have either become U.S. citizens since coming to the United States or hold a Permanent Resident Card. Harvard’s competition is for University nomination to the national round.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Oct 19 (Fri), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
early December |
MICHAEL C. ROCKEFELLER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS
Rockefeller Fellowships fund a year of purposeful postgraduate travel in a foreign country for candidates at critical stages in their development who feel a need for a new and broadening experience.
House nomination is not required—nonetheless, candidates must contact their House Fellowships Advisors well before the College deadline for information on the fellowship and personal suitability.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Oct 23 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
Dec 7-8 (Fri-Sat) |
SAINT ANDREW'S SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
St. Andrew's Society Scholarships provide funding toward a year of postgraduate study at any Scottish university for U.S. citizens of Scots descent who can demonstrate financial need for the award. Applicants must also reside or attend school within a 250-mile radius of New York State. Harvard's competition is for University nomination to the final round.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Oct 26 (Fri), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
mid-December |
BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS
Goldwater Scholarships provide funding for the junior and/or senior year of college for students with outstanding records in mathematics and the sciences. Applicants must be sophomores or juniors who are U.S. citizens or nationals. Advanced standing students whose B.A. programs will take four years are eligible to compete. Harvard's competition is for College nomination to the national round.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Oct 30 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
early to mid-December |
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NOVEMBER DEADLINES
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS
Truman Scholarships provide funds for the senior year of college and first two or three years of graduate school. U.S. citizens or nationals with strong academic records and commitment to a career in government or public life are eligible. Applicants must be juniors. Harvard's competition is for College nomination to the national round.
| Truman Scholarships panel (OCS Conference Room) |
Oct 11 (Thur), 4:30 pm |
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Nov 1 (Thur), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
early to mid-January 2007 |
CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP NOMINATIONS
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowships provide a salaried one-year postgraduate work experience at the Endowment’s offices in Washington, D.C. Recent fellows have served with
Foreign Policy magazine and other Endowment program areas. Harvard’s competition is for nomination to the final round.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Nov 7 (Wed), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
mid-December |
EBEN FISKE STUDENTSHIP AT TRINITY COLLEGE
The
Eben Fiske Studentship supports pursuit of a multi-year advanced degree in any field at Trinity College, Cambridge. Harvard's competition is for nomination to Trinity College, at which nominees must make formal application for admission, and final decisions are made at the University of Cambridge.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Nov 13 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
early January 2008 |
PAUL WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP TO EMMANUEL COLLEGE
The
Williams Scholarship provides for a year of postgraduate study at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, in the fields of international government and public affairs. These fields may be broadly construed; the aim of the scholarship is to foster a formative study experience for recipients. Independent application to suitable programs at Cambridge is required.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Nov 15 (Thur), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
early January 2008 |
HARVARD-CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Harvard-Cambridge Scholarships provide for a year of postgraduate study in any field at Emmanuel, Jesus, Pembroke, or Trinity Colleges, Cambridge. Applicants need not have a formal plan of study or definite career plans, but must demonstrate how a year at Cambridge would be personally beneficial and enriching. Independent application to Cambridge is required for applicants seeking to pursue a graduate degree program.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Nov 27 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
Jan 11 and 12, 2008 (Semi-Final interviews)
Feb 2 (Final interviews) |
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DECEMBER DEADLINES
WILLIAM LYON MACKENZIE KING HARVARD SCHOLARSHIP
The
Mackenzie King Harvard Scholarship provides partial funding toward a year of postgraduate study in a Canadian university, and in a specifically Canadian field. Applicants should have well conceived plans of study. This competition is open to all graduating seniors. Independent university application is required at the time of application.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Dec 3 (Mon), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
mid-January 2008 |
BRITISH UNIVERSITIES POSTGRADUATE AWARDS
The
Henry Fellowship provides for a year of postgraduate study in any field at either Oxford or Cambridge Universities. Applicants should have well conceived plans of study as well as ambassadorial qualities. U.S. citizenship is required.
Knox Fellowships provide for a year of postgraduate study at any university in the British Commonwealth. Applicants should have well conceived plans of study. U.S. citizenship is required.
The
Herchel Smith Harvard Scholarship (non-science) provides for a year of postgraduate study in any non-science field at Cambridge University, and may be continued for one or two years contingent on satisfactory degree progress.
The
von Clemm Fellowship provides for a year of postgraduate study in any field at Oxford University. Applicants should have well conceived plans of study as well as ambassadorial qualities. Recipients will live in Corpus Christi College, as arranged by the fellowship.
Proof of independent university application is required at the time of application for this pool of fellowships.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Dec 5 (Wed), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
mid to late February 2008 |
BEINECKE SCHOLARSHIPS
Beinecke Scholarships provide $2,000 in scholarship assistance for the senior year of college and $30,000 in scholarship assistance for graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences (excluding neurosciences). Applicants should have superior academic records in preparation for their proposed plans of study. Applicants must be current juniors and U.S. citizens in receipt of financial aid in college. Harvard's competition is for College nomination to the national round.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Dec 11 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
early February 2008 |
HERCHEL SMITH HARVARD POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Herchel Smith Harvard Postgraduate Scholarships provide for a year of postgraduate study at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, in experimental natural sciences, computer science, or mathematics. These fields are strictly defined. Independent application to Cambridge is required. (Scholarships may be extended for one or two years for those in multi-year programs, contingent on satisfactory degree progress.)
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Dec 13 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
late January 2008 |
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JANUARY DEADLINES
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarships provide up to $50,000 a year for up to six years for graduating seniors and recent graduates to pursue a graduate degree in the U.S. Funding levels and duration will be determined by student need, cost of attendance, length of program, and other factors. Candidates must be current seniors or have graduated since
May 2003, be accepted to or plan to be accepted to an accredited graduate degree program to begin studies in the fall, and have maintained at least a 3.5 GPA on a four-point scale. Harvard's competition is for College nomination to the national round.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Jan 8 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
mid-February 2008 |
MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIPS
Udall Scholarships provide sophomores or juniors with $5,000 in tuition assistance for the following year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or nationals, and fall into one of two categories: (1) those with career interests in environmental public policy and related fields, or (2) Native Americans/Alaska Natives with career interests in health care or tribal public policy. Harvard's competition is for College nomination to the national round.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Jan 9 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
early February 2008 |
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS
Artist Development Fellowships are awarded to support student development in the practice of the arts. Competition is open to all currently enrolled undergraduates, and projects must ordinarily be completed prior to graduation. The Council may occasionally make exceptions for projects that are to be undertaken immediately following graduation, although current undergraduates will be given priority. The number and amount of individual awards will vary each year according to available funds and project budgets. Awards will likely range from $1,000 to $5,000.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Jan 10 (Thur), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
mid-March |
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SPRING 2008 COMPETITION DEADLINES
FEBRUARY DEADLINES
GABRIEL PIEDRAHITA MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
The
Piedrahita Memorial Fellowship commemorates the aspirations of Gabriel Piedrahita '96 to invigorate intellectual discourse on Colombian history, politics, and culture. Open to current non-Colombian sophomores and juniors, the fellowship provides support for a summer, semester, or longer period of study or purposeful intellectual exploration in Colombia. Ambassadorial qualities and a genuine interest in Colombia are important selection criteria.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Feb 1 (Fri
), 12 Noon |
| Council notification of funding decisions |
Mid-March |
STOWE AND MILLFIELD SCHOOL FELLOWSHIPS
The
Stowe Fellowship provides for a year of postgraduate work as a teaching fellow at the Stowe School in England. The
Millfield Scientist-in-Residence Fellowship provides for a year of postgraduate work as a teaching fellow at the Millfield School in England. Both provide room, board, and a living stipend; duties include teaching, extracurricular, and residential responsibilities. Graduating seniors are eligible. For the Millfield Fellowship, candidates must have a degree or equivalent background in mathematics, natural science, or physical science. Harvard's competition is for nomination to the respective schools, where final decisions are made.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Feb 4 (Mon), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
Early- to Mid-March |
JOHN PATTERSON TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP
The John Thomas
Patterson Traveling Fellowship provides approximately $2,000 to fund summer or holiday travel to Italy. The award is intended to introduce Italy to a student who has little familiarity with the country and to fund travel that would not otherwise happen. The travel undertaken should be intellectually purposeful and personally enriching but need not contribute to an academic project. Competition is open to all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are not Italian citizens and who have not lived in Italy; there is a preference for Mather House residents and affiliates.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Feb 7 (Thu), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
Early- to Mid-April |
SPRING POSTGRADUATE TRAVELING FELLOWSHIPS *
Gardner Fellowships provide a year of purposeful postgraduate travel for Harvard students to supplement their formal education through immersion in a foreign culture.
Shaw Fellowships provide a year of purposeful postgraduate travel in Europe for Harvard students to supplement their formal education. Application is now open to men and women.
Sheldon Prize Fellowships provide for a year of purposeful postgraduate travel abroad, to foster meaningful intellectual and personal development. Candidates must have a Harvard GPA of 3.47 or better.
Trustman Fellowships provide for a year of purposeful postgraduate travel abroad for candidates who feel a need for new and broadening experience and who also promise meaningful contributions to society.
* House nomination is required to enter the pooled competition - contact your House Fellowships Advisor well before the winter recess for information on these fellowships and personal suitability, as well as to determine House nomination requirements and deadlines.
| Applications available to nominees |
Jan 14 (Mon) |
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Feb 12 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
Late March/Early April |
ALEX G. BOOTH '30 FUND FELLOWSHIPS
Booth Fund Fellowships help to defray the cost of travel, tuition, or other appropriate expenses for travel to a country or countries related to the recipient's field of interest, either during the academic year or during the following summer. Applicants must be juniors or seniors. One application places the candidate in consideration for all suitable awards.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Feb 20 (Wed), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
Early April |
SUMMER RESEARCH TRAVEL GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CENTERS AT HARVARD
Several of the University's international research centers will use a
common application this spring for their undergraduate and graduate summer research travel grants. Participating centers include the Asia Center, Center for European Studies, Center for International Development, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Committee on African Studies, Committee on Human Rights Studies, Davis Center for Russian Studies, Fairbank Center for East Asian Studies, Korea Institute, Real Colegio Complutense, Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies, David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, South Asia Initiative, Ukrainian Research Institute, and Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. For grant descriptions and eligibility criteria, consult the
Fellowships section. Selection decisions will be made by committees in each center.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
Feb 26 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Center Selection committee decisions |
Late March to Early April |
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MARCH DEADLINES
MICHAEL CHRISTIAN / ANTON SEGAL TRAVELING FELLOWSHIPS *
Michael Christian Fellowships provide $2,500 for a summer of purposeful travel in a foreign culture for sophomores or juniors. The
Anton Segal Fellowship provides $2,500 for a summer of purposeful travel in a foreign culture (outside of Western Europe ) for sophomores or juniors interested in writing about their experience. Neither will fund formal research or academic work, but each aims to foster experiences that might not otherwise be possible. *
House nomination is required to enter the pooled competition —contact your House Fellowships Advisor for information on House nomination requirements before winter recess.
| Applications available to nominees |
Feb 1 (Fri) |
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
March 4 (Tue), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
Mid-April |
LAURA HOUGHTELING MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
The Laura
Houghteling Memorial Fellowship commemorates the aspirations of Laura Houghteling '92 to contribute to the teaching professions. The fellowship provides funding for student loan repayment to support aspiring teachers in pursuit of their education or profession. Applicants must be graduating seniors on financial aid.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
March 6 (Thu), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
Early- to Mid-April |
CARL AND LILY PFORZHEIMER FOUNDATION PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIPS
Pforzheimer Fellowships provide funding for public service projects in the U.S. or abroad, during a leave of absence or after graduation. Projects must be at least four months in duration, which may include portions of the academic year. Preference is shown for projects with direct personal impact. Grants usually range from $5,000 to $10,000, depending on project length and budgetary need. Application is limited to juniors and seniors.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
March 7 (Fri), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
Mid-April |
ELLIOT AND ANNE RICHARDSON FUND FELLOWSHIPS IN PUBLIC SERVICE
The Elliot and Anne
Richardson Fellowships provide funding for outstanding students contemplating a career in public service to pursue a year of concrete experience with, and understanding of, the sort of problem or issue their contemplated public service would address. The fellowships are intended primarily for graduating seniors for 9 to 12 months of practical experience before beginning work or graduate school; in unusual circumstances graduate or professional students may also be eligible. Projects may entail either a year-long commitment to an organization or a series of related shorter-term commitments. Recipients may combine this award with other awards with the approval of the selection committee.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
March 12 (Wed), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee interviews |
Late April |
PUBLIC SERVICE GRANTS (Harmon, Ho, Lamont, Lee, Pforzheimer Summer, and Ritland)
Public Service Grants fund primarily domestic public service projects for various amounts of time, usually during the summer. Selection committees strongly favor domestic projects. One fund supports proposals specifically for experiential learning in spirituality and healing; another supports proposals specifically in public interest health policy. Financial need may be considered among selection criteria. Location, timing, and eligibility stipulations vary with each grant. One application places the candidate in consideration for all suitable awards.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
March 17 (Mon), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
Late April |
STEINER COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND GRANTS
Steiner Community Service Fund Grants support public service projects in the United States and overseas during the summer or during the academic year. Grants do not usually exceed $1,600 and are intended for individuals, not groups. Undergraduates who will be returning to Harvard in the fall are eligible; financial need is not a selection criterion. Preference is given to projects that are novel or creative in their approach. (In exceptional cases, the fund may support projects during the current academic year; consult your House Fellowships Adviser to determine special application procedures.)
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
March 17 (Mon), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
Late April |
DAVID ROUX FUND GRANTS
Roux Fund Grants support summer projects overseas that are clearly related to global health issues or concerns. Grants do not ordinarily exceed $5,000 and are intended for individuals, not groups. Undergraduates who will be returning to Harvard in the fall are eligible; financial need is not a selection criterion.
| Applications due in the Fellowships Office |
March 20 (Thu), 12 Noon |
| Selection Committee meeting |
Late April |
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