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Swarthmore Fellowships

Description

Awarded to graduating seniors and graduates of Swarthmore College (with no age limits) for an initial year of advanced graduate work at institutions in the US or abroad. Swarthmore Fellowships carry a stipend of $5,000 or more, paid directly to the school of your choice in installments. 

Selection Criteria

  • U.S. citizenship is NOT required.

Deadline

April 20th of every year.

How to Apply

Please email the following documents to mmandos1@swarthmore.edu by April 20:

1.  Swarthmore Fellowship Application

2. An unofficial copy of your Swarthmore transcript.

3. If you are currently in graduate school, an unofficial copy of your graduate school transcript.   

4. Your resume or CV.

5.  For Lockwood and Janney only:  If you are a member of the Society of Friends please attach written documentation, e.g. from the Clerk of the Meeting, affirming your membership in a Meeting and stating which Meeting.  If you are not a member of the Society of Friends you do not need support documentation.   

6.  Two letters of recommendation.  Please ask your recommenders to email their letters directly to mmandos1@swarthmore.edu

Selection Process

Members of the Fellowships and Prizes Committee review each application and determine recipients based on the availability of funds.