The Class of 1960 Scholars Program
Internal — Williams College : Faculty at Williams only
The Class of 1960 Scholars Program supports Williams College academic units in bringing undergraduates together with visiting scholars and artists to deepen learning and explore academic careers.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates: December 2026, day to be announced (2027–28 proposals)
Funding Amounts: Award allocations depend on available resources, proposal demand, and amounts requested; funding is for 2027–28
Summary: Supports Williams College academic units in bringing undergraduates into close contact with distinguished visiting scholars and artists.
Key Information: Funding is not intended for campus-wide or public programming.
Description
Established in 1985 through a gift from Williams College’s Class of 1960, the program funds an annual internal grant competition for academic units. It brings undergraduates into close contact with distinguished visiting scholars and artists, giving them insight into advanced scholarly and creative work and encouraging exceptional students to consider academic careers.
The program favors discipline-centered experiences that connect majors or potential majors with leading voices in their fields. Departments may take different approaches, but proposals should provide meaningful intellectual exchange that deepens students’ learning within a major or concentration. Small-group interaction takes priority over large, one-time events.
