Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship
The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship offers NYC undergraduates three years of funded internships, mentorship, seminars, and research support to foster leadership and cross-disciplinary growth.
Funder: Thomas J. Watson Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 (Year 1), $9,000 (Year 2), $10,000 (Year 3) per summer; plus a $2,000 Discovery Fund for professional exploration.
Summary: Three-year fellowship for select NYC undergraduates, offering funded internships, mentorship, seminars, and cultural experiences to foster personal and professional growth.
Description
The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship is a prestigious three-year, cohort-based program designed to support promising undergraduate students from select New York City partner colleges. Fellows receive three consecutive summers of funded internships in diverse fields both in New York City and internationally. In addition to internships, the fellowship provides a seminar series, mentorship, cultural events, and a Discovery Fund to support self-initiated professional exploration, such as research, fieldwork, conferences, or entrepreneurial ventures. The program emphasizes leadership, openness, and cross-cultural engagement, and all fellows benefit from a close-knit, lifelong network.
