The Mellon Fellowship was established to encourage highly qualified seniors and recent alumni to pursue careers of teaching and scholarship in humanistic studies. Fellowships are awarded for the first year of a Ph.D. program. Fellows are expected to carry a full course load. The stipend for 2000 was $15,000 plus tuition and mandated fees.

Eligibility

• GRE required
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Entering into a program leading to a Ph.D. in a humanistic field
• Not currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to a Ph.D. or professional degree

Application Procedure

To request an application, go to the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation website or call 1/800.899.9963 (extension 127 or 147).

General Selection Criteria And Procedures

Regional committees review candidates' college transcripts, GRE scores, faculty recommendations, and personnel statements and invite the most promising individuals for personal interviews. These committees then recommend finalists to the Final Selection Committee, which determines the winners. Successful candidates are individuals with excellent communication skills, records of academic excellence, and strong desires to be a first class teachers and scholars.

Deadline

• April 8 , 2005

Additional Information

For additional information please contact Carthage's Faculty Representative or visit the Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies Web site.

Dr. Gregory Baer
Institutional Representative, Mellon Scholarship
Assistant Professor, Modern Languages
Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 551-5707