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What is a fellowship?

A fellowship is a merit-based type of grant – financial support awarded to an individual for some specific experience, usually in a competitive context based on how well you demonstrate your need for it. -- As described in the OCS pamphlet “Fellowships: An Invitation to Undergraduates,” which you can obtain in the OCS Reading Room.

Are you a candidate for a fellowship?

Students spanning a broad spectrum of interests and goals can be candidates for the various fellowships. Although statistically not every applicant can receive a fellowship, we encourage you to apply for funding from sources that support students with your interests and goals. Last year, several Kirkland students received large fellowship awards.

How do I figure this all out?

Probably the most important place to go for further information is the Harvard Office of Career Services, which maintains an excellent fellowships calendar and grants database. When you want to talk to someone about fellowships, you should contact the Kirkland advising team at kirklandfellowships@gmail.com.

The Kirkland House Fellowships Advising System

The fellowships tutors hold office hours by appointment, and they check the Kirkland fellowships e-mail account weekly: kirklandfellowships@gmail.com. The tutors will also send e-mails throughout the year with listings of fellowship competitions and information, post information on the bulletin board outside the dining hall, and post information below on this website. If you are considering applying for a fellowship, please stop by office hours or e-mail the fellowships e-mail account to request an advisor and/or arrange a meeting time during which you can peruse informational resources and discuss your goals. If you decide to apply for a fellowship, you will be assigned one of the five advisors, who will help advise you through the process. The Office of Career Services is another integral part of the advising and applications process.