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Finding Fellowships

The CDO has organized fellowships Class Year, Alumni Status, Study Abroad Opportunities and for International Students.

Asking for a Letter of Recommendation

Get advice on how to ask for a letter of recommendation from a faculty member at Pomona College.

Preparing Applications

Don’t feel overwhelmed by the process of applying for Fellowships! View our step-by-step guide on how to get started on an application.

Researching U.K. and Irish Universities

With more than 100 universities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, the choices of where to attend graduate university in the U.K. are endless. Don’t feel overwhelmed by the search and get started by viewing our resource below!

Fulbright Resource Guide

Pomona College is one of the top producers of Fulbright recipients. Learn how you can be apart of that statistic by visiting our resource guide below.

Featured Articles

Stephanie Granobles ’27 Awarded Truman Scholarship

Stephanie Granobles ’27 has been named a 2026 Truman Scholar, one of 55 college juniors across the country selected for the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders.

Awardees are chosen for their outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a …

By Lorraine Harry '97
Lorraine Harry '97
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Charles Brainin ’27 and Ryan Mooney ’27 Receive Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Pomona College juniors Charles Brainin ’27 and Ryan Mooney ’27 have been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year.

The classmates were among 454 college students recognized this spring by the Goldwater Foundation as the nation’s next …

By Lorraine Harry '97
Lorraine Harry '97
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British Awards Info Session (Virtual)

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Interested in studying in the UK after graduation? Watch this virtual information session to learn about the Churchill, Downing, Gates, Marshall, and Rhodes Scholarships, presented by Jason Jeffrey, Associate Director of Fellowships, Pomona College.

Pomona Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students

The Fulbright Program has recognized Pomona College as one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Established in 1946 and administered by the U.S. Department of …

By Lorraine Harry '97
Lorraine Harry '97
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Critical Language Scholars Receive Immersive Instruction in Brazil, South Korea and Latvia

Zena Almeida-Warwin ’28, Dannhi Nguyen ’27 and Jonna Sobeloff-Gittes ’25 cultivated their language skills in intensive, immersive environments this summer as participants in the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program.

The highly competitive eight-week CLS program provides …

By Brian Whitehead
Brian Whitehead
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Fellowships for First Year

Provides small scholarships (usually $2,000-3,000) for students who are studying the visual arts and plan to pursue an arts career. …

NB: This is not technically a fellowship because it is unpaid. This internship provides the opportunity to work in the …

Funds a ten-week summer biomedical research program for students who are disabled in the medical field. Open to citizens and …

Funds a summer abroad in Taiwan studying Chinese language and culture. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants do not need …

Offers various scholarships for women in undergraduate and graduate programs focused on engineering or computer science. Applicants must be U.S. …

Offers a full scholarship for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. …

Fellowships for Sophomores

Provides small scholarships (usually $2,000-3,000) for students who are studying the visual arts and plan to pursue an arts career. …

NB: This is not technically a fellowship because it is unpaid. This internship provides the opportunity to work in the …

The Morris K. Udall Scholarship Foundation awards approximately 75 scholarships annually to students pursuing careers related to environmental public policy, …

Funds a ten-week summer biomedical research program for students who are disabled in the medical field. Open to citizens and …

Prepares participants to successfully enter and succeed in top law programs and legal careers by affording Fellows access to a …

Funds a summer abroad in Taiwan studying Chinese language and culture. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants do not need …

Fellowships for Juniors

Provides small scholarships (usually $2,000-3,000) for students who are studying the visual arts and plan to pursue an arts career. …

NB: This is not technically a fellowship because it is unpaid. This internship provides the opportunity to work in the …

Awards up to $2000 to support academic travel to Russia. Applicants must be a Russian/REES major or minor who has …

The Morris K. Udall Scholarship Foundation awards approximately 75 scholarships annually to students pursuing careers related to environmental public policy, …

Funds a ten-week summer biomedical research program for students who are disabled in the medical field. Open to citizens and …

Prepares participants to successfully enter and succeed in top law programs and legal careers by affording Fellows access to a …

Fellowships for Seniors

The Yenching Scholarship funds tuition, travel, and living costs for a year of postgraduate study at Peking University. Scholars receive …

Provides small scholarships (usually $2,000-3,000) for students who are studying the visual arts and plan to pursue an arts career. …

Awards up to $30,000 toward Master’s degrees and credentialing programs for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching …

NB: This is not technically a fellowship because it is unpaid. This internship provides the opportunity to work in the …

Sends young Biomedical Engineers anywhere outside the U.S. or Canada for academic or scientific research, coursework, or internships. Applicants must …

Funds a year of experiential travel abroad for applicants interested in pursuing a focused project or topic. Graduating seniors only …

Fellowships for Alumni

The Yenching Scholarship funds tuition, travel, and living costs for a year of postgraduate study at Peking University. Scholars receive …

Awards up to $30,000 toward Master’s degrees and credentialing programs for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching …

NB: This is not technically a fellowship because it is unpaid. This internship provides the opportunity to work in the …

Sends young Biomedical Engineers anywhere outside the U.S. or Canada for academic or scientific research, coursework, or internships. Applicants must …

Funds a year of working as a full-time policy analyst for Families USA’s health policy department. Fellows conduct research and …

Funds two years of work at emerging start-ups in select cities across the country. Also provides training to all fellows …

Fellowships for International Students

Social Developmental Neuroscience Fellowship Opportunities that provide recent college graduates with the opportunity to spend two years using computer programming …

The total award for each Fellow is valued at nearly $150,000 over the course of the five-year Fellowship. Fellows receive …

Funds a one-month summer program in Europe for students interested in histories of discrimination and resistance. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, or …

Awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to current college or graduate students.  Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, have …

For three weeks, young American men and women join students from a variety of developing countries and regions of social …

Provides a year of payment, support, and training for young leaders who wish to gain leadership experience. Applicants with experience …

Fellowships for Study Abroad

The Yenching Scholarship funds tuition, travel, and living costs for a year of postgraduate study at Peking University. Scholars receive …

Funds a summer abroad in Taiwan studying Chinese language and culture. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants do not need …

Provides $1,000 to fund a one-year public service project anywhere in the world (it must be sustained through the school …

Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for …

Funds 1-4 of graduate study in any country abroad where a Rotary Club is located. Seniors or alumni may apply through either the …

Funds sophomores and juniors in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, and physics who want to spend a summer conducting research …

Contact & Location

Phone
(909) 621-8144
Address

Alexander Hall
550 N. College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00-4:30PM
Tuesday 8:00-4:30PM
Wednesday 8:00-4:30PM
Thursday 8:00-4:30PM
Friday 8:00-3:00PM (Remote)

The CDO is located on the east side of Alexander Hall. Please bring your ID to get access.

The CDO is closed from 12-1pm daily.