Graduate Scholarships
National and International
Wheaton offers assistance, through Associate Dean Alex Trayford, to students who are preparing applications for graduate scholarships and fellowship. Wheaton successfully nominates students each year to the major national competitions: Truman (public service), Fulbright (international), Rhodes and Marshall (study in Britain), Goldwater (science), etc. Informational meetings are held each semester. More information is available on each competition at Academic Advising. Read about this year's national scholars.
Electronic Guide to National Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants
The Filene Center for Academic Advising and Career Services has established Wheaton's first electronic guide to scholarships, fellowships and grants. The guide is designed to show students the rich funding opportunities and experiences that foster personal and educational growth at both the undergraduate and graduate level. To view the guide, please click here.
Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships
In addition to national competitions, Wheaton College offers a number of graduate scholarships for current Wheaton seniors and, in some instances, graduates of the college. These scholarships are listed below. Download this year's application (pdf file).
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Julia R. Lange Fellowship
Up to FOUR awards to seniors or graduates for advanced study in medicine or the biological sciences (medicine is the priority). Recipients may apply for the second year.
Joseph M. & Susan Stampler Paresky '68 Fellowship
One award to a senior who has excelled academically, made a significant contribution to the campus community and demonstrated exceptional personal growth during four years at Wheaton. For graduate study in a graduate or professional program leading to an advanced degree.
Jane E. Ruby Fellowship
Up to TWO awards to support for any senior or graduate to begin, continue or resume professional or other advanced training in any field.
Helen & Irma Wieand Fellowship
ONE to THREE awards annually to seniors or graduates to support graduate study in the Humanities.
Phi Beta Kappa Awards
The Wheaton Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa awards three scholarships yearly for graduate study, though not for professional schools. The amounts are between $4,000 and $5,000. Applicants do not need to be a member of Phi Beta Kappa in order to apply:
Phi Beta Kappa Graduate Scholarship
The Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship, which has been awarded annually since 1934, is open to current seniors and to any graduate entering the first or second year of study leading to a masters or doctoral degree.
Ruth Redding Graduate Scholarship
The Ruth Redding Graduate Scholarship, honoring Ruth Redding, a member of the Class of 1934, is, like the Phi Beta Kappa scholarship, open to current seniors and to any graduate entering the first or second year of study leading to a master™≠s or doctor™≠s degree.
Grace F. Shepard Graduate Scholarships
The Grace F. Shepard Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship, established in memory of Miss Grace F. Shepard, who taught English at Wheaton and for whom Shepard Court is named, is awarded only to a member of the graduating class. While preference is given to a student in Classical studies, all applicants to graduate school are encouraged to apply.
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