Graduate Fellowships

Fulbright. National Science Foundation. Javits. Mellon. Many of our graduates have earned prestigious fellowships to pursue advanced study.

Brent Newman
Environmental Studies Major

A 2011 Fulbright recipient, Brent traveled to Jamaica to study the yellow boa, monitor their movements throughout the island using GIS (geographic information system) software, and promote efforts to protect the species. Read more about his Fulbright research.

Our active undergraduate research program prepares you for the post-secondary level -- whether that's teaching overseas or studying neuroscience at a leading research university. Learn more about our graduate fellowships:

Fulbright Fellowship
Fulbright Fellowships are awarded for one academic year of study, research, or teaching experience overseas. More than 20 of our students have received Fulbright Fellowships since 1999, and Knox College has been cited as one of the top schools in the nation for Fulbright Fellowships. View our cumulutive record of Fulbright award recipients.

National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship
NSF Fellowships are among the most celebrated honors for young scientists. The fellowships offer recognition and three years of support for outstanding grad students in the math, physical, biological, engineering, behavioral, and social sciences -- and to research-based Ph.D. candidates in science education.

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies
Mellon Fellowships are designed to help exceptional students prepare for teaching and scholarship careers in humanistic disciplines. Our Mellon Fellows are now teachers and scholars at some of the nation's top colleges and universities.

Jacob J. Javits Fellowship
The Javits Program, which is funded by the U.S. government, provides support for outstanding students pursuing a Ph.D. in selected fields of study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.