Ann W. and Spencer T. Olin-Chancellor’s Graduate Fellowship (OCF) – Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate Fellowships @Fellowships posted 2 months agoJob Description
Job Description: A highly selective fellowship for a cohort of outstanding graduate students across disciplines. Olin-Chancellor’s Fellows are chosen for excellence and commitment to diversity (especially in gender and race) and receive extensive professional development and mentorship.
Role Description: Fellows are enrolled full-time in any WashU graduate program and join the Olin cohort. They participate in leadership development, special programming, and serve as ambassadors of excellence during their studies.
Application Cycle: Annual (each incoming graduate class).
What You’ll Need: Nomination by department/faculty. Must be a newly admitted or enrolled graduate student (often Ph.D. level), with exceptional credentials. Citizenship is not specified, so likely open to all.
Preferred or Required Qualifications: Distinguished academic record, leadership experience, and a record of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Emphasis is on bringing diverse perspectives and promoting social impact.
Students must have received an undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution. A U.S. institution is one whose accrediting agency is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Benefits and Perks: A “competitive award package” including stipend and tuition (full support for their degree) plus enriched educational experiences. Fellows receive networking, leadership training, and mentorship by WashU faculty and alumni. (Specific dollar amounts are not listed publicly.)
Where and How You Can Apply: By internal nomination only. Departments identify outstanding admits for nomination. See WashU’s Olin-Chancellor’s Fellowship page for more information, or contact the Office of the Provost at WashU for details.
