Investigate options through Bates College Fellowship and Scholarship website.
Attend informational meetings on fellowships and make an appointment with Mariah at the Office of Career Services. For appointments, call the office at 786-6232.
Keep your GPA high and aim for a transcript that shows depth of expertise in a field.
Get your work published or enter writing and essay contests.
Practice public speaking.
Keep current by reading newspapers and magazines like the New York Times, US New & World Report, Newsweek, etc.
Get involved in your community. Bates College Service Learning
Participate in meaningful extracurricular activities.
Serve on college committees.
Take a foreign language (only required for some programs).
Develop your vision: a focused understanding of your goals and a plan to reach them, a desire to make a difference, passion, and commitment to causes and activities.
Keep a portfolio of all activities and awards.
Develop relationships with professors who will write letters of recommendation, advise you on research topics, and general fellowship guidance.
Seek out internships.
Research.
Develop interview skills through mock interviews. Call the OCS at 786-6232 to schedule a time.
Talk to past recipients for guidance.
Meet with Mariah. Call the OCS at 786-6232 to schedule an appointment.