Good Afternoon, 

I hope you’re doing well! I’m writing as the Scholarships and Fellowships advisor on campus – promoting national and prestigious scholarships and fellowships on campus and supporting our students in applying - I've attached our October Monthly.

The Honors and Scholarships Office is currently promoting the
Jeannette
 K. Watson Fellowship. An amazing opportunity for freshmen and sophomores, that I’ve detailed at the end of the email. Students who are interested should attend the information session, and ultimately apply
 through me (reaching out to rebecca.baron@qc.cuny.edu) 

I’m reaching out to you with two asks: 

If your time allows, I would love to present in the first or last five minutes of your predominantly freshmen and sophomore classes. To briefly introduce the fellowship to these students.

If presenting is an option, please fill out this survey, with the class information.

We’re also seeking nominations of any stand out students. Watson is looking for bright and ambitious students, who are engaged in their community, interested in exploring various career fields, countries, and cultures, and show promise as a future leader. If any freshmen or sophomore students come to mind, please nominate them here.

I’ve included a full description of the opportunity below (and a flyer attached) so feel free to send out to your freshmen and sophomore students as well! Thank you so much for taking the time. 

Best, 

Rebecca 

Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship Description:  

The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship is a three-year program that provides unprecedented opportunities to remarkable students to further their personal, professional, and cultural potential including paid summer internships and other unique professional experiences
 in NYC, the U.S. and abroad, and a Discovery Fund for self-designed experiences.   

To learn more about the fellowship, students
 can click this link to register for a special info session scheduled to be in person on Monday, November 10th , 12:15pm-1:30pm - Rosenthal Library 230 (basement level.)   

The Watson Fellowship provides the following:  

-Three summer professional experiences (e.g., internships or projects) in the U.S. and abroad with top organizations. 

Their 50+ partner organizations include: The American Bar Association; American Documentary; Museum of the City of New York; Office of the NYC Public Advocate; Resilient Cities Catalyst – and many more! They have partnerships all over the country and world.
For years two and three, students can reach out to a partner org or self-initiate their own internships anywhere in the world.

-Annual funding over three years of $7,500, $9,000 and $10,000  

-A $2,000 Discovery Fund for further professional development exploration  

-Guided mentorship by experienced staff  

-A Watson cohort of close-knit peers    

-A series of unique cultural events   

-A series of seminars that builds skills and complements your fellowship experience  

The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship is open to current freshmen and sophomores.   

For more information about the fellowship and eligibility please go to:
https://watson.foundation/fellowships/jk
  