Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Ursinus College Watson Fellow, Jesse Kremenak Ursinus College Watson Fellow, Jesse Kremenak

Unlock your dream.

Are you a creative thinker who thrives on discovery? Are you ready to dive deep into what matters most to you? Ursinus is one of only forty-one colleges in the United States eligible to nominate students for the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, which enables graduates from small liberal arts colleges to do just that.

Watson Fellows travel the world for a year pursuing an independent project of their own design. They forge lifelong friendships and connections; learn to navigate metropolitan cities and remote villages; and travel all seven continents by plane, train, bus, bicycle, and more. View the profiles below to learn more about Ursinus Watson Fellows, and see how their year-long adventures informed their life’s journey.

Who should apply?

Seniors with an enduring personal or intellectual passion, driven by curiosity, and hungry for new experiences

It is never too early to learn more about the Watson Fellowship.

On campus, contact Meredith Goldsmith and Talia Argondezzi, co-chairs of the Watson Fellowship Committee.

Follow @ursinus_watsonfellowship on Instagram to keep up to date on deadlines and to learn more about past award winners.

Request to join the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Canvas page by contacting Talia Argondezzi to access more information and see the Watson checklist if you are thinking about or in the process of applying.