Mellon Undergraduate Fellowships

Summary:
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships in the US, 2024, provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, aim to encourage students to pursue Ph.D. programs in various fields. The fellowship does not support those planning to enter professional schools such as law or medical school.

Application Requirements:
To be eligible for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships in the US, 2024, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with exceptions for students at certain universities in South Africa. They should demonstrate academic promise, meet GPA cutoffs, and have an interest in specific fields of study. Candidates from underrepresented races and ethnicities in the designated fields are given priority. Commitment to the goals of MMUF and active participation in MMUF programs are expected.

Fellowship Benefits:
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships provide partial funding, with the specific amount varying. The scholarships are awarded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The fellowship aims to support students in pursuing Ph.D. programs in various fields.

Fellowship Type:
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships specifically target students interested in pursuing Ph.D. programs in arts and humanities, sociology, anthropology and archaeology, and geography. The fellowship does not provide support for professional schools such as law or medical school. It is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Award Fellowships:
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awards the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships to deserving students who meet the eligibility criteria. The fellowship aims to provide support for students pursuing Ph.D. programs in specific fields of study. Priority is given to candidates from underrepresented races and ethnicities in the designated fields. Applications are encouraged from Native Americans, Latinos, African Americans, and other minorities. The fellowship provides partial funding, and the specific amount varies.

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