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Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be a second semester freshman or sophomore at one of the twelve invited colleges, and you must have at least four semesters of full-time academic work remaining after the term in which you apply to become a J.K. Watson Fellow. You must be registered in a liberal arts track, demonstrate competence in college level work, be not more than 25 years old on March 1, 2010, and be an American citizen or “green card” holder. You may not be on an international student visa.

Candidates must attend and be nominated by one of the twelve participating New York City colleges. These colleges are:

Baruch College
Brooklyn College
College of Staten Island
Hunter College
John Jay College
Lehman College
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
Marymount Manhattan College
Pace University, Manhattan Campus
Queens College
St. John's University
The City College of New York

Click here for a complete list of campus representatives at each college.
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Qualifications

Qualities sought in the selection of Jeannette K. Watson Fellows include:
  • Ambition
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Self-discipline
  • Intelligence as reflected in a strong academic record
  • Well-developed writing and speaking skills
  • Integrity
  • Creativity and originality
  • Initiative
  • Follow-through
  • Ability to work in groups
  • Eagerness to explore professional alternatives
  • A commitment to building a better society
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Application Forms

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Please read Application Instructions before you complete the application.

Application Instructions (web / pdf)

Please submit the following materials to your Campus Representative prior to your campus deadline:
  • Application, including two essays and two letters of recommendation (writeable pdf file)
  • Resume
  • Official college transcript
  • Other supporting material

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