The Alex G. Booth Fellowship is a prestigious opportunity designed to support graduating Harvard College seniors in pursuing enriching academic or experiential learning projects across the globe. This fellowship aims to reduce the financial burden of travel and project-related expenses for students engaging in research, internships, service initiatives, or other intellectually driven activities.
The fellowship is open to graduating Harvard College seniors of any citizenship or residency status. Applicants must submit a complete application including a proposal, résumé, transcript, budget, and recommendation letter and propose a project lasting up to 12 months.
Harvard College is the undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college of Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Harvard College offers a four-year, full-time undergraduate program with a focus on a broad liberal arts education, where students typically take four courses per semester to complete the required credits.
Harvard University Information
Established in 1636, Harvard University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Harvard University (HU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Harvard University (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 383 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
• A stipend aligned with the proposed project budget and subject to funding availability
• Opportunity to undertake meaningful academic or experiential learning activities anywhere in the world
• Support for travel, research, service, or other intellectual exploration
• Guidance from URAF staff, including the chance to read reports from past fellows for inspiration and planning
• Finalist interviews conducted asynchronously, with awards announced shortly after
Application Process
Applicants must submit their complete application through CARAT, following the detailed instructions provided there. Required materials include a résumé, transcript, project proposal, budget, optional affiliation letter, and one letter of recommendation. URAF strongly recommends attending the information session and participating in drop-in advising after reviewing the session recording.