Mellon Fellowship in the Humanities
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Mellon Fellowship in the Humanities
Administered by: Institute for Citizens & Scholars (funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation)
Purpose: Support graduate studies in the humanities, enabling scholars to pursue advanced degrees without debt.
Geographic Scope: United States
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Notable Recipients: P. Gabrielle Foreman (1986 Mellon Fellow, later MacArthur Fellow), Imani Perry (1994 Mellon Fellow, later MacArthur Fellow), Dr. Tia Kolbaba (MN '86)
Contact: For more information, visit citizensandscholars.org
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