John H. Coatsworth Latin American History Fellowship

The John H. Coatsworth Latin American History Fellowship was established to honor the legacy of John H. Coatsworth, the founding Director of the David Rockefeller Center and the former Monroe Gutman Professor of Latin American Affairs at Harvard University. This merit fellowship is open to doctoral students whose research focuses on topics related to Latin American history, with preference for, but not limited to, those in the History Department. The fellowship will provide a stipend toward living expenses and can be used to cover costs on campus or in the field.

• The online application for The John H. Coatsworth Latin American History Fellowship in Academic Year 2025-2026 will be available in January 2025.
• Please consult the Guidelines for Academic Year 2025-2026 for further information about procedures and eligibility requirements for future academic years.

The Zuckerman Fellows Program

Candidates for the Zuckerman Fellows Program are individuals who have, are currently enrolled in, or are accepted and will enroll in an M.B.A., J.D., M.D., or D.M.D./D.D.S. degree from an accredited U.S. institution AND are seeking an additional master’s degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, or Harvard Kennedy School.

• Zuckerman Fellows receive full tuition and health insurance fees plus a stipend during their Fellowship year. For more information about this program, please see the Zuckerman Fellows Program website.

The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship

This program is an enterprise of the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund, which invites Harvard University to nominate up to three graduate students as part of a national search effort each year. This internal nomination process is managed by the Committee on General Scholarships.

Liebmann Fellowships are available to students who are currently enrolled in and pursuing a full-time graduate degree at Harvard University. Candidates should be pursuing a field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or other formal professional training). There is a strong preference for supporting scholarly endeavors.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, have an outstanding undergraduate record, and hold a bachelor’s degree at the time of application.

This fellowship is awarded annually and is renewable. The award covers tuition plus provides a stipend of $18,000.

The application forms may be obtained from your Financial Aid or Fellowship Office and candidates must submit their application materials to their school. Applicants must be nominated by their school to be considered for this award. Applicants who apply directly to the Liebmann Fund or to the Committee on General Scholarships will not be considered.

Nominations from Harvard schools will be reviewed in mid-January by the Committee on General Scholarships to determine which three will be forwarded to Liebmann Fund for the national competition. Please check with your Financial Aid Office for further information about the process at your school and their internal deadline.

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