Meet the 20th class of Jeannette K. Watson Fellows & 51st class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows!

Watson expands vision.

The Watson Foundation expands the vision and develops the potential of remarkable students.

Our Fellows

We encourage fellows to create personal pathways -- then support their journey.

Regina Joseph

Thomas J. Watson Fellow 1987

Wadzanai Motsi

Thomas J. Watson Fellow 2013

Drake LeBrun

Thomas J. Watson Fellow 2012

Oscar Baez

Thomas J. Watson Fellow 2008

Kamelia Kilawan

Jeannette K. Watson Fellow 2014

Reggie Thomas

Jeannette K. Watson Fellow 2007

MaryBeth Apriceno

Jeannette K. Watson Fellow 2012

Lincoln Ajoku

Jeannette K. Watson Fellow 2003

Watson News

December 4, 2019

Taslim Tavarez, 2017 Watson Fellow, selected as Schwarzman Scholar

145 Schwarzman Scholars were selected from more than 4,700 applicants. Schwarzman Scholars pursue a Master’s degree in Global Affairs with a core curriculum focused on three pillars: China, global affairs, and leadership, at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

November 22, 2019

Slow and Steady Records, music label co-founded by Ross Eustis, 2011 Watson Fellow, finds success

The San Francisco Chronicle calls Slow and Steady Records, "an essential platform for some of the region’s most creative bandleaders" as Ross and his partner release albums by artists from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.

October 16, 2019

Harry Johnson, 2017 Watson Fellow, receives transformative Kenan Charitable Trust award for Brothers at Bard

Harry received a $400,000 grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust to strengthen and sustain Brothers At Bard, the mentor and leadership program he co-leads through the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College.

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We work with over 100 partners to provide two, one-of-a-kind programs.

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

A year of independent, purposeful exploration.

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Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship

Internships, mentorship, community, and growth.

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Watson expands vision.

The Watson Foundation expands the vision and develops the potential of remarkable students.

Our Fellows

Regina Joseph

Wadzanai Motsi

Drake LeBrun

Oscar Baez

Kamelia Kilawan

Reggie Thomas

MaryBeth Apriceno

Lincoln Ajoku

Watson News

December 4, 2019

Taslim Tavarez, 2017 Watson Fellow, selected as Schwarzman Scholar

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November 22, 2019

Slow and Steady Records, music label co-founded by Ross Eustis, 2011 Watson Fellow, finds success

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October 16, 2019

Harry Johnson, 2017 Watson Fellow, receives transformative Kenan Charitable Trust award for Brothers at Bard

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Our Programs

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship