Meet the 52nd class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows and 21st class of Jeannette K. Watson Fellows.

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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

Headshot of Marquis Palmer, smiling and wearing a baseball cap

December 7, 2020

Marquis Palmer, 2018 Watson Fellow, selected for Marshall Program

The first Marshall Scholar from Hamilton College since 1986, he will pursue two degrees in the UK: a Science degree in political thought from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, and a Master of Philosophy degree in criminology from the University of Cambridge. On his Watson, Marquis explored skateboarding as a tool for community activism in Germany, Brazil, South Africa, Mozambique, and Greece.

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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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