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

September 17, 2020

Design for America joins the Watson Foundation

Design for America (DFA), the national social impact network started at Northwestern University instills community, encourages creativity, and builds students' leadership capacity.

Watson Fellow Mark Siedner speaks to a man with his back to the camera, pointing with a pen to a white paper with handwriting on it

August 11, 2020

Mark Siedner, 2000 Watson Fellow, leads important new COVID-19 research

A Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School Infectious Disease Specialist, Mark and his colleagues evidenced the life-saving impact of statewide social distancing measures. During his Watson year, he studied the international response to the HIV epidemic.

illustration in sepia tones of a dinosaur eating with prehistoric palm trees in the background

July 9, 2020

National Geographic highlights work of paleontologist, Timothy Rowe, 1975 Watson Fellow

New paper co-authored by the UT-Austin paleontologist re-discovers Jurassic Park's Dilophosaurus "the best worst-known dinosaur".

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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

September 17, 2020

Design for America joins the Watson Foundation

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August 11, 2020

Mark Siedner, 2000 Watson Fellow, leads important new COVID-19 research

Read more

July 9, 2020

National Geographic highlights work of paleontologist, Timothy Rowe, 1975 Watson Fellow

Read more

Our Programs

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship