Meet the 53rd class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows and the 22nd 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 students to create personal paths then support their journeys.

Saifeldeen Zihiri

Jeannette K. Watson Fellow 2019

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

July 10, 2021

Teodora Ana Mihai, Watson Fellow 2002, wins Prize of Courage at Cannes Film Festival for her film 'La Civil'

Based on a true story, 'La Civil' received an eight minute standing ovation at Cannes. Teodora won the Prize of Courage for the film's bold and timely social message on violence against women.

July 1, 2021

Priya Donti, Watson Fellow 2014, named an "MIT Technology Review 2021 Innovator Under 35"

Priya cofounded Climate Change AI, an interdisciplinary organization that brings together academics and industry experts to demonstrate how machine learning can help electric grids reliably integrate renewable energy. Her Watson year focused on Smart Grid policy creation and implementation in Germany, India, South Korea, and Chile.

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June 15, 2021

Kai Bird, Watson Fellow 1972, releases Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter, “a landmark presidential biography”.

“Bird is able to build a persuasive case that the Carter presidency deserves this new look." -New York Times Book Review

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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

Saifeldeen Zihiri

Regina Joseph

Wadzanai Motsi

Drake LeBrun

Oscar Baez

Kamelia Kilawan

Reggie Thomas

MaryBeth Apriceno

Lincoln Ajoku

Watson News

July 10, 2021

Teodora Ana Mihai, Watson Fellow 2002, wins Prize of Courage at Cannes Film Festival for her film 'La Civil'

Read more

July 1, 2021

Priya Donti, Watson Fellow 2014, named an "MIT Technology Review 2021 Innovator Under 35"

Read more

June 15, 2021

Kai Bird, Watson Fellow 1972, releases Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter, “a landmark presidential biography”.

Read more

Our Programs

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship