Meet the 23rd class of Jeannette K Watson Fellows and the 54th Class of Thomas J Watson Fellows.

Watson expands vision.

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

Our Fellows

Through two, one-of-a-kind programs we encourage students to create their own personal pathways... 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

October 5, 2022

Bricen Fisher, 2023 Watson Fellow, named to inaugural class of Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

Created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO, the scholarship provides financial aid, meaningful travel, and a network of mentors. A statistics and quantitative modeling major, Bricen's goal is to utilize data and finance to empower a deeper understanding of resilience and infrastructure development.

August 22, 2022

Liz Ogbu, 1998 Watson Fellow, to assist Akron, Ohio in determining the future use of 30 abandoned acres in the heart of the city

Ms. Ogbu, Founder and Principal of the multidisciplinary design and innovation practice Studio O, will steward the public discourse to ensure the future site is inclusive to all members of the community.

August 9, 2022

Robert Sherbin, 1979 Watson Fellow, Creates New Fellowship

The Jerry Sherbin Fellowship will provide one Kalamazoo College senior each year with the resources to explore a subject of deep personal interest outside the United States. “The Watson Fellowship was the most formative experience of my life... It’s my hope that this fellowship will enable students to widen their perspectives, taking them from Dewaters to Danang, from the Upjohn Library steps to the Russian steppes and beyond."

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