This fellowship, established by a gift of Mrs. Henry Evans in memory of her husband, Henry Evans, Class of 1881, supports travel to pursue creative non-coursework projects situated outside of New York City.  There are no restrictions as to the general subject matter of the travel project, but award money may not be used to pursue formal coursework or to participate in an internship program or comparable project.

In general, awards support independently arranged travel experiences that provide recipients with some experience of a place and culture they might not gain simply as tourists.  The selection committee also looks to see that the travel experience imagined will have some personal significance for the recipient, and that he or she has the necessary background and skills to pursue the project successfully—this includes facility with language in the proposed destination(s).  Past Evans Fellows have pursued projects representing a great diversity of interests.

Eligibility is limited to graduating seniors in Columbia College, and awards rarely exceed $5,000