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Fellowship Application Process

Many of the nationally competitive fellowship applications require several weeks, and sometimes months, of preparation. We encourage you to get started early, so you can begin building a competitive application. If you want to apply for a fellowship, then the following steps will help you through the process.
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1. Explore Fellowship Opportunities and Complete the Intake Form
   1. Use ourÌýFellowship ListÌýto explore which opportunities interest you.Ìý
   2. Click the links and read through the foundation websites carefully. Identify what the opportunity offers, the history, eligibility requirements, application components, and due dates.
   3. Take a few minutes to complete theÌýÌýbefore meeting with a Fellowship Advisor for the first time. It’s okay if you don’t have a specific fellowship identified. The information provided in the form will help the Fellowship Advisor identify potential fellowships based on your interests and determine eligibility.
   4. Once you submit the Fellowships Intake Form, please schedule your first meeting with a fellowship advisor. Bring something to take notes, so that you can explore opportunities further and/or map out your next steps.
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2. Consider What it Takes to Become a Competitive Applicant
   1. While each fellowship requirement varies, the following can help you be competitive:
      • Maintain a strong GPA (3.5 or higher).
      • Create a four-year plan with classes that contribute to your research/professional interests.
      • TakeÌýWriting Intensive Courses.
      • Apply to one of theÌýHonors Programs.
      • Pursue courses with capstone experiences (see individual departments for more information).
      • Develop your leadership/ambassadorial skills through participation in:ÌýAcademic Service-Learning,ÌýCommunity-Based Learning, andÌýInternships and Cooperative Education.
      • Participate in faculty mentoredÌýundergraduate researchÌýand publish in a peer-reviewed journal and/or present at a regional or national conference.
      • Participate in a summer REU.
      • Study Abroad.
      • Learn a newÌýlanguage.
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3. Brainstorm and Begin Writing
   1. Take time to review the essay prompts required for your fellowship. Start writing short-answer or bullet-pointed responses to the prompts. Pay special attention to the individual foundation's policies on using AI.Ìý.
   2. Some fellowships require you to add resume information in their application form. Update your recent volunteer involvements, work experiences, and awards on your resume or CV. Don’t have a resume started yet? No problem. Connect with theÌý¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Career CenterÌýto get started.
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4. Continue Writing, Drafting, and Revising
   1. Leave enough time to write several drafts of your essays and/or personal statements, with ample time for feedback.
   2. When you're ready, share it with your fellowship advisor for feedback. Also, consider sharing drafts with your professors, mentors, and other students. Having a range of opinions can be useful since fellowship review committees are not always made up of specialists in your field.
   3. Make an appointment with a writing consultant from ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ'sÌýUniversity Center for Excellence in Writing. They can help with organization, grammar, and sentence structure.
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5. Submit your Application
   1. For assistance submitting application materials, emailÌýfellowships@fau.edu.Ìý
   2. Submit your work BEFORE the deadline. Web portals have been known to crash due to last-minute activity.
   3. Save submission notification emails and begin preparing for follow-up interviews if your fellowship requires it.
   4. Save your application essays and any drafts, as they can help you with other fellowship or graduate school applications.