Fellowships

Get Help: Fellowship Advising

The fellowship application process is highly developmental, regardless of the outcome. A dedicated fellowship advisor, as well as your individual faculty mentors, are here to support you.

Dr. Bob Bednar, Professor of Communication Studies, in conjunction with Director of the John Score II Learning Commons Maurice Wilson and Professor of History and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Jessica S. Hower, partner with students and alumni in the fellowship exploration and application process. Collaborating with faculty and staff colleagues across campus, they promote fellowship opportunities, coaches applicants through the process, and serves as the campus representative to granting agencies to complete all required functions in support of candidates.

As a first step, please schedule an appointment by emailing Dr. Bednar. 

Many fellowships have deadlines very early in the fall semester, so you will benefit from working on your application throughout the summer leading up to the application deadline.

You should also reach out to your key faculty mentors - like your academic advisor, your Capstone professor, your research supervisor, or faculty you’ve had multiple classes with. All fellowship applications will require letters of recommendation, and these faculty are likely candidates to serve as recommenders. For applications where review of your application materials prior to submission is permitted, faculty mentors as well as the fellowship advisor will be valuable resources as you write. 

The Debby Ellis Writing Center is another source of support, as well.

Fellowship advising resource links

Personal Statements/Proposals of Study
Recommendation Letters