Faculty Resources
Information to help faculty learn more about identifying and recommending students for competitive opportunities

Why Support Competitive Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities?
Open doors for your students to go on to success after A-State 

 Give your students valuable educational experiences beyond the classroom 

 Get the work of your students out for the world to see and benefit from 

 Help your students find funding for graduate/professional school, summer programs, and study abroad 

 

 Would you like to refer a student? Want to schedule a fellowships presentation for your classes or faculty meetings? Please  Contact us!

Identifying Potential Student Applicants
How faculty can help: 

 

 Encourage your students to think about research and travel 

 Let students know these fellowship opportunities exist 

 Identify potential scholarship candidates early 

 Get those students on the path to a successful application 

 Mentor and recommend your students 

 Be willing to review your students’ grant purpose essays 

 

 Please keep your eyes open for ideal candidates - students with any of these characteristics: 

 

 High GPA and rigorous coursework 

 Passion and commitment 

 Well-defined goals 

 Research experience 

 Interest in travel 

 Foreign language skills 

 Leadership skills and community service

Writing a Great Letter of Recommendation
Writing Letters of Recommendation Online  – a handbook for faculty by Joe Schall 

 Writing Recommendations for Nationally Competitive Opportunities  – University of Chicago College Center for Research and Fellowships 

 Instructions for Fulbright Study-Research Recommendation Writers  – Fulbright U.S. Student Program 

 Instructions for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Recommendation Writers  – Fulbright U.S. Student Program 

 Avoiding Gender Bias in Reference Writing  – Arizona State University Commission on the Status for Women