How Can I Prepare?

Start researching fellowship awards as early as possible 

 Focus your extracurriculars on activities that are meaningful to you 

 Seek out leadership opportunities 

 Be a change agent – find ways you can make a difference 

 Take challenging classes 

 Get involved with research 

 Learn another language 

 Get to know your professors 

 Look for summer employment or internships in your area of study 

 Expand your knowledge of the world – keep up with current events, attend cultural events on campus, study abroad