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