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