Competition is very keen because of the limited number of such stipends.
The application process begins in December of each year with the announcement of the awards in April. Continuation is based upon satisfactory performance in no less than nine hours of course work per term. A fellow who maintains satisfactory progress may have the Fellowship renewed annually, for a period not to exceed 36 months. The student must be admitted to the graduate program and be nominated by the program chair or college dean to the Dean of the Graduate School.