It should be no more than 15 pages, on a philosophical subject, and should show off your analytical and writing skills. I just want a one or two year degree. All graduate students are accepted for the Ph.D. program only. We recommend Marquette University or University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for an M.A. in philosophy. The reality is that very few students are admitted with fellowships.
Competition is fierce and the university offers only a handful to each department.
Fellowships are awarded only to students with excellent academic backgrounds, outstanding letters of reference and a writing sample of the highest quality. On average, about 5 fellowships are offered to new students each fall. If you have been granted a fellowship, we will be in touch with you in late February. All other applicants will receive an e-mail or letter by the end of March, concerning their status. This ranges from 4 to 8 years, with most students falling into the 5-6 year category.