80 fellowships are awarded. The awards are based on academic achievement, financial need, GRE scores, and exceptional promise to undertake graduate study. Awards are made for one year and are renewable to a maximum of four years. Applications, available in January, are due in mid-March. Academic excellence is the primary criterion.
Applications are only available online.
Final preparation of application materials and investigation of appropriate schools during the summer is highly recommended. Final applications are due in October. A maximum of 40 scholarships are awarded in the national competition. At-large applications welcome. The GRE General Aptitude Test is required as a part of the application.