They are paired with academics, former government officials, lawyers, and journalists to work on a variety of international issues. To qualify, students must have an exceptional academic record, have completed a bachelor's degree within the past year and not begun a graduate program, and be nomintated by UC Davis. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Seniors and first-year graduate students should apply. Twenty percent of the fellowships are in the social sciences, twenty percent are in the arts, and sixty percent are in the humanities.
Fellowships are for one year only.
Those students pursuing work in the creative and performing arts or social sciences, education, law or social work are not eligible. Scholars selected during their sophomore year may be renominated for a second year. Junior nominees may not be renominated. Junior fellowships are awarded to students who will pursue a master's degree on a full-time basis in American history, political science, or teaching with a concentration in American constitutional history, American government, or political theory. After earning the master's, the fellow must teach at the secondary level one year for each year of study under the fellowship.