Generally, the prestigious fellowships require completed applications early in the fall semester. Take the Graduate Record Examination in the spring of your junior year. If you cannot attend this semester, please seek information from your adviser or school contact person. Generally, agencies specify that applicants must be citizens of the United States, between the ages of 18 and 26. Granting agencies require that recipients complete the baccalaureate degree by the time fellowships are activated.
Graduate students are eligible to compete for many fellowships.
Other Funding Resources Most American universities award graduate fellowships and a variety of research, teaching, and administrative assistantships. If you are a strong student and diligently seek support, you will have an excellent chance of receiving support from a foundation. As you investigate graduate study, do not overlook the many fine graduate programs available at Purdue. Not infrequently students discover that the best fit for them is in West Lafayette, Indiana. Be sure to speak with an adviser in the Graduate Studies Office of your home department.