Go to your professor's office hours and introduce yourself. Be prepared to revise them at least once or twice. Be sure that you can fit the information you need to in the space provided. Look up or find out any information you don't know. Contact recommenders to ask for letters of recommendation.
Most applications require at least three letters of recommendation.
Prepare a packet of information about yourself, the fellowship and your goals to help the faculty member write the letter. Carefully prepare the actual application. Contact Academic Support with any questions. We are open year-round. You can even send us drafts of applications or essays to review.