Applicants are strongly encouraged to write, review, and have their essays critiqued for content and grammar. For information on essay writing for a competitive selection process, please see The Role of the Essay in a Competitive Selection Process. Students are asked to carefully review the application requirements and prepare all the materials requested. Students must fill out an application form for each stipend program to which they are applying. An incomplete application packet will be returned to the applicant and may not be considered for an award.
Stipends are non-transferable.
If a student receives a stipend but is not accepted by the organization indicated on her application, the stipend will be withdrawn. Stipends can only be used for the organization on the stipend application. Location - All stipend programs, except the Class of 1962 Student Internship Award and the O'Meara Student Internship Fund, may be used for placements anywhere in the world. The Class of 1962 Award and the O'Meara Student Internship Fund must be used within the U.S. Government structure. Placements - Students are required to secure their own placements.