HUM 325 - Preparing Competitive Fellowship and Scholarship Applications

This course guides students through the process of identifying and applying for external fellowship and scholarship awards, such as the Fulbright, Truman, Rhodes, and Marshall, among many others. Topics covered include researching appropriate fellowships, reviewing vocational goals, creating strong resumes and CV’s, writing compelling research proposals and personal statements, and developing strong interviewing skills. At the completion of the course, students will have produced a full application package. Students will also learn research presentation skills, such as how to write conference abstracts, best practices in conference presentations, and effective research poster design. Though the focus is scholarships and fellowships, the skills gained in this class apply even more broadly to graduate school applications and job interviews. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits