U.K. AND IRELAND FELLOWSHIPS
Application Checklist
Initial Research
Determine the school(s) and degree programs you are applying to.
Determine the fellowships that match those degree programs (based on
which university offers the program, length of program, and area of study).
If you are applying to Rhodes, Marshall, or Mitchell, submit a
Request for Endorsement.
Learn the application process. Visit the website of the fellowship or
fellowships you are applying to. Note the following:
All materials you will need
Deadlines
Numbers of letters of recommendation
Personal essay
Complete a rough draft of a personal essay (approximately 1,000 words).
Complete a substantially revised draft every few weeks.
Recommenders and references
Discuss your list of recommenders with CURF or, for
Rhodes/Marshall/Mitchell applicants, your fellowships advisor.
Ask your recommenders for a reference letter. Send them the CURF
recommendation packet, along with a draft of your personal statement etc.
If possible, meet with your recommenders to discuss your plans as they
begin to write your letter.
Remind your recommenders of deadlines at least two weeks in advance.
Marshall and Gates require a “Proposed program(me) of study” statement.
Submit a draft of this academic program statement to your fellowships
advisor (or CURF if applying to Gates but not Marshall).
Submit a second draft to your fellowships advisor or CURF.
Miscellaneous application items
(Rhodes) Send your fellowships advisor a list of “Activities and Honors.”
(Rhodes) Locate your passport or birth certificate. You will need to
upload a scanned version.
Get your photograph taken (you will need to upload a photo to the
applications).
Have a friend proofread your entire application (not for Rhodes).
Submit all applications one day before their deadlines.
Recommended
Timeline
March-May
May
May
(or as details
become available
online)
April 1
(Ongoing)
May
By June 1
(At their
convenience)
Sept.-Oct.
July 1
August 1
July 1
August
August
August
Sept.-Oct.