Student resources
The Office of Fellowships advises Wayne State students and alumni in all stages of exploring and applying for nationally competitive fellowships and other externally funded, high-impact opportunities that fuel academic and professional enrichment across fields.
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Services provided
Before Application
- Track and post major fellowship opportunities and deadlines.
- Advise and inform students on fellowship opportunities.
- Answer questions regarding fellowships applications eligibility.
During Application
- Support students through application process: essays securing strong letters of recommendation gathering and sending the necessary application materials.
- Screen students for fellowships which limit university-wide application numbers
After Application
- Receive and coordinate recommendations for selected students and compose institutional endorsement letters.
- Coordinate student essay reviews and revisions (where permitted).
- Assemble faculty panels for student practice interviews should they advance to next round.
Please feel free to email fellowships@wayne.edu with any questions, and please self-enroll in our Canvas Page to access additional resources and to receive our announcements.