| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS |
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· Award Procedure |
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Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from an independent merit review. |
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· Preapplication Coordination |
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None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
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· Application Procedure |
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All eligible, U.S. graduate students may apply for fellowships in response to the relevant agency announcement. |
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· Deadlines |
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Specified in annual application, usually in January or February. |
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· Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
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From 70 to 90 days. |
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· Appeals |
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None. |
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· Renewals |
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Freshmen and sophomore NSEP scholarship recipients will be eligible for a second undergraduate award by competing again as an upperclassmen. Juniors and seniors may receive only one undergraduate NSEP scholarship; however, if the award was initially for one academic term, the student may request an extension for a second consecutive term. Designation of second term awards will be based on performance and availability of funds. NSEP undergraduate scholarship recipients will be eligible to apply for NSEP graduate fellowships. |