Application Tips
Find articles by members of ProFellow community on how to prepare for the intense application process to fellowships, graduate schools and awards.
12 Jun 2025 • 4 min read
My Message to the Class of 2025
By ProFellow Founder, Dr. Vicki Johnson During this season of graduation celebrations for high school, college, and graduate students, I want to send...

23 May 2025 • 6 min read
How to Know You’re a Good Fit for a Fellowship or Graduate Program
By Guest Author Rachel Santasiero Applying to a fellowship or graduate program is more than a question of academic qualification or professional ambition....

19 May 2025 • 3 min read
Secrets to Using the ProFellow Database
Opportunities for career advancement, graduate study, leadership, and international exchange at early and mid-career are not easy to find, but ProFellow.com can help!...

6 May 2025 • 5 min read
5 Ways Scholars Can Use LinkedIn to Build A Professional Brand
You might think personal branding is reserved for celebrities and influencers, but today it’s mainstream- and more important than ever. As an academic,...

6 Mar 2025 • 5 min read
Dealing With Rejection and Finding Peace in Persistence
By Guest Author Rachel Santarsiero In the past five years, I’ve completed several fellowships, including the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, the National...

27 Feb 2025 • 8 min read
5 Tips for Aspiring International Fellows from Fellowship Winners
Taking off on an international fellowship is a unique and life-changing experience that offers countless opportunities for personal and professional growth. The journey...

9 Jan 2025 • 7 min read
5 Unconventional Fellowship Application Tips From Award Winners
As we step into 2025, the competition for fellowships and graduate school applications continues to grow. Whether you’re pursuing your next big career...
2 Jan 2025 • 4 min read
Editor’s Choice 2025: Fellowship Resources and Tips to Start Your Year Strong
As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on valuable insights and resources that can inspire your next big career...
11 Dec 2024 • 4 min read
ProFellow’s 5 Must Read Books of 2024
With so many great self-help and inspirational books to choose from, sometimes it can be difficult to narrow down which ones to pick...
22 Oct 2024 • 9 min read
Creative Writing MFA vs. PhD: Which Program is Right For Me?
By Dawn Angelicca Barcelona For anyone who is a storyteller, you might feel moved at some point to continue your Creative Writing education...
12 Sep 2024 • 7 min read
How to Apply a Social Science Degree Outside of Academia
By Rowan Glass As those of us with social science degrees are used to hearing, a common misconception about our disciplines is that...
22 Aug 2024 • 7 min read
How to Carve a Professional Niche and Forge Your Own Path
By Rowan Glass If you’re a student or young professional, perhaps you have a clear idea of what you want to do and...