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# Put Together Your Strongest Application
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Writing a fellowship application calls for distinctive skills. Producing a compelling personal statement demands self-reflection. “Selling” your work in a project proposal often requires explaining a very specialized kind of research to a general academic audience and making its significance clear (and hopefully exciting, too). With word, page, or character limits, application essays demand that the author *make every word count*.
You will also need to choose your letters of recommendation carefully. And polish your resume or curriculum vitae. And possibly navigate the demands of a high-stakes interview.
#### We’re here to help!
We’ve gathered the advice, guidance, and resources for fellowship applicants that we’ve developed over many years on our **Fellowship Applicant Resources Canvas course**, which Hopkins affiliates can consult at any time. If you would like access, please email us at  to request the self-enrollment link. You’ll find sections on:
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* Application Essays
* Letters of Recommendation
* Resumes/C.V.s
* Interviewing
…plus an extensive selection of writing resources on key topics like getting started on a personal statement, writing for a non-specialist audience, what “show don’t tell” means, how to achieve clarity and flow, and many others.
**You can also reach out to us for individual advising,** from initial decisions about what to apply for and who to ask for recommendations, through application advice and draft review, to interview prep. Please see our “” page for ways to get in touch and book advising appointments.
> !Crafting that one 1000 word essay gave me a mandate to synthesize all the experiences that had shaped my values and commitment to service to-date…
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# For NFP Alumni/ae
## Welcome, NFP Alums!
We are so glad to have you visit the alumni/ae section of our website.
We encourage you to **keep in touch with us** by sharing your news and updates. Would you consider **mentoring a current applicant** to a fellowship you applied to? Then please read on! Further down, you’ll find information about **fellowships you may be eligible to apply for** as a recent graduate and **links to our recent alumni newsletters**.
We hope you will make use of these resources – and please let us know if you have ideas for other points of connection!
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Ayesha Durrani (’18) and Mollie Cueva-Dabkoski (’17), at the US Third Circuit Court, both on assignment for the ACLU.
### Alumni Engagement
#### Join NFP on LinkedIn
For the many of you already on LinkedIn, please join our !
#### Mentorship
Would you be willing to volunteer to become an NFP mentor for a fellowship you applied to? We know that recent applicants can offer unique insights and we invite you to share yours!
**Please considering joining the **, where current students and alums can connect to share advice, ask questions, etc. Or just send Dr. Barry a note at . Thanks!
#### Alumni Notes & Updates
We’d love to hear about what you’re up to. Please drop us a note about a fellowship experience, tell us about a recent accomplishment or challenge, or share a photo. You can use this simple  for alums on our website or send us an email at .
### Looking for a new fellowship opportunity?
Did you know that as an alum you may still be eligible to apply for any number of scholarships and fellowships with the support of our office? There are opportunities to secure funding for graduate school, like the  and the , professional experiences like the  and the , and many more. Please consult the  section of this site to explore these opportunities, and visit our  or send us an email at  to begin the process of working with us again!
### Alumni Newsletters
Our biannual alumni newsletter keeps you up to date on happenings at the NFP and with fellow Alumni. Here are the most recent:
*  – Welcome to more new staff, recent winners & finalists (we had many in spring and fall 2023!), Fulbright results from spring 2023, fall scholarship submissions
*  – Welcome to new staff, Marshall winner and alternate, Rhodes finalists, fall scholarship submissions
*  – New NFP alumni groups on LinkedIn and OneHop, recent winners & finalists, Fulbright results
*  – NFP’s continued evolution, changes to Alumni directory, Marshall finalist, fall scholarship submissions
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