Weaver Application - Intercollegiate Studies Institute

Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellowship

How to Apply

Note: Personal philosophical statement and academic writing samples must be 12-point standard font and double spaced. Please make sure your contact info is prominent and that your name is included on all documents.

We will announce the 2025–26 ISI graduate fellows in either late April or early May. Applicants will be notified by email.

Questions? For more information on the graduate fellowships, see our frequently asked questions or email [email protected].

Here’s what you need to submit to apply for ISI’s Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellowship:

A recent, high-resolution photo
An original, 1,250- to 2,500-word essay responding to the following question: “What is the relationship between liberal education and a free society?”
One-page CV or résumé of prior education, awards, fellowships, and internships
A five- to ten-page personal, philosophical, and professional autobiography
A five- to ten-page academic writing sample
Two academic referees’ contact information.
References will be notified to submit a formal letter of recommendation on your behalf.
Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (if award is granted, official transcripts must be provided by the issuing institution or the applicant).
Brief responses to each of the following:
- Why you have chosen teaching as a profession
- Why you desire a fellowship
- How you learned of the ISI graduate-fellowship program
- A signed declaration of intent to teach, written in your own words

The Application

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Gender *

Date of Birth *

Email *

Phone *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code *

Country

Are you a U.S. Citizen?YesNo

Please upload a recent, high-resolution headshot: *

Your file must be named Name-Lastname.png

Academic Information

Please indicate your current level of graduate study: *

What is your college/university name? *

In which state is your school located? *

To the best of your knowledge, when do you graduate? *

What is your field of study? *

Academic References

Academic Referee #1

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Academic Referee #2

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Candidate Assessment

Why have you chosen teaching as a profession? *

Why do you desire a fellowship? *

Please provide a brief declaration of intent: *

How did you learn about the ISI Graduate Fellowship program? *

Resume *

Your file must be named Lastname-resume.pdf. Non-PDF files won't be considered.

Autobiography *

Your file must be named Lastname-autobiography.pdf. Non-PDF files won't be considered.

Writing sample *

Your file must be named Lastname-writing.pdf. Non-PDF files won't be considered.

Essay *

Your file must be named Lastname-essay.pdf. Non-PDF files won't be considered.

Undergraduate Transcripts *

Your file must be named Lastname-school-transcript.pdf

Please upload unofficial transcripts of all graduate work (if an award is granted, official transcripts must be provided by the issuing institution or the applicant). This field is required only for those who have completed graduate coursework.

Your file must be named Lastname-school-transcript.pdf

If needed, please upload any additional unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate or graduate work (if an award is granted, official transcripts must be provided by the issuing institution or the applicant).

Your file must be named Lastname-school-transcript.pdf

Additional Transcripts

Your file must be named Lastname-school-transcript.pdf

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Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellowship

How to Apply

The Application

Personal Information

Academic Information

Academic References

Candidate Assessment

Apply for ISI's Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellowship

Ready to get started?

Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellowship

How to Apply

The Application

Personal Information

Academic Information

Academic References

Candidate Assessment

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