2026 Pre-Summit Institute Fellowship Application Survey

NAGAP encourages its members to apply for a Pre-Summit Institute fellowship. ONE fellowship is available for a NAGAP member, and the fellowship covers the registration fee for the pre-summit institute. All other travel costs are the responsibility of the member.

What it Covers: One fellowship is available for NAGAP members. The fellowship covers the registration fee for the pre-summit institute. All other travel costs are the responsibility of the member.
How to Apply: To apply for a fellowship, provide your contact information and a 500 word essay below. Fellowship applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 11:49pm EST.
What to Include in Your Essay: 1) Assessment of the state of graduate enrollment management, 2) reason for interest in the Pre-Summit Institute topic, and 3) how you think the Pre-Summit Institute would assist you in your professional development.
Recipient's Responsibility: By accepting the Fellowship, recipients agree to submit an essay about their experiences at the Pre-Summit Institute, or other related request, within two weeks of the Institute. Essays will later appear in an issue of NAGAP’s Perspectives, newsletter, emails, or social media.
AI Use: Applicants are expressly prohibited from using artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate any part of their application materials. All submissions must reflect the applicant's own work and personal insights.

Questions related to the fellowship can be directed to Christy Mayo, Director of Enrollment and Records, Van Andel Institute Graduate School at Christy.Mayo@vai.edu

1.Name:(Required.)

Full Name:

Title:

Institution:

2.Contact Information(Required.)

Address 1:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State/Province:

ZIP/Postal Code:

Country:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

3.Are you currently a NAGAP member?(Required.)

Yes

4.In the past 4 years, have you received a full or partial PDI Fellowship?(Required.)

Yes

Offered, but was unable to accept it at the time

5.Essay (500 words).
The essay should include your 1) assessment of the state of graduate enrollment management and 2) how it pertains to your institution and to you as a professional, and 3) how you think the Pre-Summit Institute would assist you in your professional development.

Applicants are expressly prohibited from using artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate any part of their application materials. All submissions must reflect the applicant's own work and personal insights.(Required.)