Fully funded graduate programs are master's and doctoral programs that provide a full funding package to all admitted students. The package includes a full tuition scholarship and an annual stipend (typically $15K - $45K) for the duration of your enrollment. (In other words, the university is paying YOU to attend!) Fully funded graduate programs are almost always for full-time, on-campus students. The funding typically comes in the form of a Graduate Assistantship, which is a part-time job with the university that provides a salary (called a stipend) and the benefit of free tuition. Funding packages may also include health insurance, housing, childcare subsidies and other benefits. There are fully funded graduate programs in the U.S. and abroad.

The Fully Funded Course & Mentorship Program boasts extraordinary success stories from individuals of ALL backgrounds! Individual success in my course is highly correlated with a student's commitment to the program.

100% of Fully Funded Course students in our 12 month membership who:

• fully completed the online course,
• regularly attended live Office Hours and
• applied to 5 or more fully funded graduate programs and fellowships

has been successful in achieving entrance to one or more graduate schools or fellowships they applied to, most with significant funding offers!

Of the Fully Funded Course students who have applied to graduate schools and fellowships since 2019, there have been more than 300 PhD & master's acceptances, most with FULL funding offers or merit-based scholarships (totaling more than $25 MILLION in funding awarded).

This is because the MATCH ME Formula™️ works! You can find many testimonials from people of all ages, citizenships, disciplines and career levels who have gained entrance into a wide range of PhD and Master's programs with funding.

Absolutely not! You can achieve acceptance and full funding at ANY age! Your age is not a barrier to acceptance to graduate school with funding. But older applicants often need support in developing a clear and compelling application story to explain why you are pursuing graduate school at mid- or late-career. This course will show you exactly how to emphasize your strengths, transferable skills and passions in a written application. You can find numerous success stories of older applicants here. 

Yes! Individual Advising Sessions for application review and feedback are an additional cost (currently $249 per session). Details on how you can book an Individual Advising Session will be provided after you enroll in the course.

This is a self-guided group coaching program. We cannot guarantee that you will win entrance to a graduate program or full funding award because your acceptance to a competitive program is dependent on your effort. However, the Fully Funded Course provides you all the proven tools, resources and support you need to be successful. You will be fully responsible for the selection, preparation, completion and quality of your applications. 

What we can guarantee is that if you follow the guidance provided in the Fully Funded program and actively participate in Office Hours, you’ll create your strongest applications possible and learn writing, negotiation, and social psychology techniques that will significantly improve your chances of success for any competitive opportunity throughout your career.

I encourage you to check out the scores of extraordinary testimonials of successful Fully Funded course students from applicants of all academic backgrounds and career levels who have achieved full funding at top universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Johns Hopkins, University of Chicago, Cornell, UC Berkeley, Texas A&M, Oxford (UK), and more. 

We offer twice monthly, virtual "Office Hours" in Zoom exclusively for Fully Funded Course participants where you can ask questions and receive support as you prepare your applications. We also hold live Special Sessions on student-selected topics every 4-6 weeks. You'll receive notice about the times and dates of these group sessions when you enroll.

Absolutely! The guidance provided in the course is universal to any type of application that requires components like a personal statement, research or project proposal, a resume or CV, optional essays, writing samples, and an interview. Several Fully Funded Course students have won nationally competitive fellowships such as the Fulbright US Student Award, the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship, the Urban Leaders Fellowship and more. 

You can purchase your enrollment with credit or debit card. Immediately after you purchase, you'll receive several emails, including your log-in details for the online course, information on Office Hours and tips to get started, and a calendar link to schedule an individual Kick-Off call with a Fully Funded Coach!

People applying to master's and PhD programs in ALL disciplines can achieve success through this program! This is because what we teach is how to develop your unique application story, conduct outreach, prepare effective essays and academic CV, request recommendation letters and prepare for interviews. These strategies are applicable to all disciplines of graduate study. 

Yes, if you have advanced fluency in English and are eligible to undertake graduate study in the U.S. and Canada. Please note that foreign applicants are typically expected to score high on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and must have their undergraduate degrees evaluated by a qualified third party for admissions eligibility. There are also other unmet costs to studying abroad, including application fees, visas, travel and relocation expenses. We recommend that you look into these eligibility requirements and additional costs before enrolling in the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program. 

Most students can complete the self-paced Fully Funded online course in about 10 weeks (1 module per week)*. However, preparing one or more applications for graduate schools and fellowships takes longer. If you have a deadline that is less than 3 months away, I suggest starting right away! If you have a deadline that is more than 3 months away, I also suggest starting right away! The more time you have to edit and improve your applications, the better. Successful students set aside 2 or more hours per week to complete the online course and writing exercises, and prepare their applications.

After enrolling, you have 12-month access to the online course and the twice-monthly live Office Hours events and regular live Special Session events on student-selected topics.

*Payment plan enrollments receive 1-3 course modules on a dripped schedule after each monthly payment. See the schedule of content in the following Q. 

When you enroll with the monthly payments plan, you receive access to 1-3 course modules after each monthly payment and you'll have full access to the course once your enrollment balance is paid (you'll also be given the opportunity to pay off your balance early for full, immediate access if you need this). 

At enrollment, with either payment option, you'll get immediate access to: 

• The Fully Funded Course Workbooks and Roadmap
• All LIVE monthly Office Hours and Special Session events
• Ability to book Individual Advising Sessions for individualized application review (currently $249 per session)
• Bonus Content Sessions (if eligible at enrollment)

Additionally, you'll receive this pace of course module access: 

First Installment at Enrollment 

• Access to Module 1A: Find and Choose the Right Award for Your Major Motivation
• Access to Module 1B: Find Fully Funded Programs and Awards
• Access to Module 1C: Strengthening Your Candidacy & Faculty Outreach 
• Access to Module 2: Get Inside the Mind of the Selection Committee (Program Mission Research)

Second Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 3: Outline Your Winning Application Story
• Access to Module 4: Resume and CV Revamp

Third Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 5: Create an Exceptional Personal Statement

Fourth Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 6: Get Extraordinary Recommendation Letters

Fifth Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 7: Create an Exceptional Research or Project Proposal

Sixth (and Final) Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 8: Give Yourself (Another) Edge Over the Top Applicants (the Zing Factor)
• Access to Module 9: Get Effective Feedback from the Right Reviewers
• Access to Module 10: Interview Secrets of Successful Candidates

Yes! We now offer a 6 Month Membership, great for those who have less than 6 months until their graduate school application deadlines (typically December 1). This option gives you full, immediate access to the online course which is self-paced and takes an average of 10 weeks to complete*. You'll also receive access to 18 hours of live Office Hours events and 2 Special Session events. 

However, don't forget there are important application steps after you submit your applications, including Finalist interviews, on-going faculty outreach, and your funding negotiations! The 12 Month Membership offers the best value and is great for those starting the process early as well as those starting late who want support through the interview and negotiation stages. This membership offers access to 36 hours of live Office Hours events and 4 Special Sessions. 

*Note, payment plan enrollments (12 Month Membership only) receive 1-3 modules on a dripped schedule after each monthly payment. If you are not starting early, the pay-in-full enrollment options are ideal so you get full, immediate access to the 10 module online course, which you can complete at your own pace.

This course advises candidates who are applying to master's and doctoral programs in the U.S. and abroad that are delivered in English, which require advanced fluency in English. There are no prerequisites to participate in the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program, but note that master’s and doctoral programs require an eligible undergraduate or Bachelor's degree to enroll, and for some doctoral programs, a master’s may be required. Depending on the universities you apply to, you may also need to take an entrance exam, like the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). If you are a foreign student coming to the U.S., you will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or a similar English test. (Please note that the Fully Funded Course does not provide guidance on these admissions tests.)

Enrollment in the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program is non-refundable and payment plans are not a subscription and cannot be cancelled. Before enrolling, please review the Terms of Service and Code of Conduct which includes our payment and refund policy. Since this is an investment, we are happy to speak with you to determine if this program will meet your needs. Please book a Discovery Call to speak with us. 

At the moment, we do not offer scholarships to participate in the Fully Funded Course. We offer this program at-cost. However, some resourceful participants in Fully Funded have been able to use professional development grants offered by their university or employer to cover or subsidize the cost of participating in the program. We would encourage you to ask your university career office or your employer about this possibility. 

Also, we offer a monthly payment plan that may be a good option for you to make smaller monthly payments rather than pay-in-full.

No. But the good news is, many universities in the United States that once required the GRE no longer require it, and you can seek out these programs if you choose. 

If you are still seeking support to undertake the GRE or other entrance exams, we've heard good things from our students about the test prep materials offered by Magoosh. 

We are happy to answer your questions about the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship program! Please book a Discovery Call or contact us by email.