FULLY FUNDED
An Online Course & Mentorship Program for Graduate School Applicants
Learn insider strategies of multi-award winners to get accepted to top master's and doctoral programs and achieve FULL funding
Developed by four-time fellow and ProFellow Founder, Dr. Vicki Johnson
**More than $20 MILLION in funding awards achieved by Fully Funded Course students since 2019**
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How to Achieve a Top Graduate Degree Debt-Free: The MATCH ME Formula™️
FULLY FUNDED
An online course and mentorship program for graduate school applicants who want to get accepted to top master's and doctoral programs with FULL funding
Developed by ProFellow Founder, Dr. Vicki Johnson
**More than $20 MILLION in funding awards achieved by Fully Funded Course students since 2019**
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Invest in Guidance From a Globally-Recognized Expert on Winning Fellowship and Graduate School Funding
Hi! I'm Dr. Vicki Johnson, the Founder and Director of ProFellow.com, the world's leading online resource for information on professional and academic fellowships.
I'm a four-time fellowship winner, a top PhD scholar, and award-winning social impact entrepreneur. I teach insider strategies on winning competitive funding awards and entrance to top graduate schools.
Over the last 10 years, I've worked with hundreds of successful applicants. In the Fully Funded program, you will find awards and fully funded graduate programs that meet your eligibility and fulfill your goals AND you'll learn my unique MATCH ME Formula™ for preparing a winning application.
You're Ready to Apply to Graduate School, But You've Got a Lot of Questions!
“How do I find fully funded graduate programs and fellowships?”
“How can I compete for these top programs that offer funding? I’m not sure I have what it takes to be accepted.”
“Finding and applying to fully funded graduate programs sounds daunting, I don’t have a plan to follow or a mentor to guide me”
There can be a lot of questions and confusion if you’re applying to graduate school for the first time and finding few options for funding.
If you don’t know where to look for funding, you can give up easily… or just resort to taking on student debt.
Even once you’ve found some great graduate programs that offer full funding, applying to competitive graduate programs can be intimidating.
Without guidance on how to develop an application that will stand out among other top candidates, it can be difficult to make any progress and feel highly confident about your chances when you hit “Submit.”
That’s why I’ve created my step by step course and mentorship program...
You're Ready to Apply to Graduate School,
But You've Got a Lot of Questions!
“How do I find fully funded graduate programs and fellowships?”
“How can I compete for these top graduate programs that offer funding? I’m not sure I have what it takes to be accepted.”
“Finding and applying to fully funded graduate programs sounds daunting. I don’t have a plan to follow or a mentor to guide me.”
There can be a lot of questions and confusion if you’re applying to graduate school for the first time.
Knowing that you'll be up against hundreds of top candidates, the application process can be intimidating.
Without guidance on how to develop an application that will stand out among other top candidates, it can be difficult to make any progress and feel highly confident about your chances when you hit “Submit.”
That’s why I’ve created my step-by-step course and mentorship program...
FULLY FUNDED
Learn insider strategies to get accepted to fully funded master's and doctoral programs and nationally competitive fellowships using the MATCH ME Formula™
Developed by four-time fellow and ProFellow Founder, Dr. Vicki Johnson
Fully Funded is a 10 module fully-recorded online course with twice-monthly live "Office Hours" in Zoom for support and mentorship. The course teaches you the application strategies of successful award winners so you can find and win full funding for your master's or doctoral degree.
MODULE 1A:
Find and Choose the Right Award for Your Major Motivation
MODULE 1B & C:
Find Fully Funded PhD and Master's Programs & Strengthening Your Candidacy
MODULE 2:
Get Inside the Mind of the Selection Committee
MODULE 3:
Outline Your Winning Application Story
MODULE 4:
Resume and CV Revamp
MODULE 5:
Nail Your Pitch In Writing: The Personal Statement
MODULE 6:
Get Extraordinary Recommendation Letters
MODULE 7:
Create an Exceptional Research or Project Proposal
MODULE 8:
Give Yourself (Another) Edge Over the
Top Applicants
MODULE 9:
Get Effective Feedback from the Right Reviewers
MODULE 10:
Interview Secrets of Successful Candidates
ALSO!
Access "OFFICE HOURS" with Dr. Vicki Johnson
and the Fully Funded Course Coaches
Join my virtual, group “Office Hours” offered twice a month to ask your questions and receive support from a community of high-achieving graduate school and fellowship applicants.
Each Office Hours session is 1 hour in length and is a group session for all your questions and support.
In Office Hours, you'll be part of a community of global go-getters who are applying to world's top graduate programs and fellowships.
As a Fully Funded participant, you will also get exclusive access to individual advising sessions for application review or mock interviews (for an additional cost).
The MATCH ME Formula™
Through my own experience winning fellowships and entrances to top graduate schools, and through my ProFellow interviews with thousands of fellowship winners, I uncovered 7 key elements of a winning graduate school or fellowship application, now outlined in the award-winning MATCH ME Formula™:
The Fully Funded program is the only online program in the world where you can learn how you can apply the 7 fundamental elements of the MATCH ME Formula™ to develop a winning graduate school or fellowship application.
"I would definitely recommend the Fully Funded Course! Before joining, I assumed that my lack of publications and average test scores would eliminate me from top tier schools. I benefited from the course Modules and structure, in particular the personal statement 5-part outline, writing exercises and the email templates. Also, Office Hours was tremendously helpful as a regular space to ask questions and feel supported by the student community. I'm thrilled I received acceptance to my top choice fully funded PhD program with an additional Pre-Doctoral Fellowship providing funding and apprenticeships!"
Clarice R., accepted to 4 fully funded PhD programs in Sociology and Social Work with 3 additional school fellowship awards (nearly $1M in funding offers!)
"The Fully Funded Course helped me stay on track through the overwhelming graduate school application process and helped me craft a strong application. Thank you!"
Marina D., accepted to 7 top Master's programs in Public Health, including Harvard University and Johns Hopkins University, with $200,000+ in funding awards
"I knew I needed to find fully funded PhD programs, but I did not know where to start or anything about the process. I could have tried to Google everything or hope that I could get enough quality advice from friends and associates, but I didn’t have the time with my master’s studies, and I needed someone in-the-know to give me the right kind of advice. The MATCH ME Formula showed me how to make each application unique so it would not be seen as just another “cookie-cutter” submission. Getting help and advice through the course about each component and your big-picture strategies undoubtedly helped me to get to where I am today: multiple full funding offers."
Ricky U., fully funded PhD in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M ($310,000 funding award)
"The Fully Funded Course has been a great investment and well worth the time! It provided me with the organizational tools, timeline, and encouragement to aim high and get accepted to some fantastic programs that are a great fit for me. I would recommend this course to anyone who is applying to a graduate degree. It will increase your chances of getting a Finalist interview and getting accepted to the program that is right for you."
Luke S., accepted 4 fully funded Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs in Studio Art (more than $500,000 in funding awards)
“I was just accepted to Johns Hopkins' PhD program with one of their most prestigious fellowships. WOAH! The Fully Funded Course gave me a process with which to approach the 8 PhD and fellowship applications I completed last fall. The tools and strategies that you provided made me a much more competitive applicant, especially the writing structure and interview prep. The MATCH ME Formula™ was practical and immediately useful. I count on your continued guidance as I make my decision. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!”
Carmen G., fully funded PhD candidate in Sociology at UCSF ($345,000 funding package)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Fully Funded boasts extraordinary success stories from individuals of ALL backgrounds! Individual success in my course is highly correlated with students' full completion of the course, regular attendance at Office Hours and the application of the strategies I teach. Of the Fully Funded students who have applied to graduate schools and fellowships since 2019, in aggregate, there have been more than 200 PhD & master's acceptances, most with FULL funding offers or merit-based scholarships (totaling more than $20 MILLION in funding awarded). The course also boasts 5 Fulbright Awardees, a Thomas R. Pickering Fellow, a Harvard Zuckerman Fellow, a Teach for America award, and several other awards earned, as well as many Finalist distinctions! Many of my students received acceptance to top universities like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Johns Hopkins SAIS, Columbia, Texas A&M, Wharton Business School, and Michigan State, among others.
Every single person who has taken the program seriously by fully completing the course, participating in Office Hours and applying my strategies has achieved success in either getting to the Finalist round or acceptance to one or several competitive graduate programs. 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 MA 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, and individual advising is only available to Fully Funded Course students! Individual Advising Sessions are an additional cost. Details on how you can book an Individual Advising Session will be provided after you enroll in the course.
I cannot guarantee that you will win entrance to a graduate program or full funding award through this program. Just as no college advisor can guarantee you’ll gain acceptance to Harvard and no athletic coach can guarantee you’ll get drafted for the NFL, the same principle applies here: your acceptance to a competitive program is dependent on you choosing programs that are a good fit for you and your goals, and the level of effort and focus you dedicate to your application. This is a self-guided program. I will provide the proven tools, resources and support you need to be successful, but you will be fully responsible for the selection, preparation, completion and quality of your applications.
What I 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 application 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 will help you find your edge.
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 by applying the strategies taught in this program!
I 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.
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 I 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.
The best answer is, it depends on you and your situation. 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 18-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.
We provide this 18 months of access to benefit those in the process of applying in the next 3-12 months AND those who are planning to apply next year (in 12-18 months) and desire a head start researching programs and conducting faculty outreach. Even if your deadlines are less than 3 months away when you enroll, you can complete the self-paced, online course in 6 weeks or less* and attend Office Hours for questions, and you can benefit from support in the important post-application steps of Finalist interviews and negotiating your funding offers. This program offers in-depth application strategies that will benefit you at any stage in the application process if you are able to complete the online course and attend Office Hours before submitting your applications.
*Note, if your deadlines are less than 6 months away, the pay-in-full enrollment is ideal, so you get full, immediate access to the 10 module online course, which you can complete at your own pace (the average completion pace is 10 weeks, but you can complete it more quickly if you choose!). Payment plan enrollments receive 1-3 modules on a dripped schedule after each monthly payment.
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:
Additionally, you'll receive this pace of course module access:
First Installment at Enrollment
Second Monthly Installment
Third Monthly Installment
Fourth Monthly Installment
Fifth Monthly Installment
Sixth (and Final) Monthly Installment
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. Since this is an investment, we are happy to speak with you to determine if this program will meet your needs. Please respond to one of our emails and we will be happy to answer your questions!
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.
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 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.
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. Also, in recent years, we have also seen universities waive their GRE requirements due to the pandemic.
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 questions you have about the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship program! Please contact us here.
What happens when you enroll?
Step 1: Choose the payment plan or pay-in-full for greater cost savings and full, immediate access to the online course.
Step 2: You’ll receive your course log-in and a Welcome email with information on how to get started and Office Hours dates and times.
Step 3: You’ll receive an invitation to schedule your individual Kick-Off call with a Fully Funded coach.
You Have a Choice
OPTION #1
Work on Your Applications Alone
You can try this on your own with advice from family, friends and the Internet.
OPTION #2
Follow a Proven Formula and Join a Supportive Community
You can make a small investment now and receive a step-by-step plan and receive expert guidance to achieve your graduate school goals. When you do, you'll join our community of global go-getters who are achieving funding awards ranging from $20,000 to nearly $400,000 in funding!
Do you know what it takes to achieve entrance to a highly competitive fellowship or graduate school?
If you’re ready to stop guessing and you’re ready to put in the effort necessary to prepare your strongest applications possible, your graduate school success story starts now.
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Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program
Learn the insider strategies of multi-award winners to apply successfully to fully funded PhD and master's programs
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In this call, we can help you determine what types of fully funded graduate degrees you can pursue. We will show you the range of options and disciplines to consider based on your academic background and goals.
We’ll also discuss your biggest challenges and mental blocks to applying successfully to graduate school.
You’ll also receive a tour of the inside of the Fully Funded online course and our student community, to see if you can picture yourself joining us! Special Bonuses are on offer to call participants.
“As a first-generation college student of immigrant parents, I just didn't know the first thing about how to apply or what it would take to get in. I never thought a person like me could get into a PhD program, and before stumbling on the Fully Funded Course, I had no idea full funding was even an option! I tell everyone I know about the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program because it is the #1 reason I got into a PhD program of my choice with a generous stipend. It not only shows you how to apply and succeed, being part of the Fully Funded Course community gave me that extra push not to give up."
Marion M., fully funded PhD candidate in Religion at Syracuse University ($390,000 funding award)
"As someone who was also going straight from their undergraduate to graduate degree, it was a bit intimidating to undertake the graduate school application process. The Fully Funded course taught me where to find funded master's programs, and it made me really research schools and different disciplines that are a good fit for my interests but were also financially viable. I'm pleased to report that I received more than $100,000 in funding offers across the 5 graduate programs I was accepted to. I'll be starting my first year fully funded!"
- Josephine J., fully funded 2021 Master's candidate at UNC Chapel Hill (awarded $100,000+ in funding offers)
“The Fully Funded course made my second round of applying to graduate school a success. I applied to six PhD programs in Biomedical Sciences. I interviewed with two and was accepted to both. I'm going to Stanford! Thank you for this course. It was a great investment"
Omar N., fully funded PhD candidate in Genetics at Stanford University ($350,000 funding package)
“The module on "Interview Secrets" was incredible! It really helped me outline my interview plan, reach out to past fellows (which I was easily able to do), and formulate interview questions both for myself and the interview team. I walked away from that interview so excited, proud, and grateful for the experience."
Nicole L., Buell Fellowship Winner ($75,000 award) &
mid-career PhD candidate in Human Development at Colorado State University
“Before taking the Fully Funded course, I had applied to doctoral programs and was rejected across-the-board. I joined Fully Funded because I knew I had to do something different. The course taught me how to change my application story from one of tragedy to inspiration. At my next try, I was accepted to ALL for programs, with full funding offers!"
L. Tomay Douglas, fully funded PhD candidate in Sociology at UC San Diego ($350,000 funding award)
“As a mid-career professional, I have benefitted first-hand from Vicki's strategies. I highly recommend the Fully Funded course to anyone pursuing funding via fellowships and admittance into some of the most competitive academic programs in the country."
James R., 2021 acceptance to Harvard University Master's in Higher Education Leadership & $20,000 award to Australia
"The Fully Funded Course helped keep me accountable and on track with deadlines because I could see the full scope of the application process ahead of time. I would recommend the program for the structure and guidance it provides to an otherwise nebulous and stressful graduate application process. I think the Fully Funded Course is a great career investment, whether for pursuing graduate school, fellowships, or other professional opportunities. I'm pleased to share I am heading to a Master's at Yale on a Horstmann Scholarship that is covering 80% of my tuition!"
Sydney P., accepted to 10 Master of Public Health (MPH) programs, including Yale University and Johns Hopkins ($350,000+ in funding awards)
"The MATCH ME Formula combined with the Fully Funded Course Workbooks have been very helpful. I learned a lot of new ideas, perspectives, and even a few tips and tricks througout the course. As an ENTJ who loves an organised plan, it was a perfect fit for me and it was easy to use too. I believe that the Fully Funded Course has been a big part in my success in securing entrance to a fully funded PhD program as an international student. I can now successfully contact any professor or reference because I know how and what to ask."
Rizki A., accepted to a fully funded PhD in Chemistry at Victoria University, New Zealand ($250,000 funding award)
“The Fully Funded Course has been instrumental in my search for graduate programs. Two years ago, I was accepted to four master's programs with no scholarship or funding, and I decided not to go. The Fully Funded Course taught me how to identify fully funded programs and craft strong, memorable applications that stand out to a selection committee. I just received my first offer of graduate acceptance with a full funding package! Without the guidance and resources of this program, I would never have known how to find and competitively apply for this opportunity."
Julie G., accepted to a fully funded Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Massachusetts Amhearst ($90,000 funding award)
“Before taking the course, I thought I wasn't a unique or qualified enough candidate to be applying for any of the opportunities I had my heart set on. I took the leap with this course because I have always felt like I didn't know how to showcase my best self. This course taught me how to research opportunities, find the "insider information" that was right in front of me, and determine the best way to tell my story for each award. These are REAL strategies and tools that will elevate your application and make you stand out from the rest of the applicant pool. I am now a semifinalist for three highly competitive awards, including a Fulbright award! This course gave me the confidence to know I will never give up again."
Rachel S., 2022 Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Winner AND
8 acceptances to graduate school with $500,000+ in funding award offers
"I would absolutely recommend this course to others starting out on their graduate school journeys. I especially appreciate that the Fully Funded course was made fully accessible for deaf students with captioning and transcripts. I received multiple acceptances and funding offers for top MPP and MBA programs, including Harvard, Yale, Johns Hopkins SAIS, Wharton Business School, and University of Chicago!"
Sheila X., Zuckerman Fellowship Winner ($88,000 award!) at Harvard Kennedy School (+ more than $500,000 in funding offers)
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