“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!”

“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 four programs, with full 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"

"The Fully Funded Course is an amazing program! This program provided me support in getting accepted to PhD programs directly after my Bachelor's degree. The course modules were very helpful, they guided me in writing an excellent application. Thank you so much Dr. Vicki Johnson!"

“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."

“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."

“The Fully Funded course made my third round of applying to grad school more efficient and allowed me to be confident about my applications. After going through the Fully Funded modules, I knew I was going to present the best application I could create. I will finally be able to obtain my PhD because of the strategies provided by this course! Thank you again for this program!"

"The greatest thing I gained from the Fully Funded course was confidence. I have a decade’s experience as a writer and editor, but I experienced a lot of doubt about my own material because I couldn’t “see” it through another’s eyes. Watching the Fully Funded modules and applying the guidance gave me confidence that I was on the right path. In particular, the course guidance was extremely helpful for requesting references and negotiating awards. I gained entrance to two Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs, both with significant funding offers!"

"The Fully Funded Course really boosted my confidence during the application process, and I can confidently say my statement of purpose is one of the best I have ever written. I received glowing feedback from colleagues that reviewed it. Thanks to the support of this program, I will be completing my PhD fully funded!"

“The Fully Funded personal statement writing exercises and interactive workbooks were beyond helpful, especially for a visual learner like myself. The course feels guided and personalized. It gave me the strategies I needed to be successful!"

“I was accepted to all three graduate programs I applied to! ASU is offering me a $35,000 merit scholarship and I'm a finalist for an additional scholarship that would cover my full tuition! The advice and strategies you teach were valuable in developing a competitive application. I want to thank you for the role you played in my successful applications."

“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."

“I am happy to report that the modules in the Fully Funded Course have helped me create compelling applications. Over the past six months, I’ve received acceptance to the Global Journalism Fellowship at Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto and a $2,600 grant towards a creative project. More than anything, the program and additional resources have helped cultivate a mindset of "creating your own opportunities" and the confidence that nothing is out of reach - particularly, competitive applications!”

“I have been offered EIGHT interviews for PhD programs in Psychology! From what I hear the quantity of applicants has increased greatly this year, so I am ecstatic and humbled. Thank you for the course and continued support."

“You teach the importance of professional networking and how to do faculty outreach. I've got an update to share! One of the faculty contacts I reached out to regarding a PhD program just offered me a research position with the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies! I'm going to take it as it will be beneficial to me to further prepare for my PhD applications. Thank you for teaching these strategies!"

“The Fully Funded course is already meeting my expectations of demystifying the application process. The structure and assignments in the modules are providing me with actionable steps to take. I love the examples used in the videos! All of this is truly beneficial, as it has helped reduce the stress and anxiety I had at the beginning of this process!

“As a mid-career professional, one of the best things I received from the Fully Funded course was step-by-step guidance on how to narrow my goals and find fellowships and funding opportunities that will help me meet those goals. I've learned how to best position myself and my story for each individual program I've applied to. This clarified the whole process for me and really boosted my confidence that I was indeed someone they’d want to work with - and that was HUGE for me. I've now been accepted into a prestigious women’s leadership program AND a fellowship to work with leaders in local government, and I have a finalist interview for a third fellowship!"

"I have been an educator and mentor for 25+ years and I found Vicki's workshops to be the best career and application trainings I have ever seen. I wish I had been giving information to my students over the years in the way that Vicki does."

"It's important to note how much I appreciate the time, energy and effort you dedicate to students in this course and your helpful feedback with every Office Hours session. I believe that my application was the best is could possibly be thanks to the Fully Funded modules and especially your MATCH ME Formula."

“I just received this exciting email for a finalist interview and I’ve got tears of joy. I used your tips, listened to your videos over and over again, developed and reviewed my workbook, met a current fellow like you advised, and got more insights before submitting my application. Viola! This is my first invitation to interview after many unsuccessful attempts. I just can't thank you enough.”

“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."