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FULLY FUNDED
An online course and mentorship program for graduate school applicants who want to apply successfully to top PhD and master's 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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Winner Testimonials, Reviews & Success Stories
FULLY FUNDED
An online course and mentorship program for graduate school applicants who want to achieve full funding at top universities
Developed by ProFellow Founder, Dr. Vicki Johnson
**More than $20 MILLION in funding awards achieved by Fully Funded Course students since 2019**
Join the VIP Waiting List to receive announcements about the next open enrollment
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“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)
"lI still cannot believe what I have achieved through this course - a full funding award worth more than $75,000 and the opportunity to attend my dream master's program. Your formula helped me build and polish my application story. This gave me the edge I needed to stand out among so many other outstanding candidates.”
Oumama K., Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship Winner ($75,000+ award),
fully funded master's student at Johns Hopkins SAIS
"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)
“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)
"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)
"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!)
“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!"
L. Tomay Douglas, fully funded PhD candidate in Sociology at UC San Diego ($345,000 funding award)
“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 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 would hardly have succeeded without the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program. The online course modules and advice that Vicki and the coaches provided in Office Hours enabled me to go from feeling completely lost to finding the strategy that I needed to go through the intricate grad school process. Also, the community is so supportive! Seeing my peers struggle with the same insecurities that I did - and then succeeding in achieving their academic dreams - provided me the support and motivation that I needed to take my application day-by-day, step-by-step, when it was otherwise so overwhelming. I don't believe I would have been able to do so on my own or through scattered online searches. I ABSOLUTELY recommend the Fully Funded Course to anyone who wants to attend grad school and has no idea where to start or how to present themselves to an admissions committee."
Thais M., accepted to a fully funded PhD program in Criminal Justice at Arizona State University (plus 2 other universities!) + winner of the Urban Leaders Fellowship ($800,000+ in funding awards offered)
"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!"
Opeyemi N., fully funded PhD candidate in Biology at Washington State University ($225,000 funding award)
"The Fully Funded Course provided me with structure, clarity, and a community that helped me believe in myself. As a working mother who has been out of higher education for 20 years, I needed to be handed a guidebook and the Fully Funded Course gave me just that! The program provided me with a clear, step-by-step process that I could easily follow and a community to keep me motivated. And now I'm going to my dream grad school, for free! I highly recommend this course to others as a way to stay on track and dream big."
Celeste D., accepted to 4 graduate programs including a fully funded Master's in Journalism at the UC Berkeley with the Dean's Fellowship ($68,000 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 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) + acceptance to Harvard University
"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 throughout 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)
"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 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!"
Sherron H., fully funded PhD candidate in Behavioral Health at University of Texas, Austin ($295,000 funding award)
"I got into the PhD program in Public Health at the University of Hawaii! I wanted to say thank you for everything. The course has been SO helpful in searching for schools and writing my applications."
Sai D., accepted to the PhD in Public Health, University of Hawaii ($275,000 funding award)
"As I considered pursuing a PhD abroad, I felt I wasn't good enough or qualified for the PhD pograms of my choice. Through the MATCH ME Formula, I learned how to be highly specific about my academic and professional goals in my application. I was also able to make connections to the faculty's work and my areas of interest in my emails. Through Office Hours, I was introduced to a community of achievers and go-getters. They kept me inspired and motivated throughout the application process. I now have 3 incredible PhD programs to choose from offering full funding!"
Nishtha Y. , accepted to 3 fully funded PhD programs in Communications in the U.S. and Canada ($200,000+ funding award per school)
"I was accepted to a fully funded PhD program in Biocultural Anthropology! And a fully funded Master's program as well. Your Fully Funded course was so helpful, especially in informing me about the expectations of faculty and how to meet them."
Eden B., fully funded PhD candidate in Anthropology at University of Alabama ($250,000 funding award)
"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!"
Adebola Rayo., MFA candidate at UC San Francisco on a $20,000 funding award (plus acceptance with full funding to MFA at Temple University!)
"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
"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!"
Daniel A., fully funded PhD student in Public Policy at Rutgers University ($200,000 funding award)
"I got accepted to my dream school, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London! I am over the moon!! I used your strategies and essay notes in the writing of my application, and it was immensely helpful. Your course helped me clarify my interests as I made a career shift from Communications to Voice and Coaching."
Margot H., accepted to dream Master's program in London, UK
After completing the Fully Funded course, I felt I had mastered my graduate school applications!
Thanks to your course, my personal statement was the best one I've ever written!
When I found your Fully Funded program I felt so relaxed, because now I had a plan, and I knew I could do this!
“I write to share that I have received and accepted an offer for the PhD program at Insper! The Institute offered a full tuition scholarship and stipend for the four years of the program. The Fully Funded Course was very helpful and useful. Thank you very much for all the support of my application!"
Ivan S., fully funded PhD student at Insper, Brazil ($70,000 funding award)
“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!"
Katherin S., fully funded Master's candidate in Urban Planning at Columbia University ($100,000 funding award)
“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."
Jennifer M., $35,000 Scholarship Winner + Full Tuition Award Finalist, ASU Thunderbird School of Global Management ($200,000+ in funding awards)
"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 in Geography at UNC Chapel Hill (awarded $100,000+ in funding offers)
"The MATCH ME Formula helped me secure a fellowship, three graduate school offers, an Assistantship offer, and scholarship/funding offers. The templates for emailing faculty and the timeframes for completing each step of the process were immensely helpful. I referred back to my Fully Funded templates each time I needed to contact a university, and soon found myself doing something I'd never envisioned: negotiating between multiple funding offers from multiple universities around the world! With each step, I increased my confidence. The regular Office Hours events and the connections I built with other students created a safe space for pursuing my dreams, while knowing that I am not alone in my journey. I frequently referenced the modules on interview prep, negotiation, and research, which I truly believe helped set me up for success."
Brittany R., accepted to 3 Master's programs in Instructional Design with significant funding + recipient of the CORO Women in Leadership Fellowship
"The Fully Funded Course is well structured, applicable to many types of pursuits and importantly, there is a supportive community of others who are applying at the same time. Vicki and her team are responsive and enthusiastic. It felt like I was working with a more experienced friend. There were days and weeks when I was doubting myself but the Program always motivated and re-energised me. I was successful in obtaining the fellowship in my first attempt, which might not have been the case had I not taken the course!"
Kate G., winner of a Fulbright Foreign Scholar Award to the United States
"My essay writing and successful application as a whole was courtesy of the advice you provided through the Fully Funded Course modules and Office Hours sessions, so THANK YOU!"
Charmaine D., international student accepted to St John's College Masters of Liberal Arts with noteworthy funding and book award
"I would absolutely recommend this course to graduate school applicants! If you are applying for the first time and you aren't familiar with how it all works, it can be overwhelming. It really helps to have an organized space in the Fully Funded workbooks to take notes on graduate programs and develop your strategy on how to approach them. Seeking a degree in the UK as an international student has been tricky and stressful, but with the support of the course and Vicki's Office Hours, I have achieved acceptance to several programs!"
Brandi S, accepted to PhD in Literature at the University of York AND Acton-Goodman Scholarship Finalist
"I would recommend the Fully Funded Course to others! You will gain the confidence and mindset to be the most prepared fellowship and grad school applicant. The knowledge and networks that it provides have allowed me to apply and secure 4 competitive fellowships!"
Uriel L., winner of 4 competitive fellowships, including Teach for America and the CHCI Graduate Fellowship
“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
“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!”
Shaistha K., accepted the Dalla Lana Fellowship in Global Journalism
“I have received acceptances from 3 of the graduate schools I applied to, including my top choice school! I am so blown away by the odds of something like this happening!"
Anya N., Master's candidate in Information Sciences at the University of Toronto
“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."
Corey J., applicant to 12 PhD programs in Psychology
"The 5-part personal statement framework you teach in the Fully Funded course was pivotal for me. I'm pleased to report I was just accepted to Harvard!"
Shannon I., 2020-22 graduate student at Harvard University
"The Fully Funded course has given me incredibly valuable skills, especially when it comes to narrowing down my interests and asking the right questions of myself and of the programs I am applying to.”
Joanna H., Master's candidate in Public Health at New York University
"This is the most useful time and $$ I've spent during the entire COVID episode. THANK YOU!”
Tony J., Fulbright Scholar applicant
“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!"
Marci G., PhD applicant with new job offer
“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!
Carolyn B., new Fully Funded course student
“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!"
Maryruth P., Coro Women in Leadership Fellowship Winner AND Urban Leaders Fellowship Winner ($100,000+ value in fellowships)
"Prior to this program, I've always written my essays and submitted my applications at the last minute because for the life of me and my lack of street smarts, I just could not figure out how to break down every aspect of the application process and have been a serial procrastinator for the past decade. I honestly never thought it'd be possible for me to compile an application, and write (and edit!) essays across several months, but now I know I can! The lessons you taught us will carry us through life. Thank you for pushing us! It was only because of the support from you and others that I was able to submit my strongest application to date."
Sunny H., Fulbright Award Winner ($75,000+ in funding)
“It has been an amazing journey in the course. It was like a lightbulb came on. I decided to apply for an award that I previously dismissed as out of my league. The deadline was in just 2 days. I nailed my personal statement by Thursday morning and received positive feedback from my colleagues. Even though the application was rushed, this was my best application EVER. My confidence is soaring! I now have a list of 10 more awards that I plan to apply to."
Wumi Oyeleke, new Fully Funded student from Nigeria
"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."
Clara M., accepted to Harvard University's Master's in Education with scholarship
“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.”
Gladys O., international student accepted to 3 Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) programs with + winner of the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship ($300,000 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
Invest in Guidance From a Globally-Recognized Expert on Winning Fellowship and Graduate School Funding
Hi! I'm Dr. Vicki Johnson, the Founder and CEO 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 and interviewed thousands of award winners. I created this course to share my unique application formula with people who aim to do something exceptional.
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.
Through the MATCH ME Formula™, I:
- Won four highly competitive professional fellowships (with a 5% acceptance rate or less), including a Fulbright Award
- Gained entrance to 6 Ivy League/Top 10 graduate programs
- Was awarded a full funding package to complete my PhD (tuition and $25,000 stipend)
- Achieved the Dean's Award for Exceptional Theses (top 10% of all PhD graduates)
- Was paid to live and pursue independent projects in the UK, Germany & New Zealand
- Appointed Policy Director of President Obama's Congressional Committee at the age of 30
- Successfully pitched and received promotions, salary increases, professional development funding, paid sabbaticals, travel and public speaking opportunities from my early career employers.
Have any questions about the Fully Funded program? Please contact me at info@profellow.com.
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