Get Application For Ralph A. Johnston Memorial Fellowship

The Application For Ralph A. Johnston Memorial Fellowship is an important step for individuals seeking a four-month residency at Paisano. This guide provides clear instructions on how to complete the application online, ensuring you present your qualifications and intentions effectively.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Fill in your personal information, including your name, address, email, and phone number.
3. Indicate your date and place of birth, and state how long you have lived in Texas.
4. If applicable, provide the name of your spouse or partner, and include the ages of your children.
5. List your college degrees, including the institutions and dates of completion.
6. Document any fellowships, scholarships, prizes, or other honors you have received.
7. Detail your present position along with your previous roles, excluding any summer or part-time jobs from college.
8. Compile a list of your published works, including books, articles, short stories, or poetry, along with their respective dates and publishers. If necessary, attach additional sheets.
9. Explain why you believe you would be a suitable Paisano fellow and discuss any relevant experience living in a rural or isolated setting.
10. Describe the work you expect to accomplish during a four-month residency at Paisano.
11. Prepare three copies of your application form and writing sample, including any additional supporting work within the 50-page limit.
12. Ensure to include a $20.00 non-refundable application fee made payable to The University of Texas at Austin, or $30.00 if applying for both fellowships.
13. Optionally, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard for acknowledgment of your application receipt.
14. Submit your completed application after December 1, ensuring it is postmarked on or before January 15, 2015.

Begin your application for the Ralph A. Johnston Memorial Fellowship online today!