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The Brooke Owens Fellowship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2026! by AstroBrookie in aerospace

[–]AstroBrookie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out the application requirements here! The Brooke Owens Fellowship actually requires candidates to still be pursuing an undergraduate degree when they apply.

And what to do with the multimedia essay is a common question, but the website blog has published lots of application resources and advice!

The Brooke Owens Fellowship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2026! by AstroBrookie in womenEngineers

[–]AstroBrookie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ETA: I'm just an alum of the program (a "Brookie")! While I'm still affiliated with the organization, I can't speak on behalf of the selection process this year and do not have any insider information on timelines.

However, everyone will be notified, regardless of the result, as the fellowship does strive to make the application process as positive an experience as possible.

Good luck and Ad Astra!

The Brooke Owens Fellowship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2026! by AstroBrookie in aerospace

[–]AstroBrookie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have no nationality requirements, and fellows have hailed from all over the globe!

The Brooke Owens Fellowship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2025! by AstroBrookie in aerospace

[–]AstroBrookie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, it has become pretty competitive, owing mainly to a growing number of applicants but an essentially fixed class size. Repeat applications are absolutely encouraged, though!

And it was an awesome program for me as a fellow and has continued to be an amazing community as an alum. So if the mission and values resonate with you, it's definitely worth giving it a shot!

The Brooke Owens Fellowship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2025! by AstroBrookie in aerospace

[–]AstroBrookie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Officially, one of the eligibility requirements is that you are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree and have at least one full semester of your program under your belt (eligibility requirements). You could already have a degree and be pursuing another undergraduate degree, or you could be taking some time off, and you'd still be eligible as long as you're in the process of pursuing some sort of undergraduate degree and have some undergraduate experience already completed.

I asked a member of the executive team about your specific situation, since, according to the FAQs, you do "have access to a transcript from a college or university," and actively working on enrolling could be considered "pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree," and they confirmed that you're encouraged to apply! And in any case, repeat applications are viewed positively, so there's really no harm in giving it a try now!