Overview
The Fellows program is unique in recruiting only the most exceptional students for recognition using a network of Faculty Advisors. Faculty have personal insights in identifying a single top student to represent their university.
Students cannot self-nominate; nominations must come directly from faculty.
Application
Process
Step 1
An introductory email with program nomination details is sent to faculty advisors at the kick-off of each new cohort recruiting period.
Step 2
Faculty advisors identify their best candidate and share with their nominee the application link and QR code from their introductory email.
Step 3
Nominees secure the required letters of recommendation and complete the online application materials.
Program Director, Lisa Dobias, is available to assist in any way as needed: Dobias@austin.utexas.edu.
Step 4
Nominees should also ensure that all recommendation letters are submitted directly by their writers to stickellfellows@gmail.com by the due date.
Application
Materials
- Application Form
- Resume
- Essays
- Faculty Nomination Letter + 2 Additional Letters of Support
2026 Eligibility Requirements
- Be an undergraduate junior in advertising, communications, and/or marketing
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0
- Be graduating in December 2026 or May 2027
- Be returning to their university for the Fall 2026 term
All materials are due by Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.