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Status on Deferring Fellowships

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Beinecke: May be deferred for one year only.

Boren: May defer up to a year but not beyond graduation.

Daad: Decided on a case-by-case basis.

Fulbright: Cannot be deferred. Forfeited if not accepted for year it is awarded.

Gates: Possible in exceptional circumstances. Student contacts Trust directly.

Luce: Cannot normally be deferred. Internships are arranged.

Marshall: Cannot be deferred. The way the funding is set up precludes this.

Mellon: Cannot be deferred except under extraordinary circumstances beyond fellow’s control but winners failing to gain entry to graduate school forfeit the award. A winner choosing not to accept the award may apply again another year without prejudice or favor.

Mitchell: Cannot normally be deferred. Special circumstances may apply.

Rhodes: Cannot normally be deferred. Extreme circumstances may apply.

Truman: The $2000 for senior year can be used only as an undergraduate. The $24,000 for graduate study can be deferred for up to four years following graduation, sometimes five years with special permission.

Udall: Cannot normally be deferred since these are funds awarded to help pay for school or credit programs.