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So you were Fellowship? Have any Scholarship applicants who applied to E. Europe/Russia receive the budget update e-mail yet?

The budget update e-mail came on Friday, March 18th last year and they were asked to submit any changes by Wednesday March 23rd. My question becomes if the 2009-2010 cycle noticed the same pattern? It seems to me that only in the 2011 cycle that the budget e-mail was important. I'm saying this only out of internet discussions I read and previous Boren scholars I talked too. But who knows..

Thanks to the former recipients for the advice! Very helpful. I'm applying for the Boren scholarship, and have I have completed a fair number of applications for other programs/scholarships years prior but I'm surprised to see the scholarship application doesn't ask for employment history, or academic honors/activities, volunteer experience, etc. Does anyone else find this odd? (BTW I think the fellowship app. asks for top 3 relevant jobs/volunteer work). I think this is a testament to how important the essays are. At this point I'm constantly re-editing my essays and trying to incorporate some past work and volunteer experience relevant to what I'm applying for. Any helpful tidbits past Boren scholars/fellows or current applicants can provide regarding this would be much appreciated!