Boren Fellowship sample essays?

[readtowin]

Hello. Is anyone here aware of any sample Boren Fellowship essays available on the Internet to read? I'm trying to get an idea of how people structure typically these essays; I've seen samples of Fulbright essays before, but have not found any for Boren. Thanks.

[zephyri]

I know this is past the 2015-16 deadline, but for others viewing this thread- make sure you ask your university's fellowship office.  They may have sample essays of winners or runners-up from years past.  I've always found these helpful.

 

And if you're feeling really bold, reach out to a winner from a previous year and ask them if they would give you feedback on your essay/share their winning essays with you!  But it usually works best to go through a friend/contact.

[Cookie]

I know this is past the 2015-16 deadline, but for others viewing this thread- make sure you ask your university's fellowship office.  They may have sample essays of winners or runners-up from years past.  I've always found these helpful.

 

I second this. If you go to the Professional Development/Grant & Fellowship Office, they will be able to help you out. Mine keeps a large collection of winners' applications and updates them every year.