Applicants must be undergraduates enrolled at an institution of higher education. They must be individuals whose background or life circumstances indicate they have overcome substantial obstacles (e.g., disabled individuals, racial or ethnic minorities, LGBTQI individuals, etc) as indicated in the demographic information section of the application. Fellows receive a complimentary APPAM membership, complimentary registration for the APPAM Fall Research Conference, a scholarship to offset the costs of transportation and meals, two nights' accommodation, and professional development/mentoring opportunities.