The Purdue University's Barbara Cook Fellowship is named after a long-time former Purdue chapter advisor and Dean Emerita of Students. Barbara Cook served in several Mortar Board National Leadership roles, including in the development of the National Foundation. The Barbara Cook chapter has funded this fellowship in her honor since 1997. Mortar Board members of any age may apply for a fellowship for post-baccalaureate degrees in any field. Past recipients are ineligible. Those who have already begun their graduate degree program may also apply, provided they have not previously received a Mortar Board Fellowship, will be continuing graduate studies in the next academic year, and otherwise meet all eligibility criteria. Those who plan to pursue their post-baccalaureate studies outside of the United States are also eligible to apply. The Mortar Board Fellowship Selection Committee considers the applicants' academic record, faculty recommendations, goals and objectives, and contribution and commitment to Mortar Board. The fellowship is for one academic year. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty or other persons who can speak with authority about their ability to do graduate work in their chosen field and about their personal qualities and achievement. It would be helpful if one of the recommenders could write about the applicant's out-of-classroom experiences related to their degree objective and to their leadership and service on campus and in the community. Please visit the fellowship's website or contact the Mortar Board National Foundation for more information.