An individual is eligible to receive a fellowship if the individual—
(a)
Is enrolled at an institution of higher education in the program of study leading to a doctoral degree, and is not studying for a religious vocation, in the academic field for which the fellowship is awarded;
(b)
Meets the eligibility requirements established by the Fellowship Board;
(c)
Is not ineligible to receive assistance under 34 CFR 75.60, as added on July 8, 1992 ( 57 FR 30328, 30337 ); and
(d)
(1)
Is pursuing a doctoral degree that will not lead to an academic career and is—
(i)
A citizen or national of the United States;
(ii)
A permanent resident of the United States;
(iii)
In the United States for other than a temporary purpose and intends to become a permanent resident; or
(iv)
A citizen of any one of the Freely Associated States; or
(2)
Is pursuing a doctoral degree that will lead to an academic career and is a citizen of the United States.
Code of Federal Regulations
(Authority:
20 U.S.C. 1134-113
4d)
Code of Federal Regulations
[58 FR 58084, Oct. 28, 1993, as amended at 64 FR 3199, Jan. 20, 1999]