2022 Fellowship Reference

Applicant Name*
Fellowship applicant is applying for:*
- Education & Communication Fellowship
- Land Stewardship Fellowship
Reference Name*
Title
Organization
How long have you known the applicant?*
In what capacity?*

i.e. supervisor, advisor, co-worker, friend

Below we will be asking you to evaluate the applicant on a number of characteristics compared to similar individuals you've worked or interacted with.
With whom are you comparing this applicant for this evaluation?*
- Students with comparable training/ experience
- Colleagues in the workplace
- Other
Please evaluate the applicant in comparison with the group identified above as fairly as you can on each of the characteristics listed below:
Interest in Conservation*
Leadership Potential*
Initiative*
Desire to Learn/Curiosity*
Reliability*
Acceptance of Constructive Feedback*

What 5 words would you use to describe the applicant?*
If you could encourage the applicant to grow in one area, what would it be?*
Based on your knowledge of the applicant, how would this fellowship advance their career goals?*
What is one thing we should know about this applicant that makes them a unique fit for this position?*

After reading the goals of the Aldo Leopold Foundation's Fellowship program:*
- I STRONGLY recommend this applicant
- I recommend this applicant
- This applicant's qualifications are marginal, but has potential
- I do not recommend this applicant for a fellowship.
I will be available for an additional reference check between February 23rd - March 2nd, 2022*
- Yes
- No
Preferred method of contact:*
- Phone
- E-mail
Phone*
E-mail*

Applicant Email (optional)
Let your applicant know that you have completed this form by entering their email address below. They will not see your responses, only a message from us stating: [Reference Name] (from page 1) has submitted a reference on your behalf for a fellowship at the Aldo Leopold Foundation.
By submitting this reference form, I agree that I am the person named earlier in the form, and that I am providing my honest opinion of the applicant's character and abilities. I understand that the Aldo Leopold Foundation may contact references prior to selecting participants for the program.