Section 650.2 - Who is eligible to receive a fellowship?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.58 FR 58084, Oct. 28, 1993, as amended at 64 FR 3199, Jan. 20, 1999 Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1134-1134d