Section 657.11 - [Effective 8/15/2025] What assurances and other information must an applicant institution include in an application?(a) Each eligible institution of higher education, including each member of a consortium of institutions of higher education, applying for an allocation of fellowships under this part must provide all of the following: (1) An explanation of how the activities funded by the grant will reflect diverse perspectives, as defined in part 655, and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs.(2) A description of how the applicant will encourage government service in areas of national need, as identified by the Secretary, as well as in areas of need in the education, business, and nonprofit sectors.(3) An estimated number of the students at the applicant institution who currently meet the fellowship eligibility requirements.(b) Each applicant institution must submit the Applicant Profile Form provided in the FLAS Fellowships Program application package.(c) Each applicant institution must submit a description of the applicant's policy regarding non-discriminatory hiring practices.(d) Each applicant institution must submit a description of the applicant's travel policy, if one exists, and if one does not exist, a statement to that effect.(e) Each consortium of institutions of higher education applying for an award under this part must submit a group agreement (consortium agreement) that addresses the required elements in 34 CFR 75.128 and describes a rationale for the formation of the consortium.