Students from diverse majors across campus are chosen based on merit and leadership aptitude. The program is housed in the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship in Discovery Park.

"The Burton D. Morgan Fellowship Program differs in that it recognizes high-performing students in the area of entrepreneurship and is focused on fostering thought leadership through support of their professional development," said Nathalie Duval-Couetil, associate professor of technology leadership and innovation and director of the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program.

For the first cohort, faculty recommended standout students who had demonstrated strong performance, energy and commitment to entrepreneurship education and careers, and then were invited to apply. In future years, the goal is to turn over the recruitment process to the fellows themselves. Requirements include participating in monthly professional development and community building activities (representing a one-hour seminar) within the fellowship year, selecting a national mentor, contributing to developing a cohort and community of entrepreneurial leaders, reporting on fellowship-related activities, and serving as a role model to inspire others.