The Hertz Graduate Fellowship Award is based on merit and consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend for students of the applied sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The cost-of-education allowance is accepted by all of the participating schools in lieu of all fees and tuition. Fellows must attend one of the Foundation's currently participating schools, or must petition the Foundation to include a school in the United States that he/she desires to attend. Eligible applicants for Hertz Fellowships must be students of the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency.