The fellowship granted Shahade approximately $25,000 to train for and play in top tournaments. He was also renewed for it in 2000 and subsequently scored his first Grandmaster norm at the Bermuda Closed in January 2001.
Shahade's fellowship allowed him to secure approximately $25,000 to prepare for and participate in high-stakes tournaments. The fellowship was renewed in 2000, and he subsequently achieved a significant milestone by earning his first Grandmaster norm at the Bermuda Closed in January 2001.