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 received a grant of approximately $25,000 from the fellowship to hone his skills and compete in premier tournaments. The fellowship was renewed in 2000, and he went on to earn his first Grandmaster norm at the Bermuda Closed in January 2001.