Experiential Learning Fellowship
The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) welcomes applications for our Experiential Learning Fellowship. This funding is to support CAS students who will be participating in otherwise unpaid mentored research, practica placements, or internships related to their field of study. CAS is offering $1,000 one-time awards to eligible applicants for Fall 2023. Awardees will be enrolled in a 0 credit canvas course and are required to track hours. Recipients must submit a testimonial upon completion of their fellowship hours regarding their experience to receive the award. Testimonials can be written (~150-250 words) or video/audio (~1 minute). Awardees who video record testimonials at their field site, must seek permission from their site supervisor and individuals appearing in video.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have declared majors in the College of Arts & Sciences and be participating in a minimum of 65 hours of otherwise unpaid mentored research or practica placements or internship placements related to their field of study to receive the full award amount (prorated awards are possible for experiential learning opportunities between 30 and 64 hours). Applicants must identify a sponsoring faculty member who has reviewed and approved the research/internship proposal and will monitor the placement.
Selection Criteria:
• Declared major in a College of Arts & Sciences program and in good academic standing
• Relevance of proposed experience to program of study
• Relevance of proposed experience to planned career pathway after degree completion
• Imminence of planned graduation date
• Confirmation of placement by sponsoring faculty member
Selection Process:
The awardee will be selected by a committee composed of members of the Dean's staff. All candidates will be informed of the committee's decision.
Applications should be submitted to the below link no later than September 15th, 2023.
Applicants must be in the College of Arts and Sciences and have a sponsoring faculty member.
Job Pay Range: One-time award up to $1000 to support otherwise unpaid research, internship, or practica placement for CAS majors only