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 Spring 2025. Awardees will enroll in a 0 credit canvas "course" as a way to track hours. Recipients must submit a testimonial upon completion of their fellowship hours regarding their experience in order 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.
This position is posted on Tiger Link, and you can find the direct link to the application here . Applications are due no later than January 24th, 2025.
*Applicants must be in the College of Arts and Sciences and have a sponsoring faculty member.