Award: $10,000

Who is Eligible? New or continuing students for all programs

Application Deadlines

• Incoming Students: March 1
• Continuing Students: May 15
• As Available: May 16-August 1

Notification Dates 

• Incoming Students: March 28-30
• Continuing Students: June 30

Fellowship Requirements and Selection Criteria:

• Students will need to submit their FAFSA so that the applicant’s financial need can be evaluated (International applicants, submit financial documents including but not limited to bank statements, Visa documents, I-20)
• 400+ word statement outlining interests and skills in cultural and diversity affairs, including diversity focused research, teaching, and experiences with applied projects and how they may be useful in contributing to the multicultural and diversity work of the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Studies. Potential for community leadership helpful.
• Two letters of recommendations from previous or current instructors or supervisors which describe and evaluate your experiences with underserved and/or underrepresented populations. (You may use recommendation letters from admission materials so long as the recommendations address the fit of the applicant for this fellowship).
• Vita or resume that reflects your previous educational and professional experiences
• A sample of the applicant’s written work is requested
• Selected candidates will be interviewed

Recipients of this Award will:

• Dedicate 10 hours a week to the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Studies under the supervision of Dr. Amanda Kim.
• Be given a list of further expectations at the beginning of fellowship

Submit application to:

Amanda Kim, 312.329.6695, akim@thechicagoschool.edu.