Minimum Fellow Applicant Requirements
- Current UNCW student in first or second year.
- Eligible for Federal Work-Study (Fellows are hired as work-study students to pay for their time in the program).
- Commitment to making connections between health equity, services activities, and academic life.
- Willingness to engage in community service.
- Commitment to the four-year program (Note: change in work-study eligibility may impact the ability to pay students).
- Commitment to attending and actively engaging in Health Equity Fellows workshops and meetings every Friday from 1-3 p.m. in Veterans Hall. Note: Meeting time subject to change.
- Commitment to advancing health equity, attending scheduled workshops, and engaging in regular community service off-campus.
Application Timeline
- March 1, 2024: Application Opens
- April 30, 2024: Application Closes (if more time is needed, please contact chc@uncw.edu)
- May 8-26, 2024: Student Interviews (approximately 20 minutes held via Zoom, phone or in-person)
- June 5-7, 2024: Acceptance Offers Sent
- June 14, 2024: Student Commitment Letters Due
- Fellowship Start: Fall 2024 Semester
Questions?
If you have questions about the program or the application, please contact the Center for Healthy Communities at chc@uncw.edu.
