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How do you select Fellows?

How do you select Fellows?

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A selection committee comprised of faculty and administrators will review applications and choose applicants for interviews. Applications are typically due in early April, and decisions made at the end of April. Four students are selected as Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows.

Applicants are selected based on the following criteria:

  • Academic promise;
  • Potential for a faculty career in academia in core Mellon fields of study, and particularly in the arts, humanities and social sciences;
  • Contribution to diversity in their designated fields of study;
  • Demonstrated commitment to understanding the barriers faced by underrepresented minorities, breaking down stereotypes, and increasing understanding across racial and ethnic groups;
  • Commitment to participating fully and enthusiastically in all aspects of the MMUF program, including attendance at conferences and meetings; and
  • as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, undocumented or DACAmented status.

All students who are at least Sophomores and who have at least 2 more years left in their academic career at CSUSB are welcome to apply for MMUF, though applications are particularly encouraged from African-Americans, Latinos and Latinas, Native Americans, and other under­represented minorities (URM).

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