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Beacons Student Success Fellowship

Do you have an internship, research project, or study-abroad opportunity but lack the funds? Then apply for a Summer Beacon Student Success Fellowship!

Eligible summer experiences:

Unpaid/low paid internship Service learning
Faculty-mentored research project Volunteer work
Field experience course Participation in an academic symposium
Study abroad Travel related to academic projects and study

If you are an undergraduate student in good academic standing who is returning to the university at least part-time in the following fall semester:

  1. Follow the guidelines provided in the Application Check List.
  2. An announcement will be posted when applications open for 2024
  3. For more information check out Handshake and refer to the “Resources” link under the "Career Center" tab for additional resources.
  4. Refer to the BSSF FAQ Sheet for frequently asked questions about the Beacon Student Success Fellowship.

Awards are announced in late May.

Applications Due: March 29, 2024 by 11:59PM