Fellowship Guidelines
Student Eligibility Requirements
- Be currently enrolled as a sophomore at SUNY Old Westbury.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Have a flexible schedule enabling you to complete all requirements of fellowship.
Application Submission Process
Applicants must complete the CALL Changemaker Fellowship Application via the CALL webpage or emailed application.
Fellowship Award Amount –
Fellows will receive $1,000 - $2,000 for completed fellowship over 10 weeks during the Fall semester. Hours will be determined.
Professional Development Opportunities -
Fellows will participate in professional development activities. These may include workshops on advocacy, policy, interpersonal skill development, soft and hard skills development, and leadership. You will gain transferrable skills and increase potential for future success while gaining a competitive edge in the job market. Fellows will have the opportunity to build meaningful connections with like-minded peers and a diverse community expanding your personal and professional network and harnessing your passions to make tangible impact on campus and beyond.
Fellows will -
- Participate and assist on campus student events through tabling, social media and other creative outlets.
- Engage in professional development through training sessions, actively report on current and civic events and attend relevant campus activities connected to the fellowship, and contribute to additional responsibilities as needed.
- Engage in brief weekly check-ins with advisor over email, providing updates, questions etc.
- Submit a final reflection on their experience as a 1-page paper.
Fellowship funds will be disbursed first-serve, qualifications and subject to available funds.
Selection Process: a committee will review applications and evaluate.
Contact
Elizabeth Dysart
Director, Community Action, Leadership and Learning
dysarte@oldwestury.edu
516-876-3460