New York Experiential Fund Details
Requirements
The Honors Carolina New York Experiential Fund is open to all full-time undergraduate Honors Carolina students at UNC who have completed at least one semester but not more than six semesters. Applicants should have at least two semesters remaining following completion of the fellowship and prior to graduation.
Proposed fellowship experiences should be no less than six weeks and no more than one year. Preference will be given to the most immersive projects.
If you accept the New York Experiential Fund award, you must withdraw from any other funding opportunities for the project. Likewise, if you have accepted another award for the fellowship period, you must withdraw your application for the Fellowship.
Faculty Advisor
All applicants should identify and consult with a faculty member familiar with your work, the city, or the type of internship you are proposing. This advisor can review your proposal and help address any questions that you may have in undertaking this experience.
How To Apply
Applicants must complete an online application and provide the following materials:
- Résumé
- Bio
- Fellowship Experience Proposal (1,200 word limit)
- Budget
- Photograph
- Unofficial UNC Transcript
- Letters of Recommendation
- Letters of Support
Click here for detailed information about the application materials.
Application Deadline
All application materials – including letters of reference and support – are due by January 29. Other submissions will be considered on a rolling basis if funding is still available following the priority deadline.
Interviews
Mandatory interviews for finalists will be held following application submission. Fellows will be announced soon after the completion of the interviews.
How To Start
Take your idea for the fellowship to a faculty advisor on campus who is familiar with that area of interest. Work with them to shape your idea and to focus on a specific location and/or organization. Contact that organization to gain their support for you coming to work with them. Now, budget out what everything will cost and write your project proposal.
Questions
For questions about your project, contact Gina Difino at gina_difino@unc.edu.
For questions about submitting your application, contact HonorsBurch@unc.edu.
