Watch past Summer Fellows describe their experience or read about it first-hand on the Fellows’ blog.
The Summer Fellowship Program places eligible students with Franklin County nonprofit organizations for a 10-week period. Students receive valuable experience and a paid stipend for their work, while nonprofits benefit from the additional support students provide to a specific program or objective.
Who is eligible to apply?
Individuals fitting the following criteria are eligible to apply for the program:
- A college junior, senior, May or June 2022 graduate, or a graduate student; and
- A graduate of a Franklin County high school attending any four-year college or university; or
- A junior, senior, recent graduate, or a graduate student attending a Franklin County college or university.
How long is the Fellowship?
The Fellowship is a 10-week program running from June 6, 2022 to August 12, 2022. This would include the full-time work of the Fellow, Learning Circle meetings, and any opening and closing orientation sessions for both the Fellow and the selected organization.
How does the student selection process work?
How much does the Fellowship pay? And how does the Fellow receive his or her stipend?
The Fellow will receive a stipend of $6,350. Each fellow is considered an employee of the host organization and will be paid through the organization’s payroll system.
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How can a nonprofit organization become a host site?
If you are a nonprofit organization, please visit the Nonprofit Center to learn about how you can be involved in the Summer Fellowship Program.