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Overview

Meant to capitalize on students' interests, the fellowship allows students to explore work in the public sector while developing an understanding of issues at the local level—what they are, and how to solve problems related to these issues by working with a broad spectrum of community leaders. This 10-week fellowship includes a $6,000 payment with an additional $1,000 expense supplement for students of aid, and fellows are eligible for on-campus housing. In addition to their placements, students convene regularly with other fellows for reflection and problem solving. Most fellowship placements go from early June to mid-August. The Davidson Summer Fellowship is an annual fellowship within the Maine Community Fellowship cohort awarded to a student working with youth populations.

Fellow Expectations

• Participate in an orientation to the program during the first week of June;
• Convene regularly with other fellows and staff for discussion, reflection and problem solving and to identify common themes among participating agencies that might be addressed in the future;
• Present a summary of the experience to participating agencies, students, faculty and staff at the end of the summer;
• Participate in an evaluation of the program at the end of the summer.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to all ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ students in good standing who apply during their first, sophomore, or junior years. If you are not a US citizen or green card holder, you must have declared a major in to be eligible for this summer fellowship. Please speak with Dean Danielle Hussey prior to submitting your summer fellowship application, so that you can learn more about the required process.

Please note that the McKeen Center will conduct a disciplinary standing check with the Dean of Students office for fellowship finalists.

Timeline

• December 2024: Community Partner Sites are selected for 2025 and Student Application goes live
• January 31, 2025: Student Application due at Noon (12:00 PM) EST
• February 12: Students are notified whether their application is being forwarded for consideration to community partners
• February 14–February 28: Community Partners interview candidates
• March 7: Students notified of placement offer
• March 17: Final student acceptances DUE via email
• June 3: Fellowship begins & fellow orientation
• Week of July 21: Summer celebration
• August 8: Maine Community Fellowships conclude

If you are interested in working on an environmental or sustainability-related project, please consider the Maine-Based Fellowships offered by the Environmental Studies program primarily for students majoring in Environmental Studies. For more information, contact Rosie Armstrong.

For more information on the Maine Community Fellowship throughout the year, please contact Tom Ancona.