Tag: The King-Chávez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Program

Applications are being sought for Spring 2018 KCP Future Faculty Fellowships, a program funded by the State of Michigan.  Applications are due no later than 4pm on September 12, 2017.  KCP fellowships provide students up to $20,000 (MS students) or $35,000 (PhD students) to pursue their degrees.  The Graduate School and nominating department must also contribute matching funds to help support the student.

The goal of the KCP Future Faculty Fellowship program is to increase traditionally underrepresented candidates pursuing teaching careers in postsecondary education.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be a US citizen.
• Be a Michigan resident (contact the Graduate School for questions).
• Be accepted into his or her Michigan Tech graduate program of choice.
• Be planning and able to teach or secure an administrative position in postsecondary education. Fellows who do not obtain such a position after graduation will have the KCP fellowship funds converted to a loan.
• Not have received another KCP Fellowship award for the same degree level (master’s or doctorate).
• Not be in default status on any guaranteed student loan and/or a KCP fellowship.

A complete application will include:

• A 1-2 page statement of purpose written by the student as it applies to the KCP fellowship goals
• A current resume or curriculum vitae that includes positions held, fellowships received, current funding, and expected funding, if applicable
• A letter of support from the graduate program (chair, dean, program director, or advisor) detailing:
  • the merit of the candidate.
  • how the student will contribute to the diversity of the program.
  • willingness to provide financial support to supplement the KCP funds
  • the mentoring plan for the student.

Please submit complete applications to the Graduate School, attention Dr. Debra Charlesworth (a single PDF via e-mail to gradschool@mtu.edu is preferred).  The review panel will also consider the candidate’s application to Graduate School and current Michigan Tech transcript (if applicable).

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by a panel consisting of one faculty member from each college or school on the following criteria:

• Academic merit of the candidate.
• Ability of the candidate to conduct independent research.
• Level of commitment to pursuing a career in postsecondary education.
• Level of support from the graduate program.

A priority will be placed on first time students.

Additional information is available online.

The purpose of the King-Chávez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Program is to increase the pool of traditionally underrepresented candidates pursuing careers in postsecondary education. Nominations may be at the master’s or doctoral level.  Please see our web site for more details on the program, eligibility requirements, and the application procedure.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however, for the best consideration for funding beginning in spring 2015, please submit a nomination no later than 4pm, September 30, 2014.

The Graduate School will work with qualified applicants and their programs to develop a funding plan that includes funds from the KCP program, department or school, and Graduate School.

The purpose of the King-Chávez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Program is to increase the pool of traditionally underrepresented candidates pursuing careers in postsecondary education.  Nominations may be at the master’s or doctoral level. Please see our web site for more details on the program, eligibility requirements, and the application procedure.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however, for the best consideration for funding beginning in fall 2014, please submit a nomination no later than 4pm, May 22, 2014.

The Graduate School will work with qualified applicants and their programs to develop a funding plan that includes funds from the KCP program, department or school, and Graduate School.