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Newman Civic Fellowship Application Process

Information for Students

In addition to these core characteristics, Newman Civic Fellow nominees for the 2024-2025 academic year must also meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • The nominee must be enrolled at a Campus Compact member institution (Â鶹´«Ã½) during spring semester 2024.
  • Each institution may nominate only one student.
  • In keeping with Frank Newman’s passion for educational access, preference is given to students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
  • The nominee must have at least one year of their education remaining (either at their current institution or at a different one) such that they will be enrolled in higher education for the duration of the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Nominees must commit to providing a short reflection piece (video, article, or letter format) to Campus Compact during their fellowship year.
  • If the nominee is selected to represent the university, the nominee must identify a local mentor for the duration of the fellowship.
  • If the nominee is selected, Â鶹´«Ã½ will help cover the cost of transportation to the annual convening of Newman Civic Fellows.
  • Students interested in applying to be Â鶹´«Ã½'s Newman Civic Fellow Nominee must complete the required forms below by the listed dates.

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Required Forms

  • (Due February 14, 2024)
  • (Due February 16, 2024)

Please contact Dr. Kim Creasap at creasapk@wittenberg.edu with questions about the Newman Civic Fellowship and the application process to be Â鶹´«Ã½'s Newman Fellow Nominee.

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