How to Apply for MMUF

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship

Application CLOSED

The application process is currently closed. The last day to apply was December 2nd at 5 PM CT.

All students are welcome to apply for MMUF, though applications are particularly encouraged from Black/African Americans, Latinos and Latinas, Native Americans, and other underrepresented minorities.

The application is submitted online and consists of two essays, an unofficial transcript, and two faculty letters of recommendation. Please plan to complete your essays before you start your application. You can read more about the essays in the Application Information sheet.

Faculty can submit recommendations for any applicant by sending their letter as an email attachment to Nadia Linoo or by filling out the following form.

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Selection Criteria

The following criteria are weighed in selecting participants for MMUF:

Strong academic promise/standing
Interest in pursuing Ph.D. and an academic career in a Mellon approved field of study
- MMUF designated fields are: Anthropology, Area/Cultural/Ethnic/Gender Studies, Art History, Classics, Geography and Population Studies, English Language & Literature, Cinema and Media Studies, Musicology, Ethnomusicology and Music Theory, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Linguistics, Performance Studies & Theater (theoretical focus), Philosophy, Religion, Sociology.
Demonstrated commitment to the goals of Mellon Foundation
Potential to serve as a mentor and teacher for a wide variety of students
Availability for, and commitment to, full and enthusiastic participation in all aspects of the MMUF program, including attendance at conferences and meetings
Status as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA student

Karin Vélez

Faculty Coordinator
Associate Professor, History
(651) 696-6254
[email protected]

Nadia Linoo

Program Coordinator
Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship
(651) 696-6382
[email protected]

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