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How to Apply for MMUF

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Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship (IGC)
Markim Hall, Third Floor 651-696-6655
651-696-6750 (fax)
igc@​macalester.edu
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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship

Application CLOSED

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

All students are welcome to apply for MMUF. Student applicants to MMUF will be evaluated on the basis of their prior coursework, their plans for a major, their research proposal and their potential to bring historically marginalized or underrepresented perspectives to the academy, including by producing scholarly research that reflects and satisfies the goals of the Mellon Foundation’s Higher Learning program.

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 or by filling out the following form.

Apply Here

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
  • Activities and leadership that reflect an interest in social justice issues and the promotion of multivocality;
  • 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

Questions?

Please contact:

Karin Vélez

Faculty Coordinator
Associate Professor, History
(651) 696-6254
kvelez@macalester.edu

Nadia Linoo

Program Coordinator
Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship
(651) 696-6382
klinoo@macalester.edu