Harvard Clubs SCSF

SCSF 2024 Funding Deadlines

The Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship (SCSF) Program supports Harvard undergraduates seeking to work on public service projects in one of several communities across the country (see below for a full list). SCSF is coordinated through the joint efforts of the Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship and the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA). Local Clubs commit to funding a summer intern by raising money from their alumni/ae base. Typically, students identify internships of their choosing. Fellowship stipends typically range from $4,000 to $6,000. Fellows are expected to devote 10 weeks of full-time work to their public service project.

Eligibility: All class years are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors can apply, but Clubs and SIGs may give nomination preference to returning undergrads. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in and commitment to public service. They must also be in good academic and disciplinary standing. Familiarity with the host Club’s community will be valuable, though actual residency in that community is not required in all cases.

Application Information

The priority deadline for Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowships is February 29, 2024. The final application deadline is April 14, 2024

Link to CARAT Application

All application information should by submitted via CARAT. To apply, applicants must submit:

  1. 1-page resume noting your skills, previous employment, extracurricular activities, and volunteer experiences. Include traditional work-related skills, including any specific skills required for the position (ex. Spanish language proficiency)
  2. A 750-word statement outlining the fellowship project and describe your project and how it will benefit the sponsoring Club’s/SIG’s community. 
  3. Copy of your unofficial student record (found at my.harvard.edu)
  4. A letter of sponsorship (or any correspondence you've had so far) from your partner organization. Your letter of sponsorship confirms the viability and feasibility of your project. Please ask your partner organization to highlight your project’s anticipated outcomes, time duration (number of weeks and hourly work commitment), and supervisor contact information.
    1. If your internship is not confirmed by the time you submit your application, please share in your proposal where you are in the process (i.e., you've applied for the internship, you've interviewed for the internship, etc.)

You can apply to more than one Club/SIG and we ask that you submit a unique CARAT application for each Club/SIG

For help writing a cover letter or resume, check out the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS). MCS offers an online library of resume and cover letter templates.

Students must report all other sources of funding prior to receiving an award from our office. Failure to report all funding sources and amounts may result in funds being revoked.

2024 Participating Clubs/SIGs

The following Clubs are participating in Summer 2024