With many thanks to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, our office is excited to share the creation of the Priscilla Chan Summer Service Stipend program!
This program provides funding for students who receive need-based aid for college and have secured an unpaid summer internship or fellowship in public service! Eligible students will receive a $6,000 base stipend and can receive additional funding for living expenses (up to $1,000)! If you received funding for a public service internship from your host organization or another office on campus, you can apply for this program to receive an additional $1,000 for living expenses. However, the total sum must not exceed $7,000.
Eligibility: If you are currently on leave but plan to re-enroll in Fall 2024, you may participate in our programming. If you plan to apply to one of our summer programs, reach out to your Resident Dean as soon as possible to request to be approved to return from leave. You must be approved to return from leave by the Ad Board before accepting our offer to participate. Students graduating in May 2024 are also eligible to apply.
Application Information
The priority deadline for the Priscilla Chan Summer Service Stipend is February 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. The final deadline is April 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.
All application information should be submitted via CARAT. To apply, applicants must submit:
- 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)
- A 750-word statement outlining the fellowship project and describe your project and how it will benefit the community.
- Copy of your unofficial student record (found at my.harvard.edu)
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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.
- 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.)
- OPTIONAL - A 250-word statement of need (request up to $1,000 in additional funding for living expenses)