Farrell Summer Experiential Learning Grants
The department provides financial support for rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors to engage in summer experiential learning related to their political science studies. To be eligible, students must be continuing their Northwestern studies the following academic year (graduating students are not eligible to apply). Experiences could include an internship at a non-profit public service organization, NGO, political campaign, or other similar unpaid opportunity. Support is not provided for undergraduate research. Students planning to conduct summer research should apply for a University Summer Research Grant or a Ted and Cora Ginsberg Research Grant instead.
Students should not expect to rely exclusively on these funds for summer funding. Applicants must be specific and forthcoming regarding other available sources of financial support. Students' financial need for the summer may be taken into account in determining award amounts.
Upon completion of the internship, awards recipients should submit to Stephen Monteiro a two-page description of their internship describing how the experience contributed to their study of political science.
How to Apply
Interested students must submit an online application. The following must be attached at the bottom of the online questionnaire:
- Proposal explaining what you will do during the summer and how the summer experiential learning activity is related to your political science studies (1 page maximum)
- Documentation regarding the internship, organization, or program you plan to participate in
- Official letter or email from the program/person confirming your participation and any relevant attachments showing acceptance into program/internship.
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript
Application Deadlines
The application deadlines for Summer 2021 are:
- Early deadline: Friday, May 14
- Regular deadline: Friday, June 4
- Final deadline: Friday, July 2