Gaines Fellowship Program

 

 

Good Morning,

 

I am writing to share an upcoming virtual interest session for the Gaines Fellowship Program. As a reminder, undergraduate students from all majors and academic colleges are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates must have 2 years remaining at the University beginning in fall of 2022 to complete the curriculum. 

 

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION:

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 3:00pm via Zoom: REGISTRATION LINK

 

The benefits of this undergraduate program include:  

• Small, seminar-style courses with outstanding faculty, based on a humanities theme
• An individualized senior project to be conducted with a small faculty committee
• An opportunity to engage meaningfully and intellectually with a small cohort 
• Ongoing community engagement initiatives including discussions with community leaders, visits to local landmarks, dinners, trivia nights, and more
• Access to the Gaines Center facilities, including a student lounge
• Financial support for travel and research opportunities
• A stipend of $2,000 in the junior year, and $3,000 in the senior year

 

This Fellowship is best suited for students who have demonstrated intellectual curiosity and active engagement in their curricular and co-curricular obligations. The application will be open until February 7^th, 2022. GAINES FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

 

Please share widely with your networks, and thank you in advance for your support of the Gaines Center for the Humanities!

Chelsea 

 

 

Chelsea Brislin, PhD Associate Director, Gaines Center for the Humanities Affiliate Faculty, UK Appalachian Center  The Bingham Davis House 218 East Maxwell Street  Lexington, Kentucky 40506  University of Kentucky 859-257-5358 clbris4@uky.edu