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Kenneth Cole Fellows Application

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Eligibility

The Kenneth Cole Community Engagement Program is open to sophomores and juniors in Columbia Engineering and Columbia College. The program is designed for students who are willing to devote a considerable amount of energy and reflection to the process of community building. In order to be eligible for the Spring and Summer experience, students will need to complete at least one of the academic course requirements by the end of the Fall 2011 semester and a second course by the end of the Spring 2012 semester. View the list of eligible courses.

If accepted into the program, students will be required to attend a bi-weekly Spring seminar series on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm and participate in the summer living-learning experience. Kenneth Cole Fellows will receive a summer stipend of $3000 as well as on-campus housing for the duration of the internship (approximately 11 weeks from early June to mid-August). Students are responsible for their own housing for the weeks before and after the internship. Please note that Fellows are not permitted to hold additional employment during the course of the summer internship. Students receiving financial aid will have their summer work contribution waived if accepted into this program.

Application Requirements

In order to apply for the program, students must submit the following materials:

  • A completed application form;
  • A personal statement of interest;
  • A one-page resume; and
  • An undergraduate transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable).

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE 2012 EXPERIENCE HAS NOW PASSED. The selection committee will notify applicants of their decision by early January 2012. Please refer back to this page for information about applying to the 2013 experience. 

Selection Process

Approximately twelve students will be selected for the program. The selection committee will review applications while focusing on the following:

  • Academic performance, particularly with regard to the required courses for the program;
  • A personal statement of interest;
  • Recommendation from instructors; and
  • The ability and committment to complete the program

The personal statement of interest should consist of 500-750 words and describe your interest in the program and community engagement; how you would connect your academic experience to your participation in this program; what you hope to gain from this experience, particularly with regard to your future endeavors and career plans; and what you can contribute to the team of Kenneth Cole Fellows.

If you have any questions about the application process, email Natasha Rossi.