The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) invites applications from current Elon University first-year students for the CEL Student Scholar Program.
The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) invites applications from current Elon University first-year students for the CEL Student Scholar Program.
CEL Student Scholars:
- Participate in a 3-year mentored research opportunity,
- Work with Elon faculty and international scholars on engaged learning research, and
- Earn a $5,000 annual stipend.
The 2022-2025 CEL Student Scholar focus is on Work-Integrated Learning (e.g., internships, co-ops, field placements, student teaching, etc.).
Learn more about the 2022-2025 research focus.
Eligibility
The CEL Student Scholar program is open to current Elon University first-year students (during the 2021-2022 academic year) from any major. Applicants should have an interest in engaged learning in higher education (broadly) and in the 2022-2025 research topic – Work-Integrated Learning.
First-year students apply in spring (Spring 2022) to begin the program in the summer between their first and second years (Summer 2022).
Application Guidelines
To apply, submit the following materials by March 7, 2022:
- A letter of application, and
- A supporting letter of recommendation from an Elon University faculty or staff member.
Letter of Application
Your letter of application should:
- Describe your interest in the research topic – Work-Integrated Learning – and in collaborating with faculty to lead international research about engaged learning;
- Briefly introduce your major (and any minors), as well as other campus, community, or workplace activities that shape who you are; and
- Reflect on what you would hope to gain from this three-year research collaboration.
Submit an electronic copy of your letter of application to CEL Director, Dr. Jessie L. Moore (jmoore28@elon.edu), by March 7, 2022.
Supporting Letter of Recommendation
Your supporting letter of recommendation should come from an Elon University faculty or staff member who can speak to:
- Your preparation for undertaking this mentored research opportunity; and
- Contributions you might make to the program, through both your collaboration with CEL’s research seminar participants and your interactions with other CEL Student Scholars.
The Elon University faculty or staff member writing your supporting letter of recommendation should submit an electronic copy of the letter to CEL Director, Dr. Jessie L. Moore (jmoore28@elon.edu), by March 7, 2022.