I am interested in interviewing for the:
Micah Summer Fellowship Program (SF Bay Area) (4 positions available)
Alumni Summer Fellowship Program (San Diego, Denver or Alaska) (3 options)
I’m interested in both fellowship opportunities

CILSA

2014 Summer Fellowship Programs

APPLICATION:

Please review complete information about the fellowship opportunities online before applying.

Application deadline: MARCH 11th 2014 at 4:30PM

Part One: Basic Information

Full Name:
/ Student ID # / Date of Birth
Email Address:
Local Address:
Street, or PO Box / City, State, Zip
Permanent Address: Street or PO Box
/ City, State, Zip
Campus Extension/Local Phone:
Cell Phone:
Summer Phone:
Major:
/ Year of Graduation: / Current GPA:
Parent/s and/or Guardian/s Name/s:

Part Two: Service Experiences at Saint Mary’s College

Please check all of the service experiences in which you have participated.

Jumpstart Corps / Service-Learning Course / Volunteer at St Martin de Porres
Bonner Leader / Community Based Research
Course
Service Immersion / Alternative Spring Break / WOW Service Day
Lasallian Community / Lasallian Service Internship / Saturday of Service
REACH / Campus Garden / Habitat For Humanity
Jumpstart Service Day
Other: / Other:

Part Three: A Cover Letter

Please attach and submit a cover letter addressing the fellowship description that you are most interested in. The fellowship descriptions can be found on the CILSA Summer Fellowships web page. The cover letter should be no longer than one page and should communicate why you are interested in the position as well as why you believe you are the best candidate for the position. For cover letter assistance, contact Career Development Center, x4600, BUG Hall.

Part Four: A Resume

Please attach and submit a current resume with your application. The resume should include employment experience, campus involvement, service experiences, relevant coursework, and special skills you have. Include any relevant titles (for example, Service Coordinator for LASA, or ASSMC Senator). For resume assistance, contact Career Development Center, x4600, BUG Hall.

Part Five: Miscellaneous

Yes OR No

Do you speak a language in addition to English?
If so, which language(s)?
Do you have a valid driver’s license?
Driver’s License Number:State:

Part Six: Short Essay

Essays should be approximately 500-750 words in length, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, with 12-point font and 1” margins. Please answer one essay; attach and submit your essay with this application.

1.  Please describe an experience that exemplifies why service and community are important aspects of your life in general and your life at Saint Mary’s College and how this fellowship opportunity will be of value to you in the future.

2.  Share a story that shows your ability to make a commitment for a period of time – what contributes to your success, how do you envision sustaining your weekly commitment to your community partner and to your living community? How does this fellowship opportunity fit into your overall life goals?

Part Seven: References

Your three references can be faculty or staff at the College, or off-campus current or past employers or community service supervisors.

Name / Email / Phone

Part Eight: Interview Availability

Please list your entire availability for March 12th and 13th for a 30 minute interview. List ALL available times:

DATES & DEADLINES (dates are subject to change)
Feb. 17th: Applications Available
March 11th: Submit completed application to Ryan M. Lamberton ( or 2nd Floor Ferroggiaro Hall) 4:30PM
March 12-13th Interview Stage 1: Qualified students interview with CILSA Staff
March 14th Notification of conditional acceptance (or regret) to fellowship programs
March 17-28th Interview Stage 2: Students interview with Community Partner Organization/s
March 29th: Notification of final acceptance or regret
May 18th Meet with Ryan Lamberton for pre-orientation (6pm-8:30pm on campus)
MAY 31st – July 26th Summer Fellowship Programs
Fall 2014 Presentation to various groups on campus (Date/Time: TBD)

Contact Ryan M. Lamberton at (925) 631-4015 or if you have any questions.

www.stmarys-ca.edu/CILSA

CILSA 2014 Summer Fellowship Programs Application