Information Sessions for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

Named after Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, educator, college president, and civil rights activist and underwritten by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, this competitive program is designed to increase the number of minority students and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating social disparities, who will purse PhDs and subsequent careers in academia.

The Fellowship affords financial support and mentorship that allows students to work on research projects during the academic year, and to pursue full-time research during the summers. The program also allows students to decrease their undergraduate and graduate educational loan obligations.

Eligibility Requirements

• Sophomore standing (at least 30 credits)
• GPA of 3.0 or better
• Plan to pursue a doctoral degree in one of the Mellon-approved

  fields of study

• A completed application, including a statement of intent to pursue a

  doctoral degree, a letter of recommendation from the prospective mentor, and resume

Contact Information

Professor Almeida Jacqueline Toribio: toribio@austin.utexas.edu