Application Form for the Cooper-Du Bois Mentoring Program

Supporting Doctoral Study for Underrepresented Students interested in African American Literature, Language, and Culture and Black Digital and Public Research.

DATES: Nov. 13 - 14, 2020
LOCATION: Pennsylvania State University - Virtual Zoom Meeting

Application deadline: October 15, 2020

Join our next cohort of Cooper-Du Bois fellows and learn more about Penn State’s historic cluster hire of 13 faculty specializing in African American life and culture and its fall 2020 launch of the new Center for Black Digital Research.

Apply now for this three-day program to attend workshops on a variety of topics related to graduate studies and the admissions process, to learn about new directions in the fields of African American literary, cultural, and rhetorical studies, to hear about opportunities for Black digital and public research, and to meet with faculty, area, and program heads, as well as current and former graduate students and Cooper-Du Bois Fellows.

Session Topics Include:

Graduate Studies in African American Literature and Language
Opportunities for Digital and Public Research and Scholarship
The Graduate Application: Navigating the Process and Preparing Materials
Penn State’s Dual-Title PhD in African American and Diaspora Studies
Tips on Preparing the Statement of Purpose and Writing Sample
Participating in Project-based and/or Digital Research as a Graduate Student

Students Will Receive:

Programming and instructional materials
Reimbursement for Penn State Graduate School application fee (if applying)
$100 stipend after completion of all program workshops

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants should be juniors, seniors, or Masters students currently enrolled in or having earned a degree from a U.S. college or university. Priority will be given to students interested in applying to graduate school in Winter 2020 for admission in Fall 2021.
Priority given to applicants from racial or ethnic groups under-represented in the discipline of English/Literary Studies and/or in the English graduate program at Penn State University.
Applicants must have a strong, demonstrated interest in pursuing African American literary, cultural and/or rhetorical studies and a dual-title degree with African American studies.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

To apply, complete the form below and submit it along with the following:

a 1-2 page letter of application stating your academic/career goals and research interests;
an unofficial transcript;
and one letter of recommendation submitted by a faculty member.

Note: once you submit your application an email will be sent directly to your letter writer requesting the recommendation be uploaded directly to the system. Please let your letter writer know in advance so they have their letter ready to submit when they receive the email request.

Letters of recommendation must be submitted by October 20, 2020.

For questions about the program or application, please email program coordinator, Sabrina Evans, at cdmentoringprogram@gmail.com.

Applicant Information

First Name ■

Last Name ■

Your E-Mail Address ■

Phone Number ■

Mailing Address for October/November 2020 ■

Where we can send program materials.

Date of Birth ■

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Your Undergraduate College or University ■

Major, Major GPA, Overall GPA, and Degree Earned (if applicable)

Your Graduate College or University (if applicable)

Your Current Graduate Program or Degree (if applicable)

Areas of Research Interests ■

Please briefly describe your research interests here.

Are you eligible for employment in the U.S.? ■

Yes
No

Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship from Pennsylvania State University to obtain, extend, or renew your authorization to work in the U.S.? ■

Yes
No

Are you at least 18 years of age? ■

Yes
No

Recommender Info

When you submit your application, your recommender will receive an email with instructions detailing how and where to submit your letter of recommendation.

Name of Recommender ■

Provide the name of the faculty member who has agreed to write and submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

Recommender's Email Address ■

Provide the email address of the faculty member who has agreed to write and submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

Documents to Upload

Please title uploaded files in the format "Last Name First Name Document type." Example: JansenZachariasApplication

Letter of Application ■

Describe in 1-2 pages your academic/career goals and research interests.

Unofficial Transcript ■

Submit Your Application

This publication is available in alternative media on request. Penn State encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please consult Tacee Sechler at tcs138@psu.edu or 814-863-2179 in advance of your participation or visit. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. U. Ed. LBS 16-358

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Application Form for the Cooper-Du Bois Mentoring Program

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Students Will Receive:

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply, complete the form below and submit it along with the following:

Applicant Information

Recommender Info

Documents to Upload

Submit Your Application

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