Latina/o Graduate and Professional Student Fellowship Application
2014-2015
Want to learn to get more involved in an academic or professional organization?
Want to learn how to put your academic career on the fast track?
Want $1,000 dollars to support your academic research?
The Latina/o Graduate & Professional Student Fellowship is a collaborative program by El Centro de la Raza and
the Graduate Resource Center. The Fellowship seeks to increase representation of the Latina/o graduate and
professional student community. The goal is to serve as a support system by making resources, networks, and skills
available to students for a successful completion of their graduate degrees. Applicants must also submit both a
letter of interest and curriculum vitae (CV) or resume to be considered.
Applications must be received by 5pm on August 8, 2014.
Program Commitment
To receive $1,000 stipend at the end of the fellowship sessions (April/May timeframe) Fellows will:
1. Attend the eight monthly fellowship sessions from 3:00pm-5:00pm (August 22, September 19, October 17,
November 14, January 23, February 20, March 20, and April 17 (dates may be subject to change))
2. Participate in at least two monthly workshops (1 from the GRC workshops and 1 from other related activities)
3. Complete and submit assignments assigned by faculty fellows
4. Meet with your faculty mentor at least once per month
5. Complete fellowship survey at the end of the fellowship
Monthly Gatherings
Monthly gatherings will be facilitated by the El Centro de la Raza/GRC Faculty Fellows. The gatherings will cover
a range of topics centered on your academic, professional and personal development. The eight gatherings will be
two hours. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Fellowship Workshops
Attending two workshops per month is required for completion of the fellowship. Scheduled workshops will be
held by: the Graduate Resource Center (GRC), El Centro de la Raza, the Project for New Mexico Graduates of
Color (PNMGC), Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA), and other UNM projects. Fellows are also
encouraged to attend workshops and presentations in their respective degree programs.
If you have any questions about the fellowship, please contact Jorge Garcia at El Centro de la Raza (277-5020,
mexicatl@unm.edu) or Henry Gonzalez at the Graduate Resource Center (277-1407, hcgonz@unm.edu).
El Centro de la Raza
1153 Mesa Vista Hall
MSC06 3830
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505-277-5020 fax 505-277-5182
Graduate Resource Center
1057 Mesa Vista Hall
MSC03 2180
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505-277-1407
Deliver application, letter of interest, and curriculum vitae or resume to
El Centro de la Raza or Graduate Resource Center by 5pm August 8, 2014
Latina/o Graduate & Professional Student Fellowship
2014-2015 Application
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El Centro de la Raza and the Graduate Resource Center jointly sponsor the Latina/o Graduate & Professional
Student Fellowship. The Fellowship seeks to increase representation of Latina/o graduate and professional students
in academic and professional organizations and build the capacity of Latina/o graduate and professional students to
be successful in completion of their degrees and academic, personal and professional goals. Applications must be
received by 5pm on August 8, 2014. Applicants must also submit both a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae
(CV) or resume to be considered.
Date _____________________________
UNM Student ID # ________________________________
First Name ________________________
Last Name _______________________________________
Address __________________________
City ________________ State ______
Telephone ________________________
Email ____________________________________
Zip _________
Department / Program __________________________________________________________
Gender (optional) __________________
Degree Seeking
Ethnicity / Race (optional) ____________________
□ PhD □ JD □ MBA □ MA/MS □ Other: __________________
Possible Research Topic(s)
1.
______________________________________________________________________
2.
______________________________________________________________________
Possible Faculty Mentor - Name, Department, Email
1.
______________________________________________________________________
I understand that being accepted commits me to participating in the Latina/o Graduate & Professional Student
Fellowship Program. The fellowship program agrees to award me $1,000 to support my academic research. I will
(1) attend the 8 monthly Graduate Fellowship gatherings from 3:00pm-5:00pm (August 22, September 19, October
17, November 14, January 23, February 20, March 20, and April 17 (dates subject to change), (2) participate in at
least two monthly workshops (at least 1 from the GRC), (3) complete and submit assignments assigned by faculty
fellows, (4) meet with my faculty mentor once per month, and (5) complete fellowship survey.
Applicant Signature __________________________________________
Date ______________________
Deliver application, letter of interest, and curriculum vitae or resume to
El Centro de la Raza or Graduate Resource Center by 5pm August 8, 2014