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Minority Fellowship |
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Application |
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Contract |
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The University of West Alabama is committed to
diversity in its faculty and is particularly
interested in employing well-qualified
African-American faculty members. To help
reach that aim, the University has instituted a
Minority Fellowship Program. This program
provides financial assistance to students who are
working toward graduate degrees in exchange for the
candidate's agreeing to teach at The University of
West Alabama for at least the number of years he/she
received the fellowship. |
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A brief overview of the program follows.
Students who are interested should discuss their
career goals and possible eligibility with the Chair
of the academic discipline in which they plan to
pursue graduate study along with complete details
about the responsibilities of the student and the
University. |
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Who May Apply: African-American students
who wish to pursue a career in college or university
teaching and whose interest coincides with the
University's needs. |
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Amount and Term of the Award: Depending
on conditions, an award may range from $2,000 to
$6,000 per year and continue for up to nine
semesters. In some cases, students who are
making satisfactory progress and who will complete
their doctorate in one more year may qualify for an
additional year's support. |
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Student's Responsibilities: If granted a
fellowship, a student must enroll in and make
satisfactory progress in a graduate curriculum
approved by The University of West Alabama.
Upon receiving the degree, the student must accept a
faculty position at The University of West Alabama,
if a position is offered, and serve in that position
for at least the number of years he/she received the
fellowship. If a student is unable to fulfill
his/her obligation, he/she must repay the University
a pro-rated amount of the award. |
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The University's Responsibilities: As
long as a student is making satisfactory progress in
the approved graduate program at an accredited
institution, the University will provide up to
$6,000 per year over three years to support the
student's doctoral studies (a fourth year is
possible for those students making satisfactory
progress and who are within a year of completing a
doctorate). When the student receives
his/her degree, the University will offer him/her a
faculty position for which he/she is qualified
provided that at the time the student completes
his/her degree a faculty vacancy in the student's
area exists. |
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How to Apply: Interested student should
first discuss the program with their Department
Chair and, if it is determined that they are
qualified, student should then complete the
application form available (see link above) or
contact the Provost's Office. |
