Emerging Scholars Summer Mentoring Program

June 22-27, 2020.

Free summer program for undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in history.

During this one-week summer residential program, Penn State faculty and staff demystify the graduate school admissions process and educate participants about the academic profession.

Students will participate in a simulated doctoral seminar and attend workshops on a variety of topics, including writing, digital research, and graduate student life.

All expenses including travel, housing, meals, and course materials are provided.

Program Benefits

• Advising about graduate admissions, research methods, and more.
• Professional development workshops.
• Simulated doctoral seminar with outstanding faculty.
• A behind-the-scenes look at Penn State's history graduate program.
• Exposure to a community of scholars committed to diversifying the academy.

Eligibility Requirements

• applicant must be US citizen.
• Applicant must be from a racial or ethnic group that is underrepresented in the discipline of history or in the history graduate program at Penn State.
• Applicant must be a rising junior or senior in a degree-granting program at a US college or university during the summer of 2020.
• Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Applicant must have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in history.

How to Apply

1. Submit via email
   • a letter of application stating your academic/career goals and research interests,
   • an unofficial transcript,
   • two letters of recommendation to: richardscenter@psu.edu
2. Apply online, richardscenter.la.psu.edu/mentoring.

Review of materials will begin March 16th, 2020 and continue until the positions have been filled.

More info can be found at: richardscenter.la.psu.edu/program/undergraduate-mentoring-program