The King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Program is funded by the State of Michigan and is intended to increase the pool of traditionally underrepresented candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education. Preference may not be given to applicants on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. Applications are encouraged from minorities, women, people with disabilities, and individuals from cultural, linguistic, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds who would otherwise not adequately be represented in the graduate student and faculty populations.

Eligibility: To be eligible, an applicant must be:

• Admitted to study in a UM master’s or doctoral program.
• In good academic standing.
• Not currently a recipient of a KCP Initiative Fellowship Award at another institution.
• Have not received another KCP Fellowship award for the same degree level (master’s or doctorate).
• Not currently in default status on any guaranteed student loan and/or a KCP Loan.
• A citizen of the United States.
• A resident of the State of Michigan who meets the UM’s requirements for residency.
• Planning and able to teach in postsecondary education.

Selection Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by a committee of faculty members affiliated with the Rackham Graduate School. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following selection criteria:

• Outstanding academic credentials and recommendations.
• Close to completing their studies.
• Present a convincing case for the use of the fellowship.
• Resident of the State of Michigan per the U-M Registrar’s Office classification.
• Personal statement of purpose indicates a plan to teach or secure an administrative position in a postsecondary position after completion of degree.
• Educational and career goal statement links the applicant’s interest, academic preparation, and current studies to his or her future plans.

Deadline: Ongoing

Award Description: The amount of the KCP Future Faculty Fellowship Award will depend on the student’s financial needs. The maximum available award is $20,000 for master’s students and $35,000 for doctoral students. The award can be used as a stipend or to help pay tuition. Conditions of the Award Master’s KCP Future Faculty Fellows agree to pursue and obtain a master’s degree within four (4) years of receiving this fellowship award. Fellows must either pursue a doctoral degree at a postsecondary educational institution within one (1) year after attaining their master’s degree or begin a teaching or administrative career in a 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution and continue this employment for a minimum of three (3) years. Doctoral KCP Future Faculty Fellows agree to pursue and obtain a doctoral degree within eight (8) years of beginning doctoral study. Fellows must begin a teaching or administrative career at a postsecondary educational institution within one (1) year after attaining their doctoral degree, and remain in employment at a postsecondary institution for a period of not less than three (3) years. The KCP Initiative Future Faculty Fellowship shall Revert to a Loan subject to repayment to the State of Michigan if: Good academic standing is not maintained. The degree is not attained within the time frame above after the beginning of the award period. The fellow does not pursue an academic or administrative career as stated under “Conditions” above. The fellow does not remain in an academic or administrative career for a three year period (amount may be prorated accordingly).

Application and additional details are available on the Rackham website: https://secure.rackham.umich.edu/Fellowships/apps/index.php?entry=3: ;