Fellow Information

Fellow Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the TBB Fellowship, a student must:

  1. not be eligible for federal aid, and
  2. be a CA Dream Aid recipient and/or be undocumented, and
  3. be an enrolled student for the 24-25 academic year.

Fellowship Requirements

Fellows will be required to:

  • complete 100-120 hours in their project per semester
  • attend one community-building event per semester
  • attend two fellow meetings per semester, and
  • attend one EOP, USP, and/or Career Engagement workshop per semester.
  • Alternatively, fellows can facilitate a workshop with their host department.
  • meet with a USP Academic Counselor once per semester
  • enroll in Ethnic Studies 197 (Course Number TBD) for 2 units each semester and write a 5-6 page reflection paper.

TBB Fellowship

Host Information

Application Process

Applications for the 2024-25 TBB Fellowship are closed.

The application consists of submitting written responses to questions and a copy of your resume. The following questions will be included in the application:

  • Why are you interested in the fellowship opportunity with this department?
  • Based on your experiences, personal qualities, and characteristics, what skills or resources do you bring to this position?
  • What skills or experiences do you most hope to acquire by the conclusion of this fellowship?
  • Some departments may include additional questions that you must respond to.

Students may apply to multiple fellowship positions, but keep in mind that students may only choose one fellowship opportunity to commit to for the 2024-25 academic year.

After hosts review application submissions, students will be invited to engage in an interview process with their host department(s)/unit(s) of interest. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the fellowship program via email on a rolling basis. Students begin their fellowship placements at the start of the 2024-25 academic year.