The International House Fellowship Program helps to ensure the exceptional geographic, cultural and economic diversity that is central to the mission of the House. Fellows are selected on the basis of academic merit, leadership skills and their unique  abilities to contribute to the social and intellectual life of International House. This past year International House Fellows represented nineteen countries from around the world.

The Fellowship Program has been greatly expanded to provide fellowships to graduate students representing every Division and Professional School at the University of Chicago. In addition, the Collegiate Fellowship Program supports outstanding advanced undergraduate students from the College of the University of Chicago to live at the House. Read about the 2006-2007 Collegiate Fellows »

Download the Fellowship brochure for more information.

We are now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 International House Fellowship Program.  Informaton and applications can be found below.

Eligibility and Application Process

Fellows will reside at International House through the academic year (Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters). Fellows are expected to contribute their unique perspectives and interests to the International House community and become fully engaged in the multi-faceted life of the House through the wide array of programs and activities offered throughout the year.

Students, interns, post-doctoral students and visiting scholars in the Chicago area are eligible to apply for the 2007-2008 Fellowship Program. Applicants will be ranked by their Dean of Students for both academic merit and abililty to contribute to the social and intellectual life of International House. Factors for selection may include, but are not limited to: evidence of leadership abilities, involvement in community and university organizations, extracurricular interests in areas such as performing arts, athletics, and cultural activities, participation in community service, and contributions to increasing diversity.

Fellows must remain in good academic standing and abide by all of the rules and policies of International House and the University of Chicago. Fellows must demonstrate academic progress as determined by their Dean of Students during the tenure of the Fellowship.

Award

Awards range from $1,000 - $3,000 and are applied toward housing in three installments. Fellows may receive the award more than once and must re-apply.