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 year International House Fellows represent fourteen countries from around the world.

The Fellowship Program has been greatly expanded to provide fellowships to select 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.

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.

Graduate and Professional School students at the University Of Chicago are eligible to apply for the 2008-2009 Graduate Fellowship Program. Second-, third- and fourth-year students in the College of the University Of Chicago are eligible to apply for the 2008-2009 Collegiate Fellowship Program. Non-University of Chicago returning residents are eligible to apply for the 2008-2009 Residential Fellowship Program.  Applicants will be evaluated according to academic merit and the ability 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.

Awards

Awards range from $1,000 - $3,000 and are applied toward housing. Fellowships are renewable for up to three years.