Who is Eligible?
Eligibility
To participate in the NextGen Fellowship Program students must:
- Be a member of an underrepresented group in STEM. For more information, please see our FAQs.
- Have completed all requirements for college sophomore or junior standing by May. (Internships are designed for the summer after completion of the sophomore or junior year.)
- Provide evidence of good academic standing and full-time enrollment in a STEM undergraduate major.
Fellowship awards are granted for one year with the possibility of renewal based on dedicated participation in the prior year.
NextGen recognizes a student's need for continuing support throughout the semesters. Fellows may request financial assistance as unexpected circumstances and critical needs arise. Fellows have access to the NextGen network of agencies and companies through participation in the Program. Learn about our mission and our community ETHOS.
Requirements
The NextGen Fellowship requires the following:
Eligible Institutions
Applications are considered only from participating colleges and universities. These institutions have agreed to collaborate with NextGen to support a holistic approach to student success.
Academics
To participate in the academic year program, students must have college sophomore standing, provide evidence of good academic standing and maintain full-time enrollment in a STEM undergraduate major.
Participation
NextGen Fellows agree to participate in all community programs and to meet with the on-site mentor at least 4 times per semester. Fellows also commit to mentoring future NextGen participants.
Services
Academic year services support students on their path to graduation.
Necessity Funds
NextGen recognizes a student's need for continuing support throughout the semesters. Fellows may request financial assistance as unexpected circumstances and critical needs arise.
Mentorship
Fellows have access to the NextGen network of agencies and companies through participation in the program.
Fellowship Renewal
Fellowship awards are granted for one year with the possibility of renewal based on dedicated participation in the prior year
Upon completion of the program, participants are encouraged to actively contribute to the NextGen Fellowship alumni network.
The NextGen ETHOS
Creating Community - OUR ETHOS, Your commitment
NextGen Programs are designed to create a living-learning community for our Fellows. NextGen provides opportunities each semester for Fellows to gather with STEM faculty and practitioners in low-stakes settings. During a series of shared meals, students explore advances in STEM research, create professional networks and find a shared community among colleagues with similar goals and challenges. NextGen welcomes new and returning Fellows with a reception each fall and celebrates the success of its graduating class with their families each spring.
NextGen provides on-site mentorship to help Fellows navigate the complexities of higher education. The NextGen mentor is a paid graduate student who is actively pursuing a degree in STEM or a current faculty member in a STEM field. These campus navigators offer weekly office hours to celebrate successes and address challenges that Fellows face on the road to graduation. They meet individually with students once a month to share insights and experiences, and they serve as direct liaisons to the NextGen Board of Directors.
For more information about our values, visit our NextGen ETHOS page.