University of Florida African American Studies Mellon Scholars Program:
Developing Culturally Competent Leaders for the Future
The African American Studies Program received a two-year $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. The University of Florida African American Studies Mellon Scholars Program will provide 12 African American Studies major students with a high-quality experiential learning program that will help elevate their humanities knowledge while also developing their skills in research and professional development. Each student will receive:
- $1000 stipend
- African American Studies Program Faculty Mentor
- Professional Development/ Interaction with Guest lecturers and Alumni
- Present at the National Council for Black Studies Conference
The UF AAS Mellon Scholars Program will provide a truly impactful experience to these 12 students as they aim to attain their degree in African American Studies, educating themselves with knowledge to inform a more complete and accurate narrative of the human experience and help to launch them into the next steps in their careers and lives while also providing them with the tools and experiences to grow into leaders within their chosen fields.
