This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
UF Center for the Humanities and Public Sphere
Opportunity description
The Humanities Engagement Scholars (HES) program enables undergraduate students to participate in the humanities across campus and in different communities. As a part of the program, students will complete humanities courses and participate in the planning, preparation, and/or execution of humanities events at UF, in Gainesville, and beyond. Students who complete the Humanities Engagement Scholars program will be honored with special cords for graduation and certificates of recognition.
View the guidelines here: GuidelinesRevised_2_2023.pdf
Eligibility
The program, offered by the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere, is open to UF undergraduate students from all majors as well as undecided, exploratory, or transfer students.
Application Due Date
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
To apply:
Applicants must submit a 150-200 word proposal statement to this portal: Humanities Engagement Scholars – Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere.
Topics for the statement should address why you are interested in becoming a Humanities Engagement Scholar and answer the following questions:
- What are the humanities?
- Why do they matter in the world and to you?
- What is your personal interest in engaging with the humanities?