Dwight Hall Summer Fellows


Introduction:
More than ever, Dwight Hall at Yale is creating pathways to careers in the social sector and a lifetime commitment to social justice. For over 55 years, Dwight Hall Summer Fellows has been the marquee program that gives students the space and resources required to fully develop relationships with community partners and execute a socially good project, internship, or research proposal based in the U.S.

After several successful expansions, Dwight Hall Summer Fellows is launching a new application, funding, and support structure to maximize the number of Yale Students Supports.

Our Mission:
Since 1968, the Dwight Hall Summer Fellows has offered the unique opportunity for students to dedicate themselves to creating social change. Designed for community-engaged students who need the time and resources to enact a socially good idea, students are employed full-time, usually eight weeks.

DeadlineDescriptionApplication LinkResources Offered
March 3rd, 2025Full funding to projects in New Haven or in students’ home communities.OpenFull funding, mentorship, office space, cars, copier, etc. as needed.
March 3rd, 2025Full funding to students that receive financial aid but are not eligible to receive the Summer Experience Award. Priority for graduating seniors.OpenFull funding, mentorship, office space, cars, copier, etc. as needed.
May 8th, 2025Supplemental funding to students that are not fully funded by other sources of funding.Opens Spring 2025Partial funding, access to mentorship, access to transactional resources as needed.
May 8th, 2025Supplemental funding to students that are working part-time on social justice projects.Opens Spring 2025Partial funding, access to mentorship, access to transactional resources as needed.
–Participation in cohort-wide events, workshops, and networking opportunities.Rolling; Join on YaleConnect!Access to mentorship and career development resources.

We have prepared a guidance page for applicants that will detail:

  • Acceptable forms of Summer Activity

  • Deadlines

  • Application Questions

  • Letter of Support Example

  • Section Rubric

The guidance page can be found at the Guidance for Summer Fellow Applicants Page Here.

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Our Mission:

Since 1968, the Dwight Hall Summer Fellows has offered the unique opportunity for students to dedicate themselves to creating social change. Designed for community-engaged students who need the time and resources to enact a socially good idea, students are employed full-time, usually eight weeks.



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