Amherst Center for Community Engagement Urban Education Practicum
Intensive summer educational leadership practicum partnering students with Holyoke and Springfield public school districts to design innovative STEM curricula.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.0 academic standing
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Reflective essay on educational equity and systemic community access
- Recommendation letters
- One faculty reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $4,500 USD fellowship stipend funded by the Center for Community Engagement
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Program scholarship supported
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Amherst College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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