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    Theodore Roosevelt Summer Fellows

    Earn a $1,200 scholarship while enjoying academic integration, human formation, and a bit of adventure – alongside faculty and friends.

    WHO SHOULD APPLY?

    • Students who enjoy discussing how study at a university allows one to achieve happiness, freedom, and discover meaning and purpose in life.
    • Any student who would like to fully immerse themselves in their courses and the activities below. (We are looking for enthusiasm and commitment.)

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Seminar focusing on questions on human existence, relationships, meaning, purpose, and vocation.
    • Special access to visiting scholars
    • Camping in the Badlands
    • Visits to North Dakota Heritage Sites
    • Cultural excursion to a major North American City 
    • Students who successfully complete the Theodore Roosevelt Summer Fellows Program earn a $1,200 scholarship for their subsequent semester of study at Mary.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Enroll in a minimum of 12 credits for the Summer Semester
    • Enroll in HUM 130: Theodore Fellows Seminar (meets Wednesdays from 4:00-6:30pm)
    • Live on campus for the Summer Semester
    • Commit to full participation in all Fellows Activates
    • First-Year TR Fellows are required to attend the Badlands Camping Trip and the excursion to Chicago. These trips are optional for Second-Year TR Fellows.

    FOR WHAT SUMMER COURSES SHOULD I REGISTER?

    • HUM 130: YRC Seminar (1 credit)
    • POL 101: Responsible Citizenship (if not yet taken)
    • At least 12 credits in total (which ought to be evenly distributed, more or less, between Blocks A and B)

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    • Is TRF open to second-summer students? Yes!
    • Is TRF open to all majors? Yes!
    • Can science students participate in TRF and SURVE? Yes!
    • What if I don't plan to live on campus? Students living off-campus may participate in the Theodore Roosevelt Fellows Program, but will not earn the scholarship.
    • Whom do I contact with additional questions? Email dtechelbarger@umary.edu or call 701-355-8057!

    APPLICATION DEADLINE

    • Applications are open and will continue to be accepted until the program is filled.
    For the Summer Semester I plan to:
    Take at least 12 credits
    Take at least 12 credits
    Live on Campus
    Live on Campus
    Will this be your first summer participating in Year Round Campus?
    Will this be your first summer participating in Year Round Campus?
    Will this be your first summer participating in the Theodore Roosevelt Fellows Program?
    Will this be your first summer participating in the Theodore Roosevelt Fellows Program?