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 (June 20-21) and the excursion to Chicago (August 7-10). Save these dates!
- (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 and attend all excursions at the discounted rate, 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

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Live on Campus

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Will this be your first summer participating in Year Round Campus?

Yes

No

Will this be your first summer participating in the Theodore Roosevelt Fellows Program?

Yes

No, I was a TR Fellow last summer.

Are you a student in the Nursing Academy?

Yes

No

First Name

Last Name

Student ID

GPA (first-semester students should use their midterm GPA)

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UMary Email Address

Mobile Phone

Roosevelt Summer Fellows enjoy many benefits, including a seminar focusing on human formation and integration, special access to visiting scholars, a weekend of camping in the Badlands, visits to North Dakota heritage sites, and a cultural excursion to a major North American city. Theodore Roosevelt Fellows will also be placed in faculty-led cohorts to facilitate community. Of these many highlights, which excites you most? Why?