Apply for the Summer Fellowship Program

IN ADDITION TO THE APPLICATION FORM, APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:

• A brief essay (2-3 pages – 700-1000 words) discussing why you want to participate in the program and how your academic experiences (particularly any relevant research projects), and employment (including internships, volunteer and/or paid work) have prepared you for this program. Please make sure you put a hard return space in-between paragraphs when pasting your essay into the form field in the application.
• An official transcript from all colleges that you have attended, mailed directly to: Summer Fellowship Program, Historic Deerfield, Inc., PO Box 321, 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA 01342.
• At least two letters of recommendation from college faculty members who are familiar with your academic qualifications, classroom performance, and career interests. Reference writers should e-mail letters to sfp@historic-deerfield.org; those who prefer to mail hard copies should address them to: Summer Fellowship Program, Historic Deerfield, Inc., PO Box 321, 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA 01342.
• Please ensure that your faculty recommenders are aware of the application deadline.

INFORMATION REGARDING APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

You are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Applying for financial assistance in no way affects the status of your application to the program. Awards are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need. Personal financial information will be kept in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for an award, please submit a one-paragraph statement explaining why you need assistance to attend the program. Students who already receive need-based aid from their college should also complete and submit the Award Authorization form. This form has a section that needs to be completed by someone at your school’s financial aid office before you scan and return it to sfp@historic-deerfield.org by the application deadline.

This one-paragraph statement should:

• Itemize your expenses, including tuition, books, room and board
• Itemize your sources of income, including your contribution, your family’s contribution, and other sources of financial aid
• If you do not currently receive need-based aid from your college and wish to apply for an award, you must submit the first two pages of your parents’ federal income tax return. Such information will be kept in the strictest confidence.