Apply for COB's Copeland Fellows program

What is required?
– Participating in diversity and inclusion-related activities* for four semesters — 15 hours each for the first two semesters and 10 hours each for the last two semesters.
*All activities are subject to the approval of the College’s Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator.
– Writing and submitting of a short, reflection paper at the end of each semester that details your key takeaways from activities and events
– Sharing of experiences and tagging the College of Business on the appropriate social media platforms
– Building, scheduling and creating a project that is focused on diversity and inclusion

What you will receive:
– $500 scholarship per semester (during the 2-year fellowship)
– Language on your transcript that designates you as a Copeland Diversity and Inclusion Fellow
– Special graduation cords issued at graduation

Experiences that will benefit your life and career
– An edge when it comes to being hired and promoted. According to Glassdoor, employers are taking a serious look at investing in diversity and inclusion efforts
– A greater understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the positive impact it has on organizations
– Interaction with individuals who have diverse cultures, ethnicities and lifestyles
– Exposure to different worldviews and different ways of thinking that will better prepare you to be a forward-thinking business leader
– Critical thinking exercises that will allow you to address and take on meaningful and well-recognized challenges on our campus and in our wider society
– Expanded creativity and problem-solving that will help you improve your employer’s reputation and engage with fellow employees

Stand out and learn more about what makes all of us unique, different and great. Application period for the Copeland Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship is March 2 – April 5 each year.

Apply here: https://business.ecu.edu/diversity/fellowship/