Funding for Service
Stanford’s Haas Center, and some outside agencies, offer opportunities for undergraduates to receive funding for public service and service-oriented research. Some of these fellowships cover the summer, while others cover academic-year service. For Urban Studies majors, these fellowships offer the opportunity to use their classroom knowledge in the service of a community partner, without having to suffer financial hardship.
Stanford Funding: The Haas Center’s Quick Guide to Undergraduate Fellowships provides an overview of the available Stanford funding, while the Undergraduate Summer Fellowships page contains application information and links to detailed descriptions of each program. Urban Studies majors have been particularly successful in winning the Urban Summer Fellowship, but have won many others as well. You should consider visiting the Haas Center in person, to speak with staff and get more information about all available opportunities.
Outside Funding: The Haas Center programs are excellent, and probably the most accessible funding options for undergraduates interested in service. However, you may also want to explore Idealist , a searchable database that includes volunteer and intern opportunities, some of which may involve a stipend. Rotary International also supports service projects and applicants may be current students.
Post-Graduation Opportunities: If you are looking for funding for service endeavors after graduation, visit the Service Year Opportunities section of the website.