Your future should be Fearless
The College of Humanities is ready to invest in you.
Students who choose to major in the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona gain the skills that are most in demand on the global job market. But life after graduation can be unpredictable. Beginning in 2024, the College of Humanities will select up to 50 students to join the first Humanities Fearless Scholars cohort. If you are selected as a Humanities Fearless Scholar, you will be awarded funds that can ultimately build up to $5,000 at the end of your degree. Along the way, the College will provide you with an array of skill-building resources, professional development activities and real-life strategies for success.
The application is currently closed. Please check back in mid-November for more information on the next round of applications due February 17, 2025.
Award
In recognition of each year’s accomplishments within the Humanities Fearless Scholars cohort, students will receive up to $5,000 to launch the next phase of their lives.
Year 1 $500
Year 2 $1,000
Year 3 $1,500
Year 4 $2,000 (or upon completing requirements)
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TOTAL $5,000 per student
Summer Application Deadline
Students admitted to the University of Arizona with a major in the College of Humanities in the fall will receive an invitation to apply during the summer. The summer application deadline is August 5, 2024. Applicants will be notified about their acceptance prior to the start of classes.
Spring Application Deadline
Students who have recently (during the summer or fall of 2024, or the spring of 2025) declared a College of Humanities major are invited to apply. Students must have declared their Humanities major by the application deadline to be considered eligible for the program. Preference will be given to students with a freshman or sophomore standing. The spring application will be available in mid-November, and the deadline will be February 17, 2024. Applicants will be notified about their acceptance in March.
Who is eligible?
To participate in the program, students must be continuously enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 units) and be actively pursuing a major in the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona.
Questions?
Please contact the Dean's Office by email at COH-deans-office@arizona.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fearless Scholars Program awards are disbursed at the end of your studies (upon graduation). The Fearless Scholars Program is a cohort program, where you participate in various skill-building resources and professional development activities. The award is in recognition of your participation in the Program, and is meant to help you as you launch the next phase of your life—whether that be interviewing for jobs, moving towards grad school, etc.
Congratulations on graduating early! While this program is geared towards students completing their degree in four years, we understand that some students finish up their coursework early. We will round up the number of years of the program you have completed.
For example, if you have participated in the program for 3.5 years (seven semesters), you will receive $5,000 upon graduation. If you have participated in the program for 2.5 years (five semesters), you will receive the first three years of the award, or $3,000, upon graduation.
You are also welcome (but not required) to come back and participate in the remaining activities with your cohort. Any activity invitations will be sent to your UofA email, so please make sure to continue checking that account or set up automatic forwarding.
We are sad to see you go!
You must be a College of Humanities major to participate in the Fearless Scholars program. This means that once you drop your major you will no longer be able to participate in cohort-specific events. Upon graduation, you will still receive an award reflective of the number of full years you participated in the Fearless Scholars program. For example, if you change majors in your second year, you will still receive $500 upon graduation for your first year’s participation in the program.
You must be a College of Humanities major to participate in the Fearless Scholars program. This means that once you switch to a minor you will no longer be able to participate in cohort-specific events. We still hope you will join us for the many other activities the College hosts. Upon graduation, you will receive an award reflective of the number of full years you participated in the Fearless Scholars program. For example, if you change majors in your second year, you will still receive $500 upon graduation for your first year’s participation in the program.
We are sad to see you go!
Unfortunately you are only eligible to receive this award if you graduate from the University of Arizona.
Yes, as long as you are still pursuing a College of Humanities major, you will remain eligible for the program, regardless of any other majors and minors you may add.
Please talk to your COH advisor and let them know you will be taking a semester off and wish to discuss continuing the Fearless Scholars program when you return. We will work with you on a case by case basis.
You can find your advisor here: https://advising.humanities.arizona.edu/advisors
Please email coh-deans-office@arizona.edu with any questions.
This initiative is part of the Fearless Inquiries Project, made possible by alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance’s generous support of the College of Humanities.