Oakton Mellon Grant Application

Welcome to the Oakton Mellon Grant Application!

Keep in mind that there are two separate opportunities you can apply for. You will choose one:

Mellon Humanities 2020 Scholars
Oakton students who plan on transferring to Lake Forest College can apply for this grant and, if chosen, will experience a marquee grant-related research experience with a Lake Forest College faculty member. Students who apply must also apply and be accepted to Lake Forest College. The benefits include:

One-year term as a Humanities 2020 Scholar
$1500 stipend (in addition to other financial aid and scholarships through the college)
Earn Lake Forest College credit depending on the time commitment

Mellon Humanities 2020 Fellows
This opportunity is for Oakton students who are not ready to transfer to a four-year college. Students will participate in grant-related research projects, programs, or organizational efforts. Benefits include:

35 hours of grant-related work during the spring, summer, or fall semester
$500.00 stipend, plus meals provided on campus and reimbursement for travel
Could earn transferrable college credit

Application Type

Are you applying for the Mellon Humanities Scholar or Mellon Humanities Fellow?*

Mellon Humanities Scholar

Mellon Humanities Fellow

Personal Information

Name

Last Name*

First Name*

Middle Initial

Preferred Name

Address

Permanent Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address

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Telephone Numbers

Mobile Phone Number*

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Home Phone Number

Biographical Information

Birthdate*

Sex*

Gender Identity

Please list any other institutions you have attended below (If applicable):

Other Institution (1) Attended

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Other Institution (2) Attended

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Essay Question

Please answer the following question in 500 words or less:

Why does the subject of the Humanities 2020 Mellon grant interest you, what do you hope to gain from this experience, and what skills/qualities would you bring to the project?

Signature

The information on this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.

E-signature (First and Lake Name)*

Date*

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Oakton Mellon Grant Application