Social Impact Fellows Application 2024-2025
We’re thrilled you are applying for a position as a Social Impact Fellow with the Utah Valley University Center for Social Impact (CSI)! Please be sure to read explanatory information and the full position descriptions included in the application info packet BEFORE you fill out this application. You can find the packet at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1geyoKSXzWBSenZ4HWKcbLiqbAhO3ieqi/view?usp=sharing 

Additionally, this application does not require a resume or cover letter. Instead, we hope to get a good sense of your qualification via the essay questions. The essay responses will be the main way we select candidates for next round interviews. Please respond as thoughtfully and thoroughly as possible. 

THE APPLICATION IS DUE THURSDAY, MARCH 28 AT 11:59 PM however EARLY REVIEW will start March 13

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Full name (on university records) *
UVU ID *
Preferred name (if different from the name on university records) *
Current email address (We will notify you about interviews and selection through THIS email address) *
Phone number *
Preferred pronouns
I am applying for the following Social Impact Fellow position(s): 

*Mark all that apply. See full position descriptions in the info packet at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VA2GruCTplue18PTuuEOmIyk8GewRJEk/view?usp=sharing 
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If you indicated above that you are applying for more than one position, please rank your interest in the positions you selected. (Start with the one you are MOST interested in. Once you've ranked the ones you want, don't worry about the order of the others.)
Community Building Fellow
Strategy Fellow
Direct Service Fellow
Philanthropy Fellow
Community Organizing & Activism Fellow
Community Engaged Learning & Research Fellow
Social Entrepreneurship & CSR Fellow
Policy & Governance Fellow
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Major (and minor if applicable) *
How many credits have you earned so far in school? *
Have you taken the one credit Social Impact Seminar (MGMT-494R) class? (NOT a requirement for application) *
Have you worked as an Impact Associate? (NOT a requirement for application) *
Have you participated in Map the System? (NOT a requirement for application) *
Have you participated in Design for Impact? (NOT a requirement for application) *
Have you been on an Alternative Break? (NOT a requirement for application) *
Have you attended any Impact Thursday events? (NOT a requirement for application) *
If you responded "yes" to attending any Impact Thursday events, which events have you attended at least one time? (NOT a requirement for application)
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How did you hear about this opportunity? (Select all that apply) *
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IMPORTANT NOTES  

These essay questions will be run through generative AI platforms such as (but not limited to) ChatGPT to screen for generated responses. We will be checking for these generated responses and will not score responses that are not original. Although you can absolutely do research to inform your responses, we expect these essays to be answered with authenticity and personal thought and analysis. Copying and pasting AI generated responses with little to no original development of thought and response will not be acceptable. 

This application does not require a resume or cover letter. Instead, we hope to get a good sense of your qualification via the essay questions. The essay responses will be the main way we select candidates for next round interviews. Please respond as thoughtfully and thoroughly as possible. 

I have read the important notes from above:
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In your own words describe what strategic social impact means. Why do you think the Center for Social Impact emphasizes the word strategic? What does strategy have to do with positive, sustainable, ethical and effective social change and justice? (150-300 words) *
How will you create an environment of belonging in the Center for Social Impact for all students at UVU, including racial or ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and students living with disabilities? Please give specific examples of what you might do or implement to create this environment.  (150-300 words) *
Describe any life experiences that have provided you with skills or mindsets that make you qualified for this position. We believe that impact leadership qualities can come from a variety of experiences, which could include (but are not limited to): leadership, cultural experiences, service, paid work, and family or personal challenges.  (150-300 words) *
Provide an example of an organization, community leader, or resource that you believe to be socially impactful and that resonates with you. Explain why you believe it to be socially impactful, and what about its impact makes it especially effective and resonant.  (150-300 words) *
What do you think causes poverty? Why?  (150-300 words) *
When someone has personally experienced the effects of a social problem, or has very close proximity to those who do, they have "lived experience" with the problem.  Why is it so important to listen to and be led by those with lived experience when researching and developing potential social impact solutions? What can happen if the perspective of those with lived experience is left out when developing impact solutions? (150-300 words) *
Please agree truthfully to the following statements to complete your application:
I currently have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 OR a GPA of 3.0 or greater for the last 4 semesters *
I will maintain a 2.5 GPA. *
I will enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 credits during each semester of my position. *
I will complete approximately 10 hours total of Impact Fellow work per week during each semester (4 in-person during office hours, 6 additional in-person OR remote) *
I will attend weekly REQUIRED office hours EVERY Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 - 4:30 during fall and spring semester (and understand I must schedule classes and work around these times) *
I will not serve in any other student leadership position outside of my Social Impact Fellow responsibilities during my term of office without staff member approval. *
I understand that for my service in this position I may receive a tuition waiver up to the resident tuition rate for fall and spring semester; additionally, I understand that the amount of this compensation may change based on availability of tuition waivers, my residency status, and any additional scholarships awarded to my account. **Please note, students who are receiving additional scholarships through another department, private scholarships, and/or tuition waivers will only be eligible for a cash award. The cash award amount is determined each year by the budget available and allocated.
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Participation awards (scholarships) for student leadership positions are determined by the availability of tuition waivers and/or funding awarded from the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement based on resources distributed to the Student Development & Well-Being programs. Students receiving compensation must also meet certain academic requirements as set forth by the Scholarship Office and are subject to restrictions set forth by the State of Utah and the institution. 

In the case that a student is receiving additional awards funded through other campus departments, academic programs, or private donors it may affect the dollar amount that the program is able to award. 

Lastly, students are only eligible to receive a tuition waiver that is equivalent to the Utah resident portion of undergraduate tuition. In the case that a student does not have Utah state residency status it will be the financial responsibility of the student to pay the difference between the resident and non-resident tuition amounts.  
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I will attend all required trainings, retreats and events including:  Fellows Summer Training (May) / Fellows Summer Training (June) / Fellows Summer Training ( July) / Fellows Fall Retreat (August) / Wolverine Summit (August) / Clothesline Project (October) / Map the System (December) / Fellows Spring Retreat (February) / Scarcity Myth (February) / Design For Impact (March) / CSI Showcase (April) / 1 Impact Thursday per month (happens every Thursday, with virtual options for time flexibility) / Open Houses (August & January) *
I authorize the Center for Social Impact to verify my eligibility at any time. *
I am in good standing with the university. *
While serving as a Social Impact Fellow, I will strive to fulfill my duties and represent UVU with dignity and integrity. *
I declare all of the above to be true and accurate. *
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