2021-2022 DREAM Project Fellowship (DPF) -                         Student Application
We are thrilled to announce that the DREAM Project Fellowship (DPF) for Academic Year 2021-2022 is now OPEN for students to apply!

What is DPF?
- A year-long fellowship geared for DACA and AB540 students to acquire professional development and personal growth.
- DPF gives students the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that will help them develop and sharpen their soft & hard skills.
- Various sites within the UCI campus to choose from.

Want to learn more about the fellowship?
We invite you to join us during our Zoom information session, see more details below:

  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮d𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀May 19, 2021 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Register in advance: http://bit.ly/DPFInfoSession21

  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞/𝐂𝐕 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀May 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm
⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Registration: https://tinyurl.com/SIR-Resume
  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
**We strongly encourage undocumented students without work authorization permit to apply to the fellowship**

By completing this application form, you are applying to the fellowship for the upcoming 2021-2022 Academic Year. We will review your application and you will be contacted with more information. If you have questions, feel free to contact Alejandra Jeronimo, ajeroni1@uci.edu.

Please submit your application by Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 11:59PM.


Submit Resume here: https://forms.office.com/r/i0eAE9JD2W



Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more
We will do our best to match you with a mentor and project site that best matches your interests and will further your professional skills. However, we cannot guarantee that we will place you with your perfect fit. Nonetheless, all the sites are able to provide valuable professional development and mentorship opportunities.
First Name *
Last Name *
UCI Email Address *
Alternative Email Address (gmail, iCloud, etc.)
Phone Number *
Student ID#: *
Major (s) ; Minor(s) *
Year in School for the 2021 -2022 Academic Year (first-year transfer students should select "Year 3").
Clear selection
I am interested in becoming a DPF fellow in the following way (please check all that apply): *
Required
I will attend the ONLINE DPF Fellow-Mentor Match Event happening in mid-August? [All DPF fellows are required to attend this event via zoom or an online platform]
Clear selection
Do you have work authorization? (through DACA, or an alternative program) *
Do you qualify for/have AB 540? (Or qualify for in-state tuition under another policy such as AB 2000 or SB 68?) *
Under California law AB 540, certain nonresident students are exempt from paying nonresident supplemental tuition.If you're granted an AB 540 exemption, you will be charged in-state tuition and fees, and not the supplemental tuition charged to nonresidents. You can see eligibility here: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-cost-of-attendance/ab-540-nonresident-tuition-exemption.html
Have you held an internship (paid or unpaid)? Check all that apply *
Required
Have you ever held a job? *
Previous employment experience is not required to be part of DPF.
In order to complete the DPF program, students must: 1) complete a project through the placement field site (determined by mentor and fellow); 2) commit to attending professional development seminars hosted by the DREAM Center; 3) complete project activities (approximately 10 hours a week).  
Knowing these requirements, I am willing to commit to joining this program *
Below there is a list of project areas from last year.  Please select (up to 2 project areas) or write down other areas you would be interested in being a fellow in.
Please note that interest areas may be different every year.
What are your motivations for participating in the program? Please tell us why is this program a good match for you at this stage in your career (minimum of 150 words) *
What are specific skills you would like to learn in your placement site? Talk about how these skills will further your vision for your professional career. (minimum of 150 words) *
What are your future career aspirations? (minimum of 150 words) *
Please upload a copy of your resume using the link below in order for your application to be COMPLETE. Please name the file in the following format: First_LastName_Resume (i.e. Peter_Anteater_Resume)
Submit Resume here: https://forms.office.com/r/i0eAE9JD2W

If you need support with your resume, our Scholars In Residence will be hosting a Resume Workshop Week 9 May 26th at 6pm. Do you plan to attend the Resume Workshop? *
Scholars in Residence: Writing a Resume/CV Workshop on Wednesday May 26, 2021 at 6pm.
Register HERE: https://tinyurl.com/SIR-Resume
Thank you for completing the DREAM Project Fellowship Application! We will share your application with Project Mentors for review. We will be reaching out to you with further details soon!
If you have any additional questions/comments/concerns, please contact:

Alejandra Jeronimo
Program Coordinator,
UCI DREAM Center
ajeroni1@uci.edu
Submit
Clear form
Never submit passwords through Google Forms.
This form was created inside of University of California, Irvine. Report Abuse
Google Forms