Undergraduate Emerging Scholars Program
2025-26 APPLICATION PORTAL NOW OPEN
Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
One of the objectives of the National African American Child & Family Research Center (NAACFRC) is to build research capacity, develop research infrastructure, and conduct research with African American communities.
The Undergraduate Emerging Scholars program is an 8-week mentored research internship designed for students interested in community-based participatory research on economic and social mobility, poverty alleviation, and early care and education for African American children and families.
We are now accepting applications for the program starting in June 2025. Please submit your application by March 7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
SCHOLARS RECEIVE
- Personalized, cross-disciplinary training to strengthen their capacity to design and implement research that impacts African American children and families.
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Mentoring from the mentor of their choice.
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Opportunity to attend an in-person orientation and the annual NAACFRC Community-Engaged Research (CER) Conference at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.
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Scholar and mentor both receive a $3,000 stipend.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a U.S. college or university.
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Majoring in social work, public administration, public health, education, or a related field.
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Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Black/African American men are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
A complete application includes all information and materials listed below. Applications that do not include all components, such as the required letters of recommendation, will not be considered. All information should be submitted through the online application form.
Required Application Info and Materials:
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Contact information, demographic information, educational history.
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Resume or Curriculum Vitae: Include any employment history (including unpaid work and internships), outreach efforts, volunteer activities, honors, awards, presentations, publications, etc.
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Short Answers: Describe short and longer-term career goals, research interests, program qualifications, and commitment to research with African Americans.
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Letter(s) of Recommendation: Upload at least one letter from an advisor or faculty member describing the applicant’s capacity to participate and succeed in the program.
If you are interested in participating in the Undergraduate Emerging Scholars Program and meet the eligibility requirements, please complete the online application by March 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
QUESTIONS? Email emergingscholars@naacfrc.org
2025 INAUGURAL EMERGING SCHOLARS COHORT
London Miller
London is an accomplished student majoring in social work at a university in Cincinnati, Ohio. She aspires to become a licensed social worker, focusing on children and families. Her research interests include African American child welfare and the cultural and societal factors influencing teen pregnancy among African American adolescents. London is particularly passionate about research on teen pregnancy prevention and advocating for adequate and effective sex education in Georgia. She hopes to contribute to policy changes regarding the sex education curriculum in public schools.
Brittany Boakye
Brittany is a dedicated and passionate graduating senior at Prairie View A&M University, majoring in social work. She has a strong interest in child welfare and aspires to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families. In addition to her academic pursuits, Brittany is an avid poet, using her writing as a source of solace and expression. Looking to the future, Brittany dreams of opening her own private therapy practice, where she can provide compassionate and effective support to those in need.
Eura Jackson
Eura is an undergraduate senior studying psychology with aspirations to earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology in order to become a dedicated psychologist and researcher. Her research focuses on the process of achieving goals and the psychological influences involved in goal setting, particularly the distinction between needs and desires. She also examines how childhood experiences and unmet early aspirations affect individuals’ goal-setting behaviors. Additionally, Eura is interested in researching anxiety, especially the effectiveness of “comfort behaviors” as innovative approaches for alleviating generalized anxiety disorder.
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