The 2025 Urban Immersion Fellowship program will take place from June 9 - July 25, 2025. The application window is closed. Check back for 2026 information!

Program Specifics

This is an excellent paid fellowship opportunity, offered on a competitive basis, which includes:

• Six-week in-person summer fellowship opportunity working with city of Detroit children and families
• Paid summer opportunity in collaboration with Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) summer school and Detroit community agencies programming. (Details provided during Information Session.)  
• Total stipend payment of $6000 for fellowship completion. 

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Criteria for Application

• ALL Current Teacher Preparation Program students, Freshman (First-Year Students) – Senior standing (not available to current interns).
  • Students in the Urban Educators Cohort Program and Global Educators Cohort Program are given preferential consideration.
• Writing sample describing commitment to urban education.
• One recommendation submitted by a faculty member or other person familiar with your work.  
  • Note: Make sure you have requested permission from the person before you list them in the system.  References must be submitted via the application website – instructions for submitting online will be sent with the request for a reference upon completion of the application.