Alumni Association Undergraduate Fellowship at William Paterson University 2025

The Alumni Association Undergraduate Fellowship, funded by the Alumni Association to assist and reward a bright and promising undergraduate student at William Paterson University.

Eligibility Criteria for the Alumni Association Undergraduate Fellowship:

• Applicants can be of any nationality.
• Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student who will have completed their sophomore year and earned at least 24 credits by the end of the current spring semester.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and satisfactory Alumni Relations Office performance standards.
• Applicants must be available to work 15-20 hours per week in the Office of Alumni Relations.
• Applicants who are student teaching, engaged in an internship, or not available during regular business hours are not eligible.

Application Process:

Applicants will be automatically considered upon completing a general application.

Benefits of the Alumni Association Undergraduate Fellowship:

• The Alumni Association Undergraduate Fellow will receive a $7,500 scholarship, textbook reimbursement up to $300 per semester, and a stipend of approximately $3,000+ for 15-20 hours per week of employment with the Office of Alumni Relations.
• The recipient will also receive a valuable experience in computer applications, research, writing, fundraising management, office administration, and public relations.

Note: Finalists will be contacted by the Alumni Association selection committee to schedule an interview; applicants wishing to be considered must be available.

Supplemental Questions:

Applicants must provide an essay (recommended length: 300–500 words) outlining their personal and educational background, future career goals, and how their experiences have prepared them to earn the fellowship and collaborate with the William Paterson Alumni Association’s staff and volunteers.