WMU Graduate College: Martin Luther King/César Chavez/Rosa Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Grant

WMU Graduate College: Martin Luther King/César Chavez/Rosa Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Amount: Approximately US $33,000
Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Summary

The Martin Luther King/César Chavez/Rosa Parks Future Faculty Fellowship at Western Michigan University aims to support academically or economically disadvantaged doctoral candidates in their final dissertation stage. Established in 1986, this fellowship provides financial aid averaging around $33,000 to help students complete their degrees. Recipients must fulfill a three-year teaching or administrative obligation at a postsecondary institution in Michigan, ensuring a commitment to education and community service.

Overview

Martin Luther King/César Chavez/Rosa Parks Future Faculty Fellowship About the King/Chavez/Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Program The King ▪ Chávez ▪ Parks FFF Program was created by the Michigan State Legislature in 1986 as part of the larger King ▪ Chávez ▪ Parks Initiative. The purpose of the FFF Program is to increase the pool of academically or economically disadvantaged candidates pursing faculty teaching careers in post-secondary education. The intent of this fellowship is to provide financial assistance to doctoral students during the final stage of dissertation completion. The terms of this award are determined by the State of Michigan Legislature, with funding through the annual Higher Education Appropriations. As such, the terms of the award are subject to change. While this fellowship does not require departmental service, it does require an obligation to the State in the form of teaching or administrative positions (with special approval) at a postsecondary institution for the equivalent of three full-time years. For the latest information please visit the State of Michigan Labor and Economic Opportunity website. Award Amount The Graduate College, through the KCP FFF program, offers a one-year dissertation (Fall Semester, Spring Semester and SU I Session) completion award for doctoral students who have reached candidacy. The total awarded amount changes based upon the number of students who are selected to receive the award and the dollar amount that is allocated to WMU from the State of Michigan. Awards typically average around $33,000 but is based upon several factors. This award will be placed on the student’s account at the beginning of the fall semester. Tuition, enrollment fees, as well as any amount owed to the University on your student account will be paid from the allocation; the remainder of the allocation will be issued to the student. This fellowship does not require departmental service, but will require an obligation to the State; if not completed, this fellowship will convert to a loan and is subject to default rules. Any tuition award you receive will reduce the cost of your educational expenses and may reduce the amount of other financial aid or loans for which you are eligible. You will need to contact Bronco Express to discuss any impact receiving this award would have on your financial aid. Obligation to State of Michigan Each KCP fellow agrees to obtain a doctoral degree within eight calendar years from the date your agreement is signed with the State of Michigan. The fellow will repay his/her KCP Fellowship liability to the State of Michigan in the form of teaching or administrative position (with special approval) at a postsecondary institution for the equivalent of three full-time years. A candidate must be willing to begin a part or full-time faculty teaching or administrative career in a public or private, two or four-year postsecondary institution within (1) year after obtaining the doctoral degree. Failure to comply with these requirements transforms the award into a loan obligation subject to repayment to the State of Michigan. Review the State of Michigan Awardee Obligations.

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