About the Meiklejohn Fellows Program
The Meiklejohn Fellows Program is committed to fostering equitable opportunities for postgraduate success among Amherst College students. The Program provides first-year FLI (first generation and/or low-income) students at Amherst College with a comprehensive year-long initiative designed to deepen their understanding of personal career interests, the pathways to pursue them. This program uniquely prepares students for postgraduate success through summer experiential learning opportunities, such as internships. Participants benefit from dedicated career advising, mentorship within the FLI community, tailored programming, and robust summer internship support.
Why Join Meiklejohn Fellows Program
- Community Building: Forge a supportive network by sharing experiences and knowledge with fellow FLI students.
- Career Exploration: Gain insights into industries and fields that align with your genuine interests and career aspirations.
- Internship Guidance: Benefit from specialized workshops and advising sessions designed to streamline your internship search process.
- Financial Support: Upon fulfilling program requirements, you are guaranteed a summer internship stipend of up to $5,000 for a qualifying unpaid or low-paid internship during your first or second summer at Amherst.
How to Join the Meiklejohn Fellows Program
The Meiklejohn Fellow Program Application will open in Mid-September and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the extended deadline Friday, October 24th, 2025.
To apply, you must be:
- A first-generation and/or low-income student
- An incoming student in the Class of 2029
Please reach out to internships@amherst.edu if you have questions about your eligibility.
Acceptance to the program means that you agree to complete all program expectations and requirements. To be eligible for a stipend of up to $5,000 from the Meiklejohn Fellows Program, students must meet the following requirements and secure an internship that fits the funding criteria during their first or second summer at the college.
Requirement #1: Attend the Meiklejohn Fellows Orientation, November 18, 2025 from 5:00-6:30 PM
Requirement #2: Attend at least ONE Meiklejohn Fellows workshop
- Show Up & Stand Out: Your Pre-Professional Game Plan (October)
- Real Work, Real Insight: Shaping Your Future Through Internships (October)
- Show Up & Stand Out: Your Pre-Professional Game Plan (November)
- Real Work, Real Insight: Shaping Your Future Through Internships (December)
- You Submitted Your Internship Apps: What Next?
Requirement #3: Attend ONE “Foundations of Resume Writing” or “Foundations of Cover Letter Writing” workshop
Optional but encouraged: Attend a Houston Program Workshop/Event