Loewenstern
Fellowship

Now accepting applications for Summer 2027!
*Apply here*

Through a generous donation by Walter Loewenstern (Rice class of 1958), the Loewenstern Fellowship provides undergraduate Rice students with funding, preparation, mentorship, and support to conduct civic research and/or critical service outside of the United States. Loewenstern fellows work across Latin and South America and Sub-Saharan Africa with partner organizations focused on a variety of social issues including education, healthcare, civil rights, and gender equality.

Fellows receive funding to cover the cost of their summer abroad. Fellows enroll in a semester-long, two-credit International Service course in the spring before traveling to the host country in the summer. The course provides a critical lens to international development and frameworks for ethical global engagement. During the course, the fellow will also initiate conversations with their partner organization to prepare for their summer work.

Student Testimonials:

You can learn about the experiences of previous Loewenstern fellows here: CCL Global Blog

Eligibility: 

• We welcome first-year, sophomore, and junior Rice undergraduate students from all majors to apply.
• Fellows must participate in the in-person International Service course in Spring 2027.
• Other preferred qualifications such as foreign language proficiency are noted in the project descriptions.

The Center for Civic Leadership provides a number of advising resources to support you with the application process. Please reach out to us:

• Drop-in advising hours with CCL staff. 
• Program Lead: Kelsey Ullom, Associate Director (keu1@rice.edu, RMC 208, 713-348-6163)
• CCL Ambassadors: Jenna Brown (jb256@rice.edu) and Ashely Zhang (acz5@rice.edu)

Instructions to Apply:

• Review application components here.
• Click here to check out placements offered for Summer 2027. 
• Use your NetID to log-in here and submit your application by the deadline: Sunday, November 1st, 11:59 pm Central. 

Save the Date for Upcoming Information Sessions & Events: 

• Wednesday, October 14, 5-6 pm, Miner Lounge: Information Session & Alumni Panel. Learn about the program and hear from program alumni about their experience in a Q&A panel. 
• Thursday, October 22, 1-3 pm, Brown Garden: Munch & Mingle with Alumni. Join us for snacks with program alumni to hear about their experiences and ask your questions about the program and placements.
• October 27, 28, and 30th from 12-1, CCL Conference Room: Drop-in Advising Hour with alumni and program lead Kelsey. Stop by the CCL (second floor of the RMC, above the Grand Hall) to ask your final questions about the application before the deadline. 
• Thursday, October 29, 3-5 pm, Grand Hall: CCL Showcase. Browse zines created by program alumni. 

Click here to watch a video about our East Africa placements.