Ambassador Andrew Young Fellowship

Ambassador Andrew Young Fellowship Application

Personal Information

First Name

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Mobile Number

Text Messages
May we send text messages to your mobile phone number regarding your participation in this event?

Yes

No

Birthdate

College Information

Which college or university are you currently attending?

What month and year did you start at your college?

What is your current year of college study?

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

What extracurricular activities have you participated in during your college career? (For example, community service, involvement in organizations, or personal or spiritual growth activities.)

Fellowship Information

This fellowship will study a global curriculum that discusses the following six topics rooted in the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Love - We use the word “love” today to mean many things. We throw it around to express how we feel about food or an event or the good feelings we have about others. Love is an ambiguous and overused word. However, the type of love that Jesus calls us to have for others is active and sacrificial. It was this kind of love that enabled Dr. King and others in the civil rights movement to see those who were persecuting them as children of God and love them in spite of the evil acts they were perpetrating.
Conscience - Following our conscience will not always be easy. It will often come with criticism and pushback from all sides. But when our conscience is rooted in the truth of God’s word, each of us - just like Dr. King - can find the strength and courage to stand up and act, regardless of the opposition. Our conscience will lead us to pursue the goals that are important to God’s heart - truth, justice, and righteousness. It will also enable us to fulfill the commission that Jesus gave us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.
Justice - Restorative justice accomplishes change through the restoration of a relationship where the wrong is fixed through merciful means. Restorative justice considers the humanity of the offenders and views them as more than just their offense - it sees them as children of God rather than the totality of their actions. Just imagine what our world would be like if we practiced this kind of justice. A kind of justice where we were quick to renew and restore…where we viewed an offense as an opportunity to mend a relationship…where we refused to label a person by their wrongful actions.
Freedom - Despite the gains of the civil rights movement, freedom is still only a concept to some. Slavery exists in various forms, such as human trafficking and harsh labor conditions. On a spiritual level, it exists in the form of sin. As Christians, our freedom from sin should compel us to want that same kind of freedom for others. In the words of Dr. King, “To rob a man of freedom is to take from him the essential basis of his manhood….to rob him of something of God’s image.
Perseverance - Participants in the civil rights movement had to develop perseverance to travel the long road toward justice. They grew tired. They felt uncertain of the way ahead. They grew discouraged at the lack of progress. Even Dr. King admitted, “Living every day under the threat of death, I feel discouraged sometimes. Yes, sometimes I feel discouraged and feel my work’s in vain.” But then he added, “Then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again.
Hope -The day before his death, Dr. King shared a powerful thought: “Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” His words spoke to the dark world around him and still speak to the world around us today—a world filled with injustices, disparities, discrimination, and the like. Yet those who subscribe to hope understand that darkness is an opportunity. It is the perfect setting for light to penetrate and illuminate desolate situations.

Fellowship Requirement

Personal Statement - Please select one of the six topics listed above and write a brief statement (in no more than 200 words) discussing how the principle relates to you, your experience, and your interest in the program.

Academic Standing

What is your current academic standing?

Good standing

Probation

Suspension

Have you ever been charged or dismissed for academic dishonesty related to coursework?

Yes

No

Have you ever been charged or dismissed for disciplinary reasons?

Yes

No

Do you have a police record for anything other than minor traffic violations?

Yes

No

Have you ever been disciplined for a Title IX violation, a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) violation, or have a currently pending complaint under Title IX or student conduct?

Yes

No

Reference

Who at your institution recommended you for the program?

Please provide their email address.