Academy Fellow Application

Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics

We invite students to apply for the Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics who meet the following criteria:

Outstanding student
Interest in theological questions, scientific inquiry, and ethical concerns
Active in your congregation
Demonstrates leadership potential
Will have completed 9th, 10th, or 11th grade by July 2018

For the sake of helping us assemble a diverse learning community for the Academy, please respond to all of the questions in this application. We only have 45 openings for the Academy this summer, so this is a competitive application process.

In addition to filling out this application form, please email at least one letter of recommendation to faithandscience@gustavus.edu. Recommendation letters should be from one or both of the following:

a pastor, youth minister or other leader in your congregation
a science or math teacher.

If you are accepted into the program and choose to attend, a $300 non-refundable enrollment fee and enrollment forms will be due to reserve your place in the program. Tuition and travel scholarships are available upon request. All other costs are covered by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment.

Personal Information

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Address Line 1 Required

Address Line 2

City Required

State Required

Zip Required

Email Required

Phone Required

High School Name, City, and State Required

By spring 2018, I will have finished? Required

What is your current GPA? Required

GPA Scale Required

What science and math courses have you taken (include any STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - courses)? Required

Home Congregation Name, City, and State Required

Please briefly describe your home town. Include information about population size, geographic location, and economy. Required

Considering your family's socio-economic circumstances, do you anticipate applying for financial assistance for travel to and from the Gustavus Academy and/or for the $300 enrollment fee? Required

Are you of Hispanic or Latino/a origin?

Yes
No

With which group(s) do you most closely associate?

American/Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Race Unknown

Interest and Involvement

How are you currently engaged in your congregation? Required

What is one issue of injustice (locally or globally) that concerns you and why? Required

How would you describe your interest in or enthusiasm for science and/or math? Required

What is one aspect of the church or your own faith life that you most appreciate? Required

What is one question you have about the church or your own spiritual life? Required

What leadership roles or service opportunities have you had in your church, school, and/or community? Required

Why would you like to participate in the Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics? Required

How do you hope to benefit from and contribute to the learning community at the Gustavus Academy? Required

You will be charged .