The CBSC Fellows Program offers a talented and diverse group of Emory undergraduates a chance to explore the challenges and opportunities of community building in today's urban America.

Through academic coursework, an intensive, paid 10-week internship summer field experience, site visits, small group meetings, and public presentations, CBSC Fellows have opportunities to see firsthand the critical role that collaboration plays in the resolution of important public issues. They can also hone the skills needed to transform their passion for social justice into meaningful actions that revitalize communities and promote positive and lasting social change.

How the Fellowship works:

There is a two-step application process for the CBSC Fellowship:

1. Students apply to enroll in the Fall CBSC Course (370A POLS/SOC/ENVS/CBSC).

   • This academic course explores the principles and theory of Community Building

   • It also serves as the prerequisite for the second application of the spring/summer terms of the full program.

2. The spring term consists of a 4-credit/hr class and a 1-credit/hr lab which is a small group course only open to the full CBSC Fellows.

   • This course provides the broader methodology, skills, and tools to put the students' knowledge of Community Building into practice. This semester is designed to prepare students for the 10-week summer practicum, where the Fellows are placed within teams and matched with specific projects around Atlanta. For more information on the variety of our summer projects, view the Projects page.