The Hunt Institute is currently accepting applications for its John M. Belk Impact Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Hunt Institute John M. Belk Impact Fellowship
The John M. Belk Impact Fellowship is a 10-month (August-May), paid program that provides hands-on experience for students currently enrolled in community college, undergraduate, or graduate programs in North Carolina. Building on the success of the John M. Belk Scholarship program, and the belief that talent is universal but opportunity is not, the Fellowship serves as a training ground for future generations of social impact leaders. To gain exposure to the inner workings of organizations playing a variety of critical roles across North Carolina’s education landscape, Fellows could be placed at organizations such as nonprofits, education systems and institutions, and philanthropy.
Benefits of The Hunt Institute John M. Belk Impact Fellowship
- Paid program that provides hands-on experience for students currently enrolled in community college, undergraduate, or graduate programs in North Carolina.
- Impact Fellows receive a competitive hourly pay.
The Hunt Institute John M. Belk Impact Fellowship Requirements
- Full-time community college, undergraduate, or graduate student at an accredited NC college or university interested in the fields of education, public policy, political science, data analytics, psychology, or related fields; applicants must be a student for the duration of the program
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 11 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week from mid August 2026 – early May 2027
Application Date and Process
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript
- Cover letter
- (1) letter of recommendation
- 2 short response questions (250 words each)
Application Deadline
20 March, 2026
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