Benefits and Expectations
Benefits of the Program
Community Scholars for Black Lives gain access to a number of valuable benefits:
- $5,000 Fellowship Scholarship Award
- Mentorship from faculty and partners from organizations engaged in advancing the progression of Black constituents
- Travel funds to attend local or national conference focused on equity and justice in the black community
- Project budget up to $500
- Recognition as Community Scholar
Expectations of Scholars
Community Scholars for Black Lives are engaged in the following activities from September through April:
- Develop a research project that illuminates the issues of systemic racism and/or social structures that perpetuate oppression while posing potential solutions to these problems through projects that engage the Cal Lutheran and/or Ventura County community
- Periodically meet with mentors for guidance on project
- Participate in a Black History Month panel discussion intended to increase understanding of issues impacting Black communities in healthcare, finance, and business
- Attend leadership and research workshops
- Present oral reports of project outcomes at Cal Lutheran and at least one community forum
- Attend NAACP, NUL, CORE or CBCF conference (not required)
- Attend and be recognized during Academic Showcase and Recognition Celebration