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Applications are now closed for the Summer 2025 cohort. If you have questions about the program, please contact Annelise_Claire@baylor.edu. 


Apply Here for the Summer Fellowship Program.

Please also send Summer Fellowship Program Recommendation Form to two recommenders (one must be a Baylor staff or faculty member)

RSL Cohort
UPCOMING DEADLINES
  • Summer 2025 - No longer accepting applications.

Program Dates
  • Summer 2025:
    • Move-In: May 28th
    • Orientation: May 29th-30th
    • First Day of Internship: June 2nd
    • Exit Retreat: July 25th
    • Move-Out: July 27th

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
RSL at National Symphony Orchestra

Program Eligibility: 

  • Applicants must be enrolled at Baylor as an undergraduate student at the time of application
  • Baylor undergraduate students from all majors are eligible to apply for the program
  • Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors, however, rising sophomores will be considered
  • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
    • The cover letter should clearly communicate: 1) What drew you to this program and why you're interested; 2) What qualifications you bring to this program (i.e. relevant academic coursework completed, leadership and service opportunities that demonstrate your reliability and maturity); 3) How this experience will advance your future academic, professional, and personal goals.
  • Two recommendations submitted through this recommendation form
    • At least one recommendation must be from a Baylor faculty or staff member
  • Degree Audit (Unofficial is acceptable)
  • An academic writing sample from your time at Baylor
  • Permission to access student conduct records*

*Due to the nature of this program, applicant records maintained by the Student Conduct Administration office are subject to review at any time to ensure that program participants are in good standing with the University. Any past offenses will be considered and program participation will be determined at the discretion of the program directors based on this review. If a student is accepted into the program and the program directors learn of past or new offenses after-the-fact, acceptance into the program and any offered scholarship funds can be revoked, as determined at the discretion of the program directors.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

After applying to the program, your submission will be reviewed by our team. If selected for an interview, we will contact you to set up a 3o-minute, virtual interview. If selected for a second interview, we will contact you to set-up a 30-minute, in-person meeting with our faculty director, Dr. Thomas Hibbs.

Questions? Contact Annelise_Claire@baylor.edu

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