How to Apply

Apply for the ASCENSO Hispanic Fellowship program by March 13, 2026.

Determine whether you're applying for a research fellowship to work your own research topic or an internship working on a partner organization's research project.
Review the application in full and prepare your documents:
1. A letter of recommendation (internship) or a commitment letter from your faculty mentor. These documents can be collected and uploaded with your application, or sent by the faculty member directly to lmunoz@CalLutheran.edu by the application deadline.
2. Your resume or CV.
Submit your application by the deadline.

If shortlisted, you will be asked to participate in a 30-minute Zoom interview.

The deadline to apply is March 13, 2026.

Applicant Criteria

The student’s motivation to become an ASCENSO Fellow is in alignment with the purpose of the program.
The student demonstrates commitment to social justice, education and community building.
Applicant demonstrates competence to carry out research through academic achievement, educational background and experience.
The student must provide a Letter of Recommendation from a Cal Lutheran faculty member, unless they have a faculty member who has committed to mentoring your research project, in which case you must provide a Commitment Letter from them with your application.
The application is free from distracting errors.