The Honors College City-ship Program connects honors students with nonprofit leaders in Greater Lowell for a year-long, paid, hands-on learning experience. Students support projects that advance nonprofit missions while gaining mentorship and dedicated support from community leaders and Honors College staff. City-ship participants build professional skills, expand their networks, and apply what they鈥檝e learned in class to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Current partnership opportunities

  • Ace for New Americans
  • Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell
  • Coalition for a Better Acre
  • Girls Inc.
  • International Institute of New England
  • The Movement to a Learning City
  • Honors Development Studies Center

Some of the City-ship events include:

  • Kickoff Event: The program kicks off in the Fall with an orientation that brings the students and mentors together. This event introduces students and mentors to each other and the City-ship program.
  • Mid-Year Event and Check-in: This is an opportunity for students to showcase their work, present, and reflect on what they learned during this process.
  • End of Year Celebration: Participants will come together as we recognize service initiatives from the non-profits and celebrate the students鈥� achievements!
  • The Honors College will host professional development training workshops to support City-ship participants.

Application / Eligibility:

  • Application
  • Students submit their resume
  • Students submit a Letter of Intent. A short description for why they want to work with an organization. Students will rank their choices if interested in multiple City-ship opportunities.
  • Good standing within the Honors College (3.250 Grade Point Average (GPA) and progress with Honors curriculum (Hs)听补苍诲 Engagement (E1s)

Welcome / Celebrations:

  • September 2: Welcome / Orientation event!
  • December 12: Midyear check-in. Students will present and share what they have been working on so far.
  • May 1: End of year celebration. Celebrate community partners and showcase students' work. *This could be linked to the student鈥檚 Honors Project.

Questions

Any questions pertaining to the Honors College Lowell City-ship program should be directed by email to: Erin_Maitland@uml.edu.