Eligibility note: This programme is only for students currently enrolled full-time at NC State University in the USA. International students at NC State can apply, but students in Africa who aren’t enrolled at NC State can’t. See the related opportunities open to Africans at the end.
NC State University’s Climate and Sustainability Academy is accepting applications for the Sustainable Futures Fellows Program 2027. Teams of four students spend the spring semester exploring the future of a key economic sector, such as energy, agriculture, forestry, manufacturing or transportation, over 10, 50 and 100 years, with a faculty mentor. Each fellow receives a $1,600 scholarship stipend.
The deadline is 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm (US Eastern Time).
At a Glance
| Host | Climate and Sustainability Academy, NC State University (USA) |
| Funded by | The UPS Foundation endowment |
| Who can apply | Full-time NC State undergraduate or graduate students, applying as teams of four |
| Stipend | $1,600 per fellow for the spring semester |
| Programme | 11 January – 27 April 2027 (about 5 hours a week) |
| Deadline | 15 November 2026, 11:59pm |
| Decisions | 9 December 2026 |
Benefits
- A $1,600 scholarship stipend for the spring semester, paid as financial aid by direct deposit
- Guidance from a faculty mentor
- A futures-thinking workshop and events, including Envisioning Urban Futures in March 2027
- The chance to apply for extra summer funding to continue the work
- Skills in critical thinking, interdisciplinary teamwork and science communication
Eligibility
- You must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at NC State, in any field.
- Both domestic and international NC State students can apply. International students must also complete a tax assessment to be paid.
- You must apply as a team of four, with students from at least two NC State colleges.
- A faculty letter of support is strongly encouraged, or at least the names of possible mentors.
How to Apply
- Form a four-person team with students from at least two NC State colleges.
- Contact a potential faculty mentor and ask for a letter of support.
- Complete the team application through the link on the official programme page by 15 November 2026, 11:59pm.
Official Sustainable Futures Fellows page
