The Robert E. Bryan Social Innovation Fellowship at the APPLES Service-Learning program is designed for aspiring social change-makers who are interested in providing a significant contribution locally, nationally or internationally through the creation of an entrepreneurial project that addresses a community issue or need.

Fellowship recipients enroll in a service-learning course through public policy and receive up to $1,500 to help launch their idea, access to professional development funds, support from APPLES students and staff, and invaluable leadership training and personal development. Up to six team fellowships are awarded each fall for the following calendar year (January – December) with applications due in mid-October. After completing the fellowship year, teams can reapply for a second year of funding of up to $1,000.

The fellowship is named in honor of alumnus Robert Emmet Bryan (1904-1975), a native of Newton Grove, N.C., who was a strong supporter of public service.

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