Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas

📖 About Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas

The HMU Fellowship in Ideas is a writing and discussion project in the humanities designed for recent university graduates from any field. It aims to foster interest in the humanities, interdisciplinary dialogue, and intellectual and professional enrichment.

Key Highlights:

• Exposure to the history of ideas in Western civilization.
• Networking opportunities with academicians, lifelong learners, and thinkers from various disciplines.
• Credited authorship in two university publications.

🎁 Benefits of Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas

The successful applicant will enjoy the following benefits:

• $500 stipend (paid via check or PayPal).
• Participation in virtual Socratic discussions with university faculty and Fellows.
• Online publication in the HMU Blog and HMU: Dialogues.
• At the conclusion of the Fellowship term, a complimentary set of three Great Books Foundation publications.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Fellowship, applicants must:

• Have received a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree (in any field).
• Have an interest in the humanities and the great ideas of Western civilization.
• Demonstrate outstanding reading, writing, and communication abilities.
• Commit to writing two blog entries for the HMU Blog and one book review for HMU: Dialogues.

📝 Application Date and Process

Required Documents:

1. A completed application form.

2. A biographical statement (maximum 500 words) addressing:

   • Your background as a student.
   • Your interest in the humanities.
   • Your interest in the HMU Fellowship in Ideas.

3. An expository essay (maximum 1500 words, plus a works cited page) applying your interest to a great idea in the humanities related to one of these concentrations:

   • Imaginative literature
   • Natural science
   • Philosophy and religion
   • Social science

   Note: Submissions should reflect original thoughts, analysis, and insights while maintaining academic integrity.

📅 Application Deadline

15 November, 2025

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details, visit the Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas.

To apply, download the application form.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about the humanities and eager to engage in intellectual discussions while contributing to academic publications.

• A $500 stipend (to be paid by check or PayPal).
• The opportunity to participate in virtual Socratic discussions with university faculty and Fellows.
• Online publication in the HMU Blog and HMU: Dialogues.
• At the conclusion of the Fellowship term, a complimentary set of three Great Books Foundation publications.