How to Apply
Beacon Fellowship Application
1. Apply to School Psychology M.Ed/Ed.S or Counseling M.Ed with the school adjustment concentration (either in-person or on-line).
- Applications are due January 2.
- You will need to submit a CV and personal statement.
2. Complete the Beacon Fellow Application
- You will need to prepare a short essay following this prompt: “In 500 words or less, please describe why you want to become a Project Beacon Fellow.” Be sure to include how being a Fellow connects with your past experiences and future goals.
- Beacon Fellow Applications are due on February 15th.
3. Finalists will be invited for an interview with a faculty member from Project Beacon.
- This interview will be remote and will last for about an hour.
4. Accepted Beacon Fellows will receive notification by March 15.
The School Counseling M.Ed. and the School Psychology M.Ed./Ed.S. Programs are housed within the Department of Counseling & School Psychology (CSP) at the College of Education & Human Development. Please visit each program’s respective web page for more information about application materials and important deadlines.
School Counseling (Adjustment Specialization) M.Ed. Program
School Psychology M.Ed./Ed.S. Program
Fellowship Ideal Qualifications
- A minimum 3.0 undergraduate program GPA
- Identifies as being ethnically/linguistically diverse or from a historically minoritized background
- Intention to work in high needs schools
Contact Us
Have any questions? Please contact the appropriate point-person for each program.
School Psychology Program
Stacy Bender, PhD
School Counseling Program
Tim Poynton, EdD