STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR THE CAREY FELLOWS PROGRAM IN ONE OF TWO WAYS:
- AS INCOMING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
- DURING THE FALL SEMESTER OF THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR
APPLYING AS AN INCOMING FIRST-YEAR STUDENT
Incoming first-year students who intend to declare a business minor may apply to become Carey Fellows after they have received notification of their admission to the University of the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. The invitation to apply for the Carey Fellows program will be extended to all admitted students shortly after notification of their acceptance to the University. Incoming first-year students are required to demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and interest in business, including the intention to declare a business minor. Admitted students can begin submitting their applications at the end of January. The deadline to apply is in mid-March. Decision notifications will be sent to all applicants in mid-April.
to take the first step on your way to a rewarding business career.
APPLYING AS A SOPHOMORE
Sewanee students who have achieved a minimum 3.33 GPA and intend to declare a business minor may also apply to be Carey Fellows in the first semester of their sophomore year. Applicants are required to:
- submit an unofficial transcript
- obtain a letter of recommendation from a work supervisor or Sewanee professor
- write a short essay expressing interest in the program
- provide a short writing sample (paper from a Sewanee class)
Students who meet the requirements can apply in the Fall of 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview with the selection committee.
