Student Associates & Fellows
Become a CEM Student Associate
The Center for Emerging Markets invites undergraduate students from all Northeastern University colleges and schools to become CEM Student Associates.
Student Associates strengthen and expand emerging-market-related programming and research at Northeastern by participating in the Emerging Markets club, volunteering at select CEM events, and helping share the word about CEM activities at student outreach events. Student Associates enjoy opportunities to connect with CEM Faculty Fellows, gain unique insights into cutting-edge faculty research, hear from high-profile speakers, and learn alongside like-minded undergraduate students.
Each semester, CEM will recognize star Student Associates entering their final academic year as Student Fellows, and award them a $2,000 scholarship for their dedication to emerging markets.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students from all Northeastern University schools and colleges are welcome and encouraged to become CEM Student Associates!
Students will become Associates after attending two CEM events and contributing at least eight hours of support to other emerging-market-related initiatives during the semester.
Application Process
Interested students can apply to become a CEM Student Associate through an online form at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
Applicants will be asked to share their aspirations for becoming a Student Associate, what they're hoping to contribute to emerging-market-related programming at Northeastern, and their recent contributions to CEM throughout the semester. Faculty recommendations are encouraged, but not required.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel comprised of CEM's Director, Program Manager, and CEM Faculty Fellows.
Important Dates
Monday, November 27, 2023
Student Associate applications for the Fall 2023 semester open
Friday, December 8, 2023
Student Associate applications for the Fall 2023 semester close
Friday, December 15, 2023
Fall 2023 Student Associates announced
Terms & Expectations
Student Associates are expected to attend at least two CEM events and contribute at least eight hours to support other emerging-market-related initiatives each semester through volunteer opportunities with CEM and programming with the Emerging Markets club. They will be responsible for briefly reporting on their activities at the end of each academic semester.
Students are highly encouraged to enroll in Northeastern's Undergraduate Minor in Emerging Markets to complement their role as CEM Student Associates.
Students away on co-op or exchange can maintain their Student Associate status by resuming participation when they return to campus.
Becoming a Student Fellow
Each semester, CEM will recognize star Student Associates entering their final academic year as Student Fellows, and award them a $2,000 scholarship for their dedication to emerging markets.
Students will be selected to become Student Fellows based on their contributions as Student Associates. Contributions may include holding a leadership role in the Emerging Market club, performing research on Emerging Markets with faculty, or playing a key role in helping to organize major CEM activities or events.
To become a Student Fellow, students must:
- Be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at Northeastern University;
- Be entering or in their final academic year (graduating in the next 12 months);
- Be enrolled in the Undergraduate Minor in Emerging Markets; and
- Have served as a CEM Student Associate for at least one full semester.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred but not required.
More information about the Student Fellow program will be available during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Ready to become an Associate?
Student Associate applications for the Fall 2023 semester will open on November 27, 2023.
Information about Student Fellow applications will be released in Spring 2024.
Contact
Please contact Kathryn Slomski, Program Manager at the Center for Emerging Markets, at k.slomski@northeastern.edu if you have any questions.
