Thanks to the generous support of the Eugenie and Joseph Jones Family Foundation, the Cowen Institute pairs graduate students from Tulane University (named “Jones Scholars”) with public high schools in New Orleans to support projects focused on improving college readiness, decreasing dropout rates, and easing the transition from high school to college. In return for the work completed by a Jones Scholar over the course of a semester, the Cowen Institute provides the intern with a competitive financial stipend of $6,000. Jones Scholars are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week on assigned projects.

Meet former Jones Scholars and check out their projects [more info]

For Graduate Students

Interested in being a Jones Scholar? This internship offers Tulane graduate students an opportunity to utilize their talents and skills in making a significant contribution to educational reform efforts here in the city of New Orleans.

General information and eligibility requirements [more info]
Jones Scholar Application [more info] (Right click on the link and click on “Save As” to ensure that the application has been saved to your computer)

Interviews for semi-finalists will be conducted on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, between 1pm-5pm at the Cowen Institute.

We have decided on the host sites for academic year 2010-2011.  [more info]

Program Contact:
Felicia Brown
Manager, University-Based Programs
frbrown@tulane.edu
504-274-3682