NeurodivURGENT Fellowship Program

Classification - Senior, Spelman College During the application process, Demi expressed that her interest in the fellowship stemmed from her passion for mental health and desire to continue building capacity to better support underserved youth and Black women. Moreover, she expressed that the discovery of this opportunity sparked a newfound eagerness to also direct her efforts toward supporting the mental health challenges that often accompany youth and families navigating le

Classification - Sophomore, Southeastern Louisiana University During the application process, Brooklyn expressed that her interest in the fellowship stemmed from her desire to fully immerse herself into the healthcare field and equip herself "to understand and care for people on a mental and emotional level". She also added that she believes this program will empower her to become more relatable and "accommodate [the] specific needs" of neurodivergent individuals who are clos

Classification - Junior, Georgetown University During the application process, Ese expressed that her interest in the program stemmed from her desire to improve access to quality healthcare, especially as it pertains to mental health. She also noted that she was "incredibly passionate about ensuring that every young person, regardless of background, has access to the resources that they need to reach their full potential." Through her studies at Georgetown University as a Neu

Classification - Junior, Clark Atlanta University During the application process, Elocyn expressed that her interest in the fellowship stemmed from her "strong passion for helping people and her desire to understand the mind and how it works to affect human behavior." As an HBCU psychology student, she noted that she has become increasingly invested in understanding the experiences of individuals in marginalized communities, including minority populations. She believes that i

Classification - Senior, Morehouse College During the application process, Daniel expressed that his interest in the program stemmed from his desire to "be a part of a community that prioritizes addressing the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent youth, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds" like his. He also noted his passion for neuroscience and advocacy and his intentions to maximize this opportunity to learn from experts in the field as he pursues his ca

Classification - Senior, North Carolina A&T University During the application process, Aishat expressed that her interest in the program stemmed from her experience serving children with various neurological conditions, primarily autism. She also noted that she would love the opportunity to learn and expand her knowledge of various conditions to not only gain personal knowledge but to also better assist her clients. When asked what issue(s) she would most like to address on

Classification - Senior, Spelman College During the application process, Gabrielle expressed that her interest in the program stemmed from its direct alignment with her "passion for educational psychology and her commitment to creating equitable, inclusive learning environments for all students." She noted that she was "especially drawn to the interdisciplinary focus on neurodivergent youth and families, as it reflects the kind of work [she] hopes to do in [her] field - suppo

Classification - Senior, Morehouse College During the application process, Evan expressed that his interest in the program stemmed from intrigue with factors that influence human behavior that "date back as far as [he] can remember". Specifically, he noted, "In elementary school, I wondered why some students were generally quiet while others frequently called out and broke the silence." He also noted that during middle school his curiosity grew as he noticed the adult [parapr

Classification - Freshman, Dartmouth College During the application process, Ma'Khia expressed that her interest in the program stemmed from her belief that it would "grant [her] the opportunity to learn and grow beyond [her] current skillsets", which she believes will prove to be "an enriching and enlightening experience." She also noted that being afforded "exposure to several knowledgable people" while being able to share her own "perspectives and thoughts" would be a huge