Knowledge for Freedom

To be eligible for the program, you must be

• A high school junior in Broward County, Florida

• Interested in attending college

• Interested in studying the humanities

• Able to attend all classes and activities throughout the program

• Able to commute to campus for the first week (June 11–June 14) and final two days (July 1–2)

• Able to live on campus for the final two weeks (June 16–June 28)

Candidates will be selected based on their responses to the essay and personal information questions. Your written responses should demonstrate your creativity, writing ability, and personality. Preference will be given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a satisfactory academic record.

1. Contact knowledgeforfreedom@nova.edu to request the application link.

2. Complete the first three supplemental application forms below and upload them to the online application.

   1. You may digitally sign the forms or print, sign, scan, and upload them. To digitally sign the forms, you may use the “draw” feature in your browser or programs like Adobe Acrobat. 

3. If selected as a semifinalist for the program, you will need to complete the final four supplemental application forms below by April 30, 2024.

Supplemental Application Forms

Due Upon Application (Extended Deadline: April 30, 2024)

• Essay Question (PDF) (for students)

• Personal Information Questions (PDF) (for students)

• Consent Form (PDF) (for parents)

Complete if Selected as a Semifinalist for the Program (Due shortly after your notification of acceptance into the program)

• Release Form (PDF)(for parents)

• Medical Form (PDF) (for parents)

• Student Record Release Form (PDF) (for parents)

• Behavior Assessment Form (PDF) (for parents)

TAs will assist with teaching and supporting high school students. TAs will help present course material, help coordinate in-class activities, and help provide writing support and mentorship to students. In addition to serving as peer mentors and providing support for students and faculty, the TAs will gain further exposure to the humanities through the preparation and presentation of seminar lessons and the development of classroom exercises. They will also participate in field trips and other non-curricular activities. TAs will:

• Attend each class (one class per day)

• Assist in writing and research workshops and college preparation activities

• Be supervised by the lead faculty coordinator (Dr. Farrar)

• Receive training from Dr. Charlene Désir on how to provide support for students with emphasis on immigrant and minority communities and mental health awareness

TAs can anticipate working 20-37.5 hours a week during the program. Training for this position is tentatively scheduled for May 27 to May 31, 2024. Trainings typically occur from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Application Deadline Has Passed

Pay: $15/hr

RAs will work with the high school students attending the program. This position requires RAs to supervise students in the residence halls for two weeks and serve as mentors throughout the three weeks of the program. RAs will also supervise non-curricular activities. RAs must be committed to connecting with participants genuinely and significantly, creating a sense of belonging by creating a culture where all individuals feel cared for through various methods of recognition and support.

RAs can anticipate working 20-37.5 hours a week during the program. Training for this position is tentatively scheduled for May 27 to May 31, 2024. Trainings typically occur from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. June 16 to June 28, 2024, will be the period of time in which students are in the residence halls. RAs are expected to work throughout all three weeks of the program. 

Application Deadline Has Passed.

Pay: $15/hr