Sponsored by the Cal Turner Family Foundation, the Turner Fellowship Program at Franklin Road Academy offers students an opportunity to serve in partnership with not-for-profits organizations within the Nashville community. The fellowship program sponsors students committed to making a difference in the lives of others.
Students completing their junior year in the Upper School may apply for the Turner Fellowship Program. The Turner Fellowship Program will offer up to four students a fellowship opportunity during the summer following their junior year. The fellowship provides a six week (forty hour week) summer internship with a not for profit organization. Each student will receive a stipend of $7.00 per hour. A matching contribution will be donated to each agency in honor of the Turner Fellow by the Cal Turner Family Foundation.
Throughout the internship, each student is mentored by members of the board of directors of The Cal Turner Family Foundation. Each Turner fellow will:
- Keep a journal during the internship
- Have an exit interview with the agency
- Participate in the preparation of a documentary of his/her fellowship experiences
- Make a final presentation to the Upper School student body
Criteria for selection includes commitment to community service, personal character, and a desire to make a difference in the community. Candidates must also be students in good standing who exhibit a love of learning. Finalists are interviewed by a selection committee which will include representatives of The Cal Turner Family Foundation.
Turner Fellows may be eligible for a one-time, $5,000 Turner Scholarship to the college of his/her choice. Scholarship awards will be based on successful completion of the Turner Fellowship, continued commitment to community service, and academic success at FRA.
To apply for a 2010 Turner Fellowship, please download, complete and submit the application form. Turner Fellow Application Form (PDF)