
Attention students of Clark Atlanta University: an extraordinary opportunity awaits! The Spike Lee 2025 Fellowship, in partnership with the Atlanta University Consortium (AUC) and the Gersh Agency, is now accepting applications through December 31, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable post-graduate experience in the entertainment industry.
About the SPIKE FELLOWS @ GERSH PROGRAM
The Spike Fellows Program offers selected students a comprehensive career launchpad, including:
- Post-graduate internships with the Gersh Agency
- Mentorship from industry leaders
- Career readiness training
- Opportunities for full-time employment at the Gersh Agency
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a current Junior or Senior at an Atlanta University Consortium institution (Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, or Spelman College)
- Receive a nomination from a faculty member or administrator with a letter of support demonstrating academic achievement, campus involvement, and civic engagement
- Be enrolled as a full-time student
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Exhibit good character and campus citizenship
- Submit an official college transcript
- Provide a personal statement addressing: “What has caused the greatest impact in your life?”
- Create a 3-5 minute video responding to: “How will you use that impact/experience to make a difference in your community and in our vastly, unpredictable and changing global world?”
- Include a resume with 2-3 references from credible sources such as employers, volunteer organizations, clergy, or community leaders
Application and Selection Process
- Deadline: Submit all application materials by December 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT.
- Screening Period: Applications will be reviewed throughout March 2025.
- In-person Interview: Finalists will participate in a one-hour interview during the week of April 1, 2025.
- Final Selections: Candidates will be notified of their acceptance into the program by March 15, 2025.
Selected fellows will have the opportunity to intern or work at the Gersh Agency’s offices in either New York City, NY or Beverly Hills, CA, offering an immersive experience in the dynamic entertainment industry.