The Africanist Doctoral Candidate Fellowship offers qualified U.S. graduate students the opportunity to spend three summer months at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. During their residency, recipients enjoy access to a wide array of research resources including the Center's reference library, benefit from the Center's relationship with the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution, and are encouraged to interact with Washington policymakers and with Wilson Center scholars and staff. Fellows present an informal discussion of their work at the conclusion of their residency.
The Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program A $15,000 grant supported by The New World Foundation. Provides funding for a three-month (or longer) sabbatical for activists of color. Open to people of color, living in the United States, with a minimum of 10 years experience, who have been committed to social change.
The American Jewish World Service World Partners Fellowship selects eight to ten recent college graduates who have demonstrated particular interest in the intersection of international justice issues and Jewish values. These fellows are matched with NGOs based on their skills and interests, and based on the needs of the NGOs. Participants will also be expected to do additional writing during their fellowship and share their experience with their communities upon completion of the fellowship.
American Prospect Writing Fellowships support writers under 30 who show the potential to thrive as critical journalists and public intellectuals. Fellows will participate in seminars with leading journalists and work closely with American Prospect editors and contributors in developing their own work.
APAICS Fellowships The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) administers three separate fellowship programs that place graduate students or professionals with a commitment to the Asian American or Pacific Islander communities into congressional offices or federal agencies for nine months of hands-on research and policy work.
The Applied Community & Economic Development (ACED) Fellows Program at Illinois State University's Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development is a two-year fellowship program leading to a master's degree in Applied Economics, Political Science, or Sociology, each with an interdisciplinary sequence in Applied Community/Economic Development. Fellows complete one calendar year of on-campus study. During their professional practice internships in their second year, fellows receive community and economic development field experience in urban and rural communities. The ACED Fellows Program includes full tuition waivers, plus stipends for the graduate assistantship and internship.
Ian Axford Fellowships in Public Policy A six- to nine-month program that affords outstanding U.S. professionals the opportunity to study, travel, and gain practical experience in public policy in New Zealand, including first-hand knowledge of economic, social, and political reforms.
Capital Fellows Programs This program is run by the Center for California Studies. Fellows work for 11 months, receive health benefits and a monthly stipend of $1,972, and are considered employees of CSUS. They work as full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office, and are typically given assignments with a significant amount of responsibility and challenges. Fellows also enroll as graduate students at CSUS and receive 12 graduate credits from the CSUS Government Department or Public Policy and Administration Program.
Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy seeks to prepare minority physicians for leadership positions in health policy and improve the capacity of the health care system to address the needs of minority and disadvantaged populations. The program offers a one-year, full-time program of rigorous academic training, which leads to a master's degree in public health or public administration.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Public Policy Fellowship program was created by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) to assist in the development of the next generation of Latino leaders in public policy. Each year, the nine-month fellowship program provides up to 21 promising Latinos from across the United States an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area of their choice. Fellows have worked on international affairs, economic development, and educational and housing policies.
Congressional Hunger Center Fellowships The CHC administers two fellowship programs that seek to train the next generation of hunger-fighters. The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows spend a year focused on hunger in the United States, while the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows are sent to work on hunger issues in developing countries.
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs aims to strenghten the quality of leadership in the United States through a nonpartisan, nine-month, full-time, graduate level experiential leadership training program. The program is conducted at the Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and St. Louis Coro centers. Coro Fellows engage in individually tailored field assignments in a business, a labor union, a government agency, a community agency, and on a political election campaign. A bachelors degree or equivalent experience is required; post-graduate academic and/or work experiences are welcomed. Fellows in Northern California receive health benefits and a need-based stipend for the nine-month position. Stipends and financial assistance at other centers vary.
The Dolores Kohl '55 Fellowship in Elementary Teaching is awarded annually to a Master of Arts in Teaching student at Brandeis University who demonstrates passion for the social mission of public education and who shows high promise of long-term excellence in and commitment to teaching. Brandeis University Public Educator Scholarship provides $10,000 in tuition support to the recipient.
Dorot Fellowship in Israel develops knowledgeable and impassioned Diaspora Jewish lay leadership. Fellows are funded for twelve months in Israel for an intensive language program, Jewish study, and an internship. The Fellowship is open to Jewish college graduates aged 22 to 35. Awards of up $14,000 are determined according to need.
The Duke Endowment Fellowship is a two-year, full-time position for recent college students (undergraduate and graduate) who seek to be leaders in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. The fellowship is only open to past or current residents of North and South Carolina, or to recent graduates of colleges and universities in these two states.
echoing green Public Service Fellows Echoing Green Foundation is a global social venture fund that identifies, funds, and supports visionary leaders with bold new ideas for social change both domestically and internationally. Fellows work in all public service areas including, but not limited to education, youth development, health, housing, environmental justice, civil and human rights, economic development, social justice, the arts, and immigration. Through the two-year Fellowship program, Echoing Green provides start-up capital and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity. The Fellowship offers: A grant of $60,000 paid in four equal installments over two years, conferences that provide unique opportunities for networking and education, access to a network of public service leaders committed to sharing their experience, knowledge, and energy with each other.
Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) Associated with Michigan State University, the EPFP is an in-service program for mid-career professionals who work full-time in education; health and human services; public, private, and nonprofit sectors; business; and community settings.
El Pomar Foundation offers a two-year program designed to train recent college graduates for work in the philanthropic sector. Applicants should have a connection to Colorado, a commitment to community service, and strong leadership potential.
English Language Fellows Program The EL Fellow Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the School for International Training, recruits applicants to serve as Junior English Language Fellows and as Senior English Language Fellows for ten-month positions in teaching and curriculum design abroad. Qualifications: All Fellows must be U.S. citizens, with an M.A. in TEFL/TESL or a closely related field.
Eureka Fellows A two-year training program sponsored by Eureka Communities, in which nonprofit leaders from different regions of the United States attend meetings and travel to successful organizations similar to the ones they direct.
The Equal Justice Works Fellowships Program (Formerly NAPIL Fellowships) offers law graduates opportunities to work with nonprofit groups on issues including homelessness, access to health care, domestic violence, community development, civil rights, and the protection of children. Experienced lawyers, law school graduates, and third year law school students are eligible to apply for two year fellowships. Fellows must apply with a specific nonprofit partner and are paid an entry-level salary. NAPIL will assist fellows with educational debt requirements.
Everett Public Service Internship Program Funds over 200 summer internships at progressive public service organizations. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters at a U.S. university.
The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Public Service Fellowship at City Year (pdf) is designed for highly talented and committed members of the business, civic, or governmental sectors, who are recent graduates of MBA, MPP, MPA, or other advanced studies programs. The Fireman Fellow will join a professional, talented and diverse staff, work on projects that are essential to helping City Year achieve its organizational goals, and gain practical experience in nonprofit management and social enterprise.
The Joel L. Fleishman Fellowship in Civil Society The program provides a select group of outstanding civil society practitioners working internationally or domestically with the opportunity to visit the Sanford Institute at Duke University for a four-week mini-sabbatical. During this time participants pursue research or other work related to the development of civil society. The fellowship covers housing and program expenses and a $6,000 stipend. Full-time
academics are not eligible to apply. The October 1 start date is not flexible since all fellows must begin together as a cohort.
Great Valley Fellows Program The 11-month Great Valley Fellows Program offers outstanding young professionals the opportunity to participate in the day-to-day business of leadership and management in California's Central Valley. Fellows travel to all 19 counties of the region, serve in apprenticeship roles with senior level managers in the public, private, and social sectors, conduct their own consulting project for a client, and complete a project portfolio. Applicants must complete a four-year bachelor's degree before the program commences, and candidates with additional graduate study and career experience are highly encouraged to apply. Note: This program may have been discontinued after 2005.
The Greenlining Institute Fellowship Program is an annual leadership training program for multi-ethnic students who have at minimum completed their undergraduate studies and want experience working on low-income and minority economic development. Fellows conduct research, write reports and position papers, help organize community events, and interface regularly with multi-ethnic community, corporate, and government leaders. They write articles for various papers, represent the Greenlining Institute on TV and radio, and give presentation and testimony at policy hearings.
Byron Hanke Fellowship for Graduate Research on Community Associations Graduate students enrolled in U.S. or Canadian universities who are researching any aspect of community associations (such as homeowners' groups or cooperative housing boards) can apply at any time for the fellowship, which offers a stipend of between $2,000 and $4,000 to complete a research project.
Hearst Minority Fellowship A fully funded ten-month fellowship sponsored by the Hearst Foundation intended to promote the inclusion of under-represented groups in organized philanthropy. Participants matriculate at Indiana University to receive an M.A. in Philanthropic Studies or an MPA in Nonprofit Management. Applicants must be a member of an under-represented group, have a B.A., and be accepted into the M.A. or MPA program.
Hillel Fellowships Hillel offers seven one-year fellowships for outstanding recent college graduates at Hillel's International Center in Washington, DC. Fellows gain an opportunity to affect many aspects of Jewish campus life while receiving an in-depth professional experience. The Fellowships involve varying degrees of travel, pay a $24,000 stipend, and offer benefits and vacation time.
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award Graduating college seniors who wish to pursue public service for up to one year are eligible for this $10,000 stipend. Applicants may use the money for an individual project or for one that involves an educational, community, or religious organization. Awards are granted on the basis of the candidate's academic record, the quality of the proposal, and related personal achievements.
IndiCorps offers one- and two-year competitive public service fellowships for people of Indian origin who want to understand India and challenge themselves to make a difference. Indicorps offers fellowships in India that are designed as one-of-a-kind transformational experiences, emphasizing both public service and personal growth. While providing resources to help fellows succeed projects, the program provides an environment for Indicorps fellows to learn about themselves.
Insight: The Schusterman Fellowship for Jewish Community offers a two-year post-undergraduate fellowship and leadership training program for young professionals with Jewish backgrounds. Emphasizing work in the area of young adult engagement, the Insight fellowship involves three six-month placements at nonprofits in New York City and Washington, DC, national gatherings, a trip to Israel, and monthly local trainings. The fellowship includes a yearly stipend of $36,000, health benefits, and an exit stipend of $2,000.
Institute for Women's Policy Research Fellowships In addition to internship opportunities, the IWPR offers fellowships in research and development. The IWPR focuses on issues related to equal opportunity and economic and social justice for women.
International Affairs Fellowship in India Run by the Council on Foreign Relations, this fellowship offers U.S. nationals between the ages of 27 and 45 the opportunity to spend up to a year in India doing policy-oriented research or professional work.
Marshall Scholarships and Fellowships Provides up to 40 U.S. undergraduate and graduate students with scholarships to study for two, and sometimes three, years at any university in the United Kingdom. Additionally, each year up to two fellowships are offered to U.S. scientists or engineers seeking to conduct a year of post-doctoral research at a British university or research institute.
Medicare Rights Center Fellowships help older citizens and individuals with disabilities get good affordable health care through direct service, education, and advocacy initiatives. The Medicare Rights Center offers one- to two-year fellowships in the fields of health advocacy, policy, education, and marketing. These positions are open to graduating seniors and recent graduates. Look under "Job Openings."
The National Endowment for Financial Education offers two-year fellowships for recent college graduates to gain nonprofit and project management experience. The fellowship is located in Denver, CO at NEFE's headquarters. The starting salary is $27,150 and fellows also receive an attractive benefits package.
National Urban Fellows A fully funded, 14-month, full-time graduate program comprised of academic course work and field experience, leading to a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Bernard M. Baruch College, School of Public Affairs, City University of New York. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have three to five years working in the field, and have a B.A.
New York City Teaching Fellows Teaching fellows teach in New York City classrooms as they pursue their own education through a subsidized Master's degree program. They also benefit from a regular teacher's salary and benefits, and a non-taxable living stipend of $2,500.
The New York City Urban Fellows Program is dedicated to the memory of Robert F. Wagner Jr. and was initiated to offer aspiring public policymakers the opportunity to grapple first hand with contemporary urban issues. Components of Urban Fellows Program include weekly seminars and symposia. In addition to the seminars and symposia, Urban Fellows have workshops geared toward professional development.
Open Society Institute Community Fellowships An 18-month fellowship sponsored by the Open Society Institute. Applicants work in New York or Baltimore serving the inner-city communities located there. Fellows receive a significant stipend to cover their costs.
Open Society Institute Soros Justice Fellowships The Soros Justice Fellowships are offered in three areas—Advocacy, Senior, and Media—and fund dynamic professionals from varied disciplines to design and implement projects that support the mission of OSIs U.S. Justice Fund.
Partners in School Innovation School Improvement Fellowship Each School Improvement Fellow works full-time at an urban elementary school to implement a "Results-Oriented Cycle of Inquiry" aimed at closing the achievement gap, enhancing the learning of all students, and improving the practice of teaching. Fellows must have at least two years of teaching experience, and earn an annual salary of $47,500 plus benefits.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs/Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship is for outstanding undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State. Students from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds, with an unusual level of commitment, uncommon motivation, and the ability to endure any and all directives with invariable dedication to U.S. interests are desired. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a college sophomore, and have a 3.2 GPA or higher at the time of application. Each successful candidate is required to serve as a Foreign Service Officer for a minimum of four and a half years.
Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program promotes careers in public service with an outreach focus among students of color. PPIA Fellows participate in a fully funded training program during the summer before their senior year as preparation for graduate school. Fellows are then provided with internships and other professional development opportunities. Finally, participants receive a scholarship towards a Masters Degree in Public Policy, Public
Administration, or International Affairs from select institutions.
Radcliffe Institute Fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists, and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who wish to pursue independent work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts.
Revson Fellows Program on the Future of the City of New York offers one-year fellowships to mid-career urban activists and community leaders from diverse fields. Ten Fellows are selected to pursue self-designed study programs for one academic year at Columbia University and to meet together for weekly seminars on urban issues in order to enhance their ability to contribute to the improvement of New York City. Fellows receive a stipend of $23,000 in addition to free tuition, and student health insurance (optional).
Rhode Island Foundation Fellows This annual fellows program provides up to $12,500 for 20 leaders in the Rhode Island nonprofit community to pursue their own ideas of professional development.
The Leonard Rieser Fellowship in Science, Technology, and Global Security annually provides one-time awards of $2,500 to $5,000 to between three and five undergraduate students seeking to explore the connections between science, technology, global security, and public policy (science students are especially encouraged to apply). It is presented to students whose academic interests, extracurricular activities, and career aspirations demonstrate a significant interest in the role of scientists in formulating public policy and in addressing global security policy challenges.
J.W. Saxe Memorial Prize provides $1,500 grants to students to gain practical experience in public service by taking a no-pay or low pay job or internship during a summer or other term. Preference is given to applicants who have already found such a position but who require extra funds. Applicants should send a resume and a statement of short- and long-term goals, along with statements from three references and a letter of support from a faculty member, to: J.W. Saxe Memorial Fund, 1524 31st Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.
Schweitzer Fellows Program supports aspiring health professionals in projects of direct service to underserved communities. The fellows are selected from applications submitted by medical, nursing, public health, social work, and other health professional students. Students are encouraged to submit original proposals for projects that reflect Dr. Schweitzer's ethics. Programs are located in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, and Pittsburgh, and throughout the states of North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Medical students may also apply to be one of four Lambaréné Schweitzer Fellows, who are sent to work three months at the Schweitzer Hospital in Gabon.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship The Scoville Fellowship provides stipends for college graduates to spend six to nine months working for a nonprofit organization in Washington, DC on a range of issues involving nuclear and conventional arms control and disarmament, international security, and related issues.
Skadden Fellowships is a program of Skadden Arps, one of the nation's largest law firms. Fellowships are awarded to 25 graduating law students and outgoing judicial clerks for public interest work. Fellows provide legal services to the poor, elderly, homeless, and disabled, as well as those deprived of their human or civil rights. Fellows have also worked on economic development and community renewal. Fellows propose a project and receive salary and benefits for up to
two years.
The Simons Fellowships at the Yale University Child Study Center are two-year fellowships for recent college graduates. One track focuses on design engineering, another on computer science. Using different approaches, these two fellowships seek to create and apply novel engineering and computational tools to the early diagnosis, characterization, and treatment of autism. In addition to the benefits of a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment, the Fellowship includes a balance of direct mentorship and self-directed project development.
Soros Fellowships for New Americans awards grants for resident aliens, naturalized U.S. citizens, or the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. These fellowships provide up to two years of graduate study in the United States, and are chosen on a national competitive basis. Thirty Fellowships will be awarded each year.
Sounds Conservancy Grants Program supports marine education and research in the region that stretches from Long Island Sound to Nantucket Sound. Grants average $1,000 (and do not exceed $2,500) and are designed especially to support students with marine science research projects. A small portion of funds are available to support local nonprofits with public education and outreach efforts.
I. Donald Terner Residency Program is a two-year fellowship program in real estate and community development sponsored by the BRIDGE Housing Corporation. Applicants should have a college degree, and some previous volunteer work or other job experience which demonstrates their commitment to community development. Applications are handled via the Center for Urban Redevelopment Excellence at the University of Pennsylvania.
Third Wave Organizing and Activist Fund provides financial resources to women between the ages of 15 and 30. These grants fund young women and projects that serve them in the areas of reproductive rights, organizing, and advocacy. Grants range from $100 to $5,000. The Third Wave Foundation also offers scholarships for young women and transgender activists.
The Trinity Fellows Program at Marquette University is a graduate fellowship program dedicated to developing urban leaders with a commitment to community service. Fellows participate in a 21-month study/work program while earning a Masters degree in one of ten fields of study.
Morris K. Udall Scholarships Provides 80 college sophomores and juniors with $5,000 in funding assistance, as well as 50 honorable mentions of $350. Applicants must fall into one of two categories: those with career interests in environmental public policy, or Native Americans/Alaska Natives with career interests in health care or tribal public policy. Additionally, two Environmental Public Policy & Conflict Resolution Dissertation Fellowships are offered annually, providing $24,000 in financial support to Ph.D. candidates in the last year of writing their dissertations.
U.S. Golf Association Fellowship in Leadership and Service is a two-year, post-graduate commitment with an option for a special project during the third year. It is aimed at developing recent college graduates professional skills such as leadership and organizational efficiency, educating them in the role of foundations and the nonprofit sector, and offering them experience in the golf world through one of its main governing bodies.
Vallecitos Mountain Refuge Fellowship Program provides support for activists to live for two weeks at the Vallecitos Mountain Refuge, a 135 acre wilderness ranch high in the Rocky Mountains west of Taos, New Mexico. The fellowship pays all the costs of a two-week residency. To qualify you must have at least five years of public interest experience and a demonstrated capacity for leadership. Several other Vallecitos Mountain Refuge Retreats are offered annually, each with their own area of focus.
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice is a year-long, full-time, salaried fellowship. The Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone by fostering the advancement of social justice through participation in healthcare advocacy work that focuses on the unique challenges facing many communities of color.
Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program This year-long program, hosted at the Georgetown University Law Center, allows recent law graduates to work on public policy issues affecting women. Six to eight successful applicants receive a $37,500+ stipend, plus standard fringe benefits from the organizations where they are placed to work and learn.
Watson Fellowships are open to graduating seniors from 50 colleges and universities nationwide. Participants come up with projects and spend one year abroad working and travelling. The stipend for the year is $22,000 ($31,000 for fellows accompanied by a spouse or dependent child).
The Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship program, run by the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation, provides students with specially designed education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. Students are recruited from across the nation and apply as sophomores to participate in a five-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, and graduate study.
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