Fellowships--Public
Service
* indicates a Work Experience Fellowship/Professional
Internship
Institute for Social Innovation Fellowship
StartingBloc’s Institute for Social Innovation is a fellowship program that educates young leaders on corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, and then offers them various internships, jobs, and graduate and MBA program opportunities. In addition to the fellowship curriculum, StartingBloc offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet and work with a diverse selection of talented and highly motivated leaders of tomorrow.
Contact: Jocelyn Trigg, Program Associate, StartingBloc NFP
90 Park Avenue, 17th Floor, NY, NY 10016, telephone: 212.786.7445,
fax: 617.321.4016
Dealines: Boston and Greater New York City, Spring 2007: December 1, 2006; Europe Program, London 2007: Tentative Application Deadline is April 1, 2007
The Tomás
Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) Fellowship
Program
TRPI directs research and analyses on issues related to political and civil
engagement, education and the economic well being of the Latino community.
The TRPI Public Policy Fellowship Program targets bright, enthusiastic graduate-level
students from across the country to offer them experience in conducting relevant
research which can biased to inform community leaders, policymakers, and other
experts in formulating public policy affecting U.S. Latinos.
For eight weeks, two Fellows will participate in ongoing research projects
at the Institute's Claremont , California office in a professional, nonprofit,
nonpartisan research-oriented setting. Each Fellow will work full-time under
the direction of one of TRPI's Senior Researchers. Participating Fellows will
receive a stipend of $4,000. For further information contact the Fellowship
Coordinator at (909) 621-8897 or at leah.leander@cgu.edu.
Deadline: Contact TRPI
Elie
Wiesel Prize in Ethics
This prize is for juniors and seniors. The prize is given based on an essay
competition through which students are challenged to examine and analyze urgent
ethical issues confronting today's society. The essay topic and application
will be available in September. Five prizes are awarded ranging in value from
$500 to $5000.
Deadline: Early January
AAUW
Educational Foundation
Offers a variety of funding opportunities for women. Programs include fellowships
or grants for doctoral work & research, career development, community action,
teaching in public schools, international students and for study in specific
degree programs where women's participation has traditionally been low.
Deadline: Varies
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US Golf Association Fellowship in Leadership & Service
Three-year post-graduate fellowship program. Fellows will help staff the USGA
Foundation's Grants Program and gain experience in the nonprofit sector and
the functions of the foundation world as well as the USGA's role as the governing
body of golf. Continuous emphasis on leadership and management development.
While assuming increasing levels of responsibility for Foundation programs
and the grant making process, Fellows will prepare for leadership positions
on community, state, and national levels. Starting salary is at least $21,500
depending on experience.
Deadline: Early January
* Advocacy Institute Fellowship
Program
The Angie Martin Public Interest Fellowship is open to undergrad, grad, or
recent graduates that display an interest in advocacy, social justice and social
change. Work on programs such as the Capacity Builing Program and the Tobacco
Control Project. Projects include writing and editing articles, developing
advocacy case studies, training for global social change leaders, and interviewing
and research. The position is paid, full-time for 6 months at the Advocacy
Institute in Washington D.C. (note: a summer internship position is also available).
E-mail intern@advocacy.org
Deadline: April
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Anheuser-Busch/Frank Horton Fellowship Program
This is a one-year internship for US citizens or permanent residents to encourage
a college graduate who has a commitment to the Asian Pacific American community
to pursue a public policy career. The fellow will participate in a nine-month
program in the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS)
office, and will work on, among other things, campaign finance issues, particularly
in relation to the Asian Pacific American community and Asian Pacific American
political empowerment. APAICS, (formerly CAPACI, Congressional Asian Pacific
American Caucus Institute) 2445 M Street, NW, Suite 250 , Washington , DC 20037
, 202-296-9200.
Deadline: Early April
Humanity
in Action Fellowship Summer Program
The core programs provide the fundamental foundation and experience for participation
in HIA. During the five-week period, the international groups of HIA Fellows
explore the minority issues basic to the HIA mission and enter the extensive
HIA network. It is during this period they that research and write their reports
and prepare to engage in outreach after the core programs are over. The associations
with other Fellows and the immersion in the minority issues provides common
experiences for all the Fellows—experiences that aid the development of careers
based upon concern for human rights and the protection of minorities.
Deadline: February
Russian
Young Leadership Fellows for Public Service
Program
Successful U.S. participants will have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership
potential, interest in public service or experience in community service, and
proficiency in Russian. The program is designed to promote leadership and community
service in both the United States and the Russian Federation . U.S. participants
will be placed in non-degree programs at leading universities throughout the
Russian Federation . The program also includes weekly community service commitments
and a three-month professional internship. Grants will include round-trip airfare,
medical insurance, monthly stipends for housing and living expenses, and limited
allowances for books, tuition, and cultural enhancing activities.
Deadline: Late November
* CORO
This is a nine-month experience-based, graduate-level training program in public
policy. 48 fellows are selected (12 at each CORO center in New York , San
Francisco , St. Louis and Los Angeles ). The program offers intensive leadership
training in public affairs. 44 Wall Street , 21st floor, New York , NY 10005
, 212-248-2935.
Deadline: Early January
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Common Ground Community Fellows
Fellows work as staff members and participate in seminars, conferences and
events designed to complement and enhance the practical work of The Times Square,
a not-for-profit housing organization focusing on providing housing and economic
and job development opportunities for the homeless and low-income adults in
New York City. Write to Common Ground, 255 West 43rd St. , New York , NY 10036
, 212-768-8989.
Deadline: Unknown, apply through AmeriCorps
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El Pomar Fellowship in Community Service
This is a two-year postgraduate program in community service for seniors or
recent graduates who have a connection to Colorado.Write to Director of Programs,
El Pomar Foundation, 10 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
Deadline: Two weeks prior to each Board of Trustees meeting. El Pomar Trustees
meet six to eight times each year.
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Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship Program
Program encourages a college graduate who has a commitment to the Asian Pacific
American community to pursue a public policy career. Depending on the preference
and career goals of the successful applicant, the Daniel K. Inouye Fellow will
be placed either in the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional
Studies (APAICS) office or in the office of a member of Congress or congressional
committee, a federal agency, or a nonprofit public policy organization. The
Fellow will have the opportunity to engage in research on policy issues and
will be expected to write a substantial paper during the Fellowship. APAICS,
(formerly CAPACI, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Institute) 2445
M Street, NW, Suite 250 , Washington , DC 20037 , 202-296-9200.
Deadline: Early April
Herbert
Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
This is a six-month professional internship in Washington, D.C. Fellows are
supported by a monthly stipend and serve as full-time project assistants at
one of the nineteen participating organizations. For more information, contact
the program director via the web site or at The Herbert Scoville, Jr. Peace
Fellowship, 110 Maryland Avenue, N.E., Suite 409 , Washington , D.C. 20022
, 202-543-4100, scoville@clw.org.
Deadline: Mid-October for spring, Mid-February for fall, annually
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Levy Institute Forecasting Fellowship
This is a two-year fellowship for an outstanding individual who has completed
undergraduate study and may be considering graduate work and a career in economics,
business, public policy, or related fields. The fellowship is an opportunity
to learn more about economic forecasting in a program different from but complementary
to formal training at the Levy Institute of Bard College.
For more information, contact: Coordinator, Levy Forecasting Fellowship Program,
The Jerome Levy Economics Institute, Levy Forecasting Center, 69 South Moger
Avenue, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549, 914-666-0641.
Deadline: Contact institute
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The Do Something BRICK Awards for Community
Leadership
The awards reward twenty-somethings who are making the world a better place
to live. The Do Something BRICK Award gives a $100,000 grant to the national
grand prizewinner, plus nine grants of $10,000 each to the other winners to
further the good work done by extraordinary young men and women. You must be
under 30 years old and a permanent, current US resident. No group or team applications
will be accepted. Each candidate must enter on his or her own behalf. Apply
directly to: The Do Something BRICK Awards, 423 West 55th Street , 8th floor,
New York , NY 10019 , tel. 212-523-1175. Application information and forms
are available on the web site.
Deadline: Rolling
U.S.
Schweitzer Fellows Programs
Provides community service fellowships for graduate students in health-related
fields who are dedicated to addressing unmet health needs in various areas
of the U.S. Includes programs in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh, New
Hampshire & Vermont, New York City, and North Carolina.
Deadline: Varies by location.
* Peter
F. Drucker Award for Non-Profit Innovation
This is an award for not-for-profit organizations that are already established.
It is named after internationally known economist and oriental art expert Peter
F. Drucker, formerly a professor at Claremont College . The award is $25,000
and a video documentary of the winning project or program.
Deadline: August
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Echoing Green Public Service Fellowships
These are two-year $60,000 ($30,000 per year) awards for an innovative
public service project anywhere in the world. There are no restrictions
of age, citizenship, or grade point average. 20 to 30 awards are given
annually of $30,000 each ($90,000 for partnerships). Echoing Green Fellows
make a commitment of two years toward their project. It may be a project
that ends after that time (a test or seed project) or the project may continue,
under the initiator's direction, or it may be self-perpetuating, although
no further funding is guaranteed.
Deadline: Mid-January
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Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
Graduating seniors may apply directly for these awards for $10,000 for a proposal
that encompasses any activity that furthers the public good. The activity can
be undertaken by the student alone or working through established charitable,
religious, education, governmental, or other public service organizations.
One to two awards are given nationally. Approximately 120 applications are
received each year, and about 20 finalists are selected for an interview. Applications
are available from the Samuel Huntington Fund, 25 Research Drive , Westborough
, MA 01582 , 508-389-2125.
Deadline: Mid-February
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Lindbergh Grants Program
The program was founded to further Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh's shared
vision of a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation.
Each year grants of up to $10,580 (a symbolic amount representing the cost
of the "Spirit of St. Louis") are given for projects in the following
categories: agriculture; aviation/aerospace; conservation of natural resources;
education (including humanities/education, the arts and intercultural communication);
exploration; health; and waste minimization and management.
Deadline: Mid-July
Morris
K. Udall Scholarships
Offers scholarships for sophomores and juniors pursuing careers in environmental
public policy and for Native American or Alaska Native sophomores and juniors
pursuing careers in health care or tribal public policy. Recipients receive
$5,000 towards expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board for one
year.
Deadline: must be nominated through undergraduate institution -- contact
Career Center
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J.W. Saxe Memorial Prize for Students Working
in Public Service Internships
$1,000 will be awarded to one or more undergraduate or graduate students working
in public service. The award is meant to enable the student 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 will be given to applicants who have
already found such a position, but who require additional funds. Applicants
should send a resume together with a statement of short and long-term goals
to the J.W. Saxe Memorial Fund, 1524 31st Street, N.W. , Washington , DC 20007
. Also include three references and a supporting letter from a faculty member.
Deadline: Unknown
* Seventeen/Cover Girl Volunteerism Awards
These awards are for young women ages 12 to 21 who have done something extraordinary
in the field of volunteerism, and whose accomplishments have benefited others
in a major way. You may enter yourself or you can nominate someone you feel
is deserving of an award. First-place recipients will win $10,000 plus an
additional cash donation will go to a charitable organization they've worked
to support. Second-place winners will each receive a $5,000 scholarship,
as well as a cash donation for the organization they support. Up to 24 more
winners received honorable mentions and a $1,000 Savings Bond. Look for more
information in fall issues of Seventeen Magazine. 212-407-9700.
Deadline: See fall issues of magazine or call their office
No website.
The
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
The program provides scholarships and fellowships for outstanding low-income
African-American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian-Pacific American
students to attend the undergraduate and graduate institutions of their choice.
Individuals selected as Gates Millennium Scholars at the undergraduate level
will receive funds for the cost of tuition, fees, books and living costs not
covered by grants and scholarships already committed as part of a student's
financial aid package. Scholars who pursue advanced degrees in the fields of
engineering, mathematics, science, education or library science will receive
up to four years of full financial support for post-graduate study, up to and
including the doctorate.
Deadline: Mid-March annually
Urban
Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development)
Awards approximately ten fellowships to encourage new Ph.D. recipients to undertake
research now, and throughout their careers, on topics of interest to HUD. This
research will be valuable to the agency, as well as to practitioners and other
researchers, and will promote a diversity of perspectives in the academic and
policy arenas. The program enables fellows to engage in postdoctoral research
on topics of interest to HUD for fifteen months. Through this fellowship program,
recent doctoral recipients will be able to make a positive impact on the scholarship
relating to housing and urban development, and demonstrate the value and necessity
of such research to their discipline. Extensive eligibility requirements must
be filled–see website for details.
Deadline: Early June, annually
* 20/20
Vision Kate Sherman Peace and Environmental
Fellowship
Work experience designed to provide graduating seniors with an educational,
challenging and productive experience in public policy work on a wide range
of peace and environmental issues, and to encourage participants to consider
a profession in public policy work. This is a one-year fellowship, starting
in May 1999. Stipend: Minimum of $1000/month, plus health insurance. Call for
an application, 202-833-2020.
Deadline: Unknown
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Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program
Fellows have completed a bachelor's degree when the fellowship year begins
and are interested in a public service career. Recent fellows have had diverse
backgrounds. Eighteen are selected from a national pool. This prestigious and
competitive program is for 11 months, October through August. Amount: $17160.
Sponsor: California State Assembly. Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship,
1020 M Street, Suite 402 , Sacramento , CA 95814 . 800-776-1761.
Deadline: February
* New Voices National Fellowship
Program
Sponsored program areas are: international human rights, women's rights, racial
justice/civil rights and many more. A New Voices Fellowship offers the following
benefits: support for salary and fringe benefits for two years, financial assistance
to cover student loans and/or other approved expenses, professional mentoring
and a professional development account, and biannual leadership training conferences.
For more information, email, or call 202-884-8051.
Deadline: Early January
* Public
Allies
Public Allies places young adults in paid one-year community leadership positions
in non-profits or government agencies, with 1 day/week in training seminars.
They select the community's most promising leaders to serve as Allies - talented
young adults, aged 18 - 30, who commit to ten months of intensive leadership
training and a professional apprenticeship. Allies receive a living allowance,
health and child care benefits, and an educational award. They create full-time
professional apprenticeships in non-profit and public agencies where Allies
take responsibility for projects in areas such as youth development, health,
education, economic development, and public safety.
Deadline: Varies
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The American Prospect Writing Fellowship
The American Prospect is a national, bimonthly magazine that focuses on politics,
policy and culture. The magazine offers six yearlong grants of $20,000 each
to writers under 30 who exhibit the drive and motivation to become critical
journalists and public intellectuals. Throughout the year, participants will
create two to four articles for The American Prospect and two to four articles
for other national magazines.
Deadline: February
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The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship
Program
A one-year program that trains emerging leaders in the fight against hunger.
Leland Fellows spend the first six months of the program working in grassroots
organizations at sites throughout the country learning about hunger and poverty
through hands-on experiences. The following six months are spent in Washington
, DC at national nonprofit organizations working on hunger and poverty policy.
Two intensive ten-day training sessions are held in Washington , DC during
August and February to help the Fellows prepare for and reflect upon their
work and experiences. You may also contact Mickey Leland Hunger Fellows Program
at (202) 547-7022 ext. 17 or fax (202) 547-7575 or e-mail nohungr@aol.com
Deadline: Mid-February
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Fellowship in Creative Responses to Homelessness
Sponsored by the Common Ground Community, a not-for-profit housing organization
focusing on providing housing and economic development as well as job development
opportunities for the homeless and low-income adults in New York City. The
Fellows will work as staff members and participate in seminars, conferences
and events designed to complement and enhance the practical work experience
at Common Ground. Fellows will be provided with a housing unit at The Times
Square Hotel, a 652-unit building, renovated and managed by the Common Ground,
in the heart of NYC's Theater District. In addition, a yearly stipend of $10,000,
health and dental benefits will be provided. Fellows are expected to begin
work the first week of September. 212-279-2079.
Deadline: Varies
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Massachusetts Promise Fellowship
Fifteen Massachusetts Promise Fellows serve one year with non-profit organizations
and state and local agencies in order to actively engage citizens, corporations,
organizations, and communities to improve the lives of children by guaranteeing
access to fundamental resources children need to grow to be healthy and productive
adults. The Massachusetts Service Alliance is the nonprofit state commission
on community service. The mission of the Alliance is to generate an ethic of
service throughout the Commonwealth by creating and supporting diverse, high
quality service and volunteer opportunities for all ages groups, resulting
in stronger communities and more active citizens. Stipend and Benefits During
12 months of full-time service Fellows receive: a $13,000 living allowance,
health insurance, excellent training, free coursework at Northeastern University
, $4,725 post-service educational award.
Walt Horner
Massachusetts Service Alliance
120 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston , MA 02116
Email: whorner@msalliance.org
Fax: 617-542-0240
Phone: 617-542-2544 x229
Deadline: Varies
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California Executive
Fellows Program
This is a one-year public service and leadership development program to extend
knowledge of California government, to prepare leaders for public careers and
to promote civic education. The Center for California Studies, CSU Sacramento,
6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6081, 916-278-6906, calstudies@cusus.edu.
Deadline: Late February
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Please click on the
link above for
more information.
The Villiers Fellowship for Health Care Justice
The goals of the Villers fellowship program are three-fold:
To improve access to health care for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable constituencies; to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for social and health care justice; and to inspire Villers fellows to continue to work for health care justice throughout their lives.
Deadline: Early February
Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice is designed to foster the advancement of social justice through participation in health care advocacy work that focuses on the unique challenges facing many communities of color.
Through this fellowship, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups, particularly from the Black/African American, Latino, and American Indian communities.
The goals of the Wellstone fellowship program are three-fold: to address disparities in access to health care; to inspire Wellstone fellows to continue to work for social justice throughout their lives; and to increase the number and racial and ethnic diversity of up-and-coming social justice advocates and leaders.
Deadline:
Early January
Idealist.org's Fellowships in Public Service
Descriptions and contact information for a variety of domestic & international nonprofit and public policy fellowships.
Deadline: various; please check the individual listings
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