The Herbert Scolville Jr. Peace Fellowship
| Application Deadline: | October 15th for Spring Fellowship |
| February 1st for Fall Fellowship |
Program and Discipline(s)
Six to nine months fellowship experience in key issues of peace and security in Washington, DC.
Eligibility
- college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates
- excellent academic achievement
- interest in issues of peace and security
Description
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship was established in 1987 to provide college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security.
Twice yearly, the Fellowship's Board of Directors selects a small group of outstanding individuals to spend six months in Washington. Supported by a monthly stipend, the Fellows serve as full-time project assistants at the participating organization of their choice. In the Program's first sixteen years, eighty-six Fellowships have been awarded.
Scoville Fellows, through independent projects and active participation with their chosen organization and the larger community dedicated to peace and security issues, have rich opportunities to gain experience and leadership skills and to help translate their social concerns into direct action. In addition, each Fellow selects a board member to serve as a mentor and mentor, smoothing the transition to Washington, DC.
Scoville Fellows are selected from an international pool of distinguished applicants. Prospective Fellows are expected to demonstrate excellent academic accomplishments and a strong interest in issues of peace and security. Graduate study, a college major, course work, or substantial independent reading that reflects the substantive focus of the fellowship is also a plus. Prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable. It is preferred, but not required, that such activities be focused on peace and security issues.
The goals of the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship program are to:
provide a unique educational experience to outstanding individuals who might otherwise not have the opportunity to work on peace and security issues in Washington, DC;
develop leadership skills that can serve the Fellow throughout a career in the peace and security field or related areas of public service;
contribute to the critically important work of the participating nonprofit, public-interest organizations; and
continue the work of Herbert Scoville, Jr. by encouraging young people to contribute to this field.
Award
The Fellows will receive a stipend of $1,800 per month and health insurance, plus travel expenses to Washington, DC.
Clark Contact
Dr. Kevin M. McKenna, Associate Dean of the College
Contact Info
http://www.clw.org/scolville
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