Barbara
Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation established the Barbara Jordan
Health Policy Scholars Program at Howard University to honor the legacy
of former Foundation Trustee and Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and to
expand the pool of students of color interested in the field of health
policy. As a member of the United States Congress and the Texas State
Legislature, Barbara Jordan's distinguished career was typified by her
tireless advocacy of behalf of vulnerable populations. She brought this
passion to her work, inspiring others to become involved in addressing
challenging health policy issues.
The Scholars Program brings talented Latino, African American, Asian/Pacific
Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native college seniors and recent
graduates to Washington, DC, where they work in congressional offices
and learn about health policy. Through the nine-week program (May 26
- July 30, 2004), Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative
procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical
thinking and leadership skills. In addition to an internship in a congressional
office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment
their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health
policy research paper. The program is based at Howard University.
Capital
City Fellows Program
The Capital City Fellows Program (CCFP) is an initiative of Mayor Anthony
Williams to attract recent graduates of master's degree programs in public
administration, public policy, urban planning, and related fields to work
for the city of Washington, DC.
Candidates compete for two-year fellowship appointments during which they
complete four six-month rotations in different city agencies, including
the Office of the City Administrator, Office of Personnel, Office of the
Chief Financial Officer, Department of
Human Services, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation,
and the Metropolitan Police Department. In addition to on-the-job training
in their host agencies, Fellows are given unique opportunities to meet
with high-level city officials and
participate in educational and professional development seminars. The
program prepares Fellows to meet the challenges of local government public
service and develops management talent for the city. Fellows are required
to live in the District within 180
days of appointment and they receive an initial appointment at the DS-12/1
level (currently $46,770). They are eligible for benefits afforded all
regular city government employees such as health insurance, annual and
sick leave.
Carnegie
Endowment for International Peace Junior Scholarship
The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) awards four
scholarships to outstanding Asian PacificAmerican undergraduates, graduating
seniors and graduate students for public or non-profit sector internships
in Washington, D.C. for the summer. The scholarships are intended to
enable outstanding college and graduate students with the potential
for leadership to work full-time and learn about ways to affect public
policy in order to better benefit and serve Asian Pacific American communities.
CAPAL is able to fund four students with a $2,000 stipend. Applicants
must be continuing undergraduate students, demonstrate leadership potential,
a commitment to public service, and to the Asian Pacific American community.
Congressional
Hispanic Caucus Fellowship
The CHCI Summer Internship Program is designed to heighten Hispanic
students' awareness of the U.S. political system and enhance their leadership
skills. CHCI Fellowships are available to recent college graduates and
currently enrolled graduate students. Summer internships are available
for undergraduates. Fellows seek placements in congressional offices
and federal agencies, advocacy groups, the media, and a broad range
of policy-related organizations, depending on individual interests.
College graduate applicants should have received a Bachelor's degree
within the last 12 months. Graduate students who apply must be currently
enrolled in an accredited university and be working toward a graduate
degree in public policy or a related field. This program provides round-trip
transportation to Washington, D.C., medical coverage, and a monthly
stipend of $1,550. Summer interns are provided with university housing.
Applicants must demonstrate active commmunity involvement through public
service; have excellent communication and analytical skills; an interest
in pursuing a career in public policy; and have a cumulative GPA of
3.0 or better on a four point scale.
Coro
Public Affairs Fellowships
A nine-month, graduate level, full-time experience-based leadership
training program in public affairs. Fellows study public policy and
decision-making by working with individuals and institutions that influence
life in public, private, and non-profit sectors. Applicants must have
demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to public service.
Graduating seniors may apply. Programs offered in New York, Los Angeles,
San Francisco, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh. National application deadline
is usually early January. Interested seniors, contact Coro Fellows Program
web site for contact information for specific programs and general application
materials and forms.
The
Governor's Fellowship (Indiana)
The program provides a 12-month training experience in Indiana State
government. Governor's Fellows are assigned on a rotating basis to various
state agencies, where they observe, participate in daily activities
of government, and work on special projects. Fellows are paired with
mentors and participate in seminars and field trips with top policy
makers.
Governor's Fellows work in a variety of agencies including the Governor's
Office, the Lt. Governor's Office, the Office of the First Lady, the
Indiana State Police, the State Budget Agency, the Departments of Environmental
Management, Administration, Commerce, Health and Natural Resources.
The Governor's Fellowship Program is open to college graduates who received
their bachelor's degrees in Fall of 2003 and to seniors who will obtain
their degrees in the Spring of 2004. Preference is given to Indiana
residents. Governor's Fellows receive a competitive salary (approximately
$22,000) plus full fringe benefits during the fellowship year. The program
takes place during the fiscal year, which runs from July 1st to June
30th of each year.
The
Humanity In Action Foundation
The Foundation sponsors an integrated set of educational programs for
university students and post-graduates in America, Denmark, Germany
and The Netherlands. Through the core education programs and internships,
the Foundation works to fulfill its mission to engage student leaders
in the study and work of human rights:
--To engage younger generations in histories of resistance and inspire
them to fulfill their moral responsibilities to protect those in danger
from institutionalized violations of minority rights.
--To strengthen the commitment of American and European university
students to democratic values and foster their knowledge of resistance
to intolerance-past and present. 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.
During this period Fellows research and write 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.
One of HIA's major goals is to encourage the Fellows to stay connected
to the Foundation and to each other after participating in the core
programs in Europe and the United States. As part of that goal, HIA
arranges for internships in the areas of human rights and minority issues.
Please note that only students who have participated in the HIA summer
program are eligible to apply for internships.
NYC
Urban Fellows Program
The New York City Urban Fellows Program offers aspiring public policymakers
the opportunity to grapple first hand with contemporary urban issues.
This prestigious nine-month program combines full-time employment in
City government with a comprehensive seminar series exploring the mechanics
of local government, as well as important issues facing the City. Urban
Fellows work in virtually every area, from the budget process to agency
operations, low income housing to affordable health care, and education
to economic development.
Fellows receive a $25,000 stipend for the nine months, and health insurance.
Housing is not included. Components of Urban Fellows Program include
weekly seminars and symposia. The Fellows typically meet with State
and Federal lawmakers, agency heads, and government officials.
All students who are interested in pursuing a career in government
and public service are encouraged to apply regardless of academic major
or previous field of training. To be eligible for consideration as a
candidate, individuals must be recent college graduates, no more than
two years out of college, and be willing to commit to full-time employment
during the course of the program.
Public Allies
Allies work four days each week for ten months at a local nonprofit organization
to strengthen the community by working in areas such as youth development,
community development, public health, and economic development. Allies
also participate in
weekly workshops led by local community and civic leaders that teach skills
such as public speaking, conflict resolution, group facilitation, positive
youth development, community building, and media relations. Each Ally
is provided a monthly stipend - as
well as an educational grant that can be used to pay off student loans
or for graduate education. Various deadlines at several sites across the
county.
The
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
The program provides college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington,
DC, with a public-interest organization focusing on arms control and
international security issues. The fellowship is offered twice yearly,
in the spring and fall. It lasts from six to nine months and provides
a stipend, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. The Scoville
Fellowship does not award grant or scholarship money to students.
Scoville Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research,
writing, and organizing in support of the goals of their host organization
and may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and Congressional
hearings. They have written fact sheets, letters to the editor, opeds,
magazine articles, briefing books and reports; organized talks and conferences,
and been interviewed as experts by the media. Many former Scoville Fellows
are hired either by their host organization or another group dealing
with peace and security issues following their fellowships.
Robert
F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights internships.
The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights (CHR) implements
the vision of RFK by promoting the full spectrum of human rights both
in the United States and throughout the world. The Center develops and
carries out projects which enhance and complement the work of the Robert
F. Kennedy Human Rights Award laureates and that promote social change.
Interns will be asked to perform a variety of tasks in order to help
with the Advocacy Team, such as: researching and draft memoranda on
the human rights situation in countries of interest to the Center and
on thematic issues (for example, the human right to health, the right
to development, etc.); preparing documents for submission to government
or U.N. officials; attending and reporting on briefings, Congressional
hearings, symposia and other meetings; monitoring sources of information
on countries and issues of concern to the Center; and collecting, organizing
and analying relevant information. Applicants must have completed at
least one year of undergraduate school and have a demonstrated interest
in human rights. Ability in one of the following languages is helpful,
but not required: Arabic, Bahasa Indonesian, French, Haitian Creole,
or Spanish. Internships are unpaid.
Reagan-Fascell
Democracy Fellows Program
The program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and
journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy
and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. The program
is intended primarily to support activists, practitioners, and scholars
from new and aspiring democracies; distinguished scholars from the United
States and other established democracies are also eligible to apply.
Projects may focus on a range of methodologies and approaches. A working
knowledge of English is an important prerequisite.
Villers
Fellowship for Health Care Justice
Year long fellowship at the office of Families USA in Washington, DC.
Villers fellows will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of
health care justice issues during their fellowship. In addition, in
order to further the development of future progressive leaders, each
Villers fellow will commit to mentoring at least one person at some
point over the course of his or her career.
Virginia
Governor's Fellows Program
Qualified applicants must be graduating college seniors or enrolled
as degree candidates in a graduate or professional school. Applicants
must be enrolled in a Virginia college or university or must be a Virginia
resident if enrolled in an out-of-state institution. They must also
have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in academics, proven leadership
ability, and involvement in extracurricular activities and community
service. The selection of Fellows will be based solely on merit, without
regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or
political affiliation. Fellows will be required to work full-time in
Virginia state government. Participants are placed in different positions
throughout the Governor's Office and in various agencies under the Governor's
jurisdiction. The program attempts to match Fellows with compatible
assignments according to background, interests and future goals. Application
deadline is usually late February.
Wellstone Fellowship for Social
Justice
The Wellstone Fellowship is a yearlong, full-time, salaried position
that will begin in September. The fellow will be engaged in health care
advocacy work in Families USA's office in Washington, DC where he or
she will learn about Medicare, Medicaid, efforts to achieve universal
coverage, and other important health policy issues.
White House Fellows Program
Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows Program is one of America's
most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House
Fellows typically spend a year working as full-time, paid special assistants
to senior White House Staff, the Vice President, Cabinet Secretaries
and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate
in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned
leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S.
policy in action both domestically and internationally. In return for
the privilege of participating in the Fellowship year, Fellows are expected
to repay the privilege by contributing to the Nation as future leaders.
