All Fellowships

The Wellstone Fellowship is a year-long, full-time, salaried position. Fellows will be engaged in health care advocacy work in Families USA’s office in Washington, DC, where they will learn about Medicare, Medicaid, efforts to achieve universal coverage, and other important health policy issues. Specifically, the fellow will be engaged in Families USA’s outreach to and mobilization of communities of color. There is no bias in favor of any academic discipline, although we prefer that the fellow have a college degree. The fellowship will last one year, and Fellows will receive a compensation package that includes an annual stipend of $38,000 and excellent health care benefits. (from harvard.edu) 

ThinkSwiss encourages collaboration between Swiss and US students and academics in a variety of fields. The scholarship is open to outstanding students in all fields with an interest in conducting research or participating in a summer school course in Switzerland. The program provides a monthly scholarship of approximately $1,100 for a period of two to three months. Currently enrolled second-, third-, and fourth-year students as well as graduate students at US universities are eligible to apply.

The Pat Tillman Foundation unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of private and public sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship program supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities in all different fields. The scholarship can be used for educational expenses, including tuition and fees, books and living expenses. In 2019, Tillman Scholars can expect to receive an average award of $11,000.  

The application is open to military veterans and spouses pursuing a full-time bachelor's, master’s, or professional degree at a US-based accredited institution.

The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship was established by Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker to encourage and support LGBTQ women in their pursuit of higher education. This program provides one-year scholarships of $1,500 or $3,000 to those graduating high school or already enrolled in college in any year of study, including graduate school. Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient’s school and are applied toward tuition.

The Udall Foundation awards $7000 scholarships for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment. The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact upon American Indian self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. Second- and third-year students who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply.

The Healthy Villages Summer Internship is an 8-week program that brings together undergraduate, graduate, international development, public health, and medical students from across the globe to work alongside rural communities as they are empowered to lead healthier lives.

Interns come from various backgrounds and countries to promote healthcare access in Uganda, and study a wide range of disciplines related to global health. Past interns have studied in the fields of medicine or public health, as well as peace and conflict, psychology, environmental science, engineering, nursing, and international development.

The Summer Teaching Fellowship is a unique, highly competitive teacher recruitment and preparation program designed to introduce college juniors from underrepresented backgrounds to teaching and urban education reform. Through hands-on experience in Uncommon’s schools, mentorship, and tailored professional development, Fellows develop the skills necessary for leading high-achieving classrooms. Fellows will work and teach in one of Uncommons schools with the support of a mentor teacher, Summer Academy Director, and STF staff. They engage in professional development sessions 2-3 times per week. To build cohort community, Fellows also take part in a range of fun social and cultural events together.

The UNICEF USA Global Citizenship Fellowship is a highly competitive, full-time, two-year program that prepares globally minded individuals for effective leadership in public service. Global Citizenship Fellows are grassroots organizers for UNICEF USA who bring together networks of volunteers, faith-based communities, schools, universities, advocates, elected leaders, and others to work towards educating, advocating, and fundraising for UNICEF’s work in supporting children and families in more than 190 countries and territories.

Fellows will receive a taxable stipend of $38,000 during the first year of the Fellowship and $40,000 during the second year. Fellows are also eligible to enroll in UNICEF USA’s medical and dental plans after thirty days of employment. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, and/or equivalent experience, and demonstrate interest in and knowledge of children’s rights and international issues, as well as a commitment to public service.

Unite for Sight's Global Impact Corps provides year-round health care delivery in Ghana, India, and Honduras. Unite for Sight makes sight-restoring surgeries and other medical procedures accessible to those living in slums and refugee camps. Fellows can participate in short term or long term trips, ranging from 1 to 10 weeks or more. Students with various interests, such as public health, medicine, social entrepreneurship, and international development, are all invited to apply.

The New York City Urban Fellows Program is a highly selective, nine-month fellowship that combines work in mayoral offices and city agencies with volunteer service opportunities and a seminar series that explores current urban issues impacting public policy. Awardees are placed with agencies across New York City to learn about public policy through a hands-on approach. The fellowship award includes a $30,000 stipend and health insurance. Graduating seniors and graduates who have completed their bachelor’s degrees within the past two years and who are eligible to work in the United States are eligible to apply.