All Fellowships

Each summer, the Victory Congressional Internship brings outstanding LGBTQ college students to Washington, DC, for an intensive leadership program, including an eight-week congressional internship with a member of the LGBT Equality Caucus or an LGBTQ-friendly member of Congress to learn firsthand about the federal legislative process; and an educational and leadership development program to learn about the legislative process and careers in policy-making. The Victory Congressional Internship prepares young LGBTQ people to become informed decision-makers and influential leaders who can change their communities and our world. First-, second-, and third-year students who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply.

The Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship is one of the State Department's premier recruiting programs aimed at increasing diversity among US Foreign Service officers. The fellowship is designed to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the Department of State. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Graduating seniors and recent alums seeking admission to graduate school who are US citizens are eligible to apply.

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.