Open to: Graduating Seniors
Award Type: Academic/ Professional
Area(s) of study: Public Policy
Award criteria: leadership; academic achievement
Award provides: Room and board in Washington, D.C.
Open to international students: No
Institutional Support or Endorsement Required: No
During the 11-month fellowship, Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows develop a deep understanding of effective solutions to hunger and poverty, and their own roles in achieving Zero Hunger in the United States. Following orientation and field training in Washington, D.C., Emerson Fellows spend five months with community-based organizations throughout the United States. In mid-February fellows return to Washington for a second placement with organizations and government agencies focused on national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policy. Throughout the fellowship, fellows hone essential skills and form a strong professional cohort through in-person training's, retreats, and professional development sessions.
Applicants must have:
For complete details, please go to their program overview here