Coro Fellows

The Coro Fellows Program is an intensive nine-month, full-time, graduate-level program. It is unconventional by traditional academic standards, rigorous and demanding, and it provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Fellows serve at one of the following Coro Centers: Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and San Francisco. The program includes field assignments (where each fellow works with a government agency, business, political campaign, labor union, media organization, and non-profit group), public service projects, focus weeks (allow the fellows to sharpen their knowledge in a particular issue area or sector including an on-site visit to the sate capitol), and seminars on Tuesday evenings and all day on Fridays.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required and post-graduate academic and/or work experience is desirable. Most candidates have been active in civic or campus activities. Evidence of leadership potential and concern for the well being of communities are also criteria for selection. All academic disciplines and careers are eligible to apply.
Amount of Award: Tuition for the program is $3,500, of which $350 is due upon acceptance to the program. Tuition scholarship funding is available, but the amount varies from Center to Center. Eligibility for scholarships is determined by each Center and there is no application process. Financial assistance is also available to assist with living and program-related expenses.
Length of Award: Nine months.
Number of Awards: 64.
Application Deadline: January
Application Process: Applicants must apply to the Coro Center located nearest to them. Along with the application form, the following are required: written essays, a professional-quality resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a $50 non-refundable fee.
Website: www.coro.org/programs/programs.html#fellows