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THE HERBERT SCOVILLE JR.
PEACE FELLOWSHIP

Purpose:   

To provide college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security by serving as full-time project assistants for six to nine months at participating organizations.

Fields of Study:

Government, International Relations, Peace Studies, Political Science

Eligibility:

To qualify, a candidate must:  

1.      have completed a Baccalaureate degree by the time the fellowship commences

2.      demonstrate excellent academic accomplishments

3.      demonstrate a strong interest in issues of peace and security

4.      demonstrate a college major, coursework, or substantial independent reading that reflects the substantive focus of the fellowship

5.      have some experience in public-interest activism or advocacy, which may include the following: organizing a campus forum, letter-writing campaign, meeting with decision makers, or rallies; working with or joining a campus, local, or national organization; active participation on conferences; writing and publication or opinion pieces   

6.      U.S. citizenship is preferred but not required.

Award:  

Position as a full-time project assistant for one to six months and a $1,900 per month stipend, health insurance, and paid travel expenses to Washington, D.C.

Campus Deadline:                    

Applications should be submitted to Dean Imma De Stefanis on or before 10/2/06.   Founder's G-11, gradscholarships@mville.edu 

Please contact Dean Imma De Stefanis at gradscholarships@mville.edu or Founder's G-11 for more information about this and other scholarship opportunities.

Contact Information:

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program
322 4th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Telephone: (202) 543-4100 ext. 124
Email: scoville@clw.org

For more information: http://www.clw.org/scoville/index.html

 

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