The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites college
graduates to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in
Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with
nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security
issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a
strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with
public-interest activism or advocacy.
Program and Purpose
Scoville Fellows will choose to work with one of the twenty-eight organizations participating in the program.
With the assistance of the program director, Fellows will select a
placement which best matches their interests and the needs of the host
organization. Participating organizations provide office space and
support, supervision and guidance for Fellows’ work. With the exception
of Congressional lobbying, Fellows may undertake a variety of
activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the
goals of their host organization.
The purpose of the fellowship is to provide an opportunity for
college graduates to gain practical knowledge and experience by
contributing to the efforts of nonprofit, public-interest organizations
working on peace and security issues.
Salary and Benefits
Fellows receive a salary of $2,600 per month and health insurance,
plus travel expenses to Washington, DC. The program also provide $1,000
per fellow for professional development to attend relevant conferences
or meetings that could cover travel, accommodations, and registration
fees.
Some lenders may permit Scoville Fellows to defer college loan
payments during their fellowship. Check with your individual lenders.
Issue Areas Covered by the Scoville Fellowship
Arms Control/Disarmament, including Nuclear Test Ban, Ballistic
Missile Proliferation/Defense, Conventional Arms Transfers, Weapons
Proliferation–Nuclear, Biological and Chemical
Conflict Prevention/Resolution
Defense Budget
Dismantling Chemical and Nuclear Weapons in the former Soviet Union
Environmental and Energy Security, including the Nexus of Climate Change and Energy Use, Conflict, and Resource Scarcity
Environmental Impact/Cleanup of Nuclear Weapons Production Complex
Export Controls
International Security
Regional/Ethnic Conflicts, including East Asia, South Asia, Middle East
United Nations, including UN Peacekeeping
Applicants whose area of interest falls outside of the above list are unlikely to be selected as a Scoville Fellow.
Selection Criteria
This is a highly competitive fellowship designed for people who have
already demonstrated a strong interest in the field, and not intended
for those who want to try a semester in Washington. Successful
candidates must be good writers who are adept at working in a fast paced
office environment. We are seeking people considering a career working
on international peace and security issues with public-interest
organizations, the Federal Government, academia, or media.
Prospective Fellows are expected to demonstrate excellent academic
accomplishments and a strong interest in issues of peace and security.
Graduate study, a college major, course work, or substantial independent
reading that reflects the substantive focus of the fellowship is also a
plus. Prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy is
highly desirable. It is preferred, but not required, that such
activities be focused on peace and security issues.
Experience with public-interest activism or advocacy such as
Organizing a campus forum and/or outreach campaign, meeting with decisionmakers, or rallies
Working with or joining a campus, local, or national organization
Active participation in conferences
Writing and publication of opinion pieces in both traditional and new media
Candidates are required to have completed a baccalaureate degree by
the time the fellowship commences. Preference is given to United States
citizens, although a fellowship to a foreign national residing in the
U.S. is awarded periodically. Non-U.S. citizens living outside the
United States are not eligible to apply. The Scoville Fellowship is not
intended for students or scholars interested in pursuing independent
research in Washington, DC.
Preference will be given to individuals who have not had substantial
prior public-interest or government experience in the Washington, DC
area.
For more information on how to apply go to http://scoville.org/apply/application-information/
