Published: 18 Sep 2024 409 views
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate school alumni 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.
Issue Areas Covered by the Scoville Fellowship
Scoville Fellows create a project, in partnership with their host organizations, related to one of four broad areas:
Nuclear Nonproliferation and WMD. This category includes but is not limited to: Nuclear nonproliferation and security; prevention of the spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons; defense spending and procurement; U.S. interactions with current, de facto, or potential nuclear powers; protection of nuclear and radiological materials.
Climate and Security nexus. This category includes but is not limited to: environmental concerns with security implications; disaster response with military personnel; international tensions arising from changing arctic region; regional and ethnic tensions exacerbated by resource competition.
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. This category includes but is not limited to: current and potential incursions within or between neighboring countries; conventional weapons and arms trade; cross-border refugee movements; ethnic tensions with security implications; atrocity prevention; building international and regional institutions to resolve conflicts; development and implementation of novel conflict resolutions strategies; counterterrorism and terrorism reduction strategies; supporting international agreements that can lead to peace, prosperity, and sustainability.
Emerging Technology Threats. This category includes but is not limited to: questions related to the development, deployment, and use of drones, artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, satellites and space in a security context.
Global Health Security. This category includes biosecurity and pandemics.
Applicants whose area of interest falls outside of the above list are unlikely to be selected as a Scoville Fellow.
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship was established in 1987 to recruit and train the next generation of policy and advocacy leaders on a range of international peace and security issues. The fellowship ensures a pipeline of the brightest, most dedicated, and diverse next-generation experts into leading think tanks and advocacy groups in order to inspire creative new approaches to the pervasive challenges to peace and security. Its goal is to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world by providing an entree for mission-driven grads eager to learn about and contribute to... continue reading
Application Deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
Country to study | United States |
Type | Fellowship |
Sponsor | Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship |
Gender | Men and Women |
Aims:
Scoville Fellows will choose to work with one of the twenty-five organizations participating in the program. With the assistance of alumni, board, and staff, 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.
Benefits
Fellows receive a salary of $3,885 per month and partial health insurance compensation, plus travel expenses to Washington, DC. The program also provides $1,000 per fellow for professional development to attend relevant conferences or meetings that could cover travel, accommodations, and registration fees, or to take a language or policy course. The program arranges meetings for the fellows with policy experts and social networking events with alumni. Fellows also receive mentoring from a board member and a former fellow.
Some lenders may permit Scoville Fellows to defer college loan payments during their fellowship. Check with your individual lenders.
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.
This fellowship is extremely competitive; candidates who do not submit all required documents on time are unlikely to be selected for an interview.
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.
Be a recent college and graduate school alumni
Be a candidates with a strong interest in peace and security issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy.
Selection Process
The fellowship’s board of directors selects the top applicants for Zoom interviews. Interviews take place approximately 12 weeks after the application deadline. All unsuccessful applicants will be notified at that time.
Preference will be given to individuals who have not had substantial prior public-interest or government experience in the Washington, DC area.
Deadlines
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is:
Spring 2025 Fellowship–October 15, 2024
Fall 2025 Fellowship–January 6, 2025
Starting Dates for Fellowship
Spring Fellowship–begin between January 15 and April 1
Fall Fellowship–begin between July 15 and October 1
Below please find the required items listed on the online application form. The first four documents must be submitted on the online application form here: https://theherbertscovillejrpeacefellowship.submittable.com/submit. The applicant may also submit the reference letters and transcripts, or they may be submitted directly by the letter writers and registrar through the form by applicants who list the email of the letter writers and registrar. Reference letters and transcripts that are not submitted directly to the online application form may be emailed to [email protected]
Provide the following information:
Please read the following instructions for submitting applications. Failure to comply with these requests may delay the processing of your application and hinder your chances of being selected for an interview.
Applicants are required to submit all documents through our online application form between September 7 and October 15, 2024 for the spring 2025 semester that will begin between January 15 and April 1, 20225. An automated email response will be sent when items are received. Applicants who do not receive the email response within 24 hours of emailing materials should re-submit their application. Upon submission of your completed application please wait for a confirmation email from Submittable. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of submitting your application, please contact us at [email protected]
In order to expedite the processing of the applications we request that applicants and others submitting materials on their behalf use the following titles when naming attachments:
Application Item | Title of attached document |
Curriculum Vitae | Last name of applicant-CV |
Personal Essay | Last name of applicant-Personal essay |
Policy Essay | Last name of applicant- Policy essay |
Official Transcripts | Last name of applicant- Transcript |
Reference Letters | Last name of applicant-Last name of letter writer |
General Application:
Transcript(s):
Reference Letters:
Link to Online Application
Applicants will need to create a Submittable account before beginning the Scoville Fellowship application.
All of the above information can also be found on the online portal.
Click the button Above to submit your application. You may begin the application form and return to complete it later. Your application will not be submitted until all required documents have been uploaded.
For more details visit: Scoville Peace Fellowship website.