Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program 2026

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.

• Table of Content
• About Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
• Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program
• Requirements for Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program

Requirements for Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program Qualification

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:

• Received a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the past few years
• Have a background and strong interest in one or more of the approved policy issues addressed by the fellowship
• Excellent academic accomplishments
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable
• Considering a career working on international peace and security issues with public-interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, or media
• United States citizens living in the U.S. or overseas are eligible to apply
• Non-U.S. citizens may only apply if they live in the U.S. and have a U.S. work visa for the duration of the fellowship. Non-U.S. citizens living outside the United States are not eligible to apply.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program

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

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program webpage