Sponsored by National Urban Fellows
The National Urban Fellows’ Academic & Leadership Development Program is designed for mid-career professionals who are committed to social impact careers in the Government, Non Profit, Philanthropic and Corporate sectors. Individuals best matched to fulfill the organization’s mission will demonstrate leadership skills with potential for further growth and a passion to advance public policy, racial equity, and social impact. Fellows should embody NUF’s guiding values: integrity, dignity, courage, solidarity, and racial equity. Successful candidates will also possess a strong work ethic, self-awareness, resilience, a learning and growth mindset, and service orientation.
NUF Fellows are expected to apply their expertise and contribute their newly acquired leadership skills for the betterment of communities across the nation and around the world. Fellows are expected to return to their former or new occupations more experienced in public policy decision-making and management, and better prepared to advance equity and social impact.
Program graduates join the NUF alumni network of over 1,700 social impact leaders and changemakers. Alumni stay connected and share opportunities through NUF social media channels, and give back through ongoing engagement and involvement, including annual giving, support for new Fellows, and promoting NUF to new audiences.
Program Benefits
- FULLY FUNDED graduate education leading to the Master of Policy Management degree at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy
- Meaningful professional experience at a premier public agency, nonprofit, foundation, or corporate social impact organization
- Mentoring by a senior leader
- Leadership development programming centering racial equity
- Community of Fellows to share this experience and an Alumni community of almost 2,000 leaders around the country
- Financial Support to defray living expenses, includes a $25K stipend, health insurance coverage, and other program-related expenses
Eligibility
We are seeking early to mid-career professionals (5-10+ years) who are:
- Self-aware and committed to personal growth
- Passionate about advancing equity and social impact
- Committed to excellence, integrity, and ethical decision-making
- Adaptive and resilient
Candidates must have:
- U.S. Citizenship/Lawful Permanent Resident/DACA Recipient
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated leadership experience and desire to strengthen it
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice
- Interest in advancing public policy and social impact
- Ability to relocate for 14 months as required by the program
- At least 5 years of professional work experience
Deadlines:
Early Consideration Deadline 1 (no application fee): November 8, 2024
Early Consideration Deadline 2 ($75 application fee): December 1, 2024
Final Deadline ($150 application fee): January 15, 2025
Note: There is a $500 program fee upon acceptance into the program.
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