Post- graduate Fellowships

March 1, 2011

Agency funded for a specific project Grant made by a foundation to which

individuals apply with a self-developed project

Grant made by foundation to start new non-profit agency

Types of fellowships

To be successful:◦ Applicants must be aware of the fellowship◦ Applicants must apply by deadline◦ Applicants must meet all stated requirements◦ Applicants must put together a cohesive

application

Agency funded for a specific project

To be successful:◦ Applicants must be aware of the fellowship

opportunities◦ Applicants must have an idea for the project◦ Applicants must find a host organization for the

project◦ Applicants must be willing to put in significant

time researching, developing, and writing the application

Grants made by foundations for self-developed projects

How to begin◦ Find your passion◦ Develop relationships with organizations that

work on the issues you are passionate about ◦ Make a short list of organizations that you would

like to work for (research the reputation of the organizations)

◦ Approach these organizations and find out if they are willing to host a fellow (this may require educating the org as to requirements)

Self-developed projects

Have an idea of the type of project that you are interested in developing

Read over past BC Law student fellowship applications

Collaboratively work with the organization to design a project that fits with the mission (of the organization) and your interests

Kate Devlin Joyce is available to assist in the design, development, and writing of the proposal

Self-developed projects cont.

Equal Justice Works Fellowship The Skadden Foundation Fellowship The Soros Criminal Justice Fellowship echoing green Public Service Fellowship

Self-develop project fellowships

Two- year fellowships Provide salary and loan repayment

assistance Looking to launch public interest careers EJW fellows advocate on behalf of

individuals, groups, or interests that are not adequately represented by the civil legal system

Equal Justice Works Fellowship

Funded by the charitable foundation of the international law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher& Flom

One year fellowship renewable for a second year

Civil legal service to the poor Does not fund fellowships in areas of

immigration, environmental or criminal

The Skadden Foundation Fellowship

echoing green is a private foundation apply a venture capital approach to giving

Money to create a new autonomous public service project or organization

May be domestic or international Two year fellowship

echoing green Public Service Fellowship

Two year fellowship Identifies and nurtures new voices and

agents for change at the local or national level

Must have 3 years experience with the issues and community applicant proposes to work with

Host may be non-profit or government agency

Soros Justice Advocacy Fellowships