Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
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Description
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs (FPPA) is a comprehensive and rigorous national fellowship that equips emerging civic leaders with the knowledge, skills and networks that transform them as individuals with the promise that they then transform their organizations, communities and beyond. The program is an in-person, full-time, 7–9 month immersive leadership development program in one of five locations in the US. The Fellowship runs annually from September to May.
Operated by Coro in New York, Southern California, Northern California, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis, FPPA has been cultivating a global community of thoughtful, prepared, and civic leadership for over 75 years. The program connects Fellows with a robust network of over 15,000 Coro alumni, professional placements in multiple sectors, and experienced facilitators that propel them to achieve their goals and drive impact in their communities.
While the program is 100% tuition free, monthly stipends and financial aid for living expenses are available based on documented financial need.
Eligibility
Applicants must
- be recent college graduates or early-career professionals,
- have a conferred bachelor’s degree (graduate degrees also accepted) before the Fellowship begins,
- be committed to becoming ethical leaders and positive change makers,
- welcome learning from multiple perspectives,
- be authorized to work in the United States.
International students must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the fellowship program.
Selection Criteria
Coro seeks bright, self-motivated individuals with a commitment to ethical and effective leadership. Fellows come from all academic disciplines, careers, and racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.Based on a review of applications, Coro will invite finalists to attend Selection Day in March. Thirty-six Fellows are selected and will be placed in one of five Coro Centers in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, or St. Louis.
Application Procedure
Online application and details available on website. The deadline is typically in January for a program starting the following fall. There is a central application, but each center is a little different. Details for each Coro center are found on the Coro website.