The Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service.
Donor Name: Cleveland Foundation
Country: United States
State: All States
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/28/2022
Size of the Grant: $40,000
Details:
The program includes:
- A 12-month, full-time paid placement at a selected public sector agency in Cleveland, providing meaningful career-related work experience. The fellowship includes a $40,000 salary with health benefits.
- Participation in professional development that prepares Fellows for 21st century public service, administered by Cleveland Foundation staff and professionals with expertise in their fields.
- A small cohort with individualized coaching, supervision and support.
- Immersion in the rich civic and cultural life of Cleveland, with first-hand opportunities to network and connect with a diverse array of senior leaders, organizations, and community members.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- College graduates who earned their undergraduate degrees between spring 2019 and spring 2022.
- A wide range of degrees, including liberal arts and those pertaining to more technical and/or specialized areas of study, are welcomed
- U.S. citizens, permanent residents or individuals who are eligible to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program
- They cannot be a relative of a member of the Cleveland Foundation staff or the foundation’s Board of Directors.
For more information, visit Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship.
