Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Fellows Program in Public Affairs supports emerging civic leaders through immersive training, cross-sector placements, and civic projects to strengthen democratic processes and ethical leadership.
This grant was recently updated
Applications for the New York Fellows Program’s 2027–28 cohort are now open, replacing the notice that 2026–27 applications were closed and applicants should return in September. An online application link is now available.
Funder: Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Due Dates: January 12, 2027 (Written application) | March 6, 2027 (Los Angeles Selection Day) | March 13, 2027 (Bay Area Selection Day) | Early March 2027 (St. Louis Selection Day)
Funding Amounts: Tuition-free, seven-month fellowship; qualifying fellows receive stipends, with center-specific amounts and policies
Summary: Coro prepares emerging civic leaders through immersive leadership training, cross-sector placements, and hands-on civic projects.
Key Information: A conferred bachelor’s degree is required before participation; Coro does not sponsor visas.
Description
Coro’s Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full-time, seven-month leadership development fellowship for emerging civic leaders. Offered through centers in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, and St. Louis, it advances Coro’s mission to strengthen the democratic process through effective and ethical leadership. Fellows explore government, business, labor, and nonprofit institutions while working on civic and organizational challenges.
The program combines leadership seminars, professional placements, regional focus weeks, and candid interviews with influential leaders. Training develops systems thinking, adaptive leadership, communication, critical inquiry, and stakeholder analysis. Many centers offer culminating projects for partner organizations. Fellows learn through practice, reflection, and collaboration across perspectives while developing professional relationships and joining a national network of more than 15,000 alumni.
