Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Fellows Program in Public Affairs supports emerging civic leaders through professional placements, regional research, and hands-on projects to develop ethical leadership and strengthen the democratic process.
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; California stipends up to $3,000 monthly; St. Louis stipends typically $500–$1,200 monthly; New York need-based stipends
Summary: Coro prepares emerging civic leaders through immersive training, cross-sector placements, and hands-on public affairs projects.
Key Information: A conferred bachelor’s degree is required before the fellowship begins; Coro does not sponsor visas.
Description
Coro’s Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full-time leadership development fellowship for recent graduates and early-career professionals. Offered through centers in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and St. Louis, it prepares participants for effective and ethical leadership across government, business, labor, and nonprofit organizations. The seven-month program generally runs from late August or early September through late March or early April.
Fellows undertake professional placements, investigate regional issues through site visits and independent research, and participate in candid interviews with influential leaders. Weekly leadership sessions develop systems thinking, adaptive leadership, communication, critical inquiry, and stakeholder analysis. Many centers also offer culminating projects for partner organizations. The program supports Coro’s mission to strengthen the democratic process and connects participants with a lifelong national network of more than 15,000 alumni.
