Fellows Program in Public Affairs
The Coro Fellows Program is a full-time, immersive fellowship developing early-career civic leaders through cross-sector experiential learning and leadership training.
Funder: Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Written application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Tuition-free; need-based monthly stipends typically range from $500–$1,200/month for 7–9 months.
Summary: Full-time, immersive fellowship for early-career professionals to develop civic leadership through cross-sector training and experiential learning.
Key Information: This is a highly competitive, full-time, in-person program; employment or significant outside commitments are not permitted during the fellowship.
Description
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nationally recognized, full-time fellowship designed to launch early-career professionals into impactful civic leadership roles. Fellows engage in immersive training, hands-on projects, and cross-sector exposure, developing essential leadership skills and expanding their professional networks. The program includes leadership forums, in-depth explorations of regional issues, confidential interviews with influential leaders, high-level professional placements, and culminating spring projects. Coro’s approach emphasizes experiential learning, critical inquiry, collaboration, and ethical leadership. Graduates join a robust alumni network spanning government, business, labor, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector.
