Applications to the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship will be accepted online only. Apply here.
Applicants can complete the form and upload their application document online; recommendations are accepted by email, fax or mail. Application documents should consist of one .pdf or MS Word document, three pages in length: the first page should be your resume, the second page your personal statement, and the third page your answers to two short essay questions. Please give your document the filename: Last name_First name_Middle initial.doc.
Resume: Please be certain to include your email address and phone number.
Personal Statement: What values, principles, and personal factors (social, economic, and cultural) have shaped your interest in participating in the Emerson Hunger Fellows Program? What particular qualities, knowledge, experiences, and skills will you contribute to your field and policy placements? How do you expect this fellowship to contribute to your professional goals.
Short Essay Questions:
Two Letters of Recommendation: Please ask your recommenders to evaluate your written and oral communication skills, demonstrated leadership qualities or experience, and professional skills, if applicable. At least one letter should be from a supervisor (as opposed to a professor or advisor). Letters should include a telephone number and email address, and should be sent by the recommender via email to fellows@hungercenter.org, via fax to 202-547-7575, or via post to: Emerson Selection Committee at the Congressional Hunger Center.
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