Goes By: Coro Fellows
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Experiential leadership training program for effective and ethical leadership in public affairs.
Designed for early-career professionals, the Fellows Program combines immersive training, hands-on projects, access to influential change-makers, and cross-sector exposure for the next generation of civic leaders. The Fellows Program is offered in Northern California, Southern California, New York, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis.
Through field placements, group interviews, seminars, focus weeks, individual and group projects, fellows develop:
•hands-on project experience
•an understanding of complex public issues
•leadership skills in inquiry, problem-solving, communication, organization analysis, and consensus-building.
•political acumen to get things done
•professional growth and personal transformation.
•extensive personal and professional networks
Ideal candidates…
•are recent college graduates or early-career professionals.
•are committed to becoming ethical leaders and positive change makers.
•welcome learning from multiple perspectives.
Applicants must have obtained a conferred bachelor’s degree before the Fellowship begins in order to participate.
Deadlines are typically in early January. Refer to the program website for details.
Tuition is fully covered and need-based stipends to support the cost of living are available, depending on need and the program location.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral, Postdoctoral, Professional Degree: Business, Professional Degree: Law |
Citizenship |
No Requirements |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: May 14, 2026
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