A career in international peace and security can be paved with the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship. Graduates of the program have gone on to hold influential positions in the media, academia, federal government, and public interest organizations. In addition to gaining priceless experience, Scoville Fellows make a significant contribution to creating a safer and more peaceful world by working on some of the most important issues facing humanity.
Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply for the Herbert Scoville Peace Fellowship 2025/2026 in the USA (fully funded). This esteemed program provides funding for advocacy studies at the fellowship level at US institutions. Fellows can engage in teaching and public dissemination activities while conducting independent research under the guidance of experts. It is a special chance for professional and academic development that equips people to have a long-lasting influence on the peace and security sector.
Host Country: USA
University: USA Universities
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Subjects: Advocacy
Eligibility Country: Domestic Students, International Students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education: By the fellowship’s start date, candidates must have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Citizenship: Available to U.S. nationals and foreign nationals living in the country on a valid work visa.
- Experience: Academic courses, graduate study, independent research, or substantial public-interest activism should all reflect a candidate’s solid foundation in peace and security concerns.
- Communication Skills: Candidates must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Preference: Those without prior experience in government or public-interest positions in Washington, DC, are given preference.
Benefits:
- Cooperation with Prominent Organizations: Fellows select a host group whose goals coincide with their own. To help the fellows succeed, host organizations offer office space, oversight, and mentoring.
- Diverse Activities: Although it is forbidden to lobby Congress, fellows take part in worthwhile endeavors such as:
- researching and analyzing matters related to security and peace.
- composing reports, articles, or pieces of opinion.
- setting up rallies, forums, or outreach initiatives.
- actively supporting the objectives and mission of their host organization.
- Opportunities for Networking: Fellows become part of a vast network of professionals, leaders, and alumni in the subject of peace and security. For new fellows to meet up with old fellows and broaden their professional network, the program organizes a welcoming reception.
- Relocation Assistance: The fellowship pays for the costs of moving to Washington, DC.
- Pay and benefits:
- A salary of $4,079 per month.
- coverage for basic health insurance.
- Cost of transportation to Washington, DC.
- A $1,000 professional development fund that covers expenses like travel, lodging, and registration fees for conferences, classes, or other pertinent events.
- arranged alumni social networking events and talks with policy experts.
- guidance from a previous fellow and a board member.
Deadline: 10 June 2025
