http://www.rooseveltcampusnetwork.org/applyacademy12
The Roosevelt Institute | Summer Academy fellowship combines a full-time placement in a partner organization with an integrated curriculum of leadership, policy development, and implementation. Fellows participate in weekly policy trainings and a speaker series where they can interact with leading progressive thinkers and policy organizations. Throughout this rigorous program, each Fellow will develop the skills necessary to craft, implement, and promote innovative, community-focus policy, culminating in a personalized policy paper. Now in its fifth year, the Roosevelt Institute | Summer Academy currently runs programs in three major cities: Chicago, New York, and Washington DC. The 2012 summer program runs June 8 to August 12, 2012.
Each fellowship comes with a $1500 stipend (and up to $3000 upon need). Applicants with financial need or difficulty may qualify for additional funding, to be negotiated after acceptance.
Early Action Deadline: February 15, 2012
Application must be complete and submitted for students who wish to be considered for Early Action. Students who are interested in hearing the of their application before the Regular Decision deadline are encouraged to submit by February 15.
Regular Decision Deadline: February 29, 2012
Application must be complete for students who wish to be considered for Regular Decision. Applications received or incomplete after this date will be reviewed on a space available basis.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS:
- Complete online application
- One (1) copy of your unofficial transcript from college/university
- Resume
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (one must be from a former or current supervisor; Roosevelt students: must obtain a recommendation from chapter head and/or Regional Coordinator)
- Three (3) completed essays. (see online application for details)
QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Passion; leadership; desire to help others through the policy process; compelling; progressive; organizing experience; writing ability; solutions-driven; curiosity; critical thinking; innovative and creative approach to problem solving; fire in the belly; proactive; entrepreneurial
