University of Washington-Seattle Campus (out-of-state)

Award Amount: Typically, Fellows receive financial packages in the range of $38,000 to $43,000 over the duration of the fellowship Description: During the 11-month fellowship, Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows develop a deep understanding of effective solutions to hunger and poverty, and their own roles in achieving Zero Hunger in the United States. Following orientation and field training in Washington, D.C., Emerson Fellows spend five months with community-based organizations throughout the United States. In mid-February fellows return to Washington for a second placement with organizations and government agencies focused on national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policy. Throughout the fellowship, fellows hone essential skills and form a strong professional cohort through in-person trainings, retreats, and professional development sessions. Eligibility Selection Criteria: Here are some of the qualities of successful applicants to the Emerson Fellowship: -Commitment to ending hunger and poverty -Flexibility; ability to adjust to new situations -Commitment to racial equity and social justice -Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills -Ability to solve problems in creative and innovative ways -Enthusiasm for learning from experts in the field, and searching for new models in anti-hunger and anti-poverty work -Experience working in low-income communities -Excitement about peer learning in a tight-knit community of Fellows -Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience -U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency