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The Evans School of Public Affairs is one of the oldest public schools of public policy and management in the nation, consistently ranked at the top of the field.
The Evans School is dedicated to preparing leaders with the tools needed for making changes that will benefit society for generations to come.
Whether you are an intern or a top executive, the Evans School can help you reach your career goals through our degree and non-degree programs. Find out which program is right for you.
Evans School faculty are distinguished by excellence in evidence-based teaching, research, and service.
The Evans School's research centers and projects provide valuable services to the external community, opportunities for students to learn, and a forum for faculty to showcase their comprehensive expertise.
The fusion of Evans School instruction, relevant curriculum, and a cohort of peers in our Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA) program creates an unparalleled, dynamic learning environment for senior leaders in today’s world.
Evans School students provide over 100,000 hours a year of direct public service through internships and hands-on policy and management projects that solve the real-world needs of nonprofit and public agencies.
More than 3,000 Evans School graduates work around the world, providing expertise in the public and nonprofit sectors across a broad spectrum of areas, including policy analysis, program management and evaluation, research, and executive leadership.
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The Evans School has several different fellowship awards for enrolled students pursuing unpaid or low-paid full-time summer internships. You can apply to more than one fellowship if it fits the description of your internship, but you are only eligible to receive one award. The fellowships are variable in amount. The application deadline for summer 2013 awards is April 26, 2013.
AVAILABLE AWARDS
The Jennifer Dunn-Thomson Fellowship: one award of $5,000 is available in 2013, to be given to an Evans School student who exemplifies the leadership and commitment to public service in the political arena illustrated by Jennifer Dunn-Thomson. Preference given to a student conducting an internship working with state or federal elected officials, particularly across party lines or within organizations or offices affiliated with the Republican Party. Learn more about Dunn-Thomson on the Washington Secretary of State's Legacy Project website.
The Hubert G. Locke Fellowship in Social Justice (DOMESTIC ONLY): two awards of $2,000 are available in 2013, to be given to students pursuing internships with domestic organizations devoted to social justice and working to address the problems, issues, and needs confronting the poor and dispossessed. Students and organizations working in urban inner city or economically depressed rural communities are of special interest and preference is given to local organizations. Awards are given each year in honor of Dean Emeritus Hubert G. Locke and his concerns for justice in our society.
The Elaine Chang Endowed Fellowship for International Peace & Development (INTERNATIONAL): one award of $1,200 is available in 2013, to be given to a student conducting an internship in international development and peace issues. The fellowships are funded throught the Elaine Chang Endowment. Preference is given to students with internships outside of the U.S.
The Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy Fellowship: one award of $2,000 is available in 2013, to be given to a student pursuing a domestic internship at a nonprofit or philanthropic organization focused on the arts, community development, education, the environment, health, sector research, social justice, or social services. The fellowships are funded through the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy.
The Class Gift Fellowship: one award of $1,500 is available in 2013, to be given to a student pursuing an internship at environmental, community development, international, or social and educational development nonprofit or public-sector agency. The fellowships are funded through gifts from Evans School alumni.
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that preference for fellowships will be given to students who have yet to complete their Evans School internship requirement, who do not have significant work experience, and whose internship costs are offset by the organization or other secured funds.
For more information contact Evans School Career Services at evansjobs@uw.edu or 206.616.1609.
