March 1, 2011

 Agency funded for a specific project  Grant made by a foundation to which individuals apply with a self-developed project  Grant made by foundation to start new non- profit agency

 To be successful: ◦ Applicants must be aware of the fellowship ◦ Applicants must apply by deadline ◦ Applicants must meet all stated requirements ◦ Applicants must put together a cohesive application

 To be successful: ◦ Applicants must be aware of the fellowship opportunities ◦ Applicants must have an idea for the project ◦ Applicants must find a host organization for the project ◦ Applicants must be willing to put in significant time researching, developing, and writing the application

 How to begin ◦ Find your passion ◦ Develop relationships with organizations that work on the issues you are passionate about ◦ Make a short list of organizations that you would like to work for (research the reputation of the organizations) ◦ Approach these organizations and find out if they are willing to host a fellow (this may require educating the org as to requirements)

 Have an idea of the type of project that you are interested in developing  Read over past BC Law student fellowship applications  Collaboratively work with the organization to design a project that fits with the mission (of the organization) and your interests  Kate Devlin Joyce is available to assist in the design, development, and writing of the proposal

 Equal Justice Works Fellowship  The Skadden Foundation Fellowship  The Soros Criminal Justice Fellowship  echoing green Public Service Fellowship

 Two- year fellowships  Provide salary and loan repayment assistance  Looking to launch public interest careers  EJW fellows advocate on behalf of individuals, groups, or interests that are not adequately represented by the civil legal system

 Funded by the charitable foundation of the international law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher& Flom  One year fellowship renewable for a second year  Civil legal service to the poor  Does not fund fellowships in areas of immigration, environmental or criminal

 echoing green is a private foundation apply a venture capital approach to giving  Money to create a new autonomous public service project or organization  May be domestic or international  Two year fellowship

 Identifies and nurtures new voices and agents for change at the local or national level  Must have 3 years experience with the issues and community applicant proposes to work with  Host may be non-profit or government agency