Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program is now accepting applications. This prestigious opportunity invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine-month fellowships in Washington, DC. Fellows will work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues.

📖 About Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

The fellowship is designed for individuals with a strong interest in peace and security issues, particularly those with prior experience in public-interest activism or advocacy.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: September 18, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 20, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Opportunity Locations:
  • Uganda
  • United States

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Monthly Salary: $4,283
• Health Insurance: Basic health insurance compensation
• Travel Expenses: Coverage for travel to Washington, DC
• Professional Development Fund: $1,200 per fellow for:
  • Attending relevant conferences or meetings (travel, accommodations, and registration fees)
  • Taking language or policy courses
• Networking Opportunities:
  • Meetings with policy experts
  • Social networking events with alumni
• Mentorship: Fellows receive guidance from a board member and former fellows.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Educational Background:
  • Received a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the past few years.
• Interest and Experience:
  • Strong interest in one or more of the approved policy issues.
  • Prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Excellent academic accomplishments.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Career Aspirations:
  • Considering a career in international peace and security issues with public-interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, or media.
• Citizenship:
  • U.S. Citizens: Eligible to apply regardless of location.
  • Non-U.S. Citizens: Must reside in the U.S. and possess a U.S. work visa for the duration of the fellowship. Non-U.S. citizens living outside the U.S. are not eligible.

📝 Application Process

1. Create a Submittable Account:
   • Applicants must create an account on Submittable to begin the application process.
2. Submit Required Documents:
   • Ensure all required documents are uploaded before submitting the application.
3. Confirmation Email:
   • Upon submission, wait for a confirmation email from Submittable. If not received within 24 hours, contact the fellowship team.
4. Contact Information:
   • For assistance, email scovillefellowship@gmail.com.

Additional Notes:

• Applications will be accepted starting approximately one month before the deadline.
• Applicants can begin the application form and return to complete it later.

📅 Application Deadline

October 20, 2025

For more details, visit the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Overview.

• Fellows receive a salary of $4,283 per month and basic health insurance compensation, plus travel expenses to Washington, DC.
• The program also provides $1,200 per fellow for professional development to attend relevant conferences or meetings that could cover travel, accommodations and registration fees or to take a language or policy course.
• The program arranges meetings for the fellows with policy experts and social networking events with alumni. Fellows also receive mentoring from a board member and former fellow.