The application deadline for the 2005 Pennsylvania
Political Leaders Fellowship was August 12. If you are interested in
receiving information about future programs for the Center for
Progressive Leadership please sign up for email updates.
Application Part 2: Essays and Resume
The application below is designed to help you articulate your experience,
your skills, and your progressive vision, and how you see the Fellowship program
helping you accomplish your political and leadership goals and the needs of
your community.
We will use the following criteria to evaluate applicants:
- Vision. Applicant articulates a strong personal vision for progressive
change.
- Experience. Applicant has been significantly engaged as a leader
of community and/or political activity and demonstrates tangible results.
- Drive. Applicant has a strong interest in running for local or
state elected office or taking a non-elected leadership role with a major
impact on their community within the next two to five years.
- Networks. Applicant has demonstrated the ability to develop strong
community and/or political networks. Applicant is well regarded in his or
her region by his or her peers.
- Commitment. Applicant demonstrates a strong and lasting commitment
to public service.
- Inspiration. Applicant inspires civic action through his or her
vision and deeds.
