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.
The Pennsylvania Political Leaders Fellowship is a part-time, 9-month
leadership development program for both promising future candidates and
non-candidate political leaders. During the program, each Fellow
attends a series of trainings focused on providing them with the tools,
resources, and knowledge to become an effective leader, organizer, or
candidate in their community. As CPL Fellows, these leaders receive
ongoing support and mentorship to support their launch into local or
state-wide political prominence.
Learn More about the Political Leaders Fellowship:
Apply for the Political Leaders Fellowship:
The Fellowship application is a 3-part process:
- Submit your contact information to begin the application process (Online. Deadline: August 12)
- Answer
a series of 5 short essays to illustrate your leadership track record
and future goals, and submit an updated resume that should include your
education, work, volunteer and organizing experience, as well as any
political leadership positions you have held. (Online. Deadline: August 12)
- Mail
3 letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your
experience in political organizing and/or your future political
leadership goals. Letters of recommendation should be mailed together
in a group from the applicant. There is a 10-day grace period following
the online application deadline for CPL to receive your letters of
recommendation (Via mail. Deadline: August 22)
Beginning in late August, we will contact qualified applicants to
accept them into the program. We may also set up a brief interview by
phone or in person with some applicants to discuss their goals for the
program if there are still questions on either side. Interviews and all
application decisions will be completed by late September.
Once
we accept you we will provide you with a link to pay the $750 training
fee online or by check. Full payment or a deposit must be received
within 10 days of acceptance. Please note that the Center for
Progressive Leadership is dedicated to ensuring that economic
considerations are not a barrier for highly qualified and committed
emerging progressive leaders to participate in the Fellowship.
Installment plans are available, and we will have a small number of
scholarships available to defray a significant portion of the $750
program fee.
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