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Carsey alum discusses her public policy fellowship with civic engagement group NH Listens (located at the Carsey School). During this year-long fellowship, Ellie received a stipend while working on projects and outreach for NH Listens and diving into policy work at the organization.

Want to get the most out of your education at 易胜博官网? Seeking paid opportunities to gain experience in fields and areas you鈥檇 like to one day work in?

The is currently seeking applicants for its . These paid fellowships offer real-world training, as well as networking and skills development opportunities. Learn more about Carsey鈥檚 fellowship opportunities below.

鈥 Application Deadline: April 15

Established in 1982 in honor and remembrance of 鈥檚 great work with public service, this fellowship encourages the professional development of undergraduate students who have serious interests in pursuing public service and nonprofit careers. Fellowship recipients receive a $4,000 stipend for full-time summer work (300 hours to be completed anytime between mid-May and late-August) with a nonprofit organization or government agency of their choice.

"Through the Winant Fellowship, I completed a summer internship with the Central 易胜博官网 Bicycle Coalition where I had the opportunity to dive into policy advocacy for local communities,鈥 said . "Partnering with local community members and small businesses showed me the power of community organizing to deliver policy change."

鈥 Application Deadline: April 15

The Judge William W. Treat Fellowship was established in 2018 in remembrance of former . Treat fellows draw on an in-depth understanding of their identity (gender, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, ability/disability, etc.) to promote mutual understanding, compassion, and awareness. They conduct meaningful conversations promoting equity, diversity, and shared understanding with individuals from different social identities and political perspectives.

receive a $1,000 (before taxes) stipend for each semester of active engagement in the program (75 hours to be completed by semester鈥檚 end).

鈥淥ur Treat Fellowship program embodies the essence of Judge Treat 鈥 a man renowned for bringing together people of different political views and having meaningful conversations,鈥 said , Research Faculty with . 鈥淭reat Fellows have unique opportunities to engage campus and local communities in many ways, from our Campus Listeners program to conversations facilitated with local schools. It鈥檚 truly a hands-on learning experience.鈥

A photo showing graphics for each of Carsey's fellowship programs

鈥 Application Deadline: April 15

The Nordblom Fellowship was established by Peter and Van Curan Nordblom to provide 易胜博官网 students and faculty with the resources necessary to make positive differences in the lives of 易胜博官网鈥檚 rural youth. Their generous gift now provides a summer fellowship to an outstanding graduate student working with the Carsey School at 易胜博官网 on research relevant to 易胜博官网鈥檚 North Country. Applicants propose their own topic, although preference is given to proposals focused on youth, rural, or policy-specific issues. Nordblom fellows receive a $6,500 stipend while conducting a research project 鈥 under the guidance of a Carsey faculty or staff member 鈥 over the summer.

"The Nordblom Fellowship allowed me to design and execute my own research project and gave me the opportunity to explore an area I am passionate about outside of academic work,鈥 said . 鈥淏eing paired with an experienced faculty advisor throughout the project helped me develop skills and methods I would never have learned in the classroom. Overall, it was an incredible experience to see a project I had thought about for years finally come to fruition.鈥

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鈥 Application Deadline: April 15

For 2022, the Carsey School is offering six paid policy-related fellowships. One of the unique financial aid opportunities available from the Carsey School, these public policy fellowships enable students to earn and learn. Carsey public policy fellowships last for two semesters (typically commencing in the fall and concluding the following spring) with student fellows working 15 hours per week (while classes are in session) and receiving a stipend of $4,600 per semester. Learn about each of the six unique fellowships below and online.

"Our Public Policy Fellowships allow MPP students to specialize their training and education even further, applying classroom lessons to on-the-ground policy development and implementation,鈥 said , Director of Academics at the Carsey School. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a truly unique aspect of the Carsey School and one of several financial aid options available only to students in our degree programs.鈥

The will support Carsey faculty and staff on a variety of research projects relevant to working families, poverty, inequality, fiscal and family policy, and community disparities.

The position will assist Michael Swack and Eric Hangen at Carsey鈥檚 Center for Impact Finance on a solar energy training and finance project funded by the Department of Energy.

Recipients of the will assist two project teams comprised of faculty from 易胜博官网鈥檚 Marine School, Cooperative Extension, NH SeaGrant, and Department of Natural Resources. Both projects are focused on generating marine-related economic opportunity鈥攈ence the term 鈥榖lue economy.鈥

The position reports to the Director of Academic Programs at the Carsey School and assists with research on law enforcement, surveillance, public administration, accountability, and trust.

Recipients of the report to the Director of 易胜博官网 Listens at the Carsey School and assist with applied research on best practices for youth engagement, a variety of public policy topics, data collection and data entry, as well as developing skills in facilitation, engagement approaches, and equity.

Recipients of the assist members of the 易胜博官网 Youth Retention Initiative research team in examining educational and social policies that support alternative career pathways to those requiring four-year residential college attendance immediately after high school.

鈥 Application Deadline: April 15

The S. Melvin Rines Fellowship is a highly competitive award that targets motivated and talented young professionals who are committed to making a difference through financial innovation and enterprise development on the African continent. Named after , the fellowship offers a partial tuition award to students enrolled in or who plan to enroll in the Master in Community Development program at the Carsey School. Successful candidates must be committed to Africa鈥檚 development and demonstrate outstanding academic and professional achievement, as well as effective teamwork and leadership potential.