Thomas C. Wales Fellowship Program

In October 2004, we piloted the Thomas C. Wales Fellowship program. We have steadily expanded and enhanced the program each year since.

This program allows us to directly advance the cause of civic engagement by fostering the development of future civic leaders in the mold of those we honor with our citizenship awards.

Overview
We recruit and evaluate organizations that provide valuable learning and leadership opportunities and match them with flexible and motivated interns, known as Fellows, scrupulously screened for their commitment and ability. Fellows commit to serve their full term in good faith. Organizations commit to maximizing each Fellow’s learning opportunities by offering him or her one or more projects to develop and the supervision and mentorship of a senior staff member. Fellows serve between 150 and 200 hours between January and May and may receive academic credit for their efforts. TCWF serves as an independent resource for Fellows and organizations during the Fellowship, providing orientations, a series of workshops, and a forum for Fellows to share their experiences.

TCWF Fellows learn the practical steps involved in moving a constructive civic-minded idea from conception to fruition. Fellows observe and consult with leaders in action, and develop vital skills including writing, organizing, motivating, presenting, persuading and leading through assumption of hands-on tasks.

Host organizations must submit their information forms by early fall to be eligible for consideration to host a Fellow. (Exact dates for 2009, to be announced.)

Note: Our 2008 Fellowship class is closed. For more information for future classes for host or Fellows, please contact our office with any questions: 233- 2801 (area code 206). Email: fellowships2008 (at) walesfoundation.org. For information purposes, overview sheets and application forms for 2007/8 are shown below:

2008 Host Overview

2008 Host Information (Application)

2008 Fellowship Overview

2008 Fellows Application

2008 Fellows Optional Supplement

2008 Fellowship Project Descriptions