Thomas C. Wales Fellowship Program

The Thomas C. Wales Foundation Fellowship Program matches aspiring community leaders with non-profit organizations addressing critical community issues. The goals of the Fellowship Program are to develop community leadership through hands-on experience, increase the capacity of local nonprofit organizations, inspire a commitment to public service, and build a mutually-supportive network of civically engaged citizens.

Overview
The Wales Foundation matches non-profit organizations providing valuable learning, leadership, and mentorship opportunities with Fellows, scrupulously screened for their commitment and ability.

Organizations commit to maximizing each Fellow’s learning and leadership opportunities by offering one or more major projects and the mentorship of a senior staff member. Fellows serve between 180 and 200 hours between January and June and may receive academic credit for their efforts. TCWF serves as an independent resource for Fellows and organizations throughout the Fellowship, providing ongoing support, orientations, a series of workshops, and forums for Fellows to share their experiences.

History
In October 2004, we piloted the Thomas C. Wales Fellowship program. We have steadily expanded and enhanced the program each year since. In the past several years, the Fellowship Program has partnered with the following non-profit organizations: Arts Corps, Cascade Land Conservancy, CityClub, Compass Center, Compassion and Choices, Elderhealth Northwest, Equal Rights Washington, Executive Service Corps of Washington, Facing the Future, Housing Development Consortium, Justice Works!, Lettuce Link, Solid Ground, Minority Executive Directors Coalition, Northwest Harvest, Pacific Village Institute, Pride Foundation, Seattle Works, Technology Access Foundation, Teens in Public Service, Transportation Choices Coalition, Treehouse, and Washington Health Foundation.

How to Apply
Host organizations should submit their project proposals by early fall for consideration. The deadline for the 2009 Fellowship has passed. Please contact us about future opportunities.

Potential Fellows are invited to apply using the following application. The application deadline for 2009 Fellowships is November 21, 2008. Please carefully review the Fellowship Overview before applying.

2009 Fellowship Overview

2009 Fellows Application

2009 Fellows Optional Supplement