Purpose 

Our Junior Fellowship program has a dual purpose.  First, it cultivates a new generation of leaders in the fields of child welfare and juvenile justice, and allied fields such as education and behavioral.  It provides an opportunity for exceptional recent graduates interested in social policy and public service to work for one year at an organization in the public or non-profit sectors in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. The Fellowship is designed to provide dynamic, hands-on experience for the Junior Fellow resulting in a tangible work product that advances the career of the young professional. 

While intended to develop the skills of young people, the Junior Fellowship also advances the work of the partner organization. Successful projects give partner organizations an opportunity to strengthen their program through policy, research, or advocacy work, and provide the Fellow with the chance to gain new skills or experience.  The projects should have a discrete start and end point and allow the primary activities to be completed by the Fellow within one year.

Locations

Philadelphia - Our Junior Fellowship program began in Philadelphia in 2007 and continues to this day.  The application process has ended for the 2011 - 2012 cycle but please click here to be added to our e-list.  Click here for the Program Guidelines for the Philadelphia sites.

Harrisburg - In January 2011, we initiated a pilot Junior Fellowship program in Harrisburg.  Apply Now!

Issues 

For this Fellowship Cycle, we support projects that focus on issues connected to:

• Child Welfare
• Juvenile Justice
• Education and behavioral health as it relates to dependent and delinquent children, and other vulnerable populations.

Program Guidelines

Fellowship Term:  One year, July 1 through June 30.

Fellowship Support: Salary and benefits

Eligible Candidates: Individuals who completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the last three years.  

For details, click on the link for the Philadelphia and Harrisburg program guidelines.

More Information 

For further details on the program, we invite you to view our Frequently Asked Questions page or you can contact us directly at info@stoneleighfoundation.org or at 215-735-7080.