REQUIREMENTS OF THE FELLOWSHIP

To be eligible to receive a Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship, applicants must possess the following:

• JD or MA/MS in public policy or a related field
• Demonstrated interest or experience in one of BPI's program areas (affordable housing, public housing, public education, and political reform)
• Accomplished oral and writing skills
• Strong academic record
• Initiative, creativity and flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of organizations, constituent groups, government and civic leaders

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications for the 2014 Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship are due Friday, October 18, 2013. Click here for the flyer.  Please send a resume, writing sample, three references and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position to:

Business and Professional People for the Public Interest
Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship
Attn: Emily Blumberg
25 East Washington Street, Suite 1515
Chicago, Illinois 60602

Please contact Emily Blumberg with any questions about the 2014 Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship application process.