Thank you for your interest in the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs! The 2010-2011 Fellows Program begins in early September 2010 in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and St. Louis.

The deadline to apply for the 2010-2011 Fellows class is January 22, 2010. To apply please submit the following materials:

• A fully completed online application form including:
  • Three Written essays
  • A resume
• Three Letters of recommendation (click here for more information)
• Official academic transcripts from all higher institutions attended
• $75 non-refundable application fee (check or money order made out to Coro) and signed Declaration on Applying mailed to the Coro center nearest you

Coro embraces diversity and encourages applications from all interested candidates regardless of age, race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

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Essay Questions

Essay 1: What significant personal and/or professional factors have most informed your present outlook? How do these impact your relationship to your community and your approach to leadership? (Please answer in no more than 1,000 words.)

Essay 2: Discuss what makes a small group or team a successful community. Discuss a situation in which a small group or team you were a part of succeeded or failed and what significant learning you took away from that experience. (Please answer in no more than 750 words.)

Essay 3: What are your short-term and long-term professional aspirations? How will your participation in the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs help you realize your life plan? (Please answer in no more than 750 words.)

Essay 4: Supplemental Essay for Applicants prioritizing Coro New York: How do you envision leveraging your Coro Fellows experience after graduation to contribute to the civic life of New York City? (Please answer in no more than 750 words.)

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