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Walter (Wally) and Laurel Karabian Fellowship program

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Walter and Laurel Karabian Fellowship is a 9 month experience in California that offers Armenian-Americans the opportunity to enhance their leadership and professional skills. The purpose of this fellowship will be to produce professionals in the public policy and political arena.

WHY SACRAMENTO?

Through the ANCA-Western Region, the Walter and Laurel Karabian Fellowship offers this unique opportunity in the capital of the sixth-largest economy in the world, providing an invaluable experience to those with civic  ambitions.

THE BASICS

Duration: 9 month program (September 2, 2019 – May 31, 2020) divided into 2 phases

Stipend: $1,800 per month ($16,200 for the term of the fellowship)

Housing: The fellowship may assist the fellow to find housing, to be paid from the fellow’s stipend

Networking Opportunities with local and state leaders that will expand the participants’ reach into California’s public policy and political environment

Series of Enrichment Seminars with local community and state leaders

PROGRAM CALENDAR

Phase 1 (September 3 – December 31) – Placement in non-profit, advocacy organization, think tank, electoral politics, or labor.

Phase 2 (January 1 – May 31) – California State Legislature

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Ability to demonstrate community involvement
  • Track record of growth and achievement within the professional environment
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation (written and oral), organization skills
  • Flexible and adaptable style
  • Demonstrated success at building followers and engaging audience across different platforms
  • Self-reliant and highly motivated

REQUIREMENTS

  • Completed online application
  • Resume
  • College transcript
  • Personal statement
  • Policy Statement
  • Two recent letters of recommendation
  • Interview

KEY DATES

  • May 15, 2019:  Applications deadline
  • May 22 -May 31:  Notices for interviews
  • June 12, 2019:  Decision letters
  • September 3, 2019:  Program begins

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