The Fellowship Program is designed to develop leaders for positions of public influence both in society and the church. College graduates with academic interests in theology, society, politics, and law are invited to apply. Students selected for the program are provided housing and a competitive stipend to defray living expenses. Upon successful completion of the academic residency and externship, the Fellowship Program offers life-long membership in a professional fraternity that includes graduate school and job placement assistance, mentoring, career coaching, networking, and continuing education opportunities. Like similar prestigious postgraduate programs, the Institute's Fellowship is merit-based and offers a competitive stipend and housing benefit for its academic residency and externship.
Deadline: April, May, and October
Value: John Jay Fellows (Fall and Spring) receive a $600 stipend each of the four months that they are on campus. This stipend is meant to cover food costs, incidentals, Friday field study lunches, household community funds, and hospitality dinners. The externship is not paid, unless payment is offered by the placement organization; Saratoga Fellows, if they are being paid by the military during their time with us, receive a meal stipend of $75 per week. If not paid by the military during their time with us, Saratoga Fellows will be paid a meal/living stipend of $125/week. The Institute will cover the cost of hospitality dinners during the Saratoga Fellowship.
Eligibility: Criteria for selection are based upon demonstrated Christian commitment and leadership potential. Candidates for admission should be well-rounded in general knowledge and experience, have completed college (some have advanced degrees), have maintained a 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average, and have strong abilities in oral and written communication.
Major: Career aspirants in the fields of religion, law, public and international affairs, issue advocacy, social service, journalism, and education.
Fellowship Type: Graduate
Category: Financial Need
Nomination: No, but strongly suggested to work with the Fellowships Office
Website: John Jay Institute
