Deadline: February 6, 2009

Length: 1 year

Description:
The Wellstone Fellow plays an integral role in the work of Families USA's Minority Health Initiatives Department. The Wellstone Fellow's primary responsibilities include assisting in the organization of trainings for community leaders and journalists; drafting policy briefs, fact sheets, and other publications; and developing content for the minority health Web pages and monthly newsletter. During the year, the Wellstone Fellow will learn about Medicare, Medicaid, efforts to achieve universal coverage, minority health, and other important health policy issues.

Qualifications:
The Wellstone Fellowship is designed to increase the number of low-income, black/African American, Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Native American social justice leaders. Candidates seeking consideration for the Wellstone Fellowship must demonstrate an interest in health care policy as a tool for reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to contributing to social justice work following their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. While there is no bias in favor of any specific academic discipline, a college degree is preferred. There is no minimum GPA to qualify for consideration.

Amount:
$35,000 stipend and health care benefits

Length:
1 year

Deadline:
February 6, 2009

Process:
Applicants must submit a completed application form, a response to one essay topic, a resume, an official transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation.

Website: http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship-about.html

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