The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs seeks individuals with leadership capabilities and a strong commitment to play a meaningful role in the governance of our society. Our program offers the "leaders of the future" a unique opportunity to work closely with individuals and institutions that influence the public affairs arena. The training combines experiential learning, face-to-face interaction with public, private, media, and non-profit decision-makers, and development in analytical, group governance, and communication skills.
Each year, after a rigorous national selection process, 68 Coro Fellows are chosen from across the country to serve at one of the following Coro Center locations: Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and St. Louis. Coro places a high priority on bringing together people who differ in ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, educational and work experiences, political views, sexual orientation, geography and age. This value is nested in the belief that leaders and effective civic participants must understand how to work together to solve common problems.
The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full-time program with nine-months of rigorous training and activity. The average weekly time commitment is estimated at 60 hours, although this can vary greatly depending on specific projects in which the Fellows are involved. As such, Fellows are not permitted to obtain employment outside of Coro while matriculated in the program.
Coro has partnered with a number of graduate institutions across the country to offer special credit and admissions consideration to Coro Fellows upon their completion of the program. More information can be found in the 2007-08 Financial Fact Sheet.
Tuition waivers and payment schedules vary between Coro centers. For specific information about each Coro center’s financial requirements, click to view the 2007-08 Financial Fact Sheet.
