Scoville Peace Fellowship 2026
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Scoville Peace Fellowship 2026 offers a unique opportunity for graduates with a strong interest in international peace and security issues. This fellowship is generously supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Selected fellows will gain invaluable practical knowledge and experience through direct work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations dedicated to peace and security. This hands-on experience is designed to prepare individuals for careers in public-interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, or media.
The application deadline for this prestigious fellowship is 20 October 2025.
Applicants are selected based on a thorough screening of their applications by a board of directors. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to an interview, which is the final step in determining the fellowship recipients.
For any inquiries, candidates may reach out directly to the Scoville Peace Fellowship at 820 1st Street, NE Suite LL-180, Washington, DC 20002. They can also be contacted via Email at scovillefellowship@gmail.com or by Phone at (202) 446-1565.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:
• Have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the past few years.
• Possess a background and strong interest in one or more of the approved policy issues covered by the fellowship.
• Demonstrate excellent academic accomplishments.
• Possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Preferably have prior experience in public-interest activism or advocacy.
• Be considering a career focused on international peace and security issues in public-interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, or media.
• Be a non-U.S. citizen currently living in the U.S. with a valid U.S. work visa covering the full duration of the fellowship (if applicable).
• Have completed a baccalaureate degree by the time the fellowship begins.
• Not be a non-U.S. citizen living outside the United States.
• Not intend to use the fellowship for independent research purposes in Washington, D.C.
Required Documents
No specific documents are explicitly mentioned as required for the initial application process. Applicants should refer to the official application portal for any necessary uploads.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following these steps:
1. Visit the official website to begin your application.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. If already registered, log in using your Gmail, mobile number, or email ID.
3. Proceed by clicking on the green ‘Start Application’ button.
4. Click on the green ‘Apply’ button.
5. Click on ‘Sign Up’ and provide all the requested information. Then, click on the ‘Continue’ button.
6. Create a password and subsequently log in to your account to continue and complete the application.