Nielsen Philanthropy Fellowship

The Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership awards an $8,000 to $10,000 Fellowship to a student who has a keen interest in nonprofit and philanthropic organizations focused on justice and systemic change. The Fellow will support the Center Director in the development of philanthropy teaching case studies, running the 2025 Executive Certificate in Philanthropic Leadership, and other philanthropy-related events.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled or new admit who has confirmed enrollment as a full-time student at McCourt. Ability to provide part-time support for the Executive Certificate in Philanthropic Leadership from Septebmer 8-12, 2025. Research, writing and event coordination experience required. The Fellow will be part of the Center team and have the opportunity to meet top leaders in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.

Timeline: Apply by Wednesday, April 23 at 5:00pm ET. We will review applications on a rolling basis.

Applicants will be notified about the Fellowship awards by May 16, 2025.

Apply Here

If you are unable to apply through the GMS link above, please apply through this Google form. This is likely to apply to students who have been offered admission, but have not confirmed their enrollment yet.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Luisa Boyarski at boyarskl@georgetown.edu

The fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year are:

Sade Cole – Nielsen Fellow 2023-2024

Past fellows include:

Anne Katz (MPP 2024) – Nielsen Fellow 2022-2023
Constanza Alarcón Cordón (MPP 2021) – Nielsen Fellow 2020-2021
Emma Farber (MPP 2021) – Nielsen Fellow 2019-2020
Erica Turner (MPP 2020) – Nielsen Fellow 2018-2019
Edward Weizenegger (MPP 2018) – Nielsen Fellow 2017-2018
Beatrice Leydier (MPP 2017) – Nielsen Fellow 2016-2017
Stephanie Keller, MPP 2015
Althea Arnold, MPP 2011
Lauren Marra, MPP 2010
Sonya Behnke, MPP 2008
Pilar Oberwetter, MPP 2008
Catherine O’Connor, MPP 2007
Andy Ho, MPP & MBA 2006
Amanda Horwitz, MPP 2006