National Policy Fellowship Program
Background
In collaboration with the Early Childhood Policy in Institutes of Higher Education, we are pleased to announce dedicated funding for students enrolled in the Leadership for Early Childhood Policy Certificate program. This initiative is designed to support students who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the field of early childhood and family policy, emphasizing a wide variety of backgrounds. We encourage individuals who have faced barriers or challenges in their personal, academic, or professional lives to apply, as their insights will contribute to fostering innovative thinking and solutions in early childhood policy development.
Eligibility Criteria
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Active enrollment in the Leadership for Early Childhood Policy Certificate program.
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A commitment to complete the certificate and help support policy development in the emerging field of Early Childhood and Family Policy.
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Candidates who have navigated unique challenges, such as being first-generation college students, veterans, individuals from rural areas, or those with different life experiences that shape their perspectives in the field of early childhood policy.
Funding Objectives
Awards will be allocated starting Spring 2024. Funds are provided by the Early Childhood Policy in Institutions of Higher Education - Fellowships program and the Early Childhood Research and Development Initiative. Funds can be used to assist with a variety of academic-related expenses, including but not limited to tuition, textbooks, course materials, child care during courses, technology for online learning, travel to field sites, and professional conference attendance. Awards will range from $500 to $1000.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a statement of professional objectives and a personal statement. In the personal statement, candidates should reflect on how their experiences, personal challenges, and perspectives have shaped their career goals in early childhood policy and how they contribute to diverse approaches and innovative solutions in this field.
This funding opportunity seeks to encourage applicants who can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the field of early childhood and family policy, emphasizing a wide variety of backgrounds. We encourage individuals who have faced barriers or challenges in their personal, academic, or professional lives to apply, as their insights will contribute to fostering innovative thinking and solutions in early childhood policy development.
Information should be submitted to Beth Rous, Graduate Certificate Director at brous@uky.edu