Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships

Locations: Springfield, Richmond, Petersburg, Williamsburg & Newport News, Virginia

Dates of Internship and Externship: Fall Semester 2008

Hours: Our Springfield Office requires a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.   We have flexibility with other locations; please give us a call to explore options.

Salary: Stipend or Academic Course Credit (3 credit hours; Please speak with your Faculty Advisor as the type of credit earned varies by department)

The Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships provide students an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the areas of university-community partnerships, program development and implementation, marketing, fundraising, analysis, research, strategic planning, communications and evaluation as they relate to the Phoenix Project’s mission of forging social entrepreneurs and revitalizing distressed communities.  Law students will complete legal projects under the supervision of Phoenix staff members who are licensed Virginia attorneys.

Eligibility Criteria:
Current enrollment at a college or university in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Application Procedures:
Interested students may apply by sending a cover letter, resume and one writing sample to fellowship@phoenixproject.org.
 

In the words of our 2008 Spring Semester Fellows...

"As a fellow with the Phoenix Project, I had the pleasure of working with a number of organizations on a variety of capacity building projects.  I was partnered with the Petersburg Department of Social Services, the Petersburg Department of Health, and the Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO), with projects ranging from creating program applications to accompanying a senior social worker on home visits. I never expected to gain as much knowledge about the nonprofit sector, the City of Petersburg or to build the lasting professional relationships that I have during this fellowship.  In fact, I enjoyed my fellowship so much I decided to join the Phoenix Project’s Nonprofit Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program Class of 2008!"

"My internship at the Phoenix Project was truly one of the best academic and professional experiences of my life. The staff is intelligent, insightful, and dedicated to making positive social change throughout Virginia and beyond. I built relationships within the organization that will last a lifetime, and feel privileged to have been part of such magnificent work."