Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship

Funding: Financial package totaling no less than $50,000 over the fellowship: $14,500 living allowance, $3,500 end-of-service cash award, $3,500 housing stipend during DC policy placement, plus health insurance and relocation stipends. Who can apply: U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents, age 18+; recent college graduates and early-career professionals, not restricted to current undergraduates. Length: 11 months. Health insurance, relocation/housing stipends, travel expense reimbursement, professional development and leadership training. Field: Public Policy and Government. Deadline: 2026-2027 cycle applications are now closed; next cycle (2027-2028 class) applications open Fall 2026, exact deadline not yet posted.