Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship

Congressional Hunger Center's Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship is an 11-month program in which participants develop leadership skills as they gain hands-on experience working to end hunger and poverty in the United States through efforts led by local, state, regional, and national host organizations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents. Emerson Fellows typically receive financial packages ranging from $38,000 to $45,000 over the duration of the fellowship. Applications are made online and must consist of a one-page resume, one-page personal statement, and one-page response to the short essay questions. Emerson alums pursuing MastersÔÇÖ degrees in public health or public policy at select institutions of higher learning are eligible for significant discounts on tuition. As of 2020, the Hunger Center maintains partnerships with Carnegie Mellon UniversityÔÇÖs Heinz College and the University of VirginiaÔÇÖs Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.