Reasons to Participate

• Access to Skilled Applicants
  Organizations access a motivated applicant pool possessing general training in writing, analysis, and research; a responsible work ethic; creativity; teamwork skills; initiative, and the abilities to produce under pressure and meet deadlines
   

• Commitment
  Students who apply to the Elrod Fellowship self-select for commitment to public interest work.
   

• Screening
  Elrod Fellowship interviews and screens candidates.  We give the host organizations  resumes and applications for only the top 1-3 candidates  who specifically match the organization’s stated needs.  The organization then interviews and chooses among the selected candidates.
   

• Economics
  Elrod Fellows are highly qualified employees.  Agencies provide a stipend of at least $2,000/month (plus health insurance.)
   

• Legacy and Community
  Elrod Fellows offers the organization the chance to introduce talented newcomers to the non-profit community.  Additionally, Elrod Fellowship mentors, the network of W&L alumni in the public and for-profit sector, and the educational seminar series provide Fellows with valuable skills that they can contribute back to their host organizations.