How It Works

Application and Interviews

•      Applicants must first apply to the Elrod Fellowship with a general application, giving preference to geographic location or type of work.

•      Applications are screened by an on-campus committee composed of faculty, alumni, and staff.  Each candidate is interviewed.  The screening committee presents their recommendations for applicant matches with specific agencies.

•     The Elrod Fellowship Manager matches applicants with agencies based on the interviewing/screening committee’s recommendations. 

Hiring

•      Each Host Organization receives up to four applications.  Each applicant will interview with up to four agencies.   

During Fellowship Year

•     All applicants hired by a host organization, will be designated Elrod Fellows.  Students are matched with Alumni Mentors in city where they are placed.  These mentors serve as resources for the student throughout the duration of the fellowship

•      Fellows and W&L alumni are invited to participate in Educational Seminar Series and on-line reading/discussion groups.  The Educational Seminar series is organized by local Alumni with support by the Elrod Fellowship Program Manager.