The Open Society Presidential Fellowship is awarded yearly to recent J.D., LL.M., M.P.A., M.P.P., andM.B.A. graduates from accredited U.S. law, public policy, and business schools. Based in New York City, Fellows pursue work related to human rights, good governance, and justice through an eleven month residence within the Office of the President at the Open Society Foundations.

The Open Society Presidential Fellowships will be awarded to three (3) students graduating in 2014 from an accredited U.S. law, public policy, or business school.  Fellows are selected for their scholarship, leadership, and commitment to continued practice in the fields of nonprofit management, human rights, good governance, and justice.

Letter of intent to apply is due Friday, January 31, 2014.  All application materials are due Friday February 7, 2014.

A completed application consists of the following items:

■ Resume including the following information on references:

Name
Affiliation/Address
Position
Telephone number
■ Official MBA Transcript

■ Personal Essay-Comprised of two parts:

1. Explain the background, skills, experience, and personal characteristics that you have that will enable you to serve effectively as an Open Society Presidential Fellow. (600 words)
2. How will the Fellowship impact your plans for the future and your vision of your long-term career? (300 words)

■ Two Letters of Recommendation from any:

• MBA Advisor
• MBA Professor
• Former or Current Employer

Please email all application materials in a single PDF file in the order listed above to humanresources@opensocietyfoundations.org. Include job code in the subject line: PF-MBA

Incomplete applications will not be considered.