A. WHITNEY ELLSWORTH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
Independent Diplomat (ID) was founded by former British diplomat Carne Ross in response to the persistent inequities facing the politically vulnerable in the halls of international diplomacy. ID works with and for some of the most marginalized political actors to secure their effective participation in international discussions and negotiations about their future.
Independent Diplomat’s founding director A. Whitney Ellsworth, who actively helped build the foundation on which ID now rests, passed away in 2011. To honor his memory and the values that he held dear, ID staff, friends and the Ellsworth Family have created a fellowship in his name. The fellowship will offset some of the cost of undertaking an internship at ID, allowing a promising graduate student or recent graduate to work full-time at ID’s New York headquarters each year. Preference will be given to applicants who would otherwise be unable to undertake an internship in our New York office without the modest assistance provided by the fellowship stipend.
The fellowship is scheduled to begin in the Fall of 2015 for a period of approximately 4 months, but the start and end dates are flexible based on the successful candidates availability. The fellowship could begin as early as July 2015.
Stipend
The fellowship will provide a stipend of $5,000.
Application Process
Applications and supporting materials must be completed and returned to Independent Diplomat by
12:00pm (EDT) 30 May 2015. Please send all material as a PDF (preferable) or Word document to jobs@independentdiplomat.org
with the subject line “Ellsworth fellowship application.”
Candidates will be notified via e-mail in early June 2015 if they are selected to participate in an initial phone interview. Finalists will be asked to interview in person (if local) or via video conference. The fellowship recipient will be selected and notified end of June or early July 2015. All finalists will be informed of the status of their application.
Please submit a complete packet, containing the following documents to complete the application process:
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Completed application form.
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Current resume/CV.
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Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
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Fellowship essay: a two-page, single-spaced narrative explaining why Independent Diplomat’s mission appeals to you personally and how it can contribute to your professional development.
Selection Process
The Ellsworth fellow will be selected on the basis of previous academic performance (there is, however, no minimum G.P.A requirement), ability to articulate their interest in ID’s mission and brussels • hargeisa • london • new york • sydney • washington dc www.independentdiplomat.org

how it is relevant to them, and ability to positively contribute to ID’s efforts for its clients. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and preference will be given to candidates who have financial need.
Eligibility
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All applicants must be able to work or study legally in the United States.
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All applicants should be recent graduates of an accredited university with either an undergraduate or graduate degree in hand. Candidates who are currently pursuing a graduate degree will also be considered.
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Applicants must be able to show a commitment to the mission of ID through extracurricular activities, coursework, publications, etc.

2015 APPLICATION FORM – A. WHITNEY ELLSWORTH FELLOWSHIP
Please provide all information requested. This form must be returned with all other application materials by 12:00pm (EDT) on 30 May 2015.
Contact Information
Name________________________________________________________________________________
Address: Street ___________________________________________ City ________________________
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Educational Background
Undergraduate institution: ______________________________________________________________
Major/s: _____________________________________________________________________________
Minor/s: _____________________________________________________________________________
Degree awarded and date: ______________________________________________________________
Honors received: ______________________________________________________________________
Graduate institution: ___________________________________________________________________
Field and degree pursued: _______________________________________________________________
Expected graduation date: ______________________________________________________________
Honors received: ______________________________________________________________________
International Experience
Location(s) Type of Experience (travel, visit family, study abroad) Dates (ex: 5/11 - 6/11)
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What previous internships or jobs have you held, if any, that have contributed to your understanding of international affairs and diplomacy?
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What previous global travel or living abroad experience have you had, if any?
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List all courses taken that relate to ID’s current or past projects and general coursework on international affairs and/or diplomacy.
Course title Level (intro, upper level, grad) Dates (ex. Fall 2013)
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List additional courses taken that may demonstrate knowledge that could be beneficial in your fellowship.
Course title Level (intro, undergrad, grad) Dates
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Language Fluency
Please list all language skills (other than English) below and note fluency as: Fluent (F), Proficient (P), or
Beginner (B)
Language Fluency (Spoken) Fluency (Written) Fluency (Reading)
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Financial Need
Have you taken unpaid internships in the past? Yes _______ No _______
If yes, did you have to take on paid employment during the internship? Yes _______ No _______
Do you have undergraduate or graduate student loans? Yes _______ No _______
Would you be able to take an internship at ID without the stipend assistance? Yes _______ No _______
Internship Details
ID Project Preference: Please indicate which of ID’s current projects (on website) you are most interested in contributing to and why.
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Please note here if you need flexibility on the proposed fellowship duration of 1 September –
12 December 2015. If you can, propose alternate dates and a brief explanation.
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References (MANDATORY)
List the telephone number and e-mail for two references.
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E-mail __________________________________ Relationship __________________________________
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