From OMSFA.
The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship trains and inspires new leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty in the United States. Fellows gain vital first-hand experience through placements with community-based organizations across the country as well as policy-focused organizations in Washington, D.C. The program bridges gaps between local efforts and national public policy, as fellows support partner organizations with program development, research, evaluation, outreach, organizing, and advocacy projects.
Read the program overview for prospective applicants to learn more about the fellowship, including selection criteria, application timeline, benefits, and much more.
Emerson Fellowship applicants generally possess:
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency (required)
• Commitment to ending hunger and poverty in the United States
• Ability to adjust and adapt to new situations
• Commitment to addressing root causes of hunger and poverty
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills
• Ability to solve problems in creative and innovative ways
• Enthusiasm for learning from a wide variety of individuals with expertise in the area anti-hunger/anti-poverty space
• Willingness to search for new models in anti-hunger and anti-poverty work
• Lived experience with hunger and poverty
• Experience working in low-income communities
• Excitement about peer learning in a tightknit community of fellows
The deadline to apply is Thursday, January 30, 2026, at noon EST. Apply at https://hungercenter.org/what-we-do/emerson-fellowship/fellows/.