The Moton Fellowship Program is now accepting applications. See important links below:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 2, 2012 by 11:00pm.

Program Description

The Moton Fellowship Program offers a select group of highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to experience one-on-one coaching and mentoring from some of the leading experts and practitioners in business, government and nonprofit organizations. The program recruits exceptional students to a fellowship designed to produce the next generation of world-class leaders. Fellows are selected to work at the Gloucester Institute’s administrative office in downtown Richmond, Virginia.  Projects and responsibilities are determined based on the Fellow’s career and educational interests.  

During the course of the experience Fellows will perform a variety of administrative, marketing, public relations, strategic planning,  program support and event planning duties within the office. The program will include weekly seminars on subjects such as time management, critical thinking, decision making and personal branding.  Fellows are paid a $2,000 stipend over the course of the summer.

PROGRAM DATES: JUNE 4 - AUGUST 18: The Moton Fellowship requires a minimal eight-week commitment between June 4 to August 17.  The program schedule is flexible and designed to meet individual student needs.  The program primarily operates in Richmond, however occasional travel is required throughout  Virginia.

SPECIAL PROJECTS & MENTORSHIP: In addition to normal administrative functions each Fellow is assigned a major project for the summer that corresponds with their career goals and unique interests.

THE PROFILE OF A MOTON FELLOW: Qualified applicants must be current undergraduate   students or enrolled as degree candidates in a graduate or professional school. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in academics, proven leadership ability, involvement in extracurricular activities, and record of community service.

Meet the 2011 Moton Fellows

Meet the 2010 Moton Fellows