In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ANCA Western Region has decided to make an exception and amend the terms for the 2021 Walter and Laurel Karabian Fellowship, a 9-month experience in California that offers Armenian-Americans the opportunity to enhance their leadership and professional skills. The program is scheduled to start April 1, 2021, and run through December 31, 2021.

If you have questions, please contact us at info@ancawr.org.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Walter and Laurel Karabian Fellowship is a 9-month experience in California that offers Armenian-Americans the opportunity to enhance their leadership and professional skills. The purpose of this fellowship will be to produce professionals in the public policy and political arena.

Through the ANCA Western Region, the Walter and Laurel Karabian Fellowship offers this unique opportunity to gain an invaluable experience to those with civic ambitions.

THE BASICS

Duration: 9-month program (April 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021) divided into 2 phases

Stipend: $1,800 per month ($16,200 for the term of the fellowship)

Networking Opportunities with local and state leaders that will expand the participants’ reach into California’s public policy and political environment

Series of Enrichment Seminars with the local community and state leaders

PROGRAM CALENDAR

Phase 1 (April 1 – September 30) – Placement in the ANCA-WR Office

Phase 2 (October 1 – December 31) – Placement in a government agency

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Ability to demonstrate community involvement
  • Track record of growth and achievement within the professional environment
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation (written and oral), organization skills
  • Flexible and adaptable style
  • Demonstrated success at building followers and engaging audience across different platforms
  • Self-reliant and highly motivated

REQUIREMENTS

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Interview

KEY DATES

  • March 19, 2021:  Application deadline
  • April 1, 2021:  Program begins

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter via email to info@ancawr.org by March 19, 2021, 11:59PM.