Fellow Guidelines & Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent completion of a baccalaureate or graduate degree (within four years) and/or equivalent demonstrated interest and experience in a field relevant to the placement sites, such as community service, community planning, natural-resource planning, GIS mapping, educational outreach, etc.
• A strong service ethic
• Flexibility
• A strong desire to live and work within a small, remote community
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision

 

Island Fellow Benefits

The Institute provides each Fellow with a stipend and living allowance of $16,600 plus an additional $450/month for a housing stipend, if housing is not provided by the host organization, for a total of $22,000. The Institute also provides health insurance and approved work-related expenses such as travel and supplies. AmeriCorps education awards of $4,725 upon the successful completion of a fellowship year, as well as deferred student loans, may also be available for some fellowships.

Application

In addition to the application form, the following are required:

1. An unofficial copy of your transcripts of complete undergraduate and graduate records;
2. A minimum of three recommendations;
3. A concise personal statement;
4. A resume.

If you have further questions, please contact Chris Wolff at cwolff@islandinstitute.org; or, 207/594-9209, ext. 102.