All students interested in pursuing a career in urban government are encouraged to apply regardless of academic major or previous fields of training. Application and supporting materials should be postmarked no later than January 20th. Finalists will be invited to interview in New York City. Participants will be selected based on the results of these interviews. The emphasis is on developing an understanding of the processes by which individuals and institutions create and administer public policy.
Leadership is a key qualification as well as involvement in civic or campus activities.
The application process begins in the fall with an interview with a Coro representative. A written application is due in the beginning of January. This fellowship program is designed to increase the numbers of African-American, Latino, and Native American students who receive Ph.D.'s in the fields of the arts and sciences. Each year, five sophomore students from these groups will be selected as Mellon Undergraduate Fellows and will become engaged for two years in a network of mentored academic opportunities, pre-graduate school advising, group support, and financial assistance toward graduate school, with the goal of preparing and encouraging them to pursue graduate studies. All African-American, Latino, and Native American sophomores who are currently enrolled at Brown and who are citizens or permanent residents of the US are eligible to apply.