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fellowship in food and farming in unity, maine
Posted: March 13 2016
Maine Farmland Trust has announced its new Wang Fellowship in Food and Farming, named in honor of David and Cecile Wang, long-term advocates and supporters of agricultural justice. The fellowship is one year long and appears to be geared toward young professionals and academics with an activist streak, stating (albeit vaguely) that the fellow engage in substantive programming work at MFT.
Fellows are promised:
- a “fully-equiped residential suite” in the town of Unity, ME
- travel reimbursement
- local food allowance
- a $22,500 stipend for the year
- vast networking opportunities in Maine's vibrant sustainable agriculture community
The fellowship looks like a prestigious gig, and the qualifications are no joke. MFT is asking that, among other things, candidates have a documented history of high achievement in academic areas, a proven commitment to food and farming issues, and the potential to become a leader in the food and farming movement.
In 2016, applications are due April 1, with a selection made by no later than May 1. All finalists will be interviewed. Interested applicants should submit the following by April 1 to [email protected]:
- A resume or CV
- A copy of your academic transcript from any post-secondary institutions you have attended
- An essay of 600-1200 words outlining how you meet the qualifications listed above
- An essay of 250-500 words describing a special project you would like to undertake and why
- 2-4 writing samples
- 3 references who can speak to your suitability for this fellowship