The Fully Funded Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellowship prepares dedicated global citizens to pursue a career in international relief & development work. CRS empowers Fellows to hone their skills and gain practical field experience while contributing to impactful work. Each Fellow works alongside experienced CRS staff to address critical issues facing developing countries today. CRS invites applicants of diverse backgrounds who are committed to our agency mission and strategy to join the CRS global team.
Recommended
The Fellowship is a unique 12-month professional development opportunity designed to prepare Fellows for success in various onward positions with CRS. The Fellowship is centered upon skill building in the following four areas:
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT DESIGN
- Systems and Operations
- Partnership
Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellowship 2024
DEADLINE
1 November 2023
STUDY IN
United States Of America
PROVIDER
Catholic Relief Services
STUDY LEVEL
Fellowship
SUBJECTS
Subjects offered by the university
FUNDING TYPE
Fully Funded Scholarships
Scholarship Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellowship are stated below:
1. Graduate degree in a relevant field
2. At least six months of work or volunteer experience in a developing country
3. Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills
4. Professional proficiency in a second language (preference given to French, Arabic, and Portuguese)
5. Able to work in locations with tropical and infectious diseases and limited access to medical facilities.
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Scholarship Benefits
The benefits of the Fully Funded Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellowship are:
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION
Fellows enjoy an international medical plan and vision coverage with zero deductible for in-network providers and low coinsurance and copayments.
SAFE FURNISHED HOUSING
CRS provides each Fellow with basic furnished housing, which includes electricity, running water, internet, and security services (if necessary). The Fellow’s housing is usually an apartment or house near the CRS office.
PAID TIME OFF (VACATION, SICK, & PERSONAL)
CRS annually provides Fellows 20 days of paid vacation and 12 days of sick leave. In addition, we offer four personal days to attend to emergency or non-emergency situations occurring during a normally scheduled work day.
TRAVEL AND MEDICAL EVACUATION
CRS covers relocation costs such as transportation to and from the country of assignment, visas, inoculations, etc. Additionally, CRS provides 100% employer-funded medical evacuation coverage for the Fellows and their dependents.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS (403B)
CRS offers a 50% match on the first 6% of contributions as well as a contribution of 7% of pay, regardless of employee contributions, after six months of service. (Note: Employees without a social security number can participate in an offshore retirement fund with the same contribution calculation.)
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Upon hire, Fellows have access to CRS’ robust online learning platform. Additionally, CRS will reimburse up to $5,200 per year for employees pursuing degrees and professional certifications after one year of employment.
