GWPI at Spelman College
2022-2023 Spelman Fellows
In 2021, YWCA of Greater Atlanta partnered with the Social Justice Program at Spelman College to train our inaugural class of GWPI Fellows at Spelman College. Fellows in the Spelman GWPI cohort apply an intersectional racial and social justice lens to research, develop, and advocate for state policy to improve the lives of women and girls in Georgia.
Benefits of the GWPI Experience
Learn the fundamentals of the Georgia General Assembly, the policymaking process, and principles of effective advocacy
Hear from legislators, public policy professionals, and subject matter experts
Develop policy proposals that address real-world issues, work with coalitions, and plan and execute advocacy strategy
Connect with more than 190 GWPI alumnae
Develop the skills needed to be a formidable lifelong advocate
Requirements and Timeline
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.2
Required Application Materials: completed application, completed recommender's form, current resume, unofficial transcript
Approximate Length: one academic year
Approximate Time Commitment: 40 hours per semester
Applications Open: February 15, 2024
Application Due Date: April 1st, 2024
Decision Notification Date: April 15, 2024
Fellowship Acceptance Deadline: April 30, 2024
Mandatory Virtual Fellowship Orientation: June 9, 2024
Thank You to our Sponsor
Funding was provided from
The Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation