Overview
The Marshall Memorial Fellowship offers emerging leaders ages 28-40, the opportunity to explore societies, institutions and people on the other side of the Atlantic. Now in its 26th year, the Marshall Memorial Fellowship hosts individuals from the political, public, corporate, media and nonprofit sectors for a three to four week travel experience designed to strengthen the transatlantic relationship. Drawn from 22 European countries and the U.S., more than 1,500 Fellows have participated in the program since its inception in 1982, remaining connected through annual conferences, meetings, online communications and involvement in other German Marshall Fund (GMF) program areas. GMF works closely with partners in more than 60 cities on both sides of the Atlantic to make the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program possible.
Leadership
In 2006, The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta was asked to participate in the selection process and created a volunteer advisory committee to select recipients. Selections are based on an outstanding record of achievement in an applicant's profession, a strong record of civic involvement and potential influence within his/her own community, and clear demonstration of leadership, intellectual curiosity, independence, maturity and initiative.
Starting in 2010, the Civic League for Regional Atlanta will manage the selection process, bringing its strength in developing metro Atlanta's citizens into leaders. Learn more.
Partners
Founded in 1982, the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) was created by the German Marshall Fund of the United States to introduce a new generation of European leaders to America's institutions, politics and people. In 1999, GMF launched a companion program to expose future U.S. leaders to a changing and expanding Europe. Over the past 26 years, the MMF program has attracted over 1,500 of the best and brightest from all sectors, including politics, media, business and nongovernmental organizations.
Contact
For more information about the Marshall Memorial Fellowship, please contact Kristina Morris, program associate, at 404-588-3213.
Recent Support
The Community Foundation and the Civic League announce the 2010 Marshall Memorial Fellows:
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Dr. Ayanna Buckner, Morehouse School of Medicine
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Tony Chan, Habitat for Humanity
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Amol Naik, McKenna, Long & Aldridge, LLP
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Nathaniel Smith, Emory University, University-Community Partnerships
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Jeremy Cole, International Community School (alternate)