Fellows receive a salary of $4,283 per month. Fellows also receive reimbursement of health insurance premiums or health care expenses on a pre-tax basis of up to $400/month, as well as a reimbursement for travel expenses to Washington, DC to begin their fellowship. The program also provides $1,500 per fellow for professional development to attend relevant conferences or meetings that could cover travel, accommodations, and registration fees, or to take a language or policy course. The program arranges meetings for the fellows with policy experts and social networking events with alumni. Fellows also receive mentoring from a board member and a former fellow.
Some lenders may permit Scoville Fellows to defer college loan payments during their fellowship. Check with your individual lenders.