The Man

Eli Segal loved to get things done. His unique combination of optimism, vision and practicality resulted in ambitious and creative programs that have made a real difference in our country. Eli’s passion for citizen engagement has been brought to life in communities across the country every day in the youthful energy and talent of more than 500,000 young people who have served in AmeriCorps, America’s national service program. Millions of lives were transformed through the Welfare to Work Partnership, which Eli founded, to engage businesses in investing in the long-term economic self-sufficiency of welfare recipients. Through his service to the McGovern Commission, Eli changed forever the way in which elections were conducted so that power was put in the hands of ordinary citizens rather than the political party machines. He was also a brilliant political strategist, an astute businessman and, most importantly, an extraordinary friend and mentor to so many people, from all walks of life.

The Mission

Through the Eli J. Segal program, we hope to inspire and support a new generation of leaders to commit to a lifetime of contributing to the common good, and to elevate and highlight service and citizen leadership as central strategies that are critical to the health and well-being of our democracy. The goals of the program are: to encourage emerging leaders to engage in a lifetime of citizen service; to serve as a platform to promote service and citizen leadership; and to commemorate and honor the extraordinary contributions of Eli J. Segal.

About Brandeis Segal 2010 Summer Internships

Thank you to candidates who submitted applications for Eli J. Segal Citizen Leadership Program 2010 Summer Internships.

Candidates will be contacted in mid-January regarding follow-up interviews. 

Segal Fellowship Overview

Fellows will include undergraduates who will be juniors or seniors in fall of academic year 2010-2011 and for Heller School students who will be in their second year of the MPP program in fall 2010.

Once selected, Fellows will be assigned to government and nonprofit agencies in Boston, New York City and Washington, DC, which have agreed to provide meaningful experiences to help students develop their leadership skills and capacities.  Host sites may be in any sector, including health care, youth development, environment, and education.  Undergraduate students will be awarded a $3,500 stipend to cover living expenses and graduate students will receive a $5,000 stipend.  (Stipends are supported by a fund established by friends and family of Eli J. Segal.  All stipends will be provided directly from Brandeis University.)

Interns will become lifelong members of the Segal Citizen Leadership Network and will have opportunities to learn from and contribute to the Segal Network.  Opportunities will include regular meetings with Brandeis Segal Fellows and other outstanding young men and women who have been Segal Fellows at the Corporation for National and Community Service, City Year, and AmeriCorps Alums, and interactions with mentors who worked closely with Eli Segal in the Clinton Administration and in other aspects of his career.