2024-25: JOHN LEWIS YOUNG LEADERS FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION, USA. APPLY NOW!

JOHN LEWIS YOUNG LEADERS FELLOWSHIP

Application Closes: March 10, 2024 11:59 pm EST

APPLICATION

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The John Lewis Young Leaders fellowship (JLYL) program looks for highly motivated students who are interested in making a career out of organizing work. These students should be self-starters and not afraid to go against the grain. Students should be able to see themselves as human rights defenders and be impact-minded. Most importantly, we look for students who come from marginalized backgrounds and are most often targeted by systemic issues that do not afford them the opportunities and resources needed to become human rights advocates.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• An undergraduate student
• Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited program
• Enrolled in a university located in the United States

PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO:

• Students attending an HBCU, HSI, or HMSI
• Students located in the southern and midwestern part of the United States
• Students from marginalized communities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend the 3-day JLYL retreat where you’ll participate in organizing workshops
• Meet with RFK Human Rights staff monthly for 1-on-1 coaching
• Attend all monthly cohort meetings held on the 2nd Monday of each month
• Complete a capstone presentation with an overview of your capstone project at the conclusion of the fellowship

FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS:

• $2,000 professional stipend (paid in two $1,000 installments over the fall and spring semesters)
• Agency to focus on elevating social issues that motivate and inspire YOU
• $1,000 in funding for events and activities related to the completion of your capstone project
• Access to content-rich resources from expert community organizers and activists
• Paid-for retreat in summer 2024, location TBD

2024-2025 COHORT TIMELINE

Application Opens: December 19, 2023

Application Closes: March 10, 2024 11:59 pm EST

Fellows notified: April 15, 2024

Weekend Fellowship retreat: June 7 – June 9, 2024 (location TBD)

Fellowship Start Date: August 15, 2024

Capstone Proposal Due: September 15, 2024

Monthly Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month

Fellowship Ends: May 30, 2025

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