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John Lewis Young Leaders Fellowship Application
Application
Unfortunately, our application is currently closed. Please check back in on January 5, 2026 to apply for the 2026-2027 fellowship year.
2026-2027 Cohort Timeline
Application Opens: January 5, 2026
Application Closes: February 27, 2025 11:59 pm EST
Weekend Fellowship retreat: June 11 – June 14, 2026 (location to be decided)
Fellowship Start Date: August 10, 2026
Capstone Proposal Due: September 13, 2026
Monthly Meetings: Second Monday of each month
Fellowship Ends: May 30, 2027
Application Components
To help you prepare for a successful application, please be ready to submit the following items:
Resume upload
Proof of enrollment, which includes one of the following documents:
- Course schedule
- Unofficial or official transcripts
- Enrollment verification certificate
Three short answer questions:
- Student and academic involvement
- Commitment to social justice and human rights
- Leadership and community engagement
Capstone project assessment:
Describe your proposed capstone project in detail, and how you would use the $1,000 action fund.