2027 Young Leaders Fellowship

About

A year-long fellowship program for young leaders aged 18-26 to develop skills in education, health, and economic security, featuring a 1-month virtual needs assessment, a 10-day in-person training in the USA, and 10 months of virtual project implementation.

Requirements

• Aged 18-26 at the start of the program (June 1, 2027)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Commitment to community project in education, health, or economic security
• Access to email and internet
• Eligible for appropriate visa and travel documentation
• Submit application in English including resume and two letters of recommendation

Responsibilities

• Complete 1-month community needs assessment
• Attend 10-day in-person training program in July 2027
• Execute community action plan over 10 months with virtual mentorship

Eligibility

• Young people aged 18-26 from around the world
• Demonstrate commitment to their community
• Identify an issue in their community in education, health, or economic security
• Fluent in English

Benefits

• International/domestic economy flights
• Housing provided by NYU and Champlain College
• Three meals per day during in-person training
• Round-trip travel between New York and Burlington
• Public transportation to/from airports