John Lewis Young Leaders Program 2026-2027 (Funded) – YOA

Deadline: March 1, 2026

Applications are open for the John Lewis Young Leaders Program 2026-2027. The JLYL program is a yr-lengthy fellowship that prepares school college students for a future in neighborhood organizing and civic engagement. Throughout the course of the yr, fellows have interaction their campus and native communities in human rights work by means of a strong capstone venture.

Fellows obtain sources and assist to make sure their success in this system, together with entry to complete grassroots organizing workshops, 1:1 mentorship from RFK Human Rights employees, monetary assist, and entry to an intensive community of human rights professionals, friends, and program alumni. By offering fellows with these sources, they purpose to construct their capability and confidence to pursue careers as human rights defenders and enact optimistic and perpetual change of their communities.

Responsibilities

• Attend the 4-day John Lewis Young Leaders retreat, the place you’ll take part in organizing workshops
• Meet with RFK Human Rights employees month-to-month for 1-on-1 teaching
• Attend all month-to-month cohort conferences held on the 2nd Monday of every month
• Complete a capstone presentation with an summary of your capstone venture on the conclusion of the fellowship

Benefits

• $2,000 skilled stipend (paid in two $1,000 installments over the autumn and spring semesters)
• $1,000 in funding for occasions and actions associated to the completion of your capstone venture
• Paid-for retreat in the summertime of 2026
• Agency to deal with elevating social points that encourage and encourage YOU
• Access to content material-wealthy sources from skilled neighborhood organizers and activists

Eligibility

Eligible applicant is:

• An undergraduate scholar
• Enrolled in a 2 or 4 yr accredited program
• Enrolled in a college positioned within the United States
• Graduating on or after May 2027

Priority is given to:

• Students attending an HBCU, HSI, or HMSI
• Students from marginalized communities

Application

Applications will shut on March 1, 2026. Late functions is not going to be accepted.

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to John Lewis Young Leaders Program.