Inaugural Fellows Program

Posted by Obama Foundation on September 25, 2017

Obama Foundation Accepting Applications for Fellows Program

The Obama Foundation is accepting applications for a fellowship program designed to support outstanding civic innovators from around the world in order to amplify the impact of their work and to inspire a wave of civic innovation.

The Obama Foundation Fellows will be a diverse set of community-minded rising stars — including organizers, inventors, artists, entrepreneurs, journalists — who are altering the civic engagement landscape. By engaging their fellow citizens to work together in new and meaningful ways, Obama Foundation Fellows will model how any individual can become an active citizen in their community.

The inaugural class of twenty fellows will be integral to shaping the program and the community of fellows for future years. For this first class, the foundation is seeking participants who are especially excited about helping it design, test, and refine the program. The two-year, non-residential fellowship will offer hands-on training, resources, and leadership development. Fellows also will participate in four multiday gatherings where they will collaborate with each other, connect with potential partners, and collectively push their work forward. Throughout the program, each fellow will pursue a personalized plan to leverage fellowship resources to take their work to the next level.

To be eligible, applicants should be individuals who are working to solve important public problems in creative and powerful ways. This fellowship is for those working within systems like governments or businesses, as well as those working outside of formal institutions. People working from all angles and with different perspectives to strengthen its communities and civic life are encouraged to apply.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, visit the Obama Foundation website.

Deadline: October 6, 2017

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