Empowerment Fellowship
Cohort 10 (1/1/25 - 3/31/25) Announcement
Attention all college students seeking a valuable blend of education and real-world professional experiences! Introducing our paid fellowship program, where you can integrate your academic pursuits with hands-on involvement in various departments and programs within our organization, such as administration, immigration, education, special projects, outreach, community organizing, and economic justice. Under the mentorship of dedicated department managers, you'll gain insights into the professional world and collaborate effectively within a team while supporting clients.
Our fellowship is a time-limited opportunity, as each cohort spans a minimum of three (3) months, with the opportunity to reapply for a maximum of 8 cohorts (a total of 2 years).
2024 FELLOWSHIP AWARD DINNER
In the summer of 2024, the Education & Leadership Foundation hosted a Fellowship Award Dinner to honor the remarkable achievements of its fellows. The event celebrated all participants of the program and featured the presentation of multiple scholarships. Among the highlights was a generous $1,000 scholarship awarded to each attendee by Council Member Miguel Arias.
Tier 1 Fellowship
This tier 1 Fellowship offers participants a stipend to help with their living expenses as students. To qualify for this stipend amount of $5,000 per Cohort, students must complete a minimum of 300 hours per quarter. Additionally, they must complete writing samples and attend the professional development workshop sessions. The stipend is dependent upon the successful completion of the fellowship program requirement.
Tier 2 Fellowship
This tier 2 Fellowship provides a stipend to assist with living expenses. To qualify for the stipend amount of $2,500 per cohort, students in this tier must complete a minimum of 150 hours per quarter. Additionally, they must complete writing samples and attend the professional development workshop sessions. The stipend is dependent upon the successful completion of the fellowship program requirement.