NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
John Lewis Young Leaders Program & NC Good Trouble Summit
Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center
Interest form due January 23!
Applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of the John Lewis Young Leaders Program are now open! Encourage your students to apply by February 27th to join an amazing cohort of change makers with a passion for social justice and human rights.
As a reminder, students who attend the NC Good Trouble Summit (Feb 8) and are interested in applying for the John Lewis Young Leaders Program will be fast tracked in the application review process. This means you will have the benefit of bypassing the initial screening of over 500 applications and their application will be placed in front of the review committee, getting you one step closer to an interview. Spots are limited, so complete the interest form for the NC Good Trouble Summit by January 23rd, 2026 at 5:00pm EST.
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About the John Lewis Young Leaders Program:
JLYL fellows receive a $2,000 professional stipend, $1,000 in funding activities related to their capstone projects, attend a paid for in person summer retreat, gain valuable training on community organizing, and access to a network of experts, activists, and other resources.
Who’s eligible?
- Undergraduate students with an expected graduation date of or after May 2027
- Must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited program at a university or college in the United States
You're especially encouraged to apply if you are:
- Attending an HBCU, HSI, or MSI
- A member of a marginalized community
Information is available on their website and you can find the application portal here ->
Hart Fellowship - Apply Now
Duke Sanford Hart Leadership Program
Application due January 21
The Hart Fellowship is a one-year postgraduate fellowship which provides recent Duke graduates the opportunity to engage deeply and meaningfully with a community partner on a topic of social, political, or humanitarian importance. This year of research, action, and reflection is a container in which recent graduates can practice the art of ethical leadership in public life through hands-on work with a community on a particular issue. Throughout the year, Hart Fellows will provide direct service to a community through partnership with a local or grassroots organization while also creating and executing a community-based, participatory research project in collaboration with their host community.
Hart Fellows have worked with organizations on topics of climate justice, educational equity, healthcare access, childhood adversity, and much more.
Current seniors and recent Duke grads apply to the Hart Fellowship here ->
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