Applications are currently being accepted for the FAO Schwarz Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About FAO Schwarz Fellowship
The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is a nationally competitive, paid Fellowship designed specifically for future social impact leaders. The Fellowship offers an intensive, transformative two-year experience in the world of social impact. It includes professional development, mentoring and a far-reaching network of alumni Fellows, host organizations and social impact leaders.
Benefits of FAO Schwarz Fellowship
- Paid full-time Fellowship positions
- Professional mentorship
- Leadership development
- National social impact networking
- Retreat-based training sessions
- Cohort learning experiences
- Exposure to nonprofit strategy and management
FAO Schwarz Fellowship Requirements
- Final-year undergraduate students graduating between November 2025 and Summer 2026
- Current third-year university students planning senior-year applications
- Students pursuing degrees in social sciences, public policy, education, law, psychology, sociology, political science, nonprofit management, urban studies, environmental studies, arts leadership, or related fields
- Students involved in volunteer work, activism, NGO leadership, mentoring, student unions, community projects, or advocacy campaigns
- Students seeking funded alternatives to corporate graduate jobs
- International students studying at accredited US universities who will be eligible to work in the United States during the Fellowship period
- College seniors from accredited four-year institutions who demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to addressing inequality and social justice challenges
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 February, 2027
Opportunity Application
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