Call for Applications: Wexner Davidson Fellowship (WDF) 2026 (With up to $5,000 in Funding)

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About Wexner Davidson Fellowship

The Wexner Davidson Fellowship (WDF) is a leadership development and Jewish learning initiative for North American Jewish communal professionals ages 26 – 36 years old. WDF provides opportunities for personal and professional growth to the next generation of Jewish professional leaders serving the North American Jewish community.

• Sponsor Organisation: The Wexner Foundation

Benefits of Wexner Davidson Fellowship

• Benefit from access to a pool of funds (approximately $5,000 per fellow per year) for additional learning and growth. These funds can be used on Foundation-approved professional development opportunities and associated travel and accommodations. Wexner Davidson Fellows will be reimbursed for these expenses.

Wexner Davidson Fellowship Requirements

Applicants:

• Are based in North America and employed full-time by one non-profit (501©3 or registered charity) Jewish communal organization.
• Will be between 26 – 36 years old by April 1, 2026
• Meet all of the work experience requirements below by April 1, 2026:
  • At least three years of post-baccalaureate full-time work experience.
  • At least two years of which must be at a North American Jewish communal organization.
  • At least one full year of employment at current organization.
• Are a citizen of the United States, Canada or Mexico, or have documentation that allows them to work in that country.
• Receive the written support of the applicant’s immediate supervisor and Executive Director of their current organization for full participation in the Fellowship Program (a letter of support will be provided for those invited to complete the full application).

All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply, irrespective of denominational affiliation, gender, racial or ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Application Date and Process

The application for the Wexner Davidson Fellowship is now open and is a two-phase process consisting of a pre-application eligibility form and the full application.

Phase 1: Pre-application Eligibility

All applicants must fill out their basic information and upload a resume as part of a pre-application eligibility form. Pre-applications are approved manually on a rolling basis during business hours. Please ensure you submit your pre-application with enough time to fill out a full application (if approved).

Phase 2: Full Application

Those invited to complete a full application will need to provide the items listed in detail below. Candidates cannot complete the full application until their pre-application eligibility has been approved.

Application Deadline

19 May, 2026

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