Interfaith America is currently accepting applications for its BRAID (Bridgebuilders Relating Across Interfaith Differences) Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Interfaith America - BRAID Fellowship
The BRAID Fellowship is a national leadership development program that equips undergraduate students across the United States to build respect, relationships, and cooperation across religious, spiritual, and worldview differences.The fellowship helps students become interfaith bridgebuilders who can transform campus culture and strengthen community understanding.The program is offered by Interfaith America and is formally known as the Bridgebuilders Relating Across Interfaith Differences Fellowship.
Benefits of Interfaith America - BRAID Fellowship
- Accepted fellows will receive:
- Fully funded travel and lodging to the October 2026 Opening Retreat and May 2027 Closing Retreat.
- Up to $1000 in grant funding to support a campus project. Release of funds is contingent upon proposed budget approval, which will be discussed at the opening retreat.
- $2000 stipend for participation in the fellowship, split into two disbursements.
- Project funds are to be used for purposes that directly support the project proposal.
- The grantee is responsible for understanding and navigating their institutional or organizational grant processes.
- Grantees are expected to utilize awarded funds within the designated grant implementation period. If a grantee anticipates that they will be unable to expend the full amount within this timeframe in alignment with the scope of work outlined in the MOA, they must proactively consult with Interfaith America staff to determine appropriate next steps.
- Some forms of payment, such as stipends and reimbursements, may be considered taxable income by the IRS. Participants are responsible for understanding and reporting any income they receive. Those who receive funding may receive a 1099 tax form from Interfaith America at the end of the year. This information does not constitute legal or tax advice. For questions about your specific situation, we recommend consulting a tax professional.
Interfaith America - BRAID Fellowship Requirements
- Undergraduate students in the U.S. with at least one full academic year remaining in their program.
- Demonstrated participation in prior Interfaith America programming including but not limited to completion of an Interfaith Leadership Summit track, the Foundations of Interfaith Leadership online curriculum, or an on-campus Interfaith America training.
- International students are welcome to apply if they attend a U.S.-based institution and demonstrate a commitment to pursuing interfaith bridgebuilding work in the U.S. Please note that it is the fellow’s responsibility to ensure that funding received through this fellowship is not in violation of any visa agreements.
Application Date and Process
Interested students will submit the following as a part of their online application:
- Demographic information
- Short essays focused on their interest and commitment to interfaith leadership
- A brief description of a proposed interfaith bridgebuilding campus project
- Agreement to fulfill all program requirements including participation in both in-person convenings and virtual meetings throughout the fellowship.
Select applicants will be asked to participate in a 15-minute virtual interview and to share contact information for an on-campus professional who can serve as a reference.
Application Deadline
19 June, 2026
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