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Empowerment Fellowship

Cohort 14 | January - March, 2026

Cohort 15 Applications will be made available March 2026.
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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, marketing, 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).

Tier 1 

This 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

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.

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.

2025 FELLOWSHIP AWARD DINNER

In the summer of 2025, the Education & Leadership Foundation hosted its Fellowship Award Dinner to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our fellows. U.S. Representative Jim Costa joined us and highlighted the impact of ELF and the contributions of each fellow. The evening included a full dinner, the awarding of stipends and scholarships, and a lively celebration with music and dancing.


A special moment was created for our Education Program Manager, Belkis, as fellows surprised her with heartfelt videos expressing their gratitude for her guidance, support, and belief in their success.​

Join and start this journey with us, where

education meets real-world impact!​

Applications for Cohort 14 have now closed,

Cohort 15 application will begin in March, 2026.

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For more information, please contact the Education Program Manager, Belkis Carino.   bcarino@education-leadership.org

Empowering underrepresented communities through immigration services, equitable educational opportunities, and social justice.

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