Net Impact Racial Equity Fellowship Program 2018/2019

 

Deadline: October 8, 2018

Net Impact Racial Equity Fellowship 2018/2019. The Net Impact Fellowship
is a year-long remote leadership development program where Fellows have
the option of doing a project related to raising awareness or creating
institutional change in their campuses or communities around the topic
of racial equity. The Racial Equity Fellowship is supported by Newman’s
Own Foundation and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.

As a fellow, you will receive free Net Impact Conference registration, a
stipend to complete an action project on your campus, virtual leadership
development training, and access to a cohort of like-minded peers. You
will not receive compensation for participating in the Fellowship program.

Fellowships

This year they have four Fellowships. They invite you to read through
this page carefully, then apply to the cohorts you are most interested
in. You are welcome to apply to more than one, ranking your choices.

 1.Climate Fellowship: There’s growing scientific research around the
    connection between human health and environmental health. In fact,
    the World Health Organization estimates that more than 12 million
    deaths annually are caused by environmental risks, including air
    pollution and climate impacts. Fellows have the option of doing a
    project related to raising awareness or creating institutional
    change on campus around the topic of climate change. The Climate
    Fellowship is supported by Johnson & Johnson.
 2.Impact Investing & Diversity Fellowship: The impact investing
    field is currently less racially diverse than it should be in order
    to be inclusive of practitioners from different backgrounds and
    better mirror the communities it aims to serve. This means that
    people of color are left behind in one of the most exciting,
    growing, and impactful fields of our time. This fellowship seeks to
    build diversity in the impact investing sector through identifying
    and supporting high potential future leaders in the field,
    connecting them to mentors and opportunities, and showcasing their
    stories to others. Fellows will be asked to design and implement an
    educational event on their campus focused on impact investing that
    incorporates local experts and organizations in the field. The
    Impact Investing & Diversity Fellowship is supported by The Kresge
    Foundation.
 3.Racial Equity Fellowship: Fellows have the option of doing a
    project related to raising awareness or creating institutional
    change on campus around the topic of racial equity. Projects might
    advance the topics of education access, criminal justice, cultural
    appreciation, or terminology and misconceptions. The Racial Equity
    Fellowship is supported by Newman’s Own Foundation, Robert F.
    Kennedy Human Rights, and Symantec Foundation.
 4.Food Fellowship: Fellows have the option of doing a project
    related to raising awareness or creating institutional change on
    campus around the topic of food. Projects might advance the topics
    of plant-based diets, access and nutrition, waste, or something
    else. The Food Fellowship is supported by Newman’s Own Foundation.

   Benefits

    Receive free registration to the 2018 Net Impact Conference in
    Phoenix, Arizona on October 25-27; network with inspiring change
    makers, meet your cohort, and engage in Fellowship-specific training
    Receive a travel stipend to attend the conference
    Build your resume by leading a real-world impact project
    Develop your leadership skills by implementing a meaningful project
    on your campus (Net Impact Central will support you with tools and a
    stipend)
     Learn from an awesome cohort of students from around the globe
     Letters of recommendation
    Share your changemaking story with the world

    Eligibility

    All undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply
    Fellows who are not part of a Net Impact chapter will work towards
    starting one as part of the program
    Fellows will be asked to submit project proposals at the time of the
    application
    Fellows will be asked to attend the 2018 Net Impact Conference with
    free registration

   Application

   October 8: Fellowship Application submissions deadline
   October 25-27: Fellows attend 2018 Net Impact Conference in
    Phoenix, AZ
   November 2018 – December 2018: Fellows research and plan campus
    projects
    January 2019 – March 2019: Fellows implement and evaluate campus
    projects
    Yearlong: Virtual cohort meetups, support from Net Impact Central,
    and access to experts

Click here to apply

For more information, visit  Net Impact