FAO Schwarz Fellowship

The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is a fully funded, two-year professional fellowship aimed at developing leaders in education reform, nonprofit leadership, community development and related fields. Fellows undertake paid full-time positions with leading US nonprofit organizations, with added mentorship, leadership development, retreats and cohort-based learning. The program is open to students and graduates seeking social impact careers, including international students authorized to work in the United States during the Fellowship period.

Paid full-time Fellowship positions; professional mentorship; leadership development; national social impact networking; retreat-based training; cohort learning experiences; exposure to nonprofit strategy and management.

Open to college seniors and graduates in related fields who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to addressing inequality and social justice; international students studying at US universities may qualify depending on work authorization.

Applications open November 1, 2026; apply via the FAO Schwarz Fellowship official site.