The Urban Leaders Fellowship is a paid summer fellowship for professionals who come from various backgrounds, professions, ideologies, and experiences with a sincere commitment to transform communities through people and partnerships.
POLICY ADVANCEMENT
Fellows partner with an elected official, spending half their time on a critical policy project. These leaders have a vision for how their city can improve, and you'll work alongside them to make that vision a reality.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
In order to impact real and lasting change, smart policy is not enough. Thus, fellows spend the other half of their time working with an innovative partner organization, from non-profits to tech startups, committed to social justice & community impact.
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
We exist to develop and shape the future leaders of our nation. Throughout the fellowship, we will work with you to identify the right career path, connect you with leaders in the field, and provide leadership and career coaching.
While the program is designed to assemble a unique and diverse cohort of individuals, ULF fellows most successful in the fellowship share certain characteristics:
Motivated, self-starter who takes initiative with experience driving and sustaining both short and long-term projects
Seeks collaboration to problem-solve and navigate ambiguity including the ability to govern work independently and manage up to accomplish outcomes
Actively seek perspectives that are different than their own operating with in a mindset of humility
Professionals with at least 2 years of professional experience with excellent written and oral communication skills
Committed to personal reflection and professional development with a desire to transform the community through partnerships
Looking to accelerate their leadership through fellowship with a focus on policy and practice
Team player that can build relationships with a variety of stakeholders (i.e., cohort, elected official, partnering organization, community members, etc)
Please note ULF DOES NOT accept international applicants. For more information, visit our website at:http://www.urbanleadersfellowship.org/
0ound by which you submit your application, will determine when you hear from us. We encourage you to apply when you are ready, but earlier applicants tend to have a higher likelihood of being accepted to their first choice region as our applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please NOTE you may not go back and edit your application after submission. Please ensure you have the correct documents uploaded for each section. ULF DOES NOT ACCEPT international applicants. Please note if you apply on the deadline after midnight Central Standard Time Zone, your application will NOT be considered.
Window Rolling Basis Timeline
Applications Open: October 30, 2023 Applicants will receive notification on their status within TWO weeks of submitting application
Applications Close: March 20, 2024 Applicants will receive notification on their status by April 1st
The Urban Leaders Fellowship is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Urban Leaders Fellowship - 2024
The Urban Leaders Fellowship is a paid summer fellowship for professionals who come from various backgrounds, professions, ideologies, and experiences with a sincere commitment to transform communities through people and partnerships.
POLICY ADVANCEMENT
Fellows partner with an elected official, spending half their time on a critical policy project. These leaders have a vision for how their city can improve, and you'll work alongside them to make that vision a reality.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
In order to impact real and lasting change, smart policy is not enough. Thus, fellows spend the other half of their time working with an innovative partner organization, from non-profits to tech startups, committed to social justice & community impact.
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
We exist to develop and shape the future leaders of our nation. Throughout the fellowship, we will work with you to identify the right career path, connect you with leaders in the field, and provide leadership and career coaching.
While the program is designed to assemble a unique and diverse cohort of individuals, ULF fellows most successful in the fellowship share certain characteristics:
Motivated, self-starter who takes initiative with experience driving and sustaining both short and long-term projects
Seeks collaboration to problem-solve and navigate ambiguity including the ability to govern work independently and manage up to accomplish outcomes
Actively seek perspectives that are different than their own operating with in a mindset of humility
Professionals with at least 2 years of professional experience with excellent written and oral communication skills
Committed to personal reflection and professional development with a desire to transform the community through partnerships
Looking to accelerate their leadership through fellowship with a focus on policy and practice
Team player that can build relationships with a variety of stakeholders (i.e., cohort, elected official, partnering organization, community members, etc)
Please note ULF DOES NOT accept international applicants. For more information, visit our website at:http://www.urbanleadersfellowship.org/
0ound by which you submit your application, will determine when you hear from us. We encourage you to apply when you are ready, but earlier applicants tend to have a higher likelihood of being accepted to their first choice region as our applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please NOTE you may not go back and edit your application after submission. Please ensure you have the correct documents uploaded for each section. ULF DOES NOT ACCEPT international applicants. Please note if you apply on the deadline after midnight Central Standard Time Zone, your application will NOT be considered.
Window Rolling Basis Timeline
Applications Open: October 30, 2023 Applicants will receive notification on their status within TWO weeks of submitting application
Applications Close: March 20, 2024 Applicants will receive notification on their status by April 1st
The Urban Leaders Fellowship is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.