Thank you for your interest in joining the Urban Leaders Fellowship. 2023 applications are now open!

 

ULF staff will be holding live webinars throughout the application process to answer questions for individuals who have started their application and are in need of clarity on how to make their application stronger.
Please visit our webinars page for more information and to sign up for an upcoming session. 

A note about applying: First time users will be prompted to create a username and password. Please keep this information for your records, as you can return to the application to finish it at any time. You can log back in using the link above. 

Things to consider when applying:  We have ONE distinct admissions window and accept applications on a rolling basis. The earlier in the round by which you submit your application will determine additional time (if accepted into the program) to prepare for completing the fellowship.  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. Please note if you apply on the deadline after midnight Central Standard Time Zone, your application will be considered in the next round of applications. Candidates may apply ONCE during the application cycle.

Cycle               Deadline                          

Opens December 16, 2022 [Applicants will be notified in two weeks of there status]

Closes   March 7, 2023        [All applicants will be notified of their status by April 3rd]

We look for applicants who are diverse, in every sense of the word.  We bring together a cohort of fellows in each region who come from different backgrounds, races, ethnicities, gender identity and sexual orientation, and have wide-ranging experiences in the topics they've studied, the places they've lived, and the work that they've done. We believe that diversity matters and will bring about better solutions. 

You don't need specific background in legislative policy to join our fellowship, just a passion to learn about policy and how it can impact the lives of those in your community.

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)

  • United States citizen (as of July 2022, ULF no longer accepts international candidates)

DACA Status Applicants: Please note all individuals with a DACA status may also apply to the fellowship.

READY TO APPLY? Check out this quick video to hear directly from our past fellows and partners about the fellowship and their experiences.