Fellowships at LEE

Gain meaningful, paid experience in policy and advocacy.

As a LEE fellow, you will contribute to significant policy and advocacy projects to advance equity within the mission of your host organization. Your contributions as a fellow add increased value to the host organization’s equity goals, while helping you develop your leadership and technical skills.

At the same time, you’ll participate in cohort-based training and networking events to develop your relationships with other values-aligned leaders. You’ll participate in leadership programming and work alongside other leaders to build essential skills to secure a role in policymaking or advocacy following the fellowship.

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We’re hosting Fellow Office Hours for applicants that have questions about applications, the application process, or even the fellowship experience and host organizations. Choose one or more sessions and get your questions answered in this informative space.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance completing this application, please contact us at PASF@educationalequity.org.

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Types of Fellowships

 

Policy and Advocacy Summer Fellowship

This full-time, paid summer fellowship allows you to jumpstart your career in policy & advocacy. Grow your leadership skills and apply your passion for equity, while challenging yourself to think like an values-aligned policymaker. You’ll be pushed by your host organization to develop meaningful plans and policies that impact children and communities. 

  • Full-time committment, June – August 2025
  • Interest in serving communities through a career in policy or advocacy within the next 1-2 years. 
  • $5,000 stipend
  • In-person and virtual placements available

Applications are now closed for 2025.

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Public Policy Fellowship

This full-time, paid, nine-month opportunity will help you sharpen your policymaking and leadership skills and put them into practice. You’ll combine your background working in policy or advocacy with your ability to work across barriers to build relationships and your interest in equity to drive better outcomes for communities on a broad scale.

  • Full-time commitment, September 2025 – June 2026
  • Interest in serving communities through a career in policy or advocacy within six months after the end of the fellowship
  • Previous experience 1-3 years of policy or advocacy experience or relevant graduate degree is a plus
  • $55,000 stipend
  • In-person and virtual placements available

Application Period: January 6, 2025 – February 14, 2025

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Public Advisor Fellowship

The Policy Advisor Fellowship (PAF) is an accelerated, transformative 10 week program designed for early-career LEE members eager to make a significant impact in the policy and advocacy space. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to serve as a part-time policy advisor to a senior and elected leaders holding high-impact roles. With a flexible commitment of 10 hours per week, fellows can engage in their responsibilities at their convenience—whether before work, after school, or late at night.

  • Part-time, 10 hrs per week 
  • $1,000 stipend 
  • Focused on supporting senior and elected leaders in high impact policy and advocacy roles   
  • Fully virtual experience  
  • No traditional education/degrees required 

Application Deadline: September 11, 2025

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