John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program 2024-2025 (Stipend available) | APPLY NOW

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John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program 2024

About John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program 2024

The John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) program is an undergraduate fellowship program that equips students with the necessary skills to become effective social justice and civic leaders. Since its creation in 2017, the Young Leaders program has focused on building the power of young people and supporting them as the next generation of human rights defenders. In 2022 we restructured and rebranded the program to pay homage to the beautiful and inspiring friendship between John Lewis and Robert Kennedy. Both Lewis and Kennedy shared a joint dream of building a more just and equitable future and worked towards one where all young people can see this come to fruition.

Program Details

The JLYL program is a year-long fellowship that prepares college students for a future in community organizing and civic engagement. Throughout the course of the year, fellows engage their campus and local communities in human rights work through a robust capstone project.

Fellows receive resources and support to ensure their success in the program, including access to comprehensive grassroots organizing workshops, 1:1 mentorship from RFK Human Rights staff, financial support, and access to an extensive network of human rights professionals, peers, and program alumni.

By providing fellows with these resources, we aim to build their capacity and confidence to pursue careers as human rights defenders and enact positive and perpetual change in their communities.

Eligibility

  • Be an undergraduate student;
  • Enrolled in a 2 or 4-year accredited program;
  • Enrolled in a university located in the United States.

Preference is given to:

  • Students attending an HBCU, HSI, or HMSI;
  • Students located in the southern and midwestern parts of the United States;
  • Students from marginalized communities.

Application

For those interested in the John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program 2024. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 10 March 2024.

Open this link for more details about John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program 2024.

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