uAspire 2021-22 Student Advocacy Fellowship
Through a paid fellowship program, uAspire supports college students to build advocacy skills and execute campaigns to influence policy leaders with changes needed in higher education affordability and equity.
REQUIREMENTS
Who
18+ years old undergraduate. Pell-recipient or DACA/TPS, full or part-time students with at least 2-semesters credit in California, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. Interested in policy and advocacy on college affordability. People of color, first-generation, working, returning-to-college and other underrepresented college students are encouraged to apply!
What
$1,500 total stipend for about 5 hours/week, roughly 100-hour commitment that includes training, research, individual and group advocacy projects at local and national level
Where
Entirely virtual engagement with teammates from California, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. Requires access to internet and laptop with video camera for web-conferencing.
When
Fellowship runs from October 2021 through April 2022. Weekly sessions held on Tuesdays from 4-5:00 PM ET/1-2:00 PM PT for training and working meetings. Independent work, individual coaching and additional team meetings average 5 hours/week to complete advocacy deliverables.
How
Apply via this form link by 12:00 AM (midnight local time) on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
Ideal candidates are curious about the workings of policy systems, outspoken about their ideas, eager to make change, considerate of all perspectives and committed to issues of equity in higher education!
Questions?
Please email Ali Caccavella, VP Policy and Systems Change, at Ali@uaspire.org.