Extracurricular Opportunities: Week of September 13, 2021

THE TRUTH SCHOOL educating social change leaders

The truth school teaches movement-building skills. Class after class, week after week, month after month. We prepare social change leaders to win movement struggles. Follow the link for. upcoming events!

African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship Programme

The AfYWL Fellowship Programme offers an interesting assignment with UNDP at its HQ in New York or in one of its regional or country offices. The fellow may also be assigned to the UN Secretariat or the AU Commission. For the second cohort (2021-2022), UNDP will work with the AUC and AU member states to enhance women’s leadership and representation in public and private institutions through targeted leadership training and capacity development to promote the participation of young women in decision-making roles.

Application Deadlines: September 15, 2021


Great Thinkers International Fellowship Program!

Think Different Global is a community of great thinkers and young enthusiastic people who are working on educating people about United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) using the tools of education, art, media and events.

We are welcoming people from every discipline and culture who live an alive passion to push humanity forward by working on the UN SDGs. We believe passionately in the power of ideas and the potential of youth to solve the biggest problems that the world is facing.

Application Deadlines: September 15, 2021


Internships at San Diego Diplomacy Council 

Gain hands-on experience in public diplomacy while learning about the work of a nonprofit in San Diego. Our volunteer intern positions are for college juniors through graduate-level students. Our internship program is attractive to emerging global leaders looking to expand their skills and knowledge in the following areas:


Intern, Karuna Center for Peacebuilding

The Karuna Center for Peacebuilding is seeking a part-time intern for Fall 2021/Spring 2022. The Karuna Center for Peacebuilding is a small nonprofit organization based in Amherst, MA, but with primarily remote staff, that implements peacebuilding programs focused on conflict transformation, inter-communal dialogue, and reconciliation. The core of Karuna Center’s work takes place in conflict-affected regions of the world, working with local partners.  Karuna is also expanding its outreach and efforts to do more work in the United States.


The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

A full-time, six-to-nine month fellowship in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. This opportunity provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security.

Scoville Fellows will choose to work with one of the twenty-six organizations participating in the program. Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the goals of their host organization.

Fellows receive a salary of $3,400 per month and basic health insurance compensation, plus travel expenses to Washington, DC. The program also provides $1,000 per fellow for professional development to attend relevant conferences or meetings that could cover travel, accommodations, and registration fees, or to take a language or policy course. Application Information 

Application Deadlines:

Spring 2022 Fellowship: October 1, 2021

Fall 2022 Fellowship: January 7, 2022


Apply for the 2022 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each year, we invest in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture, or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows.

Application Deadlines:

October 10, 2021


Elected Officials to Protect America

Become a National Fellow! EOPA is now accepting applications for part of full-time Fellows. They are seeking highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate changemakers to assist with a variety of projects in the startup phase, including research, outreach, strategy, partnerships, fundraising, and communications. If you want to contribute to a high-leverage start-up campaign and make a national difference, this fellowship is for you. More information regarding the fellowship and how to apply can be found on their website.


GLOBAL POLICY. DIPLOMACY. SUSTAINABILITY. FELLOWSHIP Summer Cohort Application Open

The Global Policy, Diplomacy, and Sustainability Fellowship seeks to provide its fellows with a foundational understanding of governance, policy, sustainable ecosystems, and strategic issues. Fellows are united by their passion to bring about a global change, and typically come from a wide variety of countries and backgrounds. If you are interested in applying to be a part of their summer cohort, learn more and apply here.


Global Shapers Community Los Angeles

The World Economic Forum Los Angeles Global Shapers is recruiting their next class of leaders!

Being part of the community has been an incredibly rewarding experience, from working on local impact projects to collaborating with fellow shapers around the world, to becoming friends with truly inspiring people.

The hub accepts new applicants on a monthly rolling basis for available openings. Please complete the application on their website to be considered or tag someone you think might be a good fit.


7 Models for Social Impact: Change The World Through Business 

Whether you’re an aspiring social entrepreneur, looking to kickstart your career in social impact, or if you’re curious about how to deepen your understanding of how to harness business as a force for good… Join B Corp, Oliver Russell, for their upcoming virtual workshop, 7 Models for Social Impact: Change The World Through Business! Together, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss key distinctions between entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs, review the entrepreneurial continuum, and learn more about 7 of today’s most relevant and beneficial business models for social impact.

Dates (you choose one)

Thursday, September 16 from 9:00-10:30AM PT or Friday, September 24 from 11:00AM-1:30PM PT

Cost: $25 for enrolled students, $30 for early bird admission (through September 10th), $40 for general admission

Register at https://7modelsforsocialimpact.eventbrite.com/

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