AFC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION

American Federation for Children Fellowship Application

Thank you for applying to the American Federation for Children’s Fellowship program. Each application will be carefully reviewed to evaluate your interests and skills and how you will best fit into the fellowship and its internal tracks. To inquire about the status of your application, please email Kassie Elekes at [email protected]

Fellowship Type(Required)

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Mobile Phone(Required)

Work Phone

Organization

Organization Title

Address(Required)

City(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

State(Required)

ZIP Code(Required)

How did you learn about AFC’s fellowship program?(Required)

Please share your school choice story or your experiences advocating for school choice(Required)

What do you hope to receive from participating in the fellowship?(Required)

List Any Known Allergies(Required)

Dietary Concerns(Required)

Please List Any Social Media Handles:(Required)

Accommodations – Are there any disability accommodations that you will need to fully participate at in-person and virtual meetings?(Required)

Shirt Size(Required)

If applicable, what are the spring break dates for your school, college or university?

Are you available to attend the first fellowship meeting tentatively scheduled for February 16-19, 2027 and June 1-12, 2027?(Required)

I understand that as part of my application for the AFC Fellowship, AFC may review publicly available commentary and digital presence.(Required)

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I understand that as part of my application for the AFC Fellowship, AFC may order consumer reports and/or investigative consumer reports from a consumer reporting agency to the extent allowed by law.(Required)

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For School Choice Beneficiaries

Which school choice program did you participate in?(Required)

In which state did you participate in a school choice program?(Required)

If you have a different address while attending college or university, please list it here:

If you are attending a college or university, which institution are you attending?

For School Choice Advocates

If you are a part of a school choice or education-focused organization, please list the name.

Which areas of education advocacy are you most interested in?

For School Leaders

Tell us more about your school and the students you serve.(Required)

Does your school participate in a school choice program? If so, tell us which ones.(Required)

What are the end dates of your 2025-26 school year?(Required)

What are the beginning dates for your 2026-27 school year?(Required)

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I, the undersigned, do hereby give permission to the American Federation for Children, Inc. (“AFC”) to use videographed interviews, written story submissions, and photographs of me or my child provided to AFC. I give AFC permission to use and publish any and all recorded or submitted story content on their website and in any material promoting AFC’s programs or for any other lawful purpose. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge AFC from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I have or may have by reason of this authorization.

Videographed interviews, written story submissions, and photographs of me will remain the property of the American Federation for Children and will not be sold for profit or used for commercial purposes. Any proceeds resulting from the use of the videographs, photographs, and written story submissions will be used only to support the mission of AFC. I understand that I have voluntarily provided photographs, interviews and story submissions and that neither myself nor anyone within my party will receive payment for future use of the photographs, interviews or story content.

Thank you for your interest in the AFC Fellowship. The application period for the 2027 class of the AFC Fellowship has closed. For questions about the application, please email Kassie Elekes at [email protected].