FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

AFC and AFC Growth Fund’s Fellowship Program is a 12-month long advocacy training program that identifies and develops leaders in the educational choice movement – the advocates, beneficiaries, and education leaders who are at the forefront of the mission.

Fellows learn from recognized experts in communications and policy through a series of in-person and virtual training sessions. Fellows also engage with elected officials and policymakers, understanding what it takes to expand educational choice through policy change.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FELLOW?

To participate, all fellows must be available for two in-person trips throughout the year, lasting three to four days each.

About the tracks:

Beneficiaries: To apply for this track, you must

  • Have attended a publicly funded K-12 school choice program or have received a private school choice scholarship,
  • Have graduated from high school and are at least 18 years old, and
  • Be willing to share your support and be a voice for educational choice.

Advocates: To apply for this track, you must

  • To apply for this track, you must
  • Have experience supporting school choice in your community. This can include talking to members of your community, hosting events, speaking to lawmakers, working with parents in need of options, working with the media, etc.;
  • Have a passion for helping low-income families; and
  • Be willing to share your support and be a voice for educational choice.

School Leaders: To apply for this track, you must

  • Lead a private school that participates in a K-12 scholarship program and/or a privately funded program; or a public charter school;
  • Have a particular interest in helping serve low-income families; and
  • Be willing to share your support and be a voice for educational choice.
ALL FELLOWS WILL RECEIVE:
  • A stipend for participating
  • Expense paid trips to fellowship meetings
  • Opportunities for advocacy and networking

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