The Fellowship

Five months of focused practice.

Fellows study language, test ideas in dialogue, and develop the judgment to lead responsibly across communities and borders.

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17–22Fellow age range
Five monthsFebruary to June
GlobalCross-border cohort
Cost-freeAccess for fellows
Areas of focus

Language. Leadership. Legacy.

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Language / Arts & Humanities

Language

Language gives us a way to understand ourselves, one another, and the world we share.

Through poetry, literature, storytelling, philosophy, and the humanities, fellows explore the power of words to shape how we see, interpret, and communicate human experience. Poetry becomes more than something we write. It becomes a practice of attention, observation, reflection, and discovery.

Fellows explore how language can carry complexity, give shape to ideas and experiences, and create space for conversation. They learn to listen closely, articulate what they see, and develop a voice that is both thoughtful and distinctly their own.

We are cultivating young people who can use language to understand, express, and connect.

Cohort 1

Four Pathways

01Listening
02Expression
03Leadership
04Service
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Application form

Download the Fellow Application & Readiness Questionnaire, complete it on any device, and send it back to us. You do not need to print it.

  • 01Download the form
  • 02Type your answers
  • 03Send it to us by email

The form is fillable, so you can type directly into it and save. Questions? Write to apply@poetryleadershipfellowship.org.

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