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The Obama Foundation Fellows will be a diverse set of community-minded rising stars organizers, inventors, artists, entrepreneurs, journalists, and more who are altering the civic engagement landscape. By engaging their fellow citizens to work together in new and meaningful ways, Obama Foundation Fellows will model how any individual can become an active citizen in their community.

The inaugural class of 20 Fellows will be integral to shaping the program and the community of Fellows for future years. For this first class, were seeking participants who are especially excited about helping us design, test, and refine the Fellowship.

Our two-year, non-residential Fellowship will offer hands-on training, resources, and leadership development. Fellows will also participate in four multi-day gatherings where they will collaborate with each other, connect with potential partners, and collectively push their work forward. Throughout the program, each Fellow will pursue a personalized plan to leverage Fellowship resources to take their work to the next level.

Were looking for individuals who are working to solve important public problems in creative and powerful ways. We are inspired by a broad vision of what it means to be civic, one that includes leaders tackling a range of issues, in both traditional and unconventional ways.

We need people working from all angles and with different perspectives to strengthen our communities and civic life. This fellowship is for organizers, inventors, artists, entrepreneurs, journalists, and more. It is for those working within systems like governments or businesses, as well as those working outside of formal institutions.

Successful applicants have already demonstrated meaningful impact in their communities, gaining recognition among their peers for their contributions. Now, they stand at a breakthrough moment in their careers. Theyre poised to use the Fellowship to significantly advance their work, perhaps by launching new platforms, expanding to broader audiences, or taking their work to a national or global stage. If youve already gained global recognition for your work or if your civic innovation work has just begun, you may not be the ideal candidate for this program.

We are committed to expanding the circle of opportunity to include new and varied voices. Thus we have a strong preference for civic innovators who are not currently connected to the networks and resources they need to advance their work. If youre not sure whether you fit this description, feel free to apply and make sure to articulate how the resources of the Fellowship would uniquely impact your work.

We are building an authentic community. A strong moral character is essential for the strength of this community, the integrity of the program, and the longevity of its value. Were seeking inspirational individuals who demonstrate humility and work collaboratively with others towards shared goals.

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